Sep 19 2017

Teaser trailer for live-action film “The Scythian Lamb”

Teaser trailer for upcoming live-action film “The Scythian Lamb” starring Ryo Nishikido, Fumino Kimura and Ryuhei Matsuda. Movie is based on manga “Hitsuji no Ki” by Tatsuhiko Yamagami and directed by Daihachi Yoshida (“The Kirishima Thing“).

“The Scythian Lamb” is scheduled for release February, 2018 in Japan, but the movie will make its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival (October 12-21, 2017).

Sep 19 2017

Teaser poster and release date for movie “The Swindlers”

Here’s the first teaser poster for upcoming movie “The Swindlers” (English title) starring Hyun-Bin and Yoo Ji-Tae. Appearing on the teaser poser are Hwang Ji-Sung (Hyun-Bin), Prosecutor Park (Yoo Ji-Tae), Ko Suk-Dong (Bae Sung-Woo), Kwak Seung-Gun (Park Sung-Woong), Section Chief Kim (An Se-Ha) and Choon-Ja (Nana). They don’t necessarily trust each other, but they work together to catch a notorious swindler.

“The Swindlers” is now set for release sometime this November in South Korea.

Sep 19 2017

First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Witch’s Court”

First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Witch’s Court” took place September 5, 2017 at  KBS Building in Yeuido, Seoul. Main cast members including Jung Ryeo-Won, Yoon Hyun-Min, Jeon Kwang-Leol, Kim Min-Seo, Kim Yeo-Jin and Kim Jae-Hwa all attended. Director Kim Young-Kyoon spoke prior to the beginning of the script reading and said “The drama ‘Witch’s Court’ deals with sexual crimes against women and children, so it is a sensitive subject. We will try to make the drama delicately and we will also try infuse some lighter moments.”

“Witch’s Court” first airs October 9, 2017 in South Korea.

Read more »

Sep 19 2017

Shunsuke Daito & Takara Sakumoto cast in movie “You tachi Happy Eigaban Himawari”

Shunsuke Daito and Takara Sakumoto are cast in movie “You tachi Happy Eigaban Himawari.” Movie is based on an original screenplay by Tatsuya Kanazawa and directed by Toru Sugimoto. Also cast in supporting roles are Tokuma Nishioka and Narumi Kuranoo (‘AKB48‘). Roles for the two female leads will be determined through auditions that will be held in Nasukarasuyama, Japan where the movie is set in. Story for the film follows two female high school students who volunteer at a local FM radio station. They set out to help out the local festival “Yamaage Matsuri” as its experiencing difficulties. Shunsuke Daito and Takara Sakumoto will play two men who arrive in Nasukarasuyama to work at the radio station.

“You tachi Happy Eigaban Himawari” will be released sometime during summer, 2018 in Japan.

Sep 18 2017

First script reading for tvN drama special “Picnic Day”

First script reading for upcoming tvN drama special “Picnic Day” took place recently in South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Kim Dong-Wan (‘Shinhwa’) ,Kim Hye-In, Nam Moon-Chul, Jeon Bae-Su, and Ko Kyu-Pil. Story for the drama special is set at company “Picnic Day” which goes to the homes of recently deceased people to clean and pack. The drama special is also part of tvN’s OPEN series which will feature 10 specials showcasing talented new story tellers.

“Picnic Day” will air sometime this December in South Korea.

Sep 15 2017

Teaser trailer for JTBC drama series “The Package”

Teaser trailers added for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Package” starring Jung Yong-Hwa and Lee Yeon-Hee. There’s two versions of the first teaser trailer with the first featuring Lee Yeon-Hee narrating with “… Here … We met for the first time” and the second featuring Jung Yong-Hwa narrating with “Let’s take a trip. Put down a flag .. freely.”

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

Sep 15 2017

Trailer for live-action film “Chotto Mate Yakyubu!”

Trailer for upcoming live-action film “Chotto Mate Yakyubu!” starring Kenta Suga, Yuta Koseki and Ryosuke Yamamoto. Move is based on manga series “Chotto Mate Yakyubu! ~Kenritsu Jingen Koukou Yakyuubu no Nichijou” by Takana Yukue and directed by Tadaaki Horai. Also, here’s new still images from the movie of Shuto Miyazaki, Atsushi Arai, Akihisa Shiono and Takayuki Yanagi.

“Chotto Mate Yakyubu!” will be released January 28, 2018 in Japan.

Read more »

Sep 15 2017

Hyeri cast in MBC drama series “Two Cops”

Hyeri (‘Girl’s Day’) is now cast in upcoming MBC drama series “Two Cops” co-starring Cho Jung-Seok. In the drama series, Hyeri will play Song Ji-An. She is an enthusiastic rookie reporter assigned to the city desk department. Song Ji-An goes after a scoop and gets involved with Detective Cha Dong-Tak (Cho Jung-Seok). His spirit is possessed by a swindler.

“Two Cops” first airs November, 2017 in South Korea.

Sep 14 2017

Character teasers for tvN drama series “Avengers Social Club”

Character teaser trailers added for upcoming tvN drama series “Avengers Social Club” (literal title “Buam-dong Revengers”). The character teaser trailers are of Lee Yo-Won as Kim Jung-Hye, Ra Mi-Ran as Hong Do-Hee and Myung Se-Bin as Lee Mi-Sook. The three women are part of a group that takes out revenge on others. “Avengers Social Club” is based on webcomic “Buam-dong Boksooja Soshyeolkeurub” by Sajatokki.

“Avengers Social Club” first airs October 11, 2017 in South Korea.