Aug 28 2019

Kim Kang-Woo cast in KBS2 drama series “Woman of 9.9 Billion”

Kim Kang-Woo is now cast for the lead male role in KBS2 drama series “Woman of 9.9 Billion” (literal title) co-starring Cho Yeo-Jeong. The duo last worked together in 2012 KBS2 drama series “Lovers of Haeundae.” For “Woman of 9.9 Billion,” Kim Kang-Woo will play ex-detective Kang Tae-Woo. He quit his job as a detective after being falsely accused of accepting a bribe. He tries to find the truth behind the death of his younger sibling and meets Jung Seo-Yeon (Cho Yeo-Jeong).

“Woman of 9.9 Billion” first airs November, 2019 in South Korea.

Aug 28 2019

Teaser poster & supporting cast for live-action film “Love and Murder of Sheep and Wolf”

Teaser poster and supporting cast added for live-action film “Love and Murder of Sheep and Wolf” (literal title) starring Yosuke Sugino and Haruka Fukuhara. Movie is based manga series “Ana Satsujin” by Rahson and directed by Kayoko Asakura (“Dokumushi: Toxic Insects “). Newly announced supporting cast members for the film are Noriko Eguchi, Manami Enosawa, Sho Kasamatsu, Naoya Shimizu and Wataru Ichinose. Caption on the teaser poster asks “Am I going to be killed by the woman that I like so much?”

“Love and Murder of Sheep and Wolf ” will be released November 29, 2019 in Japan.

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Aug 28 2019

Main trailer & poster for movie “The Promised Land”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “The Promised Land” starring Gou Ayano, Hana Sugisaki and Koichi Sato. Movie is based on short stories by Shuichi Yoshida (“Villain“) and directed by Takahisa Zeze. The movie’s theme song has also been revealed which is “Ichiru” by singer-actress Mone Kamishiraishi. The theme song is featured in the main trailer. Below are still images for the movie.

“The Promised Land” will be released October 18, 2019 in Japan.

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Aug 28 2019

Teaser trailer #2 for SBS drama series “Vagabond”

Teaser trailer #2 added for SBS drama series “Vagabond” starring Lee Seung-Gi and Bae Suzy. Teaser trailer #2 starts with Lee Seung-Gi stating in no uncertain terms “You know what? You picked the wrong person. Whoever you are. Wherever you hide. I will hunt you down to Hell.” Meanwhile, below are new still images from the drama series. The still images are from a scene filmed on a beach in Morocco around October-November, 2018.

“Vagabond” first airs September 20, 2019 in South Korea.

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Aug 27 2019

Naohito Fujiki cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Haru: Woman of a General Trading Company”

Naohito Fujiki is cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Haru: Woman of a General Trading Company” (literal title) co-starring Miki Nakatani. In the drama series, Naohito Fujiki will play Hisashi Wada. He becomes the boss of his ex-wife Haru Unabara (Miki Nakatani) at a general trading company. The drama series is directed by Masato Hijikata (“Dinner“) and scripted by Yukari Tatsui (“Strawberry Night“).

“Haru: Woman of a General Trading Company” first airs October, 2019 (takes over TV Tokyo’s Monday 10 PM time slot after “Legal Heart“).

Aug 27 2019

Namgung Min & Park Eun-Bin cast in SBS drama series “Stove League”

Namgung Min and Park Eun-Bin are cast in SBS drama series “Stove League” (working title). This is the first time since 2013 MBC drama series “Hur Jun, the Original Story” for Namgung Min and Park Eun-Bin to appear together in a drama series. The title “Stove League” refers to the baseball term “Hot Stove League” A.K.A. baseball’s off-season. In the drama series, Namgung Min will play Baek Seung-Soo. He is the newly hired general manager of professional baseball team Dreams. Park Eun-Bin will play Lee Se-Young. She is the operations manager of the Dreams.

“Stove League” will first air November, 2019  in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday & Saturday 10 PM time slot after “Vagabond“).

Aug 27 2019

Teaser trailer #3 & #4 for tvN drama series “Pegasus Market”

Teaser trailer #3 and #4 added for tvN drama series “Pegasus Market” (English title) starring Lee Dong-Hwi and Kim Byung-Chul. Both teaser trailer #3 and #4 has Moon Suk-Goo (Lee Dong-Hwi) and Jung Bok-Dong (Kim Byung-Chul) holding auditions for their store ‘Cheonrima Mart.’ Teaser trailer #3 has Kim Byung-Chul stating in Korean “Communication … pass” and then Lee Dong-Hwi stating with surprise “Our mart is weird. Employee is king.” Teaser trailer #4 has Kim Byung-Chul stating “Preparation … pass.” Lee Dong-Hwi then states “Our mart is weird. Employee is king.”

“Pegasus Market” first airs September 20, 2019 in South Korea.

Aug 27 2019

Anna Yamada & Karen Otomo cast in TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Let’s Have A Meal Together”

Anna Yamada and Karen Otomo are cast for lead roles TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Let’s Have A Meal Together.” The drama series is based on manga series “Shinmai Shimai no Futari Gohan” by Yutaka Hiiragi. For the live-action drama series, Anna Yamada and Karen Otomo will play two teen girls who become sisters after their parents remarry. They develop a bond through their love of food.

“Let’s Have A Meal Together” first airs October 10, 2019 in Japan.

Aug 26 2019

Kim Myung-Soo cast in KBS2 drama series “Welcome”

Kim Myung-Soo (‘INFINITE’) is cast in KBS2 drama series “Welcome” (working & literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Easeowa” by Go A-Ra. In the drama series, Kim Myung-Soo will play Hong-Zo who is a cat. Hong-Zo also has a special ability to change into a man. He helps a woman heal from her emotional wounds. Filming for the drama series will begin in the second half of this year.

“Welcome” is tentatively scheduled to air from March, 2020 in South Korea.