Sep 20 2017

Tori Matsuzaka cast in live-action drama series “Impossibility Defense”

Tori Matsuzaka is cast in live-action drama series “Impossibility Defense” (“Funohan”). The drama series is based on manga “Funohan” by Arata Miyatsuki and follows 2018 live-action movie “Impossibility Defense” also starring Tori Matsuzaka. Story for the drama series will be connected with the live-action film version. In the drama series and movie, Tori Matsuzaka plays Tadashi Usobuki. His character is a contract killer, but he uses a unique method to take out his targets. More cast members for the drama series will be announced at a later date, but expect to see many of the same cast members from the live-action film version. Exact air date and network will also be announced at a later date.

Sep 20 2017

Two main posters and teaser trailer #2 for MBC drama series “20th Century Boy and Girl”

Here’s 2 new posters for upcoming MBC drama series “20th Century Boy and Girl” starring Han Ye-Seul and Kim Ji-Suk. One poster features a group photo of main cast members Han Ye-Seul, Kim Ji-Suk, Lee Sang-Woo, Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung, An Se-Ha, Lee Sang-Hee and Oh Sang-Jin. This poster was shot at a rooftop bar in the hills of Seoul. The second poster features Kim Ji-Suk and Han Ye-Seul together.

In addition, teaser trailer #2 has been added on AsianWiki. “20th Century Boy and Girl” first airs September 25, 2017 in South Korea.

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Sep 20 2017

Teaser trailer for TBS drama series “Prison’s Princess”

Teaser trailer added for upcoming TBS drama series “Prison’s Princess” (literal title) starring Kyoko Koizumi, Hikari Mitsushima, Kaho, Maki Sakai, Aiko Morishita and Miho Kanno. The drama series follows a group of women who knew each other in prison and they now scheme to get revenge for one of their former cellmates. Drama series is based on an original script by Kankuro Kudo.

“Prison’s Princess” first airs October 17, 2017 in Japan.

Sep 19 2017

Three main posters for tvN drama series “Because This Is My First Life”

Here’s 3 main posters for upcoming tvN drama series “Because This Is My First Life” starring Lee Min-Ki and Jung So-Min. Two of the posers features Lee Min-Ki and Jung So-Min, while a third poster shows 3 couples from the drama series. The three couples are (top) Jung So-Min and Lee Min-Ki, (middle) Esom and Park Byung-Eun and (bottom) Kim Ga-Eun and Kim Min-Suk.

In the drama series, Yoon Ji-Ho (Jung So-Min) begins to live at Nam Se-Hee’s (Lee Min-Ki) apartment. Their relationship develops romantically. Ma Sang-Goo (Park Byung-Eun) and Woo Soo-Ji (Esom) are a couple with totally opposite views on love. Sim Won-Seok (Kim Min-Suk) and Yang Ho-Rang (Kim Ga-Eun) have dated for the past 7 years. They love each other, but they have difficulties when they talk about marriage.

“Because This Is My First Life” first airs October 9, 2017 in South Korea.

Sep 19 2017

Character posters for JTBC drama series “The Package”

Here’s character posters of Lee Yeon-Hee & Jung Yong-Hwa for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Package.” Caption on Lee Yeon-Hee’s poster states “I really cannot work with this group.” Caption on Jong Yong-Hwa’s poster states “I think I made trouble .. no, I did make trouble.” In the drama series, Jong Yong-Hwa plays San Ma-Roo. He is the only solo tourist on the package tour led by Yoon So-So (Lee Yeon-Hee).

“The Package” first airs October 13, 2017 in South Korea.

Sep 19 2017

Movie version of “Code Blue” to be released in 2018

A movie version of “Code Blue,” based on the popular Fuji TV drama series “Code Blue,” is set for production and will be released sometime in 2018. No other information has yet been revealed about the movie adaptation. Fuji TV drama series “Code Bue” has seen three seasons so far, with “Code Blue Season 3” having aired its final episode on September 18th.  Premise for the drama series follows a medical team who take part in Japan’s “doctor helicopter” system.