Jul 4 2016

Supporting cast and release date for movie “Haruko Azumi Is Missing”

Supporting cast has been announced for upcoming film “Haruko Azumi Is Missing” starring Yu Aoi and singer Huwie Ishizaki. Cast in the film in supporting roles are Mitsuki Takahata, Taiga, Shono Hayama, Ryo Kase, Akiko Kikuchi, Serina (ex-SDN48 member), Motoki Ochiai and Maho Yamada. Movie is based on 2013 novel “Azumi Haruko wa Yukuefumei” by Mariko Yamauchi and directed by Daigo Matsui.

In the upcoming film, Mitsuki Takahata will play 20-year-old Aina. Her character belongs to a group including characters played by Taiga and Shono Hayama. They draw graffiti on the streets. Aina has feelings for the character played by Taiga and he’s the primary reason she joined their group. Ryo Kase will play a police constable.

“Haruko Azumi Is Missing” is now scheduled for release sometime this December in Japan.

Jul 4 2016

Kim Myung-Min & Byun Yo-Han cast in movie “A Day”

Kim Myung-Min & Byun Yo-Han are cast in new movie “A Day” (literal title). The two actors previously worked together in 2015 SBS drama series “Six Flying Dragons.” In the film “A Day,” Kim Myung-Min plays a famous surgeon. His character sees his daughter in front of him in an accident. Afterwards, that same day repeats itself and Kim Myung-Min’s character attempts to uncover the truth with the help of an ambulance driver played by Byun Yo-Han.

Filming for “A Day” began June 29, 2016 in Incheon, South Korea.

 

Jul 4 2016

Sota Fukushi cast in live-action film “Laughing Under the Clouds”

Sota Fukushi is cast in upcoming live-action film “Laughing Under the Clouds.” The live-action film is based on manga series “Donten ni Warau” by Karakara-Kemuri and will be directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro (“Bayside Shakedown“). In the film, Sota Fukushi will play Tenka Kumo. His character is one of three brothers who go up against the giant snake Orochi.

Filming for the movie begins June 18, 2016 and will finish by middle of August, 2016. “Laughing Under the Clouds” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

Jul 4 2016

8 character posters for SBS drama series “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”

Here’s 8 character posters for upcoming SBS drama series “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” starring Lee Joon-Gi & IU. As you might have noticed, the drama series has also picked up the new Korean title of “Dalui Yeonin – Bobogyungsim Ryeo” which translates literally as “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.” The 8 character posters are of (left to right) Hong Jong-Hyun, Lee Joon-Gi, IU, Kang Ha-Neul, Ji Soo, Baekhyun (‘EXO-K’), Nam Joo-Hyuk and Yoon Sun-Woo.

“Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” first airs August 29, 2016 in South Korea.

Jul 1 2016

Lee Ha-Na cast in SBS drama series “Our Gab-Soon”

Lee Ha-Na is cast for the lead female role in upcoming SBS drama series “Our Gab-Soon” co-starring Song Jae-Rim. Also cast in a major supporting character role is Kim Gyu-Ri. In drama series “Our Gab-Soon,” Lee Ha-Na will play title character Gab-Soon.

The first script reading for “Our Gab-Soon” is scheduled to take place July 2, 2016 and the drama series will first air sometime this August in South Korea.

Jul 1 2016

Hideaki Takizawa, Arioka Daiki, Mugi Kadowaki cast in movie “Kodomo Tsukai”

Hideaki Takizawa (‘Tackey & Tsubasa’), Arioka Daiki (‘Hey! Say! JUMP’) & Mugi Kadowaki are cast in new movie “Kodomo Tsukai.” For Hideaki Takizawa, this will be his first lead acting role in a movie. Movie is written and directed by Takashi Shimizu (“Ju-on“/”Kiki’s Delivery Service“).

In the movie Hideaki Takizawa will play a mysterious man. His character manipulates children’s spirits and places curses on adults. Arioka Daiki will play newspaper reporter Shunya Ezaki. His character investigates the rumors of missing children and adults around the missing children dying. Mugi Kadowaki will play the girlfriend of newspaper reporter Shunya Ezaki.

“Kodomo Tsukai” will be released sometime next year in Japan.