Aug 4 2017

Lee Jong-Hyun offered lead male role in KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation”

Lee Jong-Hyun (‘CNBLUE’) has been offered the lead male role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation” (literal title). The drama series is based on 2009 novel “Lanjeri Sonyeoshidae” by Kim Yong-Hee and also pairs director Hong Seok-Ku and screenwriter Yoon Kyung-Ah whom previously worked together in KBS2 drama series “Ms. Perfect.” Story for the drama series is set in the 1970’s in the city of Daegu, South Korea. The drama series will follow the growth of female high school students.

“Lingerie Girls’ Generation” will first air September 11, 2017.

Aug 4 2017

Couple poster for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Manhole”

Here’s a couple poster of Kim Jae-Joong (‘JYJ’) and Uee for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Manhole.” The drama series revolves around a man who uses a manhole to travel through time. The couple poster shows Bong Pil (Kim Jae-Joong) riding his bicycle towards Kang Soo-Jin (Uee) from the present days to the past. He has held a secret crush on her for the past 28 years.

“Manhole” first airs August 9, 2017 in South Korea.

Aug 4 2017

Masataka Kubota, Hirofumi Arai, Keiko Enoue and Miwako Kakei cast in movie “Kenen”

Masataka Kubota, Hirofumi Arai, Keiko Enoue (‘comedy duo ‘Nicche’) and Miwako Kakei are all cast in movie “Kenen.” The film will revolve around a pair of brothers and a pair of sisters. The younger brother (Masataka Kubota) works at a printing company and has a good head on his shoulders. His older brother (Hirofumi Arai) can get violent and has been in prison. Meanwhile, the older sister (Keiko Enoue) runs her family’s printing business. Her younger sister (Miwako Kakei) isn’t smart like her older sister, but she is pretty and popular due to her outgoing personality. Movie is written and directed by Keisuke Yoshida.

“Kenen” will be released February, 2018 in Japan.

Aug 4 2017

Choi Gang-Hee and Lee Joon-Hyuk cast in JTBC drama special “Han Yeo-Reum’s Memory”

Choi Gang-Hee and Lee Joon-Hyuk are cast in JTBC drama special “Han Yeo-Reum’s Memory.” The drama special will consist of 2 episodes. In the drama special, Choi Gang-Hee will play radio program writer Han Yeo-Reum. She is single and in her 30’s. When she was younger, she was beautiful and popular with men, but she is now lonely. Lee Joon-Hyuk will play pop music columnist Park Hae-Joon.

Exact air date for “Han Yeo-Reum’s Memory” has yet to be decided.

Aug 4 2017

Tao Tsuchiya and Kyoko Yoshine cast in live-action film “Kasane”

Tao Tsuchiya and Kyoko Yoshine are cast in live-action film “Kasane.” The film is based on manga series “Kasane” by Daruma Matsuura and directed by Yuichi Sato.

In the upcoming film, Kyoko Yoshine will play talented actress, but unattractive Kasane Fuchi. Tao Tsuchiya will play untalented actress, but beautiful Nina Tanzawa. The unattractice Kasane Fuchi has a lipstick that possesses magical like powers. Whenever Kasane Fuchi applies the lipstick and kisses someone she can possess that person’s face.

Filming for “Kasane” begins August 4, 2017 and finishes mid-September, 2017.

Aug 3 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Demekin”

Teaser trailer added for upcoming movie “Demekin” starring Kentaro and Yuki Yamada. Movie is based on an autobiographical novel by Masaki Sata and directed by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi. The film follows the tough upbringing of Masaki Sata (Kentaro) and his eventual formation of a motorcycle gang with his buddy Atsunari (Yuki Yamada).

“Demekin” will be released sometime during this winter in Japan.

Aug 3 2017

Lee Min-Ki and Jung So-Min cast in tvN drama series “This Life Is Our First”

Lee Min-Ki and Jung So-Min are cast in upcoming tvN drama series “This Life Is Our First” (literal title). The duo will play main characters. For Lee Min-Ki, he will play Nam Se-Hee. He is a single man in his early 30’s and owns his own home. Jung So-Min will play Yoon Ji-Ho. She is also in her early 30’s, but she doesn’t own a home. She is going through some financial troubles, while Nam Se-Hee owes a lot on his mortgage. These two characters become housemates.

“This Life Is Our First” first airs October, 2017 in South Korea.