Jan 13 2017

Lee Hyun-Woo cast in tvN drama series “The Liar and His Lover”

Lee Hyun-Woo is cast in new tvN drama series “The Liar and His Lover.” The drama series is based on manga “Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru” by Kotomi Aoki, which has been previously adapted into 2013 live-action film “The Liar and His Lover” starring Takeru Satoh & Sakurako Ohara in the lead roles. In the tvN drama series version, Lee Hyun-Woo will play lead male character Kang Han-Kyeol. He is a genius level music composer, but hides his identity from others. He meets a female high school student with a great voice.

“The Liar and His Lover” will first air March, 2017 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s 11PM time slot after “Introverted Boss“).

Jan 12 2017

Shun Oguri & Hidetoshi Nishijima cast in Fuji TV drama series “Crisis”

Shun Oguri & Hidetoshi Nishijima are cast in new Fuji TV-KTV drama series “Crisis.” The drama series is scripted by Kazuki Kaneshiro (“SP”) and directed by Kosuke Suzuki & Keiichiro Shiraki. The drama series has Shun Oguri and Hidetoshi Nishijima playing members of a secret Special investigation Team at the National Police Agency. They take on cases involving important political matters and dirty jobs for the government.

“Crisis” will first air this April in Japan.

Jan 12 2017

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “A Beautiful Star”

Teaser trailer and poster for upcoming movie “A Beautiful Star” starring Lily Franky, Tomoko Nakajima, Kazuya Kamenashi & Ai Hashimoto. Movie is based on novel “Utsukushii Hoshi” by Yukio Mishima and directed by Daihachi Yoshida. The unusual premise for the film follows a family who believes they are from outer space and attempt to save the world from nuclear destruction.

“A Beautiful Star” opens May, 2017 in Japan.

Jan 12 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Neko Atsume no Ie”

Teaser trailer added for movie “Neko Atsume no Ie” starring Atsushi Ito & Shiori Kutsuna.

In addition, Tomorowo Taguchi, Tae Kimura, Kayoko Okubo and Masahiro Toda have been announced as supporting cast actors for the upcoming film. Tomorowo Taguchi will play Asakusa. He is Michiru’s (Shiori Kutsuna) senior editor. Tae Kimura will play Yoko. She is a pet shop owner. Kayoko Okubo will play a real estate agent.

“Neko Atsume no Ie” will be released April 8, 2017 in Japan.

Jan 12 2017

Dean Fujioka cast in movie “Kekkon”

Dean Fujioka is cast in new movie “Kekkon” (literally “Marriage”). The film is based on 2012 novel by “Kekkon” by Areno Inoue. In the upcoming movie. Dean Fujioka will play main character Kenji Urumi. He uses his good looks to seduce woman and swindle them out of their money through marriage. He works with Ruriko Sengoku (Shuko).

“Kekkon” will be released sometime this summer in Japan.

Jan 12 2017

Main poster & 2 character posters for tvN drama series “Tomorrow With You”

Here’s a main poster & 2 character posters for upcoming tvN drama series “Tomorrow With You” starring Lee Je-Hoon and Shin Min-A. The drama series will revolve around married couple Yoo So-Joon (Lee Je-Hoon) and Song Ma-Rin (Shin Min-A). They married 3 months after first meeting and the husband is a time traveler. Two new trailers have also been added on AsianWiki.

“Tomorrow With You” first air February 3, 2017 in South Korea.

Jan 12 2017

Teaser poster for JTBC drama series “Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon”

Teaser poster added for upcoming JTBC drama series “Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon” starring Park Bo-Young, Park Hyung-Sik & Ji Soo. In the drama series, Park Bo-Young plays title character Do Bong-Soon. She was born with immense physical strength, but she wants to be a weaker, fragile girl for her crush Kook-Doo (Ji Soo). She has had a crush on Kook-Doo since elementary school. Do Bong-Soon then lands a job as a guard at a game company run by Min-Hyuk (Park Hyung-Sik).

“Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon” will first air February 24, 2017 in South Korea.

Jan 11 2017

Kai & Jung Da-Bin cast in KBS2 drama series “Andante”

Kai (‘EXO-K’) and Jung Da-Bin are cast for lead roles in new KBS2 drama series “Andante.” Kai will play lead male character Lee Shi-Kyung. He is a high school student and has to suddenly move out into the countryside. Jung Da-Bin will play the lead female character. The drama series will air sometime during the second half of 2017 in South Korea.

 

Jan 11 2017

Erina Mano, Hayato Isomura and Yosuke Sugino cast in live-action film “Anonymous Noise”

Erina Mano, Hayato Isomura and Yosuke Sugino are cast in live-action film “Anonymous Noise” starring Ayami Nakajo & Jun Shison. Movie is based on manga series “Fukumenkei Noizu” by Ryoko Fukuyama and directed by Koichiro Miki.

For live-action film “Anonymous Noise,” Erina Mano will play Mio Suguri. Her character is the vocalist for music group “in No hurry to shout” and she has feelings for Yuzu (Jun Shison). After Nino (Ayami Nakajo) appears, Mio decides to quit the band.

Meanwhile, Hayato Isomura will play Ayumi Kurose (nickname “Kuro”). He is the drummer for  “in No hurry to shout.” Yosuke Sugino will play Yoshito Haruno (nickname “Haruyoshi”). He is the bassist for “in No hurry to shout” and has feelings Mio.

“Anonymous Noise” will be released November 25, 2017 in Japan.