Jun 23 2016

Lee Dong-Gun & Jo Yoon-Hee cast in KBS2 drama series “Laurel Tree Tailors”

Lee Dong-Gun and Jo Yoon-Hee are cast in upcoming KBS2 weekend drama series “Laurel Tree Tailors” (literal title).

In the drama series, Lee Dong-Gun will play lead male character Lee Dong-Jin. He is the only son of Wolgyesoo (‘Laurel Tree’) tailor shop – the oldest tailor shop in South Korea. Nevertheless, he doesn’t want to take over the store. He looks cold, but he is actually a warm person. Jo Yoon-Hee plays lead female character Na Yeon-Sil. She works at the tailor shop and wants to be the best garment cutter. She goes through a lot in her life, but is determined.

“Laurel Tree Tailors” first airs August 13, 2016 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Sat. & Sun. 8PM time slot after “Five Enough“).

Jun 23 2016

Fumi Nikaido cast in NTV drama series “Lost ID”

Actress Fumi Nikaido is cast in upcoming NTV drama series “Lost ID” (English title) co-starring Tatsuya Fujiwara.

In the drama series, Fumi Nikaido will play lead female role Sanae Kuramoto. Her character is the fiance of Shinichi Todo (Tatsuya Fujiwara). Soon, Shinichi Todo’s world comes crashing down as his identity suddenly disappears.

“Lost ID” will first air July 17, 2016 in Japan.

Jun 23 2016

New still images for live-action film “Death Note: Light Up The New World”

Here’s 2 new still images for upcoming live-action film “Death Note: Light Up The New World” starring Masahiro Higashide, Sosuke Ikematsu & Masaki Suda.

The still images are of Masahiro Higashide as Tsukuru Mishima and Sosuke Ikematsu as Private Investigator Ryuzaki. Each still images has one of the characters pointing a gun at the other person. Tsukuru Mishima is a member of the Death Note special task force team and Private Investigator Ryuzaki is a successor of L.

Jun 22 2016

Ryoko Yonekura stars in season 4 of TV Asahi drama series “Doctor-X”

Ryoko Yonekura is set to return for season 4 of popular TV Asahi medical drama series “Doctor-X.” Also, supporting cast members set to return are Toshiyuki Nishida, Yuki Uchida, Ittoku Kishibe and Masanobu Katsumura. In season 4, Michiko Daimon (Ryoko Yonekura) goes up against Shigekatsu Hiruma (Toshiyuki Nishida) who is a director for the top university hospital in Japan.

Season 4 of “Doctor-X” will first air this October in Japan.

Jun 22 2016

Main trailer for movie “Good Morning Show”

Main trailer added for upcoming movie “Good Morning Show” starring Kiichi Nakai & Masami Nagasawa. Movie is written and directed by Ryoichi Kimizuka (screenplay writer for the “Bayside Shakedown” films). Movie is set around a morning TV show, with Kiichi Nakai playing main host Shingo Sumita and Masami Nagasawa playing co-host Keiko Ogawa. Real life drama sweeps the set as an affair, possible cancellation and a hostage situation takes place.

“Good Morning Show” will be released October 8, 2016 in Japan.