Main trailer and poster added for movie “Moeyo Ken” starring Junichi Okada and Kou Shibasaki. Movie is based on novel “Moeyo Ken” by Ryotaro Shiba (“Taboo“) and directed by Masato Harada.
Plot synopsis from AsianWiki: Set in the 19th century, “Moeyo Ken” follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata (Junichi Okada). He was the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi and fought against the Meiji Restoration.
“Moeyo Ken” is now set for May 22, 2020 in Japan.
First script reading for MBC drama series “The Game: Towards Zero” (literal title), starring TaecYeon, Lee Yeon-Hee, and Lim Ju-Hwan, took place recently at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. Main cast members that attended the first script reading included TaecYeon, Lee Yeon-Hee, Lim Ju-Hwan, Jeong Dong-Hwan, Park Ji-Il, Park Won-Sang, Jang So-Yeon, Choi Jae-Woong, Ryoo Hye-Rin, Shin Sung-Min and Yang Hyun-Min. Director Jang Joon-Ho and screenwriter Lee Ji-Hyo were also in attendance. Director Jang Joon-Ho stated at the script reading that after seeing everyone in the room together, he feels confident about the show’s success. The drama series will revolved around Prophet Kim Tae-Pyeong (TaecYeon ) and Detective Seo Joon-Young (Lee Yeon-Hee). They search for the truth behind a serial murderer.
“The Game: Towards Zero” is set to first air January 22, 2020 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Wednesday & Thursday 9PM time slot after “Love With Flaws“).
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Teaser poster added for JTBC drama series “Itaewon Class” starring Park Seo-Joon and Kim Da-Mi. The drama series is based on webcomic “Itaewon Class” by Jo Gwang-Jin. The teaser poster reveals that the drama series will first air January 31, 2020 in South Korea. Caption on the teaser poster states “(I) began to have a dream to achieve … now … here..”
Main trailer and poster added for movie “The Phone of The Wind” starring Serena Motola, Hidetoshi Nishijima, & Tomokazu Miura. Movie is inspired by the true story of a man who placed a telephone booth in his garden. The location became a destination for those grieving over lost ones from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The screenplay follows young woman Haru (Serena Motola) as she travels from Hiroshima to Iwate Prefecture. It’s 8 years after she lost her family in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
“The Phone of The Wind” will be released January 24, 2020 in Japan.
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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.
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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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.”).
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.
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.
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.