Jun 5 2019

Eiko Koike, Ryo and Rei Okamoto cast in NTV-YTV drama series “I Shared My Husband”

Eiko Koike, Ryo and Rei Okamoto are cast in NTV-YTV drama series “I Shared My Husband.” The drama series features an original screenplay by Kosuke Nishi (“Mozu“) and directed by Hiroaki Yuasa & Yusuke Taki. In the drama series, Eiko Koike will play main character Harumi Morishita. She learns that her husband has passed away and that her husband has two other wives played by Ryo and Rei Okamoto.

“I Shared My Husband” first airs July 4, 2019 (takes over NTV-YTV’s Thursday 23:59 time slot after “My Family Goes Viral“).

Jun 5 2019

Jang Na-Ra & Lee Sang-Yoon cast in SBS drama series “V.I.P.”

Jang Na-Ra and Lee Sang-Yoon are cast in new SBS drama series “V.I.P.” Also cast in supporting roles for the drama series are Lee Chung-Ah, Kwak Sun-Young, Pyo Ye-Jin, Jung Joon-Won, Shin Jae-Ha and Lee Jae-Won. In the drama series Jang Na-Ra and Lee Sang-Yoon will play a married couple. They both work on a team that deal with V.I.P. customers of a department store.

“V.I.P.” will first air autumn, 2019 in South Korea.

Jun 5 2019

Lee Min-Ki & Lee Yoo-Young cast in OCN drama sereis “Everyone’s Lie”

Lee Min-Ki and Lee Yoo-Young are cast for lead roles in new OCN drama series “Everyone’s Lie” (literal title). The drama series will be directed by Lee Yoon-Jung (“Coffee Prince“/”Cheese in the Trap“). For “Everyone’s Lie,” Lee Min-Ki will play Detective Jo Tae-Sik. The detective takes on a case involving the death of a lawmaker. Lee Yoo-Young will play Kim Seo-Hee. Her father was the lawmaker who died.

“Everyone’s Lie” first airs sometime during the second half of 2019 in South Korea.

Jun 4 2019

Ryosuke Yamada cast in TV Asahi drama series “Semiotoko”

Ryosuke Yamada (‘Hey! Say! JUMP’) is cast in TV Asahi drama series “Semiotoko.” The drama series features an original screenplay by Yoshikazu Okada (“Be With You“). Tadaaki Horai and Hajime Takezono will direct the drama series. The fantasy-romance drama series will have Ryosuke Yamada playing Semi. Semi is actually a cicada insect, but he turns into a human to live with a woman for 7 days.

“Semiotoko” will first air July, 2019 in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s Friday 23:15 time slot after “Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono Season 3“).

Jun 4 2019

Yosuke Sugino cast in TBS-MBS drama series “Scams”

Yosuke Sugino is cast in TBS-MBS drama series “Scams.” The drama series is based on 2015 non-fiction novel “Rojin Kui” by Daisuke Suzuki (“Gangoose“) and directed by Yuki Kobayashi (“Kamikaze Cowboy“). In the drama series, Yosuke Sugino will play Seijitsu Kusano. He falls into bad financial position and then is offered a job where he has to withdraw money from the bank accounts of scam victims.

“Scams” first airs June 30, 2019 on MBS and July 2, 2019 on TBS.

Jun 3 2019

Yoo Ah-In & Yoo Jae-Myung cast in movie “Without a Sound “

Actors Yoo Ah-In and Yoo Jae-Myung are cast in new movie “Without a Sound” (literal title). The film is written and directed by first time feature film director Hong Ui-Jung. In the film, Yoo Ah-In and Yoo Jae-Myung play men who work for a crime organization. Their job is to fix messes created by their group.

Filming for “Without a Sound” will begin July, 2019 and the movie is expected to be released sometime next year in South Korea.

Jun 3 2019

Teaser trailer #4 for JTBC drama series “Aide”

Teaser trailer #4 for JTBC drama series “Aide” starring Lee Jung-Jae and Shin Min-A. Teaser trailer #4 begins with supporting actor Kim Kap-Soo’s voice as he states “We should go to the Blue House together.” He is referring to himself Politician Song Hee-Seob and his aide Jang Tae-Joon (Lee Jung-Jae). Meanwhile, below is Shin Min-A’s teaser poster for the drama series.

“Aide” first airs June 14, 2019 in South Korea.

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