Apr 3 2019

Yudai Chiba & Ryo Narita cast in sequel film “Stolen Identity 2”

Yudai Chiba & Ryo Narita are cast in sequel film “Stolen Identity 2” (working title). The film will be directed by Hideo Nakata again and the movie is based on novel “Sumaho o Otoshita dake nanoni: Toraware no Satsujinki” by Akira Shiga. Yudai Chiba and Ryo Narita will reprise their roles from 2018 film “Stolen Identity.” In the sequel film, Yudai Chiba’s Manabu Kagaya investigates a new murder case.

Meanwhile, an early teaser trailer for “Stolen Identity 2” is added on AsianWiki. “Stolen Identity 2” will be released sometime during 2020.

Apr 2 2019

Jung Jae-Young, Jung Yoo-Mi & Oh Man-Seok cast in MBC drama series “Partners for Justice Season 2”

Jung Jae-Young, Jung Yoo-Mi and Oh Man-Seok are cast in MBC drama series “Partners for Justice Season 2.” Actor No Min-Woo was already announced cast for the drama series. No Min-Woo will play new character Jang Cheol, while Jung Jae-Young, Jung Yoo-Mi and Oh Man-Seok will all reprise their roles from 2018 MBC drama series “Partners for Justice.”

“Partners for Justice Season 2” will air from June, 2019 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Special Labor Inspector.”).


Apr 2 2019

Teaser trailers for tvN drama series “Abyss”

First two teaser trailers added for upcoming tvN drama series “Abyss” starring Park Bo-Young and Ahn Hyo-Seop. Caption on both of the teaser states in Korean “Abyss: Spirit Revive Bead.” Teaser trailer #1 features Park Bo-Young as Ko Se-Yeon. She asks in Korean “Abyss this bead revived me, but why did my appearance change?” Teaser trailer #2 features Ahn Hyo-Seop as Cha Min’s. He states in Korean “Abyss. Because of this bead, I was revived with this appearance.”

“Abyss” first airs May, 2019 in South Korea.

Apr 2 2019

SBS drama series “Absolute Boyfriend” to air from May, 2019

SBS drama series “Absolute Boyfriend,” starring Yeo Jin-Goo and Minah (Girl’s Day), is now scheduled to first air May, 2019. The drama series will slot into SBS’ Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot after “Big Issue” finishes. The drama series is a 100% preproduction (filming completed before airing). “Absolute Boyfriend” is based on manga series “Zettai Kareshi” by Yuu Watase.

Meanwhile, big budget drama series “Vagabond,” starring Lee Seung-Gi and Bae Suzy, was scheduled to air in the May, Wednesday & Thursday 10PM time slot that “Absolute Boyfriend” has taken, but airing of “Vagabond” has been pushed back to the second half of 2019. Filming for “Vagabond” has taken longer than planned and Netflix is currently in discussions to stream the drama series concurrently when it airs on SBS. Filming for “Vagabaond” was initially planned to finish at the end of 2018, but filming will now finish May, 2019.


Apr 2 2019

First script reading for JTBC drama series “The Wind Blows”

First script reading for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Wind Blows” (literal title), starring Kam Woo-Sung and Kim Ha-Neul, took place March 21, 2019 in South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Kam Woo-Sung, Kim Ha-Neul, Kim Sung-Cheol, Kim Ga-Eun, Lee Joon-Hyuk, Yoon Ji-Hye and Park Hyo-Joo were in attendance. After the script reading finished, Kam Woo-Sung stated “Long, but short journey started. I am thrilled and excited. Yet, I’m in a blank state. I wonder what kind of painting we will draw.” Kim Ha-Neul stated “During the first script reading, I felt this drama will be warm, fun and interesting. I am asking for a lot of attention and love.”

“The Wind Blows” first airs May 27, 2019 (takes over JTBC’s Monday and Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “Welcome to Waikiki 2.”).

Apr 2 2019

Takumi Kitamura, Nana Komatsu & Ryo Yoshizawa cast in movie “Sakura”

Takumi Kitamura (‘Dish’), Nana Komatsu and Ryo Yoshizawa are cast in movie “Sakura.” The film is based on 2005 novel “Sakura” by Kanako Nishi (“Yellow Elephant“) and directed by Hitoshi Yazaki (“Strawberry Shortcakes“). In the film “Sakura,” Takumi Kitamura, Nana Komatsu and Ryo Yoshizawa will play siblings. A car accident that the oldest child (played by Ryo Yoshizawa) gets into causes major grief for the family. The title of the film “Sakura” refers to the family dog named Sakura. Filming for the movie will begin April, 2019 in Japan.

“Sakura” will be released summer, 2020 in Japan.

Apr 1 2019

Shin Sung-Rok cast in KBS2 drama series “Perfume”

Shin Sung-Rok is cast for the lead male role in new KBS2 drama series “Perfume.” Actress Koh Joon-Hee has already received an offer to play the lead female character and she is still “positively considering” her offer. The screenplay features fantasy elements that would fit nicely in a tvN drama series, centering around a mysterious bottle of perfume that transforms a middle-aged woman into a young woman who becomes a model. Shin Sung-Rok will play fashion designer Seo Yi-Do. He’s a successful fashion designer and has a mean personality.

“Perfume” will first air June, 2019 in South Korea.

Apr 1 2019

Trailer and poster for live-action film “Rose and Tulip”

Trailer and poster for live-action film “Rose and Tulip” (literal title) starring Lee Joon-Ho (2PM) and Mitsuki Tanimura. Movie is based on manga series “Bara to Tsuripu” by Akiko Higashimura (“Princess Jellyfish“) and directed by Teruo Noguchi. Movie’s screenplay adaptation is written by Saeki Nejime who wrote the screenplay for 2007 film “Curling Love” which starred Korean actor Kim Seung-Woo and Japanese actress Kazue Fukiishi. The trailer for “Rose and Tulip” also contains the movie’s theme song which is “Nothing But You” by Lee Joon-Ho.

“Rose and Tulip” will be released May 3, 2019 in Japan.

Apr 1 2019

First poster for tvN drama series “Abyss”

First poster for tvN drama series “Abyss” starring Park Bo-Young and Ahn Hyo-Seop. The teaser poster has Park Bo-Young and Ahn Hyo-Seop laying on a road. Caption on the poster states in Korean “Goddess to ordinary woman & ugly man to extremely handsome man were reborn.”

“Abyss” first airs May, 2019 in South Korea.

Apr 1 2019

First still images of Park Hae-Jin in drama series “Secret”

Here’s the first still images of Park Hae-Jin in upcoming drama series “Secret.” The still images are from the first day of filming for the drama series which took place March 8, 2019. In the still images, Park Hae-Jin plays successful investor Kang San-Hyeok. Somehow, Kang San-Hyeok begins work on a 119 special rescue team who are transported primarily via helicopter.

“Secret” will first air sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

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