May 2 2017

Ryo Nishikido & Mayu Matsuoka cast in NTV drama series “My Husband Can Not Work”

Ryo Nishikido & Mayu Matsuoka are cast in new NTV drama series “My Husband Can Not Work” (literal title). The drama series is scripted by Chiho Watanabe and directed by Toya Sato and Naoko Komuro. The drama series will have Ryo Nishikido playing Tsukasa Kobayashi. He seems like the perfect husband, but he holds a secret from his wife. His secret is that he is horrible at his job and he wants to quit. He then learns that his wife played Mayu Matsuoka is pregnant.

“My Husband Can Not Work” will first air July, 2017 in Japan.

May 1 2017

Teaser trailer and poster for live-action film “The Time of Backlights”

Teaser trailer and poster added for upcoming live-action film “The Time of Backlights” starring Mahiro Takasugi & Wakana Aoi. Movie is based on manga “Gyakko no Koro” by Katsuki Tanaka and directed by Keiichi Kobayashi. Story for “The Time of Backlights” is set in picturesque Kyoto and follows the relationship between longtime friends Takatoyo Akada (Mahiro Takasugi) and Mikoto (Wakana Aoi).

Release date for “The Time of Backlights” is set for July 8, 2017 in Japan.

Apr 28 2017

“Fight for My Way” ep.1 air date moved from May 8 to May 22

Ep.1 air date for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Fight for My Way,” starring Park Seo-Joon & Kim Ji-Won, has been moved from May 8 to May 22, 2017. After “Ms. Perfect” ends on May 2, 2017, KBS2 will air 2 episode drama special “Individualist Ms. Ji-Young” the following week and a 2 episode director’s version of “Becky’s Back” will air the following week.

Meanwhile, photo above is of Park Seo-Joon, Kim Ji-Won, Ahn Jae-Hong and Song Ha-Yoon during filming of the drama series. The four actors play characters that have been best friends since they were children and are now in or will be in romantic relationships.

Apr 28 2017

Yuri Chinen, Taishi Nakagawa & Nana Komatsu cast in live-action film “Kids on the Slope”

Yuri Chinen (‘Hey! Say! JUMP’), Taishi Nakagawa and Nana Komatsu are cast in live-action film “Kids on the Slope.” The live-action film is based on manga “Sakamichi no Apollon” by Yuki Kodama and directed by Takahiro Miki. Story for “Kids on the Slope” has Yuri Chinen playing introverted freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi. He moves out to a new town because of his father’s job and meets two students played by Taishi Nakagawa & Nana Komatsu. Kaoru Nishimi discovers the joy of playing jazz music with his friends. Yuri Chinen & Taishi Nakagawa have been practicing playing the piano and drums since last year to play their roles.

“Kids on the Slope” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

Apr 27 2017

Main trailer for movie “The Merciless”

Main trailer for upcoming movie “The Merciless” starring Sol Kyung-Gu & Siwan. “The Merciless” will have its world premiere at the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section. Story for “The Merciless” follows Jae-Ho (Sol Kyung-Gu) who wants to become the #1 guy in a crime organization and Hyun-Soo (Siwan) who is not afraid of anything.

“The Merciless” opens May, 2017 in South Korea.