Oct 15 2018

Lee Na-Young cast in tvN drama series “Romance is a Bonus Book”

Lee Na-Young is cast in tvN drama series “Romance is a Bonus Book” (literal title) co-starring Lee Jong-Suk. For drama series “Romance is a Bonus Book,” Lee Na-Young will play lead female character Kang Dan-Yi. She was once a famous copywriter, but she is no longer. She is now broke and unemployed. Because of her excellent background, she is unable to find a job. She then resorts to lying about her background and gets a job at a publishing company where Cha Eun-Ho (played by Lee Jong-Suk ) works as a chief editor. Drama series is scripted by Jung Hyun-Jung (“In Need of Romance“) and directed by Lee Jung-Hyo (“The Good Wife“).

“Romance is a Bonus Book” first airs sometime in the first half of 2019 in South Korea.

Oct 15 2018

Mei Nagano and Takumi Kitamura cast in movie “Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku”

Mei Nagano and Takumi Kitamura (member of rock band ‘Dish’) are cast for the lead roles in movie “Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku.” The film is based on novel “Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku” by Tetsuya Sano and directed by Sho Tsukikawa. In the film, Mei Nagano will play high school student Mamizu Watarase. She is hospitalized with the msyterious disease “Luminescence disease.” The disease causes her skin to glow under the moonlight and it gets brighter as she gets closer to death. Takumi Kitamura will play high school student Takuya Okada. He visits Mamizu Watarase in the hospital and tries to help her fulfill her wishes before her death. He also falls in love with her. Also cast in supporting roles Shouma Kai, Honoka Matsumoto, Mio Imada, Yuka, Tomoko Ikuta, Kyoko Hasegawa and Mitsuhiro Oikawa.

Filming for “Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku” began October 7, 2018 and will finish November 13, 2018. “Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku” will be released March 15, 2019 in Japan.

Oct 15 2018

Choi Jin-Hyuk cast in SBS drama series “Empress’s Dignity”

Choi Jin-Hyuk is cast in upcoming SBS drama series “Empress’s Dignity” (literal title) co-starring Jang Na-Ra. For the drama series, Choi Jin-Hyuk will play lead male character Na Wang-Sik. His character works as a bodyguard for the royal family. The drama series is set in the present day, but under the assumption that South Korea is governed by a royal family,  Jang Na-Ra will play a woman who marries into the royal family, but falls in love with Na Wang-Sik.

“Empress’s Dignity” first airs November, 2018 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot after “Heart Surgeons.”).

Oct 11 2018

Two teaser posters and teaser trailer #3 for OCN drama series “Quiz from God: Reboot”

Here’s two posters for upcoming OCN drama series “Quiz from God: Reboot” (English title) starring  Ryu Deok-Hwan. The posters feature Ryu Deok-Hwan as main character Han Jin-Woo with both posters having captions in Korean stating “Big brain above big data, autopsy truth.” Supporting cast for the drama series features Yoon Joo-Hee, Park Jun-Myun, Kim Jae-Won, Park Hyo-Joo, Kim Joon-Han and Yoon Bo-Ra.

Meanwhile teaser trailer #3 for “Quiz from God: Reboot” has been added on AsianWiki. “Quiz from God: Reboot” first airs November 7, 2018 in South Korea.

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Oct 11 2018

First still images of Kim You-Jung in JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now”

Here’s the first three still images of Kim You-Jung in upcoming JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Ildan Ddeugeobge Chungsohara” by Aaengo. “Clean With Passion For Now” was originally scheduled to air from April, 2018, but Kim You-Jung had to receive treatment for hypothyroidism which delayed production. In the drama series, Kim You-Jung plays Gil O-Sol. She struggles to find a decent paying job and goes through various part-time jobs. She doesn’t have time to worry about her appearance and usually wears an old sweatsuit.

“Clean With Passion For Now” is now scheduled to first air November 26, 2018 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Monday and Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “The Beauty Inside“).

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Oct 11 2018

Teaser trailer and poster for live-action film “Hatsukoi: Otosan, Chibi ga Inaku Narimashita”

Teaser trailer and poster for live-action film “Hatsukoi: Otosan, Chibi ga Inaku Narimashita” starring Chieko Baisho  and Tatsuya Fuji. The film is based on manga “Otosan, Chibi ga Inaku Narimashita” by Keiko Nishi and directed by Shotaro Kobayashi. Story for “Hatsukoi: Otosan, Chibi ga Inaku Narimashita” follows Masaru (Tatsuya Fuji) and Yukiko (Chieko Baisho). They have been married for 44 years, but Yukiko decides she wants a divorce.

“Hatsukoi: Otosan, Chibi ga Inaku Narimashita” will be released sometime during spring, 2019 in Japan.

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