Dec 12 2019

Jo Bo-Ah offered lead female role in tvN drama series “Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox”

Jo Bo-Ah has been offered the lead female role in tvN drama series “Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox” (literal title). Lee Dong-Wook has already received an offer to play the lead male role. Both performers are currently “positively considering” their offers. The fantasy themed drama series will have Jo Bo-Ah (if she accepts her offer) play Nam Ji-A. She works as a television PD and she chases a story on the nine-tailed fox.

“Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox” will first air sometime during the second half of 2020 in South Korea.

Dec 12 2019

Teaser trailer & poster for tvN Drama Stage special “My Uncle is Audrey Hepburn”

Teaser trailer and poster added for tvN Drama Stage special “My Uncle is Audrey Hepburn” (literal title) starring Kim Woo-Seok and Choi Seung-Yoon. The drama special is the 4th installment in the 2020 tvN Drama Stage series. The trailer begins with Choi Seung-Yoon’s voice stating “I am Audrey. Look at my beautiful face.”

“My Uncle is Audrey Hepburn” airs December 18, 2019 in South Korea.

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Dec 12 2019

First still images of Ko Soo in tvN drama series “Money Game”

Here’s the first still images of Ko Soo in upcoming tvN drama series “Money Game” also co-starring Lee Sung-Min & Shim Eun-Kyung. In the drama series, Ko Soo plays economic bureaucrat Chae Yi-Hun. He tries to carry out his duties as best as possible, even though the country teeters on the verge of bankruptcy. Filming of the drama series began summer, 2019 and filming is already passed the half way point.

“Money Game” will first air January, 2020 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “Psychopath Diary.”).

Dec 12 2019

Main trailer & poster for movie “Stolen Identity 2”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “Stolen Identity 2” starring Yudai Chiba, Mai Shiraishi and Ryo Narita. Movie is based on 2018 novel “Sumaho o Otoshita dake nanoni: Toraware no Satsujinki” by Akira Shiga and is a sequel to 2018 film “Stolen Identity.” The theme song for the movie has been revealed, which is “Doron” by Japanese pop-rock band King Gnu. The theme song appears in the main trailer. Caption on the main poster asks in Japanese “Can (you) protect the person (you) love from the smartphone?”

“Stolen Identity 2” will be released February 21, 2020 in Japan.

Dec 10 2019

Roh Jeong-Eui cast in tvN Drama Stage special “Everyone Is There”

Roh Jeong-Eui is cast in tvN Drama Stage special “Everyone Is There” (literal title). The drama special is the 8th installment in the 2020 tvN Drama Stage series. For the 1 episode drama special, Roh Jeong-Eui will twin sisters Soo-Yeon & Jung-Yeon.

Plot synopsis from AsianWiki: Soo-Yeon (Roh Jeong-Eui) is a middle school student. She has a twin sister Jung-Yeon (Roh Jeong-Eui). Although they look similar, their personalities are completely different. Soo-Yeon also must deal with bullies at her school. One day, she decides to give up on her life. At that time, a savior appears. Soo-Yeon and her savior begin to punish those students who harassed her.

“Everyone Is There” will air January 15, 2020 in South Koree.

Dec 10 2019

Lee Dong-Wook offered lead role in tvn drama series “Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox”

Lee Dong-Wook has been offered the lead male role in tvn drama series “Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox” (literal title). Currently, Lee Dong-Wook is “positively considering” the offer. If he accepts the offer, Lee Dong-Wook will play a gumiho aka nine-tailed fox. Other Korean movies and drama series that have incorporated the mythical gumiho character include 2010 SBS drama series “My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox,” 2010 KBS2 drama series “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho,” and 2006 movie “The Fox Family.”

Plot synopsis from AsianWiki: A nine-tailed fox settles down in the city. A female television PD chases after the nine-tailed fox.

“Tale of The Nine-Tailed Fox” will air sometime in the second half of 2020 in South Korea.

Dec 10 2019

Teaser trailers & teaser posters for movie “The Sun Does Not Move”

Two teaser trailers and two teaser posters added for movie “The Sun Does Not Move” (literal title) starring Tatsuya Fujiwara & Ryoma Takeuchi. Movie is based on novels “Taiyo wa Ugokanai” and “Mori wa Shitte Iru” by Shuichi Yoshida.

Each of the two teaser posters and teaser trailers focuses on Tatsuya Fujiwara as Kazuhiko Takano and Ryoma Takeuchi as Ryoichi Taoka. Caption on Tatsuya Fujiwara’s teaser poster asks in Japanese “What is this time?!” Caption on Ryoma Takeuchi’s posters asks “What is going on?!”

“The Sun Does Not Move” will be released May 15, 2020 in Japan.

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Dec 10 2019

Kim Dong-Wook cast in MBC drama series “Memoir of the Man”

Kim Dong-Wook is cast in MBC drama series “Memoir of the Man” (literal title) co-starring Mun Ka-Young. For the drama series, Kim Dong-Wook will play anchorman Lee Jung-Hoon. He has hyperthymesia, which causes him to remember every moment and detail in his life. Mun Ka-Young will play actress Yeo Ha-Jin.

“Memoir of the Man” is now scheduled to first air March 18, 2020 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Wednesday and Thursday 9PM time slot after “The Game: Towards Zero“).

Dec 10 2019

Nam Ji-Hyun cast in MBC drama series “3’65: One Year Against Destiny

Nam Ji-Hyun is cast for the lead female role in MBC drama series “365: One Year Against Destiny” (literal title) co-starring Lee Joon-Hyuk. Already cast in major supporting character are also Yang Dong-Geun, Lee Shi-A, and Kim Ha-Kyung. The drama series is based on Japanese novel “Repeat” by Kurumi Inui. 2018 NTV-YTV drama series “Wheel of Fortune” (Japanese title “Repeat”), starring Shihori Kanjiya & Kanata Hongo, is also based on the same novel. The drama series follows a group of people who are able to reset their lives by traveling back in time to one year ago. Their lives are threatened there.

“365: One Year Against Destiny” first airs March, 2020 in South Korea.

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