Teaser trailer for movie “Vigilante” starring Nao Omori, Kosuke Suzuki and Kenta Kiritani. Movie is written and directed by Yu Irie. Story for the film has three brothers meeting for the first time in 30 years after their father’s death. The oldest brother (Nao Omori) disappeared in high school. The middle brother (Kosuke Suzuki) is married and works as a city council member. The youngest brother (Kenta Kiritani) manages a call girl service.
“Vigilante” opens December 9, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser trailer for movie “Memoir of a Murderer” starring Sol Kyung-Gu, Kim Nam-Gil and Seol Hyun (‘AOA’). Movie is based on 2013 novel “Salinjaui Gieokbeob” by Kim Young-Ha and directed by Won Shin-Yeon (“The Suspect“). The unique story for “Memoir of a Murderer” has Sol Kyung-Gu playing a reformed serial killer, but he is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He must protect his daughter (Seol Hyun) from another serial killer (Kim Nam-Gil), while his memory deteriorates.
“Memoir of a Murderer” opens September, 2017 in South Korea.
Kanata Hongo is cast in upcoming movie “Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets” starring Kento Yamazaki and Alice Hirose. For the movie, Kanata Hongo will play Jun Sekiya. His character is an important figure and holds a key which solves a mystery in the film. “Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets” is based on 2001 novel “Hyouka” by Honobu Yonezawa and directed by Mari Asato.
“Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets” opens November 3, 2017 in Japan.
Mahiro Takasugi and Shono Hayama are cast in TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Setoutsumi.” The drama series is based on manga series “Setoutsumi” by Kazuya Konomoto. 2016 feature film “Setoutsumi” is also based on the same manga series and stars Masaki Suda and Sosuke Ikematsu in the lead roles. The drama series follows two high school kids who have nothing better to do than sit by the river after. The slice of life story indulges in the quirky dialogue between the students.
“Setoutsumi” first airs October, 2017 in Japan.
Yang Dong-Geun and Park Han-Byul are cast for lead roles in upcoming MBC drama series “Borg Mom.” Also cast in supporting roles are Choi Yeo-Jin, Hwang Bo-Ra, Ivy, Jung Yi-Rang, Choi Jung-Won and Kwon Hyun-Bin. The drama series will have Yang Dong-Geun playing AI developer Choi Go-Bong. His wife died 7 years earlier after giving birth to their son. After her death, Choi Go-Bong created a borg mom. His son then gets into a prestigious kindergarten and the borg mom must deal with the pretentious mothers at the school.
“Borg Mom” will first air sometime this September in South Korea.
Here’s the first teaser poster for upcoming movie “Chotto Mate Yakyubu!” starring Kenta Suga, Yuta Koseki and Ryosuke Yamamoto. Movie is based on manga series “Chotto Mate Yakyubu! ~Kenritsu Jingen Koukou Yakyuubu no Nichijou” by Takana Yukue and directed by Tadaaki Horai.
In addition, release date for “Chotto Mate Yakyubu!” is now set for January 27, 2018 in Japan.
Here’s 6 character posters for upcoming movie “Namhansanseong” (Korean title). The character posters are of Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Yun-Seok, Park Hae-Il, Ko Soo, Park Hee-Soon and Jo Woo-Jin. Story for the film takes place over 47 days in the mountain fortress city of Namhansanseong with the fate of Joseon hanging in the balance.
A little background on the characters. Lee Byung-Hun will play Retainer Choi Myung-Kil. He insists on negotiating with the invading Qing Dynasty. Kim Yun-Seok plays Retainer Kim Sang-Hun. He insists on fighting the invading Qing Dynasty. Park Hae-Il plays King Injo. He agonzies over the two different scenarios. Ko Soo plays Seo Nal-Shwe. He delivers official papers. Park Hee-Soon plays General Lee Shi-Baek. He defends the wall of Namhansanseong. Jo Woo-Jin plays Jung Myung-Soo. He is translator to the Qing Dynasty.
“Namhansanseong” opens September, 2017 in South Korea.
Hiromi Nagasaku is cast in WOWOW drama series “Chinmoku Hotei.” The drama series is based on 2016 novel “Chinmoku Hotei” by Joh Sasaki. Story for the drama series follows numerous deaths by suspicious circumstances. A woman played by Hiromi Nagasaku becomes the suspect as she has worked for the victims in a housekeeping role.
“Chinmoku Hotei” first airs September 24, 2017 in Japan.
Here’s a promotional photo of Jung Yong-Hwa(‘CNBLUE’) and Lee Yeon-Hee for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Package.” Filming for the drama series took place on location in France from September to October, 2016. Drama series has Lee Yeon-Hee playing tour guide Yoon So-So. The drama series will depict the stories of various travelers visiting France.
“The Package” first airs October, 2017 in South Korea.
Dean Fujioka and Emi Takei are cast in new NTV drama series “Ima kara Anata wo Kyouhaku Shimasu.” The drama series is based on 2016 light novel “Ima kara Anata wo Kyouhaku Shimasu” by Namiya Fujiishi. In the drama series, Dean Fujioka will play Kanji Senkawa. He takes on cases that the police or private investigators are unable to handle. Emi Takei will play wealthy college student Mio Kanesaka. These two characters will work together on cases ranging from voice phishing to kidnappings.
“Ima kara Anata wo Kyouhaku Shimasu” first airs October, 2017 in Japan.