Mar 27 2017

Teaser poster for Fuji TV drama series “The Aristocrat Detective” / Haruka Kinami cast in supporting role

Here’s a teaser poster for upcoming Fuji TV drama series “The Aristocrat Detective” (literal title) starring Masaki Aiba & Emi Takei. In addition, Haruka Kinami is cast to play a major supporting character role. In the drama series, Haruka Kinami will play Yoriko Tamamura. Her character is the daughter of a CEO in charge of running a large company. In ep.1, a murder case takes place at a mountain retreat owned by Yoriko Tamamura’s father.

“The Aristocrat Detective” first airs April 17, 2017 in Japan.

Mar 25 2017

Yeon Woo-Jin and Park Min-Young cast in KBS2 drama series “Seven Day Queen”

Yeon Woo-Jin and Park Min-Young are cast for the lead roles in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Seven Day Queen.” In the drama series, Yeon Woo-Jin will play Prince Jinsung. He removes his older brother from the throne to become the King. Park Min-Young will play Lady Shin who is the wife of Prince Jinsung. She becomes the Queen after her husband takes the throne, but, 7 days later, she is removed as the Queen and expelled from the palace. This is because her father opposed Prince Jinsung becoming the King. Meanwhile, Jin Goo is still considering an offer to play older brother Yeonsan-gun (the former King removed by Prince Jinsung).

“Seven Day Queen” first airs May 31, 2017 in South Korea.

Mar 24 2017

Lim Soo-Hyang & Do Ji-Han cast in KBS1 drama series “The Rose of Sharon has Bloomed”

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“).

Mar 24 2017

Main trailer for movie “The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue”

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.

Mar 24 2017

Ji Hyun-Woo & Kim Ji-Hoon cast in MBC drama series “Bad Thief, Good Thief”

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.

Mar 24 2017

Ku Hye-Sun drops out, Jang Hee-Jin takes role in MBC drama series “You Are Too Much”

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.