Jun 29 2016

Seo In-Guk and Nam Ji-Hyun offered lead roles in MBC drama series “Shopping King Louie”

Seo In-Guk and Nam Ji-Hyun offered lead roles in MBC drama series “Shopping King Louie.” Both performers are currently “positively considering” the offers. Yoon Sang-Hyun has also been offered a major supporting character role and he is also considering his offer positively.  All three are in final mediation to take the roles.

If Seo In-Guk accepts his offer, he will play Kang Ji-Sung also known as Louie. Louie comes from a wealthy family, but he has lost his memory. If Nam Ji-Hyun accepts her offer, she will play Ko Bok-Sil. Her character comes from a rural area and has a warm heart.

“Shopping King Louie” will first air this September in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot after “W“).

Jun 29 2016

Mackenyu cast in live-action film “Peach Girl”

Mackenyu is cast in upcoming live-action film “Peach Girl” co-starring Mizuki Yamamoto, Kei Inoo & Mei Nagano. Movie is based on manga series “Peach Girl” by Miwa Ueda & directed by Koji Shintoku (“Mars“).

In movie “Peach Girl,” Mackenyu will play Toji. Momo (Mizuki Yamamoto) has secretly held feelings for Toji since their middle school days. Toji, Momo and Kairi (Kei Inoo) become involved in a love triangle.

“Peach Girl” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

Jun 28 2016

Still images from KBS2 drama series “Uncontrollably Fond”

Here’s still images from upcoming KBS2 drama series “Uncontrollably Fond” starring Kim Woo-Bin & Bae Suzy.

The still images are from a scene that was filmed on February 24, 2016 at Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The scene was successfully filmed on its third try as the first two attempts to film the scene did not have enough snow. Filming took over 3 hours to finish.

“Uncontrollably Fond” first airs July 6, 2016 in South Korea.

 

Jun 28 2016

MBC to air drama series “Woman with a Suitcase” & Choi Ji-Woo offered lead role

MBC has decided to air upcoming drama series “Woman with a Suitcase” and offered the lead role to actress Choi Ji-Woo. Currently, Choi Ji-Woo is “positively considering” the offer. The drama series was first scheduled to air on cable channel tvN after “Dear My Friends,” but was cancelled for various reasons including delays. If Choi Ji-Woo accepts the offer she will play Cha Geum-Joo. Her character worked as a manager at an attorney’s office, but gets arrested. Afterwards, she rebuilds her life and career to become an attorney.

“Woman with a Suitcase” will first air September 19, 2016 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Monday & Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Monster“).