Jun 29 2017

First still images from tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name”

Here’s the first still images of Kim Nam-Gil and Kim A-Joong in upcoming tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name” (literal title). The still images are from the a scene that Heo Im (Kim Nam-Gil) and Choi Yeon-Kyung (Kim A-Joong) meet for the first time. Heo Im somehow travels through time from the Joseon period to present day Seoul. He is a practitioner of oriental medicine and is acknowledged as the best in acupuncture. Meanwhile, Choi Yeon-Kyung (Kim A-Joong) is a surgeon in the present day. She is an excellent surgeon and does not trust traditional oriental medicine.

“Deserving of the Name” first airs August, 2017 in South Korea.

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Jun 28 2017

First still images of Ko Gyung-Pyo in KBS2 drama series “Strongest Deliveryman”

Here’s the first still images of Ko Gyung-Pyo in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Strongest Deliveryman” (literal title). Filming for the drama series began June 17, 2017. In the upcoming drama series, Ko Gyung-Pyo plays Choi Gang-Soo. He has worked as a deliveryman for the past 5 years and works hard, but he has never worked at the same place for more than 2 months.

“Strongest Deliveryman” first airs July 28, 2017 (takes over KBS2’s Friday and Saturday time slot after “The Best Hit“).

Jun 27 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Dorobou Yakusha”

Teaser trailer added for upcoming movie “Dorobou Yakusha” starring Ryuhei Maruyama (‘Kanjani Eight’). Movie is written and directed by Masafumi Nishida. Story for “Dorobou Yakusha” follows a reformed thief played by Ryuhei Maruyama. An old colleague blackmails him to break into a mansion. While committing the crime, he is caught, but mistaken for someone else.

“Dorobou Yakusha” opens November, 2017 in Japan.

Jun 27 2017

Park Shin-Yang offered lead role in drama series “Trapeze”

Park Shin-Yang offered lead role in new drama series “Trapeze” (literal title of “Gongjoonggeune”). The drama series is based on Japanese novel “Kuchu Buranko” by Hideo Okuda, which is the winner of the 131st Naoki Prize. 2005 Fuji TV drama special “Flying Trapeze” starring Hiroshi Abe is also based on the same novel. Currently, Park Shin-Yang is “positively considering” his offer. If he accepts, he will play the main character who is a highly eccentric psychiatrist. He uses very unusual techniques to help his patients.

The drama series is targeted to air sometime during the second half of this year, but the exact date or network has yet to be announced.

Jun 26 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Koinowa: Konkatsu Cruising”

Teaser trailer added for movie “Koinowa: Konkatsu Cruising” starring Morio Kazama and Nana Katase. Story for “Koinowa: Konkatsu Cruising” follows a former executive (Morio Kazama) seeking a wife to start a new second life with. He meets a 35-year-old editor (Nana Katase). They argue, but meet again on a cruise ship for those in search of a marriage partner.

“Koinowa: Konkatsu Cruising” opens November 18, 2017 in Japan.