Apr 16 2018

First script reading for SBS drama series “Wok of Love”

First script reading for upcoming SBS drama series “Wok of Love” took place March, 2018 in South Korea. The script reading featured main cast members Lee Joon-Ho (‘2PM’), Jang HyukJung Ryeo-WonLee Mi-SookPark Ji-Young,  Lim Won-Hee and Jo Jae-Yun. The drama series has Lee Joon-Ho playing Chef Seo Poong. He worked at the top Chinese restaurant, but he now works at a small, failing Chinese restaurant. Jang Hyuk plays a former gangster, now a loan shark.

“Wok of Love” first airs May 7, 2018 in South Korea.

 

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Apr 16 2018

First still image from JTBC drama series “Ms. Hammurabi”

Here’s the first still image of Go AraL (‘INFINITE’) and Sung Dong-Il in upcoming JTBC drama series “Ms. Hammurabi.” The drama series features Go Ara playing enthusiastic rookie judge Park Cha O Reum, L playing judge Im Ba-Reun and Sung Dong-Il playing head judge Han Se-Sang. As you might suspect, the drama series is set around the Korean legal system which is a civil law based system.

“Ms. Hammurabi” first airs May 21, 2018 in South Korea.

 

Apr 16 2018

Yurina Hirate cast in live-action film “Hibiki”

Yurina Hirate (‘Keyakizaka46’) is cast for the lead role in live-action film “Hibiki.” Also cast in supporting roles are Keiko KitagawaAyaka Wilson, Masanobu Takashima, Yuya Yagira, Toru Nomaguchi, Kazushige Komatsu, Daisuke Kuroda and Mizuki Itagaki. Movie is based on manga series “Hibiki: Shousetsuka ni Naru Houhou” by Mitsuharu Yanamoto and directed by Sho Tsukikawa (“Let Me Eat Your Pancreas“). The film follows 15-year-old Hibiki Akui (Yurina Hirate) as she submits a manuscript for a rookie of the year novel award and an editor (Keiko Kitagawa) that takes an interest in her novel.

“Hibiki” will be released September 14, 2018 in Japan via Toho.

Apr 16 2018

First still images of Jung Jae-Young and Jung Yoo-Mi in MBC drama series “Investigation Couple”

Here’s the first still images of Jung Jae-Young and Jung Yoo-Mi in upcoming MBC drama series “Investigation Couple.” These still images are from Jung Jae-Young and Jung Yoo-Mi’s first day of filming for the drama series. In the drama series Jung Jae-Young plays forensic doctor Baek Beom and Jung Yoo-Mi plays a rookie prosecutor.

“Investigation Couple” first airs May, 2018 in South Korea.

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Apr 13 2018

Release date for movie “After Love”

Movie “After Love,” starring Park Si-Hoo and Yoon Eun-Hye, is now scheduled to be released sometime this month in South Korea. Filming for the romance-melodrama movie took place from November 9, 2014 to February 1, 2015 and the film has picked and delayed different release dates over the past couple of years. With the recent sky-high popularity of the Park Si-Hoo led KBS2 drama series “My Golden Life,” releasing “After Love” soon would seem to be a wise move.

Apr 13 2018

First teaser trailer for SBS drama series “Wok of Love”

First teaser trailer for upcoming SBS drama series “Wok of Love” (English title) starring Lee Joon-Ho, Jang Hyuk and Jung Ryeo-Won. The teaser trailer features voice overs by the three lead performers while a different Chinese dish is shown in the clip. They also recommend that you don’t watch the drama series with empty hands. Literal title for the drama series is “Greasy Melo.”

“Wok of Love” first airs May 7, 2018 in South Korea.

Apr 13 2018

Teaser trailer #2 for KBS2 drama series “Suits”

Teaser trailer #2 added for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Suits” starring Jang Dong-Gun and Park Hyung-Sik. Teaser trailer #2 shows actual footage from the drama series for the first time. In addition, KBS2 has announced rapper BewhY will make a cameo appearance in the drama series. For his cameo appearance, BewhY will play a rapper. This is BewhY’s first acting role.

“Suits” first airs April 25, 2018 in South Korea.

Apr 13 2018

Trailer for movie “Uma no Hone”

Trailer for movie “Uma no Hone” starring Fujiko Kojima and Koji Kiryu. Movie is also written and directed by Koji Kiryu. The film follows a former punk rock singer (now a middle-aged man) and an idol group member who wants to become a singer-songwriter.

“Uma no Hone” will be released June 2, 2018 in Japan.