Upcoming SBS drama series “My Sassy Girl,” starring Joo Won & Oh Yeon-Seo, is now set to air May, 2017 in South Korea. The drama series will aor on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10PM after the conclusion of drama series “Whisper.” “My Sassy Girl” is a remake of popular 2001 romantic-comedy film “My Sassy Girl,” but set during the Kingdom of Joseon period.
Actress Kim So-Yeon has dropped out of upcoming KBS2 drama series “Father is Strange” starring Lee Joon & Jung So-Min. Kim So-Yeon was first cast to play older sister Hye-Young, but has decided to drop out of the drama series for personal reasons. She did have discussions with the staff and made the decision to drop out of the series. The first script reading has been rescheduled from January 2, 2017 to January 8, 2017.
Ryu Hwa-Young (ex ‘T-rara’ member) is still considering an offer to play the youngest sister and veteran actress Kim Hae-Sook is still considering an offer to play a major supporting character. Meanwhile, actor Ryu Soo-Young has been offered a role in the drama series and he is currently considering. If Ryu Soo-Young accepts, he will will play Cha Jung-Hwan. His character is the PD of a broadcasting station.
“Father is Strange” will first air sometime during February, 2017 in South Korea.
Yudai Chiba is cast in upcoming movie “Girls in the Dark” (literal title) starring Fumika Shimizu & Marie Iitoyo. Movie is based on novel “Ankoku Joshi” by Rikako Akiyoshi and directed by Saiji Yakumo.
In movie “Girls in the Dark,” Yudai Chiba plays a teacher named Hojo. He is an advisor to the literature club at Seibo Maria Girls High School. He seems a bit naive, but he also has a secret.
“Girls in the Dark” will be released April 1, 2017 in Japan.
Trailer for upcoming crime-action film “Fabricated City” (literal title) starring Ji Chang-Wook & Shim Eun-Kyung. Movie is written and directed by Park Kwang-Hyun. Park Kwang-Hyun’s prior film “Welcome to Dongmakgol” was released in 2005.
“Fabricated City” will be released February, 2017 in South Korea.
Teaser poster for upcoming movie “Yozora wa Itsudemo Saiko Mitsudo no Aoiro da” 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.
“Yozora wa Itsudemo Saiko Mitsudo no Aoiro da” will be released May 13, 2017 in Japan.
First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Chief Kim,” starring Namgung Min & Nam Sang-Mi, took place December 15, 2016 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. The first script was attended by main cast members Namgung Min, Nam Sang-Mi, Lee Joon-Ho (‘2PM’) & Jung Hye-Seong.
“Chief Kim” first airs January 25, 2017 in South Korea.
Here’s 8 character posters for upcoming tvN drama series “Introverted Boss” starring Yeon Woo-Jin & Park Hye-Soo. The 8 character posters are of (first row left to right) Yeon Woo-Jin, Park Hye-Soo, Yoon Park, Kong Seung-Yeon, (second role left to right) Ye Ji-Won, Jun Hyo-Seong (‘Secret’), Heo Jeong-Min & Han Jae-Suk. In addition, a 5th teaser trailer has been added on AsianWiki.
“Introverted Boss” first airs January 16, 2017 in South Korea.
Rena Tanaka is cast in new Fuji TV drama series “Mahiru no Akuma.” For the drama series, Rena Tanaka will play a doctor for the first time in her career. “Mahiru no Akuma” is based on 1980 novel of same name by Shusaku Endo. The drama series will revolve a beautiful doctor with a dark side.
“Mahiru no Akuma” will first air February 4, 2017 in Japan.
Character teaser trailers added for upcoming tvN drama series “Tomorrow With You” starring Lee Je-Hoon & Shin Min-A. The time-travel themed drama series will premiere February 3, 2017 in South Korea.
Trailer and still image for upcoming TBS drama series “Rental no Koi” starring Ayame Gouriki. The still image is from a scene in ep.1 of the drama series. Ayame Gouriki as Remi Takasugi is dressed up like Evangelion Unit 01. In the drama series, Remi Takasugi frequently dresses up in costumes for her clients.
Ep. 1 of “Rental no Koi” airs January 18, 2017 in Japan.