Dec 17 2019

Jung Ji-So cast in tvN drama series “The Cursed”

Jung Ji-So is cast for a co-lead role in tvN drama series “The Cursed” (English title) co-starring Uhm Ji-Won. Already cast in major supporting character roles are Sung Dong-Il & Jo Min-Soo. The literal title of the drama series is “Method” (“Bangbeob”). For “The Cursed,” Jung Ji-So will play Baek So-Jin. She is teenage girl with an ability to place curses on other people. She works with Reporter Im Jin-Hee (Uhm Ji-Won) to fight against a devil (Sung Dong-Il). For Jung Ji-So, she most recently starred in Cannes Film Festival award winning film “Parasite” as the rich family’s daughter Da-Hye.

“The Cursed” first airs February, 2020 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Monday and Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “Black Dog.”).

Dec 17 2019

Kasumi Arimura cast in WOWOW drama series “Kasumi Arimura’s Filming Break”

Kasumi Arimura is cast in WOWOW drama series “Kasumi Arimura’s Filming Break” (literal title of “Arimura Kasumi no Satsukyu”). The drama series is told in an omnibus fashion with Kasumi Arimura playing herself in each episode. Each episode she spends a 1 day holiday from filming. Directors for the drama series include Hirokazu Koreeda, Rikiya Imaizumi, Santa Yamagishi, Satoko Yokohama & Megumi Tsuno.

“Kasumi Arimura’s Filming Break” will first air March, 2020 in Japan.

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Dec 16 2019

Lee Je-Hoon cast in Netflix drama series “Move To Heaven”

Lee Je-Hoon is cast in Netflix drama series “Move To Heaven.” The film is inspired by nonfiction essay “Ddeonan Hooe Namgyeojin Geotdeul” by Kim Shae-Byeol. The author was the first South Korean who worked to arrange items left behind by recently deceased people. For the drama series, Lee Je-Hoon will play Sang-Koo. He was imprisoned in his past for fighting in underground fights, but now works with his nephew to arrange items left by deceased people. Kim Sung-Ho (“Notebook from My Mother“) will direct the drama series and screenplay written by Yoon Ji-Ryeon (“Angel Eyes“). A time frame for when the drama series will premiere on Netflix has not been given.

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Dec 16 2019

Release date & first still image for Netflix drama series “My Holo Love”

Release date for upcoming Netflix drama series “My Holo Love,” Yoon Hyun-Min & Ko Sung-Hee, is now set for February 7, 2020. Above is also the first still image from the drama series. The still image is of Yoon Hyun-Min & Ko Sung-Hee.

Updated plot synopsis from AsianWiki: So-Yeon (Ko Sung-Hee) has a problem recognizing faces. Due to this, she keeps a distance from other people. So-Yeon becomes a beta tester for hologram AI Holo (Yoon Hyun-Min). AI Holo is completely on her side. Being with So-Yeon, AI Holo realizes the limit of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Nan-Do (Yoon Hyun-Min) is the developer of AI Holo. Nan-Do has the same physical appearance as AI Holo, but his personality is completely different. While watching So-Yeon and AI Holo, he feels something that he has never felt before.

Dec 16 2019

English subtitled trailer for movie “The Man Standing Next”

English subtitled trailer added for movie “The Man Standing Next” starring Lee Byung-Hun, Lee Sung-Min & Kwak Do-Won. Movie is directed by Woo Min-Ho (“Inside Men“). The film is set in the 1970’s and follows Korean Central Intelligence Agency Director Kim Kyu-Pyeong (Lee Byung-Hun) as he tries to stop the previous KCIA director from ratting out the Korean government to the U.S. and the eventual assassination of the South Korean President. The film is based on a true story.

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Dec 16 2019

Shin Ha-Kyun & Jung So-Min cast in KBS2 drama series “Soul Repairer”

Shin Ha-Kyun & Jung So-Min are cast in KBS2 drama series “Soul Repairer” (literal title). The drama series follows psychiatrists and their patients. Shin Ha-Kyun will play Psychiatrist Lee Shi-Joon. Jung So-Min will play rising musical actress star Han Woo-Joo. The drama series will be directed by Yoo Hyun-Ki (worked with Shin Ha-Kyun previously in 2011 KBS2 drama series “Brain“) and scripted by Lee Hyang-Hee (“My Lawyer, Mr. Joe“).

Plot synopsis from AsianWiki: “Soul Repairer” follows psychiatrists as they try to cure people of their emotional wounds.

Lee Shi-Joon (Shin Ha-Kyun) is a psychiatrist at a hospital. He is passionate about his work and helping his patients.

Han Woo-Joo (Jung So-Min) is a rising star as a musical actress. She is honest and has integrity. She loves her work as a musical actress.

“Soul Repairer” will first air April, 2020 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Wednesday & Thursday 10PM time slot after “Welcome“).

Dec 13 2019

Bae Doo-Na cast in tvN drama series “Stranger Season 2”

According to tvN, Bae Doo-Na is now cast in tvN drama series “Stranger Season 2” co-starring Cho Seung-Woo. The duo will reprise their respective lead roles from season 1 of “Stranger.” Most the supporting cast from season 1 will also return for season 2, but specific names were not mentioned.

Brief plot synopsis from AsianWiki: Prosecutor Hwang Shi-Mok (Cho Seung-Woo) received a demotion and now works at the district prosecutor’s office in Tongyeong.

“Stranger Season 2” will air sometime next year in South Korea.

Dec 13 2019

Shiori Akita cast in MBS drama series “Homeroom”

Shiori Akita is cast for the lead female role in MBS drama series “Homeroom” co-starring Yuki Yamada. The drama series is based on webcomic “Homeroom” by Chiyo. For “Homeroom,” Shiori Akita will play Sachiko Sakurai. She is diligent student, but endures unpleasant things everyday at school. Coincidentally, her teacher (Yuki Yamada) is always there to save her.

“Homeroom” will first air January 23, 2020 in Japan.

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Dec 13 2019

Park Bo-Gum offered lead male role in tvN drama series “Youth Record”

According to his talent agency Bloom Entertainment, Park Bo-Gum has been offered the lead male role in tvN drama series “Youth Record” (literal title). Actress Park So-Dam has already received an offer to play the lead female role. Currently, both performers are considering their offers. The drama series will follow youths trying to find success in the field of modeling.

The drama series will be directed by Ahn Gil-Ho and scripted by Ha Myung-Hee. Ahn Gil-Ho has directed tvN drama series “Memories of the Alhambra” and “Stranger,” while Ha Myung-Hee’s credits include SBS drama series “Doctors” and “Temperature of Love.”

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