Jan 30 2020

Chang Ki-Yong and Lee Soo-Hyuk cast in KBS2 drama series “Born Again”

Chang Ki-Yong and Lee Soo-Hyuk are cast for lead roles in KBS2 drama series “Born Again.” The screenplay will take place in the 1980’s and present day. Both Chan Ki-Yong and Lee Soo-Hyuk will play different characters in the past and present. The script involves reincarnation and falls within the mystery-romance genres.

Meanwhile, actress Jin Se-Yun has received an offer to play the lead female role and she is currently “positively considering” her offer. If she accepts, she will play Jung Ha-Eun.

“Born Again” first airs April, 2020 in South Korea.

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Jan 29 2020

Takumi Kitamura in live-action film “Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro”

Takumi Kitamura is cast for the lead role in live-action film “Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro.” Also cast in the film are Maika Yamamoto, Kentaro Ito, Ryo Kato, Kodai Asaka, Louis Kurihara, Kou Maehara, Natsumi Ikema, Reiko Kataoka, Brother Tom, and Yusuke Iseya. The film is based on manga series “Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro” written by Iipyao and is directed by Ken Ninomiya (“Chiwawa“). The film will have Takumi Kitamura playing main character Agetaro Katsumata. He works for his family’s tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant, but becomes fascinated with with DJing. Maika Yamamoto will play Sonoko Hattori. She is a trainee stylist and Agetaro Katsumata falls in love with her at first sight. Kentaro Ito will play Kurado Yashiki. He is a rival DJ to Agetaro Katsumata.

“Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro” will be released June 19, 2020 in Japan.

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Jan 29 2020

Two teaser posters for movie “Daughter”

Here’s two teaser posters for upcoming mystery-thriller film “Daughter” starring Kim Moo-Yul and Song Ji-Hyo. Caption on both of the posters states in Korean “Disappeared younger sister came back and suspicion began.”

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Seo-Jin (Kim Moo-Yul) is a popular architect. He suffers from a trauma when his younger sister Yoo-Jin went missing. His sister’s disappearance occured when Seo-Jin was a child. 25 years after her disappearance, Yoo-Jin comes back to her family. Seo-Jin feels something is not right with Yoo-Jin (Song Ji-Hyo).

“Daughter” is now set for release March, 2020 in South Korea.

Jan 29 2020

Teaser poster for movie “Call”

Here’s a “launching” teaser poster for upcoming thriller film “Call” starring Park Shin-Hye & Jun Jong-Seo. The caption on the teaser poster states in Korean “The phone rings and everything changes.” The teaser poster also reveals that “Call” will be released March, 2020 in South Korea.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Two women live in different times. Seo-Yeon (Park Shin-Hye) lives in the present day and Young-Sook (Jun Jong-Seo) lives in the past. They connect with one phone call.

Jan 29 2020

Ji Chang-Wook & Kim You-Jung cast in Lifetime drama series “Convenience Store Saet-Byeol”

Ji Chang-Wook and Kim You-Jung are cast in Lifetime drama series “Convenience Store Saet-Byeol” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Pyeonuijeom Saetbyeoli” by Hwalhwasan. Lifetime is a cable channel in South Korea and affiliated with the U.S. cable channel Lifetime and its parent company A&E Networks. For the drama series. Ji Chang-Wook will play Choi Dae-Hyun. He owns a convenience store after leaving his prior job at big company. Kim You-Jung will play university student Jung Saet-Byeol. She begins working at Choi Dae-Hyun’s convenience store.

“Convenience Store Saet-Byeol” will first air autumn, 2020 in South Korea. The drama series will air on multiple channels in addition to Lifetime.

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Jan 28 2020

Lee Sin-Young & Kim So-Hye cast in KBS2 drama series “Friend Contract”

Lee Sin-Young & Kim So-Hye are cast in KBS2 drama series “Friend Contract” (literal title) co-starring Shin Seung-Ho. Lee Sin-Young is currently appearing in popular tvN drama series “Crash Landing on You” as a young North Korean soldier and Kim So-Hye (formerly of idol group I.O.I.) recently starred in movie “Moonlit Winter.” Drama series “Friend Contract” is based on the webcomic “Gyeyakwoojung” by Kwon Laad.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Park Chan-Hong (Lee Sin-Young) is an ordinary high school student. He has talent for writing and he gets pressured by his parents about his studies. Park Chan-Hong doesn’t have any specific dreams. He is friends with Eom Se-Yoon (Kim So-Hye), who attends the same high school. She is popular at school. Meanwhile, Heo Don-Hyeok (Shin Seung-Ho) is classmates with Park Chan-Hong. Heo Don-Hyeok is not interested in studying and he works to pay for his living expenses. One day, Heo Don-Hyeok saves Park Chan-Hong from a school bully. To pay for his rent, Heo Don-Hyeok asks to borrow 300,000 won ($270 USD) from Park Chan-Hong. Park Chan-Hong lends him the money, but that money was supposed to pay for his private institute tuition fee. After school, Park Chan-Hong now doesn’t have a place to go. He begins to spend time with Heo Don-Hyeok.

“Friend Contract” first airs sometime during the first half of this year in South Korea.

Jan 28 2020

Second teaser trailer & teaser posters for JTBC drama series “If the Weather Is Good, I’ll Find You”

Second teaser trailer and teaser posters for JTBC drama series “If the Weather Is Good, I’ll Find You” (literal title) starring Seo Kang-Joon and Park Min-Young. The teaser trailer features Park Min-Young as Mok Hye-Won. Around the 10 second mark, Park Min-Young’s voice appears and she states in Korean “Don’t cry. We’re human since we feel lonely.” Meanwhile, below are three teaser posters for the drama series.

“If the Weather Is Good, I’ll Find You” first airs February 24, 2020 in South Korea.

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Jan 28 2020

Poster and main trailer for Netflix drama series “Followers”

Poster and main trailer added for Netflix drama series “Followers” starring Miki Nakatani and Elaiza Ikeda. The drama series will also have cameo appearances by Naomi Watanabe, Kiko Mizuhara and Tina Tamashiro. The trailer begins with narration that asks in Japanese “Is it bad to want many things?” Below are still images from the drama series.

“Followers” will be available to stream February 27, 2020 on Netflix.

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Jan 27 2020

Teaser trailer #4 for JTBC drama series “Itaewon Class”

Teaser trailer #4 added for JTBC drama series “Itaewon Class” starring Park Seo-Joon and Kim Da-Mi. The teaser trailer begins with Park Seo-Joon stating in Korean “What you can do is to bend your knees and pay for what you did. I will make that happen.” Meanwhile, above is a group poster of main cast members Park Seo-Joon as Park Sae-Ro-Yi, Kim Da-Mi as Jo Yi-Seo, Yoo Jae-Myung as Jang Dae-Hee, and Kwon Na-Ra as Oh Soo-A.

“Itaewon Class” first airs Friday, January 31, 2020 in South Korea.

Jan 27 2020

Gou Ayano & Keiko Kitagawa cast in movie “The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File”

Gou Ayano & Keiko Kitagawa are cast in movie “The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File.” The film is based on 2017 novel “Doctor Death no Isan” by Shichiri Nakayama (“Goodbye Debussy“) and directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa (“Restaurant From The Sky“). Filming for “The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File” took place from July, 2019 to August, 2019.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: A series of suspicious death cases take place. All the victims were terminal patients. Detective Hayato Inukai (Gou Ayano) and Detective Asuka Takachiho (Keiko Kitagawa) investigate the case. Through their investigation, they learn of a person known as “Dr. Death.” He performs euthanasia by request. Meanwhile, Detective Hayato Inukai’s daughter Sayaka requests the help of Dr. Death. Sayaka suffers from a severe kidney disease.

“The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File” will be released November, 2020 in Japan.