Feb 1 2018

Baek Jin-Hee offered lead female role in tvN drama series “Let’s Eat 3”

Baek Jin-Hee has been offered the lead female role in upcoming tvN drama series “Let’s Eat 3.” Currently, Baek Jin-Hee is “positively considering” the offer. Yoon Doo-Joon (‘Highlight’) has already received an offer to play the lead male role and he is also positively considering his offer.  Yoon Doo-Joon appeared in both 2013 tvN drama series “Let’s Eat” and 2015 tvN drama series “Let’s Eat 2” and he would reprise the character of Koo Dae-Young if he accepts. Baek Jin-Hee will play a new female character if she accepts. Lee Soo-Kyung played the lead female character in “Let’s Eat,” while Seo Hyun-Jin played a different lead female character in “Let’s Eat 2.”

Exact air date for “Let’s Eat 3” has yet to be decided.

Feb 1 2018

First script reading for tvN drama series “A Poem A Day”

First script reading for tvN drama series “A Poem A Day” took place recently in Sangam, South Korea.The drama series stars Lee Yoo-Bi, Lee Joon-Hyuk and Jang Dong-Yoon, who all attended the first script reading. Prior to the start of the first script reading Lee Yoo-Bi spoke and stated that “I like the drama series when I heard the title. I think that its interesting to depict people who work hard in the medical field, but are not doctors.”

“A Poem A Day” first airs March, 2018 in South Korea (airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 PM after “Cross“).

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Feb 1 2018

Taiki Sato cast in live-action film “Marmalade Boy”

Taiki Sato (‘EXILE’ and ‘FANTASTICS’) is cast for a supporting role in upcoming live-action film “Marmalade Boy.” The film is based on manga series “Marmalade Boy” by Wataru Yoshizum and stars Hinako Sakurai & Ryo Yoshizawa. In the upcoming film, Taiki Sato will play Ginta Suou. He is classmates with Miki Koishikawa (Hinako Sakurai) and they are also friends. Ginta Suou is an ace tennis player and he also holds feelings for Miki Koishikawa.

“Marmalade Boy” opens April 27, 2018 in Japan.

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Jan 31 2018

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food”

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food” (literal title) took place on January 25, 2018 at JTBC building in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Son Ye-Jin, Jung Hae-In, Kil Hae-Yeon, Oh Man-Seok, Wi Ha-Joon and Jang So-Yeon attended. After the first script reading ended, Son Ye-Jin stated that “After the first script reading finished, I am more confident about the drama series. As an actress and viewer, I am looking forward to how Director An Pan-Seok will make the drama. Jung Hae-In stated that “I am honored to work with Son Ye-Jin and the other performers. I will try to make a happy filming set.”

The drama series will follow a woman in her 30’s, Yoon Jin-A (Son Ye-Jin). She works as a supervisor at a coffee company and develops feelings for the younger brother (Jung Hae-In) of a good friend.

“Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food” will first air March, 2018 in South Korea.

 

Jan 31 2018

More cast members announced for movie “Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai”

More cast members have been announced for upcoming movie “Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai.” The film is a remake of 2011 South Korean film “Sunny.” Now cast in the film to play main characters from their high school days are Elaiza Ikeda, Maika Yamamoto, Mio Noda, Momoko Tanabe and Miu Tomita. Suzu Hirose was previously announced to play lead character from high school days Nami.

For the movie, Elaiza Ikeda will play Nana. She is beautiful and admired by Nami. Maika Yamamoto will play play high school student Serika (Yoko Maki plays adult character). Mio Noda will play high school student Yuko (Eiko Koike plays adult character). Momoko Tanabe will play high school student Kokoro (Rie Tomosaka plays adult character). Miu Tomita will play high school student high school student Ume (Naomi Watanabe plays adult character).

“Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai” is now set for release August 31, 2018 in Japan. Below are two still images from the upcoming film.

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Jan 31 2018

Nam Joo-Hyuk and Bae Suzy offered lead roles in MBC drama series “Come Here and Give Me A Hug”

Nam Joo-Hyuk and Bae Suzy have been offered lead roles in new MBC drama series “Come Here and Give Me A Hug” (literal title). The drama series is tentatively planned to air beginning May, 2018 on Wednesday and Thursday at 10PM, taking over from “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset.” Currently, both performers are considering their offers. The script will follow two people who carry wounded hearts because of a murder case from their past.