Jan 24 2018

Ahn Hyo-Seop cast in JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now”

Ahn Hyo-Seop (‘One O One’) is now cast in upcoming JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now” co-starring Kim You-Jung. Drama series is based on webcomic “Ildan Ddeugeobge Chungsohara” by Aaengo. For the drama series, Ahn Hyo-Seop will play Jang Sun-Gyeol. He runs a cleaning company, but he has a strong fear of germs. Because of his mysophobia, he can’t tolerate any dust and does not like physical contact with others. His life changes after Gil O-Sol (Kim You-Jung) appears.

“Clean With Passion For Now” first airs April, 2018 in South Korea.

Jan 24 2018

TBS to air “Boys Over Flowers Season 2” April, 2018

TBS is now set to air spin-off/sequel live-action drama series “Boys Over Flowers Season 2” this April in Japan. Already announced to star in the drama series are Hana Sugisaki, Sho Hirano and Taishi Nakagawa. The drama series is based on a webcomic “Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season” by Yoko Kamio.  Story for “Boys Over Flowers Season 2” is set 10 years after the F4 have graduated from Eitoku Academy. A new group is formed at the high school as the school’s condition has deteriorated.

“Boys Over Flowers Season 2” airs Tuesdays at 10PM beginning April, 2018 in Japan.

Jan 23 2018

Nanao cast in NTV drama series “Miss Devil”

Nanao is for the lead role in new NTV drama series “Miss Devil.” In the drama series, Nanao will play HR department employee Mako Tsubaki. Her job is to solve problems including sexual harassment, power harassment and factional disputes at a corporation. She uses methods like a devil.

“Miss Devil” will first air April, 2018 in Japan.

Jan 23 2018

Jung Kyoung-Ho cast in OCN drama series “Life on Mars”

Jung Kyoung-Ho is cast in upcoming OCN remake drama series “Life on Mars.” The drama series is a remake of UK television series “Life on Mars” which aired on BBC One from 2006-2007. In the drama series, Jung Kyoung-Ho will play Han Tae-Joo. He is a detective who gets into an accident and wakes up in the the year 1987. He tries to solve a serial murder case to get back to the present day. Im Chang-Jung is currently considering an offer to play a major supporting male character role.

“Life on Mars” will air sometime this year in South Korea.

Jan 23 2018

More casting announced for Bong Joon-Ho directed film “Parasite”

Now cast in upcoming Bong Joon-Ho directed film “Parasite” are Lee Sun-Kyun, Cho Yeo-Jeong, Jang Hye-Jin, Choi Woo-Sik and Park So-Dam. They join already announced lead actor Song Kang-Ho in the movie.

With Bong Joon-Ho’s background of directing sci-fi’ish films like “The Host” or “Snowpiercer” and a title of “Parasite” one may assume his next film is a film about creatures, but the film is actually a family drama. The film also doesn’t have any parasites in the literal sense. Story for “Parasite” will follow two families that resemble each other, but also look different. Lee Sun-Kyun and Cho Yeo-Jeong  will play a married couple in one family. They have a high school aged daughter and elementary school aged son. Casting for their kids will take place through auditions. Meanwhile, Jang Hye-Jin, Choi Woo-Sik and Park So-Dam will play the wife, son and daughter of the other family headed by Song Kang-Ho’s character.

Filming and post-production work for “Parasite” will take place in 2018 and the film will be released sometime in 2019.

 

Jan 23 2018

Kim Ji-Hoon & Kim Joo-Hyun cast in MBC drama series “Rich Family’s Son”

Kim Ji-Hoon & Kim Joo-Hyu are cast for lead roles in new MBC drama series “Rich Family’s Son” (literal title). They will join already cast supporting performers Lee Gyu-Han and Hong Soo-Hyun. The drama series will air on Sundays at 8:45 PM with two consecutive episodes.  Kim Ji-Hoon will play Lee Gwang-Jae. He comes from a rich family and is immature. His father dies and leaves behind a lot of debt which Lee Gwang-Jae attempts to pay off. Kim Joo-Hyun will play Kim Young-Ha. She supports Lee Gwang-Jae as he tries to pay off his father’s debt. Lee Gyu-Han will play major supporting character Tae-Il. He works at a franchise fast company and has a crush on Kim Young-Ha. Hong Soo-Hyun will play major supporting character Kyung-Ha. She works at a fashion company and has feelings for Lee Gwang-Jae.

“Rich Family’s Son” first airs March, 2018 in South Korea.

Jan 23 2018

Kim You-Jung cast in JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now”

Kim You-Jung is now cast for upcoming JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Ildan Ddeugeobge Chungsohara” by Aaengo. Ahn Hyo-Seop (‘One O One’) has been offered the lead male role and he is considering the offer. Song Jae-Rim has also been offered a major supporting character role and he is considering the offer.

For “Clean With Passion For Now,” Kim You-Jung will play Gil O-Sol. She works various part-time jobs and is looking for a regular full-time job. She wears tracksuits all the time and is always busy because of her part-time jobs. Gil O-Sol then begins work at a cleaning company run by Jang Sun-Gyeol (Ahn Hyo-Seop if he accepts his offer). Song Jae-Rim has been offered the role of Choi-gun. He is an original character to the drama series and not found in the original webcomic.

“Clean With Passion For Now” first airs April, 2018 (takes over JTBC’s Monday and Tuesday 11PM time slot after “Eulachacha Waikiki”).

Jan 22 2018

Seo In-Guk offered lead role in tvN drama series “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky”

Seo In-Guk has been offered a lead role in tvN remake drama series “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky” (literal title). The drama series is a remake of 2002 Fuji TV drama series “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky” starring Takuya Kimura and scripted by Eriko Kitagawa. If Seo In-Guk accepts, he will team up with drama series director Yoo Je-Won for the second time. They previously worked together in 2014 tvN drama series “High School King of Savvy.” For Seo In-Guk this is also his first acting offer since being discharged early from the military due to a health issue.