May 7 2016

Kazuya Kamenashi & Tao Tsuchiya cast in live-action film “P and JK”

Kazuya Kamenashi (‘KAT-TUN’)  & Tao Tsuchiya are cast in live-action film “P and JK.” This is the first time the two will perform together. The film is based on manga series “P to JK” by Maki Miyoshi and directed by Ryuichi Hiroki (“Strobe Edge“).

In movie “P and JK,” Tao Tsuchiya plays high school student Kako Motoya. She pretends to be a college student and goes on a group date. There she meets Kota Sagano played by Kazuya Kamenashi. The two become attracted to each other, but Kota Sagano is a police officer and he learns that Kako Motoya is a high school student.

Filming for “P and JK” takes place from June – July, 2016 and the movie will be released sometime during spring, 2017 in Japan.

May 5 2016

Ep.1 air date set for SBS drama series “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo”

Ep.1 air date for upcoming SBS drama series “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo,” starring Lee Joon-Gi, IU & Kang Ha-Neul, has now been set for August 29, 2016 in South Korea. The drama series will air Mondays & Tuesdays at 10PM following the conclusion of drama series “Doctors.” Drama series “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo” is a remake of 2011 Chinese drama series “Scarlet Heart” (“Bu Bu Jing Xin”). The “Ryeo” in the SBS drama series title is a shortened form of Goryeo kingdom which existed from 918-1392 AD (predecessor of South Korea).

May 5 2016

Keiko Kitagawa cast in NTV drama series “Ie Uru Onna”

Actress Keiko Kitagawa is cast in new NTV drama series “Ie Uru Onna” (literally “Women Who Sells A House”). Drama series also pairs screenwriter Shizuka Oishi (“Second Virgin“) with directors Ryuichi Inomata (“I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper“) and Noriyoshi Sakuma (“My Little Nightmare“).

In drama series “Ie Uru Onna,” Keiko Kitagawa plays real estate extraordinaire Machi Sangenya. Her character is determined to get everyone of her clients to purchase a home from her. She uses her own special method to accomplish this goal. Her special method involves immersing herself in her client’s family problems and attempting to solve them.

“Ie Uru Onna” first airs this July in Japan.

May 4 2016

TaecYeon & Kwon Yool cast in tvN drama series “Let’s Fight Ghost”

TaecYeon (‘2PM’) and Kwon Yool are now cast in upcoming tvN drama series “Let’s Fight Ghost” also starring Kim So-Hyun. TaecYeon and Kwon Yool were previously offered starring roles and they have now accepted.

In “Let’s Fight Ghost,” TaecYeon will play Park Bong-Pal. He has the special ability to see and touch ghosts. He doesn’t like ghosts, but makes money as an exorcist – capitalizing on his special abilities. Park Bong-Pal is cynical, but also cute. He happens to meet high school student ghost Hyun-Ji (Kim So-Hyun). The two then perform exorcisms together. At first they bicker all the time, but later develop feelings for each other.
Kwon Yool will play Joo Hye-Sung. His character is a veterinarian and also a professor in veterinary medicine. He has a gentle and warm heart, but he also has a secret.

“Let’s Fight Ghost” first airs this July in South Korea.

May 3 2016

Yoon Si-Yoon to make cameo appearance in tvN drama “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-Gi”

Yoon Si-Yoon is set to make a cameo appearance in currently airing tvN drama series “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-Gi” starring Lee Yo-Won and Yoon Sang-Hyun.

The production team from “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-Gi” asked Yoon Si-Yoon to make a guest appearance which he accepted. Yoon Si-Yoon is starring in tvN’s followup drama series “Mirror of the Witch” which will premiere a week after the conclusion of “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-Gi.” His cameo appearance will air in “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung-Gi”‘s final episode airing on May 7, 2016. Yoon Si-Yoon will film his cameo appearance today, May 3, 2016.

 

 

May 2 2016

Kim Hyun-Joo offered lead female role in SBS drama Wanted

Actress Kim Hyun-Joo has been offered the lead female role in SBS drama series “Wanted.” Currently, Kim Hyun-Joo is “positively considering” the offer. If she accepts the offer, she will play a woman who is one of the top actresses in South Korea. Her son gets kidnapped and she takes on a mission in a reality TV show following the orders of her son’s kidnapper.

Drama series “Wanted” will air from June 15, 2016 in South Korea (takes over the SBS Wed. & Thurs. 10PM time slot from “Entertainer“).

 

 

Apr 29 2016

Main trailer for movie “Horror Stories III”

Main trailer added for upcoming movie “Horror Stories III” starring Im Seul-Ong, Kyung Soo-Jin, Park Jung-Min & Hong Eun-Hee. Like its predecessors 2012 film “Horror Stories” and 2013 film “Horror Stories II,” “Horror Stories III” is set up as an omnibus film with 3 separate stories. This time around, the three stories are set in the past, present and future. Min Kyu-Dong will direct a segment that ties the three stories together.

“Horror Stories Ⅲ” opens June 2, 2016 in South Korea.

Apr 29 2016

Gang Ye-Won cast in KBS2 drama series “Baek-Hee Has Returned”

Gang Ye-Won is cast in new 4 episode KBS2 drama series “Baek-Hee Has Returned” (literal title). In addition, teen actress Jin Ji-Hee is currently considering an offer to play a major supporting character in the drama series. For the upcoming drama series, Gang Ye-Won will play a woman who returns to a quiet island after 18 years. She appears there under a new identity.

“Baek-Hee Has Returned” will first air June 6, 2016 (takes over the KBS2 Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot from “My Lawyer, Mr. Jo“).

Apr 29 2016

Teaser trailer for live-action film “Cutie Honey: Tears”

Teaser trailer for live-action film “Cutie Honey: Tears” starring Mariya Nishiuchi. In addition, supporting cast members have been revealed for the upcoming film which includes Takahiro Miura, Sousuke Takaoka, Tasuku Nagase & Ren Imai.

For Takahiro Miura he will play Seiji Hayami. His character was born from the lower floors, but now lives in the upper floors and works as a journalist. Sousuke Takaoka will play Kazuhito Uraki. His character is a resistance leader of the lower floors. He lost his wife and child due to an infectious disease caused by polluted rain. Tasuku Nagase will play Ryuta Kimura and Ren Imai will play Yukiko Kiyose. Both of their characters are members of the resistance.

Lastly, release date for “Cutie Honey: Tears” is now set for October 1, 2016 in Japan.