Jul 5 2018

Two character teaser trailers for OCN drama series “Voice 2”

Two character teaser trailers added for upcoming OCN drama series “Voice 2” starring Lee Jin-Wook and Lee Ha-Na. The character teaser trailers features Lee Ha-Na as Kang Kwon-Joo and Lee Jin-Wook as Do Kang-Woo. In the character teaser trailer for Lee Ha-Na, a voiceover by her appears around the 16 second mark and she says in Korean, “There is someone else at the crime scene.” For Lee Jin-Wook’s teaser trailer, his voiceover also appears around the 16 second mark and he says in Korean “As long as I see the crime scene, I can see into the criminal’s mind.”

“Voice 2” first airs August 11, 2018 in South Korea.

 

Jul 5 2018

Ha Ji-Won cast in drama series “Prometheus”

Ha Ji-Won is now cast in new drama series “Prometheus.” Ha Ji-Won will play the lead female character Chae Eun-Seo. Her character is the team leader of the 2nd team at NIS. Actor Ju Ji-Hoon was offered the lead male role, but he has declined the offer. Filming was originally scheduled to start in May, but has been postponed. Broadcasting station has also not yet been decided. Currently, “Prometheus” is scheduled to air from end of this year in South Korea.

 

Jul 5 2018

Masaki Okada cast in NHK live-action drama series “Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju”

Masaki Okada is cast in NHK live-action drama series “Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.” The drama series is based on manga series “Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju” by Haruko Kumota. In the drama series, Masaki Okada will play main character Yakumo. Also cast in supporting roles are Ryo Ryusei, Riko Narumi, Aya Omasa, Ikusaburo Yamazaki. The drama series is set in the early showa period (early 20th century) and follows the life of a rakugo (storytelling) performer.

“Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju” first airs October 12, 2018 in Japan.

Jul 5 2018

Seo Kang-Joon and Esom cast in JTBC drama series “The Third Charm”

Seo Kang-Joon and Esom are now cast in new JTBC drama series “The Third Charm” (literal title). The two will play lead roles. Story for the drama series will take place over a 12 year period and follow the romance between On Joon-Young (Seo Kang-Joon) and Lee Young-Jae (Esom).

 

“The Third Charm” will first air September, 2018 (takes over JTBC’s Friday and Saturday 11PM time slot after “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty“).

Jul 4 2018

First script reading for MBC Saturday drama series “Hide and Seek”

First script reading for MBC Saturday drama series “Hide and Seek” (literal title) took place June 30, 2018 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. The first script reading included main cast members Lee Yu-Ri, Song Chang-Eui, Uhm Hyun Kyung and Kim Young-Min. The first script reading also took more than 4 hours to complete. Directer Shin Yong-Whee stated there “The drama series must have good results. I hope to have high ratings, but I am not worried because I am working with such good actors and actresses.”

“Hide and Seek” first airs August, 2018 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s 8:45PM time slot after “Goodbye to Goodbye.”).

Jul 4 2018

Teaser trailer for MBC drama series “Time”

First teaser trailer added for MBC drama series “Time” starring Kim Jung-Hyun and Seohyun. Meanwhile, still images below are from the first scene featuring both lead performers Kim Jung-Hyun and Seohyun. Filming for this scene took place May 13, 2018 at a drama studio in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

“Time” first airs July 25, 2018 in South Korea.

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Jul 4 2018

Trailer for live-action film “Perfect World”

Trailer added for live-action film “Perfect World” starring Takanori Iwata (‘J Soul Brothers’ and ‘EXILE’) and Hana Sugisaki. Movie is based on manga series “Perfect World” by Rie Aruga and directed by Kenji Shibayama. The supporting cast for the film has also been revealed today and they will Kenta Suga, Sei Ashina, Magi, Aya Omasa, Kazue Ito, Mantaro Koichi and Naomi Zaizen. In addition, the trailer reveals the movie’s theme song which is “Perfect World” by Japanese girl group E-girls.

“Perfect World” will be released October 5, 2018 in Japan.

Jul 4 2018

First still images of Yoon Si-Yoon in SBS drama series “Your Honor”

Here’s the first still images of Yoon Si-Yoon in upcoming SBS drama series “Your Honor” (English title). The still images is of Yoon Si-Yoon as Hang Kang-Ho. He is one of the two characters Yoon Si-Yoon plays in the drama series. Han Kang-Ho has a lengthy criminal record and lives by the motto “live for today, there is no tomorrow.” Han Kang-Ho then takes the judge position that was held by his twin brother.

“Your Honor” first airs July 25, 2018 in South Korea.