First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Queen of Mystery 2” (English title), starring Choi Gang-Hee and Kwon Sang-Woo, took place December 22, 2017 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. The first script reading included about 60 actors, actresses and staff members.
Trailer and poster added for live-action film “Reon” starring former Kara member Kang Ji-Young and Naoto Takenaka. Movie is based on manga “Reon” by Kaori Ookura and Tomohide Kiyoshi. Story for “Reon” has Kang Ji-Young and Naoto Takenaka playing two characters who find themselves having switched into each other’s bodies after an accident.
“Reon” will be released February 24, 2018 in Japan.
Jung In-Sun, Go Won-Hee and Lee Joo-Woo are cast for lead female roles in upcoming JTBC drama series “Eulachacha Waikiki.” They will join already cast lead male actors Kim Jung-Hyun, Lee Yi-Kyung and Son Seung-Won. Story for the drama series is set around the guest house “Waikiki” run by three men.
For “Eulachacha Waikiki,” Jung In-Sun plays Yoon-A. Her character is a mysterious single mother and she suddenly appears at the guest house Waikiki.
Go Won-Hee plays Kang Seo-Jin. She is the younger sister of Kang Dong-Goo (Kim Jung-Hyun)and she is preparing to become a reporter.
Lee Joo-Woo plays Min Soo-A. She is the ex-girlfriend of Kang Dong-Goo. She works as a model for an internet shopping mall. She is also easily deceived.
“Eulachacha Waikiki” first airs February, 2018 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Monday and Tuesday 11PM time slot after “Just Between Lovers“).
First script reading for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Radio Romance” took place December 19, 2017 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Yoon Doo-Joon (‘Highlight’), Kim So-Hyun, Yoon Park, Yura (‘Girl’s Day’), Ha-Joon and Kwak Dong-Yeon all attended. Before the first script reading started, Yoon Doo-Joon stated “I think working together means a lot. I hope we work hard, smile until we finish the drama series.” Kim So-Hyun stated “This is my first role since I turned 20-years-old and became an adult. I will work hard.” In the drama series, Kim So-Hyun plays radio program screenwriter Song Geu-Rim. For a radio program, she casts top actor Ji Soo-Ho played by Yoon Doo-Joon.
“Radio Romance” first airs January, 2018 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Jugglers“).
Woo Do-Hwan and Joy (‘Red Velvet’) are now cast for lead roles in MBC drama series “Great Seducer.” The drama series is based on classic 18th century French novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses.” For the drama series, Woo Do-Hwan will play Kwon Shi-Hyun. He bets his life on a cruel and dangerous game to seduce Eun Tae-Hee played by Joy.
In addition, Mun Ka-Young is cast to play a supporting role. She will play Choi Soo-Ji. She is the daughter of a hospital director. She is popular, but scared of being left alone.
“Great Seducer” first airs sometime during the first half of 2018 in South Korea.
Teaser trailer for TV Tokyo drama series “Ochanomizu Rock” starring Ryuji Sato and Tsubasa Sakiyama. Story for the drama series follows Hajime Katayama (Ryuji Sato) as hopes to impress his estranged older brother by playing at the Budokan.
“Ochanomizu Rock” first airs January 10, 2018 in Japan.
Seo Kang-Joon has been offered the lead male role in live-action drama series “Something About Us.” Currently, Seo Kang-Joon is considering the offer. If he accepts, he will play Han Woo-Jin. He is a college student and best friends with Do Ga-Young. Everyone around them asks if they are dating, but they insist they are just best friends. He then leaves for the military and returns two years later. When he returns, their relationship changes and Do Ga-Young begins liking him. “Something About Us” is based on webcomic “Woori Sai Neueun” by Lee Yun-Ji. Air date, broadcasting network and additional cast members have yet to be decided.
Sosuke Ikematsu, Kim Kkobbi, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Koji Ookura are cast in movie “Kimi ga Kimi de Kimi da.” The film is written and directed by Daigo Matsui. The film’s unusual premise has 3 men in love with a woman. They change themselves to someone their woman loves including musician Yutaka Ozaki (Sosuke Ikematsu), American actor Brad Pitt (Shinnosuke Mitsushima) and political figure Ryoma Sakamoto (Koji Ookura).
Filming for “Kimi ga Kimi de Kimi da” has already finished and the movie will be released sometime next year in Japan.
Main trailer for movie “Blank 13” starring Issei Takahashi, Mayu Matsuoka and Takumi Saito. Movie is also the first film directed by Takumi Saito. The film follows a young man (Issei Takahashi) and his family as they learn details about their estranged father at his funeral.
“Blank 13” opens February 3, 2018 in Japan.
Here’s the first teaser poster for upcoming movie “Little Forest” starring Kim Tae-Ri. Movie is based on manga “Little Forest” by Daisuke Igarashi and follows Japanese live-action movie adaptations “Little Forest: Summer & Autumn” and “Little Forest: Winter & Spring.”
In addition, the teaser poster reveals that “Little Forest” will be released sometime this spring in South Korea.