Jun 28 2019

Teaser trailer for JTBC drama series “Be Melodramatic”

Teaser trailer for JTBC drama series “Be Melodramatic” starring Chun Woo-Hee, Jeon Yeo-Bin, Han Ji-Eun, Ahn Jae-Hong and Gong Myung. The drama series is the first to be directed by Lee Byeong-Hun, who has directed such films as “Twenty” and box-office hit “Extreme Job.” He also helped write screenplays for popular films “Scandal Makers” and “Sunny.”

Meanwhile, the first script reading for the drama series took place March 13, 2019 in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. Main cast members Chun Woo-Hee, Jeon Yeo-Bin, Han Ji-Eun, Ahn Jae-Hong, Gong Myung, Oh Seung-Yun, Lee You-Jin, Lee Joo-Bin, Jung Seung-Kil, Baek Ji-Won, Kim Young-A, Heo Joon-Seok and Ryu Abel attended the first script reading. Director Lee Byeong-Hun stated at the end of the first script reading “It was so good with the rhythm and breathing of actresses and actors. I think I can work and have fun at the site without being worried.”

“Be Melodramatic” first airs July 26, 2019 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Friday and Saturday 11PM time slot after “Aide“”).

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Jun 27 2019

Teaser trailer for movie “Blind Witness”

Teaser trailer added for movie “Blind Witness” (literal title) starring Riho Yoshioka and Mahiro Takasugi. Movie is a remake of 2011 South Korean film “Blind” starring Kim Ha-Neul and Yoo Seung-Ho in the lead roles. The teaser trailer begins with Riho Yoshioka as Natsume Hamanaka screaming for help. Her character is blind and someone is after her. The teaser poster above and still image below shows both Riho Yoshioka as Natsume Hamanaka and Mahiro Takasugi as Haruma Kunisaki.

“Blind Witness” will be released September 20, 2019 in Japan.

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Jun 27 2019

Tetsuji Tamayama cast in WOWOW drama series “Top League”

Tetsuji Tamayama is cast in WOWOW drama series “Top League.” The drama series is based on 2017 novel “Top League” by Hideo Aiba. This is the 4th novel by Hideo Aiba that will be adapted into a WOWOW drama series following “Trembling Cow,” “Blood on the Tracks” and “Unexploded Bomb.” For the drama series, Tetsuji Tamayama will play reporter Naoki Matsuoka. He looks into a case involving a found safe, but dark politics linger in the backdrop.

“Top League” will first air October, 2019 and consist of 6 episodes.

Jun 27 2019

Teaser trailer & poster for live-action film “Korosanai Kare to Shinanai Kanojyo”

Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for live-action film “Korosanai Kare to Shinanai Kanojyo” starring Shotaro Mamiya and Hinako Sakurai. Movie is based on manga series “Korosanai Kare to Shinanai Kanojyo” by Seikimatsu and directed by Keiichi Kobayashi (“About the Pink Sky“). Caption on the teaser poster states in Japanese ““Beside you, the world changes.” Story for the film deals with a young teen woman who has suicidal thoughts. Meanwhile, below are still images from the film.

“Korosanai Kare to Shinanai Kanojyo” will be released November 15, 2019.

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Jun 27 2019

First teaser trailers for SBS drama series “Doctor Detective” / Kwak Dong-Yeon to make cameo appearance

First two teaser trailers added for SBS drama series “Doctor Detective” starring Park Jin-Hee, Bong Tae-Gyu and Lee Ki-Woo. In teaser 1, around the 13 second mark, a man asks “Is your workplace safe?” The drama series follows doctor who investigate industrial accidents. Meanwhile, actor Kwak Dong-Yeon will make a cameo appearance in the drama series. For his cameo appearance he will play Jung Ha-Rang. He works as a repairman of a screen door in the subway.

“Doctor Detective” first airs July 17, 2019 in South Korea.

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Jun 27 2019

Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Kyo announce breakup

Representatives for Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Kyo have announced today that the two popular actors are in the process of getting divorced. The two famous performers married on October 31, 2017. UAA Entertainment, which represents Song Hye-Ko, issued a statement in Korean that said “..right now Song Hye-Ko is in the process of getting a divorce. The reason for the divorce is due to personality differences. The couple were not able to get over that issue.” Song Joong-Ki also released a statement in Korean which said “I and Song Hye-Ko are in the process getting a divorce. I hope to conclude the divorce proceedings smoothly, without blaming either side for fault. I can’t talk about the details of the divorce. Getting over the divorce, I will do my best as an actor.”

Song Joong-Ki is currently starring in tvN drama series “Arthdal Chronicles,” while Song Hye-Ko last appeared in tvN drama series “Encounter.” The couple famously starred together in 2016 KBS drama series “Descendants of the Sun” and developed a relationship during that time.

Jun 26 2019

Teaser trailer #2 for KBS2 drama series “Justice”

Teaser trailer #2 added for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Justice” starring Choi Jin-Hyuk, Son Hyun-Joo and Nana. Teaser trailer #2 shows the first meeting between Lee Tae-Kyung (Choi Jin-Hyuk) and Song Woo-Yong (Son Hyun-Joo). Lee Tae-Kyung is looking for justice for the death of his younger brother. Song Woo-Yong offers to help Lee Tae-Kyung if he gives him what he wants. Meanwhile below, are the first still images of Choi Jin-Hyuk, Son Hyun-Joo and Nana in the drama series.

“Justice” first airs July 17, 2019 in South Korea.

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Jun 26 2019

Lee Yo-Won & Choi Gwi-Hwa cast in OCN drama series “The Defender: Human Rights”

Lee Yo-Won and Choi Gwi-Hwa are cast for lead roles in OCN drama series “The Defender: Human Rights” (English title). Also cast for major supporting character roles are Jang Hyun-Sung and Oh Mi-Hee. The drama series will have Lee Yo-Won and Choi Gwi-Hwa playing investigators for the Human Rights Promotion Commission. They investigate cases were potential human rights violations occur.

“The Defender: Human Rights” will first air sometime mid-September, 2019 in South Korea (takes over OCN’s Wednesday & Thursday 11 PM time slot after “Class of Lies“).