Month: September 2025

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Lee Jun-Young is cast in JTBC drama series “Rookie Employee Chairman Kang” (literal title). Drama series is based on web novel “Shinibsawon Kanghoejang” by San Kyeong (“Reborn Rich“). In “Rookie Employee Chairman Kang,” Lee Jun-Young will play Hwang Joon-Hyun. His soul gets swapped with the chairman of the 10th largest conglomerate in South Korea. Rather than pursue soccer (which Hwang Joon-Hyun played prior to the soul swap), he applies for a job at the conglomerate as a new employee.

“Rookie Employee Chairman Kang” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kang Yong-Ho is the chairman of the Choiseong Group, which is a leading conglomerate in South Korea. He built the company by himself and he is now known as the God of Business. One day, he has an unexpected accident. He collides with a young man named Hwang Joon-Hyun (Lee Jun-Young). Hwang Joon-Hyun is a soccer player who has just joined League 1 team FC Choiseong. Due to the accident, Chairman Kang Yong-Ho’s soul is swapped with soccer player Hwang Joon-Hyun’s soul.

With Chairman Kang Yong-Ho’s soul in Hwang Joon-Hyun’s body, he applies to the Choiseong Group as a new employee. He starts his unpredictable journey with his soul as an outstanding businessman and the young body body of Hwang Joon-Hyun.

   Lee Jun-Young is cast in JTBC drama series “Rookie Employee Chairman Kang” (literal title). Drama series is based on web novel “Shinibsawon Kanghoejang” by San Kyeong (“Reborn Rich“). In “Rookie Employee Chairman Kang,” Lee Jun-Young will play Hwang Joon-Hyun. His soul gets swapped with the chairman of the 10th largest conglomerate in South Korea. Rather than… Read more »

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Second teaser trailer added for Wavve drama series “No Mercy” starring Lee Joo-Young, Ji Seung-Hyun, and Koo Jun-Hoe. Drama series revolves around a revenge plot implemented by Ha So-Min (Lee Joo-Young). She was the victim of a voice phishing scam and her target is the criminal organization responsible for the scam. Narration in the teaser trailer goes (0:10) Ji Seung-Hyun “You still have one thing left to give me,” (0:12) Lee Joo-Young “Where is Ma Seok-Gu in Korea?,” (0:22) Ji Seung-Hyun “Everyone around you will be suffering one by one, because i will make that happen,” (0:28) Lee Joo-Young “Where is my mother?,” (0:30) “Where is my mother?” Captions in the teaser trailer states (0:04)
“Missing mother,” (0:15) “All the misfortune,” (0:22) “Started that day.” 

“No Mercy” will be available to stream from September 24, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: After dropping out of the police university, Ha So-Min (Lee Joo-Young) works as an unknown actress. Her life suddenly changes. She loses her family and her dream through a voice phishing scam committing by criminal organization Ilseong, led by Ma Seok-Gu (Ji Seung-Hyun). By using deepfake technology, she embarks on revenge for Ilseong. She digs up the truth behind Ilseong with Detective Park Jeong-Hun (Koo Jun-Hoe).

   Second teaser trailer added for Wavve drama series “No Mercy” starring Lee Joo-Young, Ji Seung-Hyun, and Koo Jun-Hoe. Drama series revolves around a revenge plot implemented by Ha So-Min (Lee Joo-Young). She was the victim of a voice phishing scam and her target is the criminal organization responsible for the scam. Narration in the teaser… Read more »

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Ep.1 trailer added for JTBC drama series “A Hundred Memories” starring Kim Da-Mi, Shin Ye-Eun, & Heo Nam-Jun. The drama series is set in the 1980’s and follows two women who work as bus attendants. Narration in the trailer goes (0:01) “One, two, three,” (0:05) “All right,” (0:13) Shin Ye-Eun “I’m Seo Jong-Hee. I’m looking forward to working with you,” (0:20) “I think i just fell for you,” (0:22) Kim Da-Mi “I’m already in love with you,” (0:24) Shin Ye-Eun “Thank goodness, we both like each other,” (0:29) Heo Nam-Jun “Are you okay?,” (0:43) “Haven’t we met somewhere?”

“A Hundred Memories” will first air September 13, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the 1980s, Go Young-Rye (Kim Da-Mi) works as an attendant on bus no. 100 for Cheona Transportation. Even though she suffers from motion sickness, she gets on the bus everyday. Her job is important to her, because it helps her mother provide for their family. She dreams of enrolling in a university as a student. Personality wise, Go Young-Rye is honest, smart, and sensitive. Once she gets angry, nobody can stop her. Her best friend is Seo Jong-Hee (Shin Ye-Eun) and she also works for Cheona Transportation as a bus attendant. She is full of charm. Seo Jong-Hee dreams of escaping from her unfortunate family environment. Meanwhile, Han Jae-Pil (Heo Nam-Jun) is the son of a department store owner. He seems like a perfect man, with an attractive physical appearance and having a wealthy family background, but he suffers from emotional wounds and he is going through a rough period in his life. He is the first love of Go Young-Rye and Seo Jong-Hee.

   Ep.1 trailer added for JTBC drama series “A Hundred Memories” starring Kim Da-Mi, Shin Ye-Eun, & Heo Nam-Jun. The drama series is set in the 1980’s and follows two women who work as bus attendants. Narration in the trailer goes (0:01) “One, two, three,” (0:05) “All right,” (0:13) Shin Ye-Eun “I’m Seo Jong-Hee. I’m looking… Read more »

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First teaser poster added for tvN drama series “Typhoon Family” starring Lee Joon-Ho & Kim Min-Ha. The teaser poster also reveals that “Typhoon Family” will first air October 11, 2025 in South Korea. “Typhoon Family” will slot into tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9:20 PM time period after the conclusion of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.” The teaser poster features Lee Joon-Ho as Kang Tae-Poong. Caption on the poster states “Back then, our unbroken youth.” Kang Tae-Poong struggles as he takes over his father’s Typhoon Trading Company during the IMF crisis in 1997, with no employees, no money, and nothing to sell.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in 1997, while the South Korean economy was going through an economic crisis. Kang Tae-Poong’s (Lee Joon-Ho) father runs a small company named Typhoon Trading Company. Due to his wealthy father, Kang Tae-Poong lived a carefree life, but the worst economic crisis hits South Korea. This changes everything. While the economic crisis hits Typhoon Trading Company, Kang Tae-Poong’s father passes away. 

Kang Tae-Poong is determined not to let the company, which his father loved like his own family, go bankrupt. Kang Tae-Poong steps in to become the CEO and to save the company. Although he was immature in his past, he is armed with a warm-heart, a strong sense of responsibility, and a spirit for challenges. He struggles to save the company with his family and his employees, including Oh Mi-Sun (Kim Min-Ha). 

Oh Mi-Sun is the eldest daughter in her family and carries the burden of her family on her shoulders. She works as a bookkeeper at Typhoon Trading Company. She does things like washing cups, cleaning, attaching receipts and organizing ledgers. While Kang Tae-Poong tries to save the company, Oh Mi-Sun gains hope from his appearance. With her diligence and sincerity, she dreams of becoming a career woman at Typhoon Trading Company.

   First teaser poster added for tvN drama series “Typhoon Family” starring Lee Joon-Ho & Kim Min-Ha. The teaser poster also reveals that “Typhoon Family” will first air October 11, 2025 in South Korea. “Typhoon Family” will slot into tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9:20 PM time period after the conclusion of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.” The… Read more »

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Teaser trailer added for Netflix drama series “Last Samurai Standing” starring Junichi Okada and Yumia Fujisaki. Drama series is based on novels “Ikusagami Ten” and “Ikusagami Ji” by Shogo Imamura. The story revolves around 292 samurais who assemble at a Kyoto temple at night. They are given wooden tags and informed that they can participate in a game with a large prize. They are to seize the tags of the other players by any means necessary. Newly announced cast members include Gaku Hamada, Taiiku Okazaki, Arata Iura, Tetsushi Tanaka and Ayumu Nakajima.

“Last Samurai Standing” will be available to stream from November 13, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In 1878, late at night, 292 highly skilled samurais gather at the Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto to participate in a dangerous battle royale. They are lured there by the offer 100 billion yen for the grand prize. Each of the participants are given a wooden tag. The one who makes it to Tokyo will win the prize. Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada) takes part in this dangerous game to save his sick wife and child.

   Teaser trailer added for Netflix drama series “Last Samurai Standing” starring Junichi Okada and Yumia Fujisaki. Drama series is based on novels “Ikusagami Ten” and “Ikusagami Ji” by Shogo Imamura. The story revolves around 292 samurais who assemble at a Kyoto temple at night. They are given wooden tags and informed that they can participate… Read more »

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Yukiya Kitamura & Yukie Nakama are cast in Fuji TV drama series “Chiisai Koro wa, Kamisama ga Ite.” The heart warming comedy-drama series is scripted by Yoshikazu Okada (“Second To Last Love“) and directed by Mai Sakai (“We Don’t Know Love Yet“). For “Chiisai Koro wa, Kamisama ga Ite,” Yukiya Kitamura & Yukie Nakama will play a married couple. Around 19 years ago, they promised they would divorce when their child becomes 20 years old. The husband believes that promise was made as a joke, while the wife has held on to the promise.

“Chiisai Koro wa, Kamisama ga Ite” will first air October 9, 2025 in Japan (takes over Fuji TV’s Thursday 10PM time slot after “Learning to Love“).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Around 19 years ago, an incident led Wataru Ogura (Yukiya Kitamura) and his wife An Ogura (Yukie Nakama) to promise that they will divorce when their child turns 20 years old. As time goes by, Wataru Ogura believes that the promise was made as a joke, but An Ogura holds on to the promise as a source of comfort. While having completely different emotions, they live normal daily lives with their two children. On a stormy night, Wataru Ogura thoughtlessly talks about their promise to the other residents of their apartment complex.

   Yukiya Kitamura & Yukie Nakama are cast in Fuji TV drama series “Chiisai Koro wa, Kamisama ga Ite.” The heart warming comedy-drama series is scripted by Yoshikazu Okada (“Second To Last Love“) and directed by Mai Sakai (“We Don’t Know Love Yet“). For “Chiisai Koro wa, Kamisama ga Ite,” Yukiya Kitamura & Yukie Nakama will… Read more »

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Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “As You Stood By” starring Jeon So-Nee & Lee Yoo-Mi. Drama series is based on Japanese novel “Naomi to Kanako” by Hideo Okuda (“South Bound“), which was previously adapted into 2016 Fuji TV drama series “Naomi & Kanako.” Caption on the teaser poster states “Two desperate souls, One desperate choice.” The drama series will revolve around two women, Eun-Soo (Jeon So-Nee) and Hee-Soo (Lee Yoo-Mi), who decide to kill when they realize they can’t escape without being killed.

“As You Stood By” will consist of 8 episodes and will be available to stream from November 7, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Eun-Soo (Jeon So-Nee) works sales at a luxury goods retailer in a department store. She has been living with a trauma since she was little. Her friend Hee-Soo (Lee Yoo-Mi) lives with similar pain from her own past experience. Hee-Soo was once a promising children’s book writer, but not anymore. She lives a hellish life because of her violent husband Jin-Pyo (Jang Seung-Jo). Hee-Soo struggles to escape from her husband’s violence. One day, Eun-Soo makes the decision to save her friend Hee-Soo by killing Jin-Pyo. The two women set a plan to end his life. Meanwhile, Jin So-Baek (Lee Mu-Saeng) is the CEO of Jingang Firm. He notices their plan and helps them as a strong supporter.

   Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “As You Stood By” starring Jeon So-Nee & Lee Yoo-Mi. Drama series is based on Japanese novel “Naomi to Kanako” by Hideo Okuda (“South Bound“), which was previously adapted into 2016 Fuji TV drama series “Naomi & Kanako.” Caption on the teaser poster states “Two desperate souls,… Read more »

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So Matsushima and Jin Shirasu are cast in TV Asahi drama series “Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan.” Drama series is based on manga series “Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan” by Yuu Toyota. Both lead male actors will play single fathers, who move into together to help each other raise their child. So Matsushima will play Tetsu Sengoku. He suddenly becomes a single father after his ex-girlfriend appears and leaves her daughter with him, while informing him that she is his daughter.

“Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan” will first air October 4, 2025 in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s Saturday 11PM time slot after “Revenge Spy“).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Tetsu Sengoku (So Matsushima) runs an osteopathic clinic. One day, his ex-girlfriend shows up and leaves her daughter Airi (Nono Tanahashi) with him. She tells him that Airi is his daughter. Tetsu Sengoku suddenly becomes a single father. 

Masahiro Harumi (Jin Shirasu) works as a manga editor. He is a single father and raises his son Seiichiro (Sakura) alone. He divorced his wife due to her having an affair. Because of a past trauma, Masahiro Harumi is unable to use a knife. 

Tetsu Sengoku & Masahiro Harumi are both single fathers and they struggle to raise their child alone. The two fathers meet at the kindergarten where their child attends and they decide to live together to help each other and get through their unfamiliar situations. The two single fathers and their daughter and son start living together. They struggle with everyday life while they grow up together.

   So Matsushima and Jin Shirasu are cast in TV Asahi drama series “Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan.” Drama series is based on manga series “Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan” by Yuu Toyota. Both lead male actors will play single fathers, who move into together to help each other raise their child. So Matsushima will… Read more »

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Mugi Kadowaki & Ryuto Sakuma are cast in WOWOW drama series “Nagatan to Ao to 2.” Drama series is a sequel to 2023 WOWOW drama series “Nagatan to Ao to” and based on manga series “Nagatan to Ao to: Ichika no Ryoricho” by Yuki Isoya. Story for “Nagatan to Ao to 2” will be set immediately after season 1 ended. Mugi Kadowaki & Ryuto Sakuma played married couple Ichika Kuwanoki and Amane Yamaguchi. As they work together to revive Ichika Kuwanoki’s restaurant Kuwanoki, they face new difficulties.

“Nagatan to Ao to 2” will first air spring, 2026 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Story is set immediately after season 1 of “Nagatan to Ao to.” Amane Yamaguchi’s (Ryuto Sakuma) 2nd old brother Sakae shows up. His appearance brings another challenge to restaurant Kuwanoki, which has began to recover from financial difficulties. As they face adversity, the bond of Ichika Kuwanoki (Mugi Kadowaki) and Amane Yamaguchi, who have been married for one year, is tested.

   Mugi Kadowaki & Ryuto Sakuma are cast in WOWOW drama series “Nagatan to Ao to 2.” Drama series is a sequel to 2023 WOWOW drama series “Nagatan to Ao to” and based on manga series “Nagatan to Ao to: Ichika no Ryoricho” by Yuki Isoya. Story for “Nagatan to Ao to 2” will be set… Read more »

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Hiyori Sakurada and Hayato Sano are cast in NTV drama series “Escape.” Drama series features an original screenplay scripted by Kayo Hikawa (“After School Doctor“) and directed by Naoko Komuro (“Secret Makeover“) & Makoto Naganuma (“Inheritance Detective“). Hiyori Sakurada will play Yui Yagami. She is the daughter of a pharmaceutical company president, but is kidnapped for ransom during her 20th birthday party. Hayato Sano will play Daisuke Hayashida. He is one of the people that takes part in her kidnapping. Circumstances will have them together as they try to escape.

“Escape” will first air October 8, 2025 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Wednesday 10 PM time slot after “Chihayafuru: Meguri“).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Yui Yagami (Hiyori Sakurada) is 20 years old and is a 2nd year student at a prestigious university. She is the daughter of the president of a pharmaceutical company, which is one of Japan’s leading companies. Although she lost her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father’s love. She has a serious personality that is concerned with social welfare and poverty, but she is reluctant to interact with people. Behind that, there is a secret that she only knows. At her 20th birthday party, Yui Yagami is kidnapped by a group of people for ransom. Daisuke Hayashida (Hayato Sano) is one of the kidnappers. He is a 24 year old man, who grew up in a poor family background. He has a history of being involved in fraud. He currently works as a car mechanic and he has a honest personality with a blunt attitude. Due to his family problems, it’s easy for him to sense changes in people’s emotions. The kidnapping for ransom fails, but Yui Yagami begs Daisuke Hayashida to escape with her.

   Hiyori Sakurada and Hayato Sano are cast in NTV drama series “Escape.” Drama series features an original screenplay scripted by Kayo Hikawa (“After School Doctor“) and directed by Naoko Komuro (“Secret Makeover“) & Makoto Naganuma (“Inheritance Detective“). Hiyori Sakurada will play Yui Yagami. She is the daughter of a pharmaceutical company president, but is kidnapped for ransom… Read more »