Aug 10 2017

First still images for movie “Criminal City”

Here’s the first still images of Ma Dong-Seok and Yoon Kye-Sang in upcoming movie “Criminal City” (literal title). The movie is based on the real life “Heuksapa Incident” that occurred in 2007. Detectives in South Korea arrested 32 people who were part of a criminal ring from Yanbian, China. In the film, Ma Dong-Seok plays Detective Squad Chief Ma Suk-Do. He attempts to take down a criminal ring led by Jang Chen (Yoon Kye-Sang).

Additionally, the release date for “Criminal City” is now set for October 4, 2017 in South Korea.

Aug 10 2017

Minah offered lead role in MBC drama series “I’m Not a Robot”

Minah from idol group ‘Girl’s Day’ has been offered the lead female role in new MBC drama series “I’m Not a Robot” (literal title). Currently, Minah is considering the offer. If she accepts, she will play Jo Ji-A. Her character is athletic, but not so intelligent. She is also outgoing and helps out others when they are in need. She also has a vast knowledge of cars due to her father running an auto repair shop. The lead male character in the drama series has never had a girlfriend due to his allergy of other people. He falls in love with a robot.

“I’m Not a Robot” will first air this October in South Korea (airs Wednesday and Thursday at 10PM following the conclusion of “Hospital Ship“).

Aug 10 2017

Bona offered lead female role in KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation”

Bona from idol group ‘WJSN’ (aka ‘Cosmic Girls’) has been offered the lead female role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation” (literal title). Lee Jong-Hyun from idol group ‘CNBLUE’ has already received an offer to play the lead male role. Both performers are now “positively considering” their offers. If Bona accepts, she will play Lee Jung-Hee. Her character is a high school student and the second daughter of a family that runs a toy factory.

“Lingerie Girls’ Generation” first airs September 11, 2017 in South Korea.

 

Aug 9 2017

Hiroto Kanai, Chizuru Ikewaki & Masanobu Ando cast in movie “Kirakira Megane”

Hiroto Kanai, Chizuru Ikewaki & Masanobu Ando are cast in movie “Kirakira Megane.” The screenplay is based on 2015 novel “Kirakira Megane” by Akio Morisawa and directed by Kazutoshi Inudo. Story for “Kirakira Megane” follows a man (Hiroto Kana) that grieves over his deceased cat and decides to buy a used book. He finds a business card for a woman (Chizuru Ikewaki) inside the book. The man contacts the woman and they meet. Filming for the movie begins at the end of September, 2017 in Chiba Prefecture.

“Kirakira Megane” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

Aug 8 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Vigilante”

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.

Aug 8 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Memoir of a Murderer”

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.

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Aug 8 2017

Kanata Hongo cast in movie “Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets”

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.

 

Aug 8 2017

Mahiro Takasugi and Shono Hayama cast in TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Setoutsumi”

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.

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