Oct 12 2017

Bae Doo-Na cast in Netflix drama series “Kingdom”

Bae Doo-Na is now cast in upcoming Netflix period drama series “Kingdom.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Burning Hell Shinui Nara” by Kim Eun-Hee. Currently, actors Ju Ji-Hoon and Ryoo Seung-Ryong are still considering offers to play leading male roles in the drama series. For “Kingdom,” Bae Doo-Na will play uinyeo Seo-Bi. An “uinyeo” is a physician who specialized in treating woman during the Joseon era.

“Kingdom” will premiere sometime during the second half of next year.

Sep 14 2017

Ju Ji-Hoon and Ryoo Seung-Ryong offered lead roles in Netflix drama “Kingdom”

Ju Ji-Hoon and Ryoo Seung-Ryong have received offers to play leading roles in upcoming Netflix drama “Kingdom.” Ju Ji-Hoon has received an offer to play the lead male character which actor Song Joong-Ki recently declined. Currently, Ju Ji-Hoon is “positively considering” the offer. If he accepts, he will play the Crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty. He investigates a mysterious epidemic and uncovers a truth that threatens the country.

Meanwhile, Ryoo Seung-Ryong has been offered a major supporting character role and he is considering the offer positively. If he accepts, Ryoo Seung-Ryong will play Jo Hak-Joo. He wields more power than the actual King.

 

Aug 23 2017

Release date set for live-action film “Along With The Gods”

Release date is now set for December 20, 2017 for upcoming live-action film “Along With The Gods.” The movie stars Ha Jung-Woo, Cha Tae-Hyun, Ju Ji-Hoon and Ma Dong-Seok. Story for the film is based on popular webcomic “Singwa Hamgge” by Joo Ho-Min and directed by Kim Yong-Hwa. Movie “Along With The Gods” is set in the afterlife and revolves around Angels of Deaths and trials held for recently deceased humans. The film will be released in two parts (with part 2 coming sometime during summer, 2018).

Jan 5 2017

Hwang Jung-Min cast in movie “Operation” directed by Yoon Jong-Bin

Hwang Jung-Min is cast in new movie “Operation” (literal title) directed by Yoon Jong-Bin (“Nameless Gangster“). Also cast in the film are Lee Sung-Min, Cho Jin-Woong & Ju Ji-Hoon. Story for the film will be set in the 1990’s and revolves around a South Korean spy (Hwang Jung-Min) as he attempts to infiltrate North Korean nuclear development. Lee Sung-Min will play a key figure holding a powerful position in North Korea.  Cho Jin-Woong will play a person in charge of planning operation war against North Korea. He is the only aware of the spy’s real identity. Ju Ji-Hoon will play the Chief of State Security Department of North Korea.

Filming is expected to begin January 25, 2017 in South Korea.

Sep 6 2016

5 character posters for movie “Asura: The City of Madness”

Here’s 5 character posters for upcoming movie “Asura: The City of Madness.” The 5 character posters are of Jung Woo-Sung, Hwang Jung-Min, Ju Ji-Hoon, Kwak Do-Won and Jeong Man-Sik. Movie is directed by Kim Sung-Su (“The Flu“/”Musa the Warrior“).

An entertaining English subtitled teaser trailer for the crime-action film can be viewed at AsainWiki. “Asura: The City of Madness” opens September 28, 2016 in South Korea.

May 9 2016

Lee Jung-Jae and Kim Ha-Neul cast in movie “With God”

Lee Jung-Jae and Kim Ha-Neul are now cast in upcoming movie “With God” (literal title). Previously announced cast members include Ha Jung-Woo, Cha Tae-Hyun, Ju Ji-Hoon, Ma Dong-Seok, Kim Hyang-Gi, Do Kyung-Soo (‘EXO-K’) & Kim Dong-Wook. Movie will be directed by Kim Yong-Hwa (“200 Pounds Beauty“/”Take Off“) and is based on webcomic “Singwa Hamgge” by Joo Ho-Min. Story for the film is set in a purgatory world where angels of deaths take part in trials of humans to determine their eternal fate.

In the upcoming film, Lee Jung-Jae will play King Yeomra. His character is the God of Death. Kim Ha-Neul will play the God of Betrayal Hell.
“With God” will be released sometime in 2017.