Jun 17 2018

Marie Iitoyo & Rena Takeda cast in TBS-MBS sequel drama series “Maji de Koukai Shitemasu: Second Season”

Marie Iitoyo & Rena Takeda are cast in TBS-MBS sequel drama series “Maji de Koukai Shitemasu: Second Season.” The two young women will reprise their lead roles from 2017 drama series “Maji de Koukai Shitemasu.” For the second season, they work on a car carrier ship. Marin Sakamoto (Marie Iitoyo) works as a third mate and Tsubame Ishikawa (Rena Takeda) works as third engineer. Noboru Iguchi will also return to direct the drama series.

“Maji de Koukai Shitemasu: Second Season” first airs July 29, 2018 in Japan.

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Jun 15 2018

Teaser trailer #2 for movie “Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade”

Teaser trailer #2 for movie “Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade” starring Gang Dong-WonHan Hyo-Joo and Jung Woo-Sung. The first teaser showed only Gang Dong-Won and teaser trailer #2 reveals for the first time main cast members Jung Woo-Sung, Han Hyo-Joo, Han Ye-Ri, Kim Moo-Yul and Minho (‘SHINee’). Movie is based on 1999 anime “Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade” scripted by Mamoru Oshii and the live-action film is directed by Kim Jee-Woon.

“Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade” will be released July, 2018 in South Korea.

Jun 15 2018

Jang Hyuk cast in MBC drama series “Bad Papa”

Jang Hyuk is cast for the lead role in MBC drama series “Bad Papa.” In the drama series, Jang Hyuk will play Yoo Ji-Cheol. He was once a top boxer, but he lost everything. He then tries to come back as a MMA fighter. Actresses Shin Eun-Soo and Son Yeo-Eun have been offered supporting roles and they are still considering. Shin Eun-Soo would play Jang Hyuk’s daughter if she accepts.

“Bad Papa” first airs September, 2018 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Monday and Tuesdays 10PM time slot after “Risky Romance“).

Jun 14 2018

Yudai Chiba to make cameo appearance in movie “Run! T High School Basketball Club”

Yudai Chiba is set to make a cameo appearance in movie “Run! T High School Basketball Club” starring Jun ShisonHayato Sano and Akari Hayami. For the movie, Yudai Chiba will play Kazuki Hojo. His character is a handsome high school teacher. The bottom still image below is character visuals of Jun Shison, Hayato Sano, Junki TozukaKanta Sato and Katsuhiro Suzuki. The film is based on novel “Hashire! T Ko Basuketto Bu” by Hiroshi Matsuzaki.

“Run! T High School Basketball Club” will be released November 3, 2018 in Japan.

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Jun 14 2018

Ko Soo cast in SBS drama series “Thoracic Surgery”

Ko Soo is cast for a leading role in new SBS medical drama series “Thoracic Surgery.” In the drama series Ko Soo will play Park Tae-Soo. He is a fellow in thoracic surgery. Ko Soo is the first person cast in the drama series.

“Thoracic Surgery” first airs September, 2018 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot after “Dear Judge.”).