Mar 21 2019

Kam Woo-Sung & Kim Ha-Neul cast in JTBC drama series “The Wind Blows”

Kam Woo-Sung & Kim Ha-Neul are cast in JTBC drama series “The Wind Blows” (literal title). For the drama series, Kam Woo-Sung and Kim Ha-Neul will play a married couple who gets divorced. The husband learned that he has alzheimer’s prior divorcing his wife. The drama series will be directed by Jung Jung-Hwa (“Flower Boy Next Door“) and scripted by Hwang Joo-Ha (“Mrs. Cop“).

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

Mar 20 2019

Official English title set for tvN drama series “Arthdal Chronicles”

Much anticipated tvN drama series “Aseudal Yeondaegi” has received the official English title of “Arthdal Chronicles.” The drama series features an impressive main cast of Song Joong-Ki, Jang Dong-Gun, Kim Ji-Won and Kim Ok-Vin. Staff includes drama series director Kim Won-Suk (“My Mister“), screenwriter Kim Young-Hyun (“Tree With Deep Roots“) and Park Sang-Yeon (“Tree With Deep Roots“).

“Arthdal Chronicles” first airs sometime during the first half of this year in South Korea.

Mar 20 2019

First script reading for tvN drama series “Abyss”

First script reading for tvN drama series “Abyss” took place February, 2019 in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. Main cast members including Park Bo-Young, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Lee Sung-Jae, Han So-Hee, Kwon Soo-Hyun, Yun Yoo-Sun and An Se-Ha all attended. The drama series follows two people played by Park Bo-Young and Ahn Hyo-Seop who are killed by someone. They are revived by a mysterious bead, but have different appearances. They chase after their killer.

“Abyss” first airs May, 2019 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Mondays & Tuesdays 21:30 PM time slot after “He is Psychometric“).

Mar 19 2019

Miki Nakatani & Elaiza Ikeda cast in Netflix drama series “Followers”

Miki Nakatani and Elaiza Ikeda are cast in Netflix drama series “Followers.” To guarantee that the saturation level will be cranked to 11, Mika Ninagawa (“Sakuran“) will direct the drama series. Story for the drama series will revolve around Tokyo people influenced directly by social media. Miki Nakatani will play photographer Rimi Nara and Elaiza Ikeda will play aspiring actress Natsume Hyakuta.

“Followers” will be available to stream on Netflix sometime in 2020.

Mar 19 2019

Sung Dong-Il, Ha Ji-Won & Kim Yunjin cast in movie “Collateral”

Sung Dong-Il, Ha Ji-Won and Kim Yunjin are cast in movie “Collateral” (literal title). Also cast in supporting roles are Kim Hee-Won and newcomer child actress Park So-Yi. Park So-Yi was cast after going through auditions involving 300 other auditionees. In the film, Sung Dong-Il will play debt collector Doo-Seok. He went to collect debt from a woman played by Kim Yunjin and then was given her baby daughter (Park So-Yi) as collateral. Fast forward to the present day and that baby daughter is now an adult (played by Ha Ji-Won). Movie is directed by Kang Dae-Kyu (“Harmony“).

Filming for “Collateral” will begin April, 2019 and the movie will be released sometime around the second half of this year in South Korea.

Mar 19 2019

Lee Jung-Jae & Shin Min-A cast in JTBC drama series “Aide”

Lee Jung-Jae and Shin Min-A are cast for lead roles in JTBC drama series “Aide” (literal title). The drama series is set within the backdrop of the national assembly. Lee Jung-Jae will play Jang Tae-Joon. He is an ambitious aide to a 4 time elected lawmaker. Shin Min-A plays Kang Sun-Young. She is a newly elected lawmaker and also ambitious.

“Aide” will first air towards the end of May, 2019 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Friday & Saturday 11 PM time slot after “Beautiful World“).

Mar 19 2019

Kasumi Arimura & Kentaro Sakaguchi cast in WOWOW drama series “And, Live”

Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi are cast in WOWOW drama series “And, Live” (literal title of “Soshite, Ikiru”). The drama series is scripted by Yoshikazu Okada and directed by Sho Tsukikawa. The drama series is set after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami and follows two young people doing volunteer work in the disaster struck area. They develop feelings for each other.

“And, Live” will air sometime this summer in Japan.

Mar 18 2019

Teaser trailer #2 added for MBC drama series “Special Labor Inspector”

Teaser trailer #2 added for MBC drama series “Special Labor Inspector” starring Kim Dong-Wook, Kim Kyung-Nam, Ryu Deok-Hwan and Park Se-Young. Teaser trailer #2 shows character names and positions of the main cast. Caption around the 7 second mark states for Jo Jin-Gab (Kim Dong-Wook) “Grade 7 civil servant labor inspector. Nickname Jo Palm Blast. Jo Jin-Gab.” Caption for Cheon Deok-Koo (Kim Kyung-Nam) states “Private detective agency Gabeulkihwek boss Cheon Deok-Koo.” Caption for Woo Do-Ha (Ryu Deok-Hwan) states “Myungsung Group Legal Department Lawyer Woo Do-Ha.” Lastly, caption for Joo Mi-Ran (Park Se-Young) “Violent crime investigation team 1 detective Joo Mi-Ran.”

“Special Labor Inspector” first airs April 8, 2019 in South Korea.

Mar 18 2019

Ep.1 trailer for JTBC drama series “Welcome to Waikiki Season 2”

Ep.1 trailer added for JTBC drama series “Welcome to Waikiki Season 2” starring Kim Sun-Ho, Lee Yi-Kyung, Shin Hyun-Soo, Mun Ka-Young, Ahn So-Hee and Kim Ye-Won. Ep.1 trailer reveals that actress Jeon Su-Kyeong will reprise her role as the landlady of Guest House Waikiki. Meanwhile, here are 6 character posters of the main cast for “Welcome to Waikiki Season 2.” The character posters are of Kim Sun-Ho as Cha Woo-Sik, Lee Yi-Kyung as Lee Joon-Ki, Shin Hyun-Soo as Kook Ki-Bong, Mun Ka-Young as Han Soo-Yeon, Ahn So-Hee as Kim Jung-Eun and Kim Ye-Won as Cha Yoo-Ri.

“Welcome to Waikiki Season 2” first airs March 25, 2019 in South Korea.

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