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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Dec 9 2019

Main poster for tvN drama series “Crash Landing on You” & Netflix to also stream

Main poster added for upcoming tvN drama series “Crash Landing on You” starring Son Ye-Jin & Hyun-Bin. The main poster features Son Ye-Jin as Yoon Se-Ri, Hyun-Bin as Ri Jung-Hyeok, Seo Ji-Hye as Seo Dan & Kim Jung-Hyun as Koo Seung-Joon.

In addition, “Crash Landing on You” will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix. For most of the 190 countries where Netflix is available, each episode will be available to stream approximately an hour after the episode airs in South Korea. For Japan and certain countries in Europe, the entire drama series will be available to binge watch from February 16, 2020.

“Crash Landing on You” first airs December 14, 2019 in South Korea.

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Dec 9 2019

First script reading for SBS drama series “Dr. Romantic 2”

First script reading for SBS drama series “Dr. Romantic 2,” starring Han Suk-Kyu, Lee Sung-Kyung, and Ahn Hyo-Seop, took place September, 2019 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Main cast members that attended the first script reading included Han Suk-Kyu, Lee Sung-Kyung, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Jin Kyung, Lim Won-Hee, Byeon Woo-Min, Kim Min-Jae, Shin Dong-Wook, and Park Hyo-Joo. Meanwhile, ep.1 air date has now been set for January 6, 2020 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “VIP“).

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Dec 9 2019

Main trailer & poster for movie “Not Quite Dead Yet”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “Not Quite Dead Yet” starring Suzu Hirose, Ryo Yoshizawa & Shinichi Tsutsumi. The comedy film features an original screenplay by Yoshimitsu Sawamoto and directed by Shinji Hamasaki. For popular actress Suzu Hirose, “Not Quite Dead Yet” marks her first time starring in a comedy film.

Meanwhile, extensive supporting cast has been announced for the film. The supporting cast includes: Lily Franky, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Kyusaku Shimada, Tae Kimura, Shota Matsuda, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Takeru Satoh, Elaiza Ikeda, Jun Shison, Tokio Emoto, Tomoya Maeno, Shin Shimizu, Nanase Nishino, Arata Furuta, Kohei Otomo, Naoto Takenaka, Ryo Kato, Denden, Hideko Hara and Togi Makabe.

“Not Quite Dead Yet” will be released March 20, 2020 in Japan.

Dec 9 2019

Ep.1 trailer for JTBC drama series “Diary of a Prosecutor”

Ep.1 trailer added for JTBC drama series “Diary of a Prosecutor” starring Lee Sun-Kyun & Jung Ryeo-Won. The drama series follows a group of prosecutors and is based on 2018 novel “Geomsanaejeon” by Kim Woong. Ep,1 trailer begins with Lee Sun-Kyung’s voice stating in Korean “Here is Jinyoung, which is a city known for its fishery and culture, and we are prosecutors in Jinyoung District Prosecutor’s office.”

Meanwhile, above are new still images of Lee Sun-Kyun and Jung Ryeo-Won in the drama series. The still images are of a scene when Cha Myung-Joo (Jung Ryeo-Won) visits her new office in Jinyoung. She happens to meet Lee Sun-Woong (Lee Sun-Kyun) and they exchange greetings, while shaking hands. It’s the day before she begins work at the prosecutor’s office.

“Diary of a Prosecutor” first airs December 16, 2019  in South Korea.

Dec 6 2019

Teaser trailer & two teaser posters for movie “Secret Zoo”

Teaser trailer and two teaser posters added for movie “Secret Zoo” (English title) starring Ahn Jae-Hong and Kang So-Ra. Movie is based on webcomic “Haechijiana” by Hun and directed by Son Jae-Gon (“My Scary Girl“).

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Attorney Tae-Soo (Ahn Jae-Hong) takes a job as the director of a zoo. The zoo is facing bankruptcy. All the animals at the zoo have been sold and there are no animals left at the zoo. To turn around the zoo, an extraordinary project is created. Workers are required to wear animal suits and act like animals. Soon the zoo goes viral on social media.

Captions in the teaser trailer asks in Korean (0:26) “Polar bear drinking a coke … first time to see that?” (0:28) “Lion walking upright … first time to see that?” (0:35) “Sloth texting … first time to see that?” (0:40) “Gorilla driving … first time to see that?”

In addition, “Secret Zoo” is now set for release January 15, 2020 in South Korea.

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Dec 6 2019

Teaser trailer #3 & teaser poster for SBS drama series “Hot Stove League”

Teaser trailer #3 and teaser poster added for SBS drama series “Hot Stove League” starring Namgung Min & Park Eun-Bin. The baseball themed drama series has Namgung Mn playing General Manager Baek Seung-Soo and Park Eun-Bin as team operations manager Lee Se-Young. Teaser trailer #3 begins with Park Eun-Bin asking in Korean “Should I quit?” Caption on the teaer poster states “This is not about baseball story.”

“Hot Stove League” will first air December 13, 2019 in South Korea.