Trailer added for sequel film “Sagrada Reset Part 2” (English title) starring Shuhei Nomura, Yuina Kuroshima & Yuna Taira. Movie is based on light novel “Sakurada Risetto” by Yutaka Kono and follows “Sagrada Reset Part 1” which will be released March 25, 2017 in Japan.
“Sagrada Reset Part 2” opens May 13, 2017 in Japan.
Seo Kang-Joon has been offered the lead role in new KBS2 drama series “Are You Human Too?” (literal title). If he accepts the offer, Seo Kang-Joon will play Namshin-Ⅲ. His character is an android and a swindler. Namshin-Ⅲ possesses a perfect appearance and smart artificial intelligence.
Air date has not yet been decided for the drama series.
Lim Soo-Hyang & Do Ji-Han are cast in new weekday evening KBS1 drama series “The Rose of Sharon has Bloomed” (literal title). Actress Nam Bo-Ra has been offered a major supporting character role and she is considering the offer positively. Story for the drama series is set around a police precinct office and both Lim Soo-Hyang and Do Ji-Han will play police officers.
“The Rose of Sharon has Bloomed” first airs May, 2017 in South Korea (takes over KBS1’s Monday-Friday 8:25PM time slot after “The Shining Eun-Soo“).
Teaser trailer #2 added for upcoming MBC drama series “Ruler: Master of the Mask” starring Yoo Seung-Ho & Kim So-Hyun.
In addition, ep.1 air date is now set for May 10, 2017 in South Korea.
Main trailer & poster added for upcoming movie “The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue” starring Shizuka Ishibashi & Sosuke Ikematsu. Movie is directed by Yuya Ishii and based on the poetry book “Yozora wa Itsudemo Saiko Mitsudo no Aoiro da” by Tahi Saihate. “The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue” had its world premiere in the Forum section at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival and will have its general release May 13, 2017 in Japan.
Ji Hyun-Woo and Kim Ji-Hoon are now cast in upcoming MBC drama series “Bad Thief, Good Thief” co-starring Seohyun (‘Girls’ Generation’). In the upcoming drama series, Ji Hyun-Woo will play lead male character Jang Dol-Mok. His character is scripted as a mysterious thief. During the day, he runs an office which does pretty much anything for clients and at night, he steals from those who have power. Kim Ji-Hoon will play major supporting character Han Joon-Hee. His character is scripted as an ambitious public prosecutor.
“Bad Thief, Good Thief” first airs May, 2017 in South Korea.
Natsumi Okamoto is cast in new live-action film “Joryu Tohaiden Aki.” The film is based on manga series “Aki” by Keiji Hanasaki & Mitsuru Osaki, which is itself based on the life of professional mahjong player Aki Nikaido. Movie will be directed by Yutaro Nakamura and distributed by AMG Entertainment.
“Joryu Tohaiden Aki” will be released sometime this summer in Japan.
Actress Ku Hye-Sun has dropped out of currently airing MBC drama series “You Are Too Much” due to a serious medical condition. Recently, while on the filming set, Ku Hye-Sun experienced dizziness and difficulty in breathing and was sent to the hospital emergency room. She was diagnosed with a serious allergic reaction aka Anaphylaxis which sometimes can even be fatal. Ku Hye-Sun is currently hospitalized and will undergo long term treatment, along with rest. Consequently, on March 23, 2017, she informed the production of “You Are Too Much” that she has to quit the drama series. The drama series team has cast Jang Hee-Jin to play Ku Hye-Sun’s character.
Here’s two posters for upcoming film “Before We Vanish” starring Masami Nagasawa & Ryuhei Matsuda. Movie is directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and based on play “Sanpo Suru Shinryakusha.” Story for “Before We Vanish” revolves around a husband (Ryuhei Matsuda) who goes missing for a week and when he returns, he has a completely different personality. The husband eventually confesses he is an alien and came to invade the planet.
“Before We Vanish” opens September 9, 2017.
Here’s the first still images from upcoming tvN drama series “Chicago Typewriter” starring Yoo Ah-In, Lim Soo-Jung & Ko Gyung-Pyo. The still images are of the first meeting between Han Se-Joo (Yoo Ah-In) and Jeon Seol (Lim Soo-Jung) in the drama series.