1 minute trailer added for MBC drama series “Item” starring Ju Ji-Hoon, Jin Se-Yun and Kim Kang-Woo. The teaser trailer shows again the thriller-fantasy aspects ala movie “Haunters” or “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds.” A mysterious item the drama series unleashes supernatural powers.
“Item” first airs February 11, 2019 in South Korea.
Character trailer added for romantic-comedy film “Trade Your Love” (English title) starring Kim Dong-Wook and Ko Sung-Hee. The film follows two young adults who decide to enter into a contract marriage for 3 years to appease their families, but problems arise quickly. Supporting cast includes Yum Jung-Ah, Hwang Bo-Ra and Kim Eui-Sung.
“Trade Your Love” will be released February 27, 2019 in South Korea.
Trailer added for movie “Just Only Love” starring Yukino Kishii and Ryo Narita. Movie is based on 2003 novel “Ai ga Nanda” by Naoki Prize wining author Mitsuyo Kakuta (“Paper Moon“). The trailer feature’s the movie’s theme song which is “Cakes” by indie pop-rock group Homecomings.
“Just Only Love” will be released April 19, 2019 in Japan.
Tsurube Shofukutei, Gou Ayano and Nana Komatsu cast in movie “Closed Ward” (literal & working title). The movie is based on 1994 novel “Heisa Byoutou” by Hosei Hahakigi. Story for “Closed Ward” tells a dark tale, revolving around a murder that takes place at a psychiatric hospital. Filming for “Closed Ward” will take place from January 7, 2019 through mid-February, 2019. Filming locations will include Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Kougen Hospital in Komoro, Nagano Prefecture, suburbs of Kanto region and Tokyo. Hideyuki Hirayama (“Everest: The Summit of the Gods“) will direct the film.
“Closed Ward” will be released November, 2019 in Japan.
Yuri Chinen (Hey! Say! JUMP) is cast in NTV drama series “Don’t Fight With Fools Even When You Get Pissed Off” (literal title). The drama series is self-help book by “Atama ni Kitemo Aho towa Tatakauna” by Kotaro Tamura. Hiroto Akashi will direct the drama series and screenplay adaptation is handled by Kota Fukuhara. In the drama esries, Yuri Chinen plays main character Kotaro Tanimura. He works at a toy company and tries not to fight with fools.
“Don’t Fight With Fools Even When You Get Pissed Off” first airs April 22, 2019 in Japan.
Kosuke Suzuki is cast in live-action TV Tokyo drama series “Iyasaretai Otoko.” The drama series is based on manga series “Iyasaretai Otoko” by Toji Tsukishima. Tsukuru Matsuki and Takashi Ninomiya will direct the drama series. Kosuke Suzuki will play main character Akiyama in “Iyasaretai Otoko.” Akiyama works as a mid-level manager at toilet manufacturing company. He relives his stress by imaging sexual fantasies of attractive women he sees.
“Iyasaretai Otoko” first airs April, 2019 in Japan.
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First 3 teaser trailers added for upcoming tvN drama series “He is Psychometric” (English title) starring Jin Young (GOT7) and Shin Ye-Eun. All three teaser trailers show main character Lee An’s (Jin Young) unusual power (able to gather information just by touching something).
“He is Psychometric” first airs March 11, 2019 in South Korea.
Main poster for upcoming tvN drama series “He is Psychometric” (English title) starring Jin Young (GOT7) and Shin Ye-Eun. On the main poster are Jin Young, Shin Ye-Eun, Dasom and Kim Kwon. Caption in Korean on the poster states “Just 3 seconds. If I touch something, I can know.”
“He is Psychometric” first airs March 11, 2019 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Monday and Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “The Crowned Clown.”).
Main trailer for movie “Bicycle King Uhm Bok-Dong” (literal title) starring Rain and Kang So-Ra. Movie is based on a true story and follows the life of bicyclist Uhm Bok-Dong. He lived during the time when Korea was under Japanese rule.
“Bicycle King Uhm Bok-Dong” is now set for release February 27, 2019 in South Korea.
Teaser trailer #4 added for SBS drama series “The Fiery Priest” (English title) starring Kim Nam-Gil, Kim Sung-Kyun and Lee Ha-Nee. While earlier teaser trailers showed the comedic aspects of the drama series, teaser trailer #4 emphasizes the action scene aspects of the drama series which revolves around a priest (Kim Nam-Gil) investigating a murder case.
“The Fiery Priest” first airs February 15, 2019 in South Korea.