Category: Kdrama Updates

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Seo In-Guk & Park Ji-Hyun are cast in tvN drama series “Back to Work.” The drama series is based on webcomic Naeildo Chulgeun!” by Mcqueen Studio. The screenplay will feature an office romance between Kang Si-Woo (Seo In-Guk), who works as a department manger, and Cha Ji-Yoon (Park Ji-Hyun). Cha Ji-Yoon works in the same department as her supervisor Kang Si-Woo and has experienced a bit of a slump in her work and personal life.

“Back to Work” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kang Si-Woo (Seo In-Guk) appears to be a perfect guy, with good looks and self-discipline. Unfortunately, due to his cold and direct personality, he is known as the most prickly person at work. As a department manager at work, he oversees workers, including Cha Ji-Yoon (Park Ji-Hyun) who has worked there for 7 years. Cha Ji-Yoon is good enough at her job that she is respected by her co-workers. She experiences a slump in her daily life and is not in a romantic relationship, but her ordinary life gets swayed by her supervisor Kang Si-Woo.

   Seo In-Guk & Park Ji-Hyun are cast in tvN drama series “Back to Work.” The drama series is based on webcomic Naeildo Chulgeun!” by Mcqueen Studio. The screenplay will feature an office romance between Kang Si-Woo (Seo In-Guk), who works as a department manger, and Cha Ji-Yoon (Park Ji-Hyun). Cha Ji-Yoon works in the same… Read more »

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Main trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Aema” starring Lee Ha-Nee, Bang Hyo-Rin, & Jin Sun-Kyu. Movie is set in the year 1981 and around the Chungmuro film industry. Two women, a top star (Lee Ha-Nee) and a rookie actress (Bang Hyo-Rin), work on the unprecedented movie “Aema,” that heats up South Korea. Their relationship starts with confrontation, but they unite as they deal with problems of that time in a humorous way.

“Aema” will be available to stream from August 22, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In the 1980’s and along Chungmuro in Seoul, a street that serves as the hub of the Korean film industry, Jung Hee-Ran (Lee Ha-Nee) reigns as the top actress in the country. She has a fiery temper, which allows her to go off on anyone and speak out whenever she senses something is wrong. She is then cast for the lead role in movie “Madame Aema,” that will be made by Gu Joog-Ho’s (Jin Sun-Kyu) production company. Gu Joog-Ho is the type of person who will do anything to survive in the film industry. He faces a situation where he can’t control Jung Hee-Ran and decides to kick her out of the movie. He then holds a big scale auction and selects Shin Joo-Ae (Bang Hyo-Rin) to play the lead role. Shin Joo-Ae wants to become an actress, but she currently works as a nightclub dancer. Jung Hee-Ran is extremely peeved at the current situation. Meanwhile, Kwak In-Woo (Cho Hyun-Chul) is a rookie director who is full of dreams, but feeble in temperament. He will direct his first film with movie “Madame Aema.”

   Main trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Aema” starring Lee Ha-Nee, Bang Hyo-Rin, & Jin Sun-Kyu. Movie is set in the year 1981 and around the Chungmuro film industry. Two women, a top star (Lee Ha-Nee) and a rookie actress (Bang Hyo-Rin), work on the unprecedented movie “Aema,” that heats up South Korea…. Read more »

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Trailer and poster added for movie “Mt. Fuji and Happiness Code” starring Issei Mamehara and Yoshie Ichige. The film revolves around a young man, Takuma (Issei Mamehara), who moves in with his grandmother (Yoshie Ichige) after her husband passes away. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Hiraku” performed by boy band JO1. The song is written and composed by Motohiro Hata. The movie’s lead actor Issei Mamehara is a member of JO1 and the track “Hiraku” is featured in the trailer as well.

“Mt. Fuji and Happiness Code” will be released October 24, 2025 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Takuma (Issei Mamehara) is a university student with a warm heart. After his grandfather Takashi (Kyozo Nagatsuka) passes away, he becomes concerned about his grandmother Fumiko (Yoshie Ichige). Takuma decides to move in with Fumiko and they begin to live together. One day, Takuma finds a university admissions guide in his grandfather’s study room. That is a surprise left behind by Takashi for his wife Fumiko. In her past, Fumiko dreamed of learning in school. She didn’t get that opportunity in her youth. Thanks to her late husband’s surprise, Fumiko is able to live out her dream of attending classes. Meanwhile, Takuma isn’t sure what he wants to do and he worries about his future. He discovers a mysterious formula written in his late grandfather’s notebook, who admired Mt. Fuji.

   Trailer and poster added for movie “Mt. Fuji and Happiness Code” starring Issei Mamehara and Yoshie Ichige. The film revolves around a young man, Takuma (Issei Mamehara), who moves in with his grandmother (Yoshie Ichige) after her husband passes away. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Hiraku” performed by boy band JO1…. Read more »

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Roh Jeong-Eui is cast in tvN drama series “Our Universe” co-starring Bae In-Hyuk. Roh Jeong-Eui will play lead female character Woo Hyun-Jin. After the death of her older sister and the death Sun Tae-Hyeong’s (Bae In-Hyuk) older brother in an accident, Woo Hyun-Jin begins to live with Sun Tae-Hyeong to take care of their nephew, who is now left parentless. Their relationship develops as they begin to cohabitate and tackle parenting problems.

“Our Universe” will first air sometime later this year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Sun Tae-Hyeong (Bae In-Hyuk) works as an assistant photographer. He cherishes his freedom and space. Although he looks like a free spirted person, he carries hidden pain within his mind. Woo Hyun-Jin (Roh Jeong-Eui) is a job seeker, who dreams of having an ordinary daily life. Sun Tae-Hyeong and Woo Hyun-Jin are related as in-laws. They don’t along with each other and bicker over everything. One day, Sun Tae-Hyeong’s older brother and Woo Hyun-Jin’s older sister die in an accident, leaving behind their 20 month old baby. Sun Tae-Hyeong and Woo Hyun-Jin begin to live together to raise their nephew together. They face difficult parenting situations and work together to resolve those problems. They also resolve misunderstandings between them and their relationship changes.

   Roh Jeong-Eui is cast in tvN drama series “Our Universe” co-starring Bae In-Hyuk. Roh Jeong-Eui will play lead female character Woo Hyun-Jin. After the death of her older sister and the death Sun Tae-Hyeong’s (Bae In-Hyuk) older brother in an accident, Woo Hyun-Jin begins to live with Sun Tae-Hyeong to take care of their nephew,… Read more »

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First teaser poster and air date set for JTBC drama series “A Hundred Memories” starring Kim Da-Mi and Shin Ye-Eun. Drama series is set during the 1980’s and revolves around two women who are friends and work as bus attendants. Caption on the teaser poster states “The bus is leaving. All right!” As bus attendants, Go Young-Rye (Kim Da-Mi) and Seo Jong-Hee’s (Shin Ye-Eun) job is to collect fares, greet passengers, guide passengers getting off the bus, and make sure things are safe.

“A Hundred Memories” is now set to air from September 13, 2025 in South Korea (will take over JTBC’s Saturday and Sunday 10:40 PM time slot after “Beyond the Bar“).

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.

   First teaser poster and air date set for JTBC drama series “A Hundred Memories” starring Kim Da-Mi and Shin Ye-Eun. Drama series is set during the 1980’s and revolves around two women who are friends and work as bus attendants. Caption on the teaser poster states “The bus is leaving. All right!” As bus attendants,… Read more »

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Shin Hae-Sun, Gong Myung, Kim Jae-Wook, and Hong Hwa-Yeon are cast in tvN drama series “Secret Audit” (literal title). The drama series is a romantic-comedy, that will be directed by Lee Soo-Hyun (“My Dearest Nemesis“) and scripted by Yeo Eun-Ho (“Crash Course in Romance“). Screenwriter Yang Hee-Seung, who scripted “Crash Course in Romance” with Yeo Eun-Ho, is credited as the show creator for “Secret Audit.” Meanwhile, Shin Hae-Sun will play Joo In-A. She works in the audit department for Haemu Group. Gong Myung will play No Ki-Joon. He also works in the audit department at Haemu Group, but gets demoted to another team. Kim Jae-Wook will play Jeon Jae-Yeol. He is an heir in the Haemu Group. Lastly, Hong Hwa-Yeon will play Park A-Jeong. She works as a secretary for Jeon Jae-Yeol.

“Secret Audit” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Joo In-A (Shin Hae-Sun) works as the head of an audit department at Haemu Group. She is a perfectionist, who never allows compromise when it comes to work. If somebody gets marked by her, that person gets ruthlessly crushed by her. She is professional enough to earn the title of the youngest female executive at Haemu Group. She gets entangled with No Ki-Joon (Gong Myung), who she has appointed to deal with internal scandals, and encounters chaos at work. No Ki-Joon is smart and good looking. His life goes by smoothly, but Joo In-A’s appearance suddenly puts a brake on his smooth life. He is demoted from the elite audit team 1 to the problematic audit team 3. His job is to deal with internal scandals. 

Meanwhile, Jeon Jae-Yeol (Kim Jae-Wook) is a third generation heir from a chaebol family that runs Haemu Group. He seems like a perfect guy, but he hides a void behind his elegant appearance. He opts for reality over love to win a precarious race for succession in the Haemu Group. Park A-Jeong (Hong Hwa-Yeon) works as Jeon Jae-Yeol’s secretary. She realized that her beautiful appearance can make her life more difficult, so she has kept her guard up. Yet, she begins to have a severe crush for the first time in her life.

   Shin Hae-Sun, Gong Myung, Kim Jae-Wook, and Hong Hwa-Yeon are cast in tvN drama series “Secret Audit” (literal title). The drama series is a romantic-comedy, that will be directed by Lee Soo-Hyun (“My Dearest Nemesis“) and scripted by Yeo Eun-Ho (“Crash Course in Romance“). Screenwriter Yang Hee-Seung, who scripted “Crash Course in Romance” with Yeo… Read more »

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Here’s two teaser posters for upcoming SBS drama series “Queen Mantis” starring Ko Hyun-Jung and Jang Dong-Yoon. The crime thriller drama series is a remake of 2017 French television series “La Mante.” Caption on the first teaser, having a closeup shot of Ko Hyun-Jung as as convicted serial killer Jung Yi-Shin, states “Smell of blood? I like it.” Caption on the second teaser poster states “Murder. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

“Queen Mantis” will first air September 5, 2025 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday and Saturday 9:50 PM time slot after “The Winning Try“).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Jung Yi-Shin (Ko Hyun-Jung) is a serial killer with the nickname of the Mantis. She brutally murdered 5 men 20 years ago. Her son is Cha Soo-Yeol (Jang Dong-Yoon). He has loathed his mother for his entire life. He now works as a police officer. One day, a murder case takes place. The murder seems to be a copycat crime copied from Mantis. To catch this culprit, Cha Soo-Yeol enlists the help of his mother Jung Yi-Shin.

   Here’s two teaser posters for upcoming SBS drama series “Queen Mantis” starring Ko Hyun-Jung and Jang Dong-Yoon. The crime thriller drama series is a remake of 2017 French television series “La Mante.” Caption on the first teaser, having a closeup shot of Ko Hyun-Jung as as convicted serial killer Jung Yi-Shin, states “Smell of blood? I… Read more »

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Satoshi Tsumabuki is cast in TBS drama series “The Royal Family.” The drama series, that revolves around horse racing, is based on 2019 novel “The Royal Family” by Kazumasa Hayami. Actor Satoshi Tsumabuki previously starred in 2018 WOWOW drama series “Innocent Days.” that is also based on a novely by Kazumasa Hayami. Filming for the “The Royal Family” will take place at a real race track and have the full cooperation of the Japan Racing Association.

“The Royal Family” will first air October, 2025 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Eiji Kurisu (Satoshi Tsumabuki) is a certified tax accountant. He respects his father, who runs a tax accountant’s office. Dreaming to work with his father, Eiji Kurisu has worked at a major tax accounting firm and he has broadened his work. Due to an incident, he experiences frustration. At that time, he meets horse owner Kozo Sanno. This makes a big change in Eiji Kurisu’s life .

   Satoshi Tsumabuki is cast in TBS drama series “The Royal Family.” The drama series, that revolves around horse racing, is based on 2019 novel “The Royal Family” by Kazumasa Hayami. Actor Satoshi Tsumabuki previously starred in 2018 WOWOW drama series “Innocent Days.” that is also based on a novely by Kazumasa Hayami. Filming for the “The… Read more »

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Jeon Do-Yeon, Sul Kyung-Gu, Zo In-Sung, and Cho Yeo-Jeong are cast in Lee Chang-Dong directed movie “Possible Love” (working title). The film will be released through Netflix. For award winning director, “Possible” will mark his first film in 8 years and his 7th film to date. He famously worked with Jeon Do-Yeon in 2007 movie “Secret Sunshine,” which won Jeon Do-Yeon a best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Jeon Do-Yeon and actor Sul Kyung-Gu will work together for the fourth time in their acting careers.

“Possible Love” will be released sometime next year.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: There are two couples, Mi-Ok (Jeon Do-Yeon) and her husband Ho-Seok (Sul Kyung-Gu) and Sang Woo (Zo In-Sung) and his wife Ye-Ji (Cho Yeo-Jeong), who have lived totally opposite lives. By an accident, the worlds of these two couples become intertwined. Cracks also form within their daily lives.

   Jeon Do-Yeon, Sul Kyung-Gu, Zo In-Sung, and Cho Yeo-Jeong are cast in Lee Chang-Dong directed movie “Possible Love” (working title). The film will be released through Netflix. For award winning director, “Possible” will mark his first film in 8 years and his 7th film to date. He famously worked with Jeon Do-Yeon in 2007 movie… Read more »

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First teaser trailer added for KBS2 drama series “Walking On Thin Ice” starring Lee Young-Ae & Kim Young-Kwang. The drama series depicts a dangerous partnership between Eun-Soo (ee Young-ae), a parent trying to protect her family, and Lee Kyeong (Kim Young-kwang), who accidentally come into possession of a bag of drugs. Dialogue in the teaser trailer goes (0:01) Lee Young-Ae “It can’t be that bad,” (0:04) Kim Young-Kwang “Let’s die together like you said,” (0:06) Kim Young-Kwang “Who gets more hurt,” (0:08) Lee Young-Ae “Stop right there!,” (0:09) Lee Young-Ae “Give me my money!,” (0:11) Lee Young-Ae “Then or now,” (0:12) Lee Young-Ae “Which is worse?,” (0:18) Lee Young-Ae “Nothing happened.”

“Walking On Thin Ice” first airs September 20, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Eun-Soo (Lee Young-Ae) is a housewife, who struggles to pay for her husband’s medical expenses. He is terminally ill. Eun-Soo becomes entangled in a bag of drugs with a teacher named Yi-Kyeong (Kim Young-Kwang). He is a mysterious figure. Eun-Soo and Yi-Kyeong are chased by veteran detective Tae-Gu (Park Yong-Woo).

   First teaser trailer added for KBS2 drama series “Walking On Thin Ice” starring Lee Young-Ae & Kim Young-Kwang. The drama series depicts a dangerous partnership between Eun-Soo (ee Young-ae), a parent trying to protect her family, and Lee Kyeong (Kim Young-kwang), who accidentally come into possession of a bag of drugs. Dialogue in the teaser… Read more »

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Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for Netflix drama series “Love Untangled” starring Shin Eun-Soo, Gong Myung, and Cha Woo-Min. The teen-romance story is set in 1998 and in Busan city. 19 year old Park Se-Ri (Shin Eun-Soo) tries to straighten her unmanageable curly hair, which has given her a lifelong complex. She becomes entangled with transfer student Han Yoon-Seok (Gong Myung).

“Love Untangled” will be available to stream from August 29, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the year 1998, Park Se-Ri (Shin Eun-Soo) attends high school in Busan and is 19 years old. She has never been able to confess her feelings to anyone, due to her extremely curly hair that cannot be changed no matter how hard she tries. She has a crush on Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-Min), who happens to be the most popular male student at the school. One day, a transfer student from Seoul, named Han Yoon-Seok (Gong Myung), arrives at the high school that Park Se-Ri attends. He is 20 years old, which is a year older than the other students. His background story is unknown to his new classmates, but he transferred to Busan after giving up on taking his university entrance exam. With an indifferent attitude, Han Yoon-Seok watches Park Se-Ri try to fulfill her unrequited love. Meanwhile, Park Se-Ri tries to approach Han Yoon-Seok, who is her only solution to successfully confessing her feelings to Kim Hyun. Park Se-Ri is also good friends with Baek Seong-Rae (Yoon Sang-Hyeon), who tries to help her with her confession plan, and Ko In-Jeong (Kang Mi-Na), who is her rival and tells her the secret of having straight hair.

   Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for Netflix drama series “Love Untangled” starring Shin Eun-Soo, Gong Myung, and Cha Woo-Min. The teen-romance story is set in 1998 and in Busan city. 19 year old Park Se-Ri (Shin Eun-Soo) tries to straighten her unmanageable curly hair, which has given her a lifelong complex. She becomes entangled… Read more »

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Second teaser trailer added for tvN drama series “Bon Appétite, Your Majesty” starring Lim Yoon-A & Lee Chae-Min. While the first teaser trailer was titled “Knife & Knife Teaser,” the second teaser trailer is titled “Survival Teaser.” With that said, the teaser trailer starts with Lim Yoon-A as Chef Yeon Ji-Young. In a black room and spotlight upon her, she begins prepping various dishes. Narration in the teaser states (0:03) anonymous voice “From now, your survival will is determined,” (0:14) anonymous voice “Today’s judge!” (0:16) Lee Chae-Min “If your food doesn’t suit my taste, I will severely punish you,” (0:26) Lim Yoon-A “Transcending the times,” (0:27) Lim Yoon-A “Culinary survival war.”

“Bon Appétite, Your Majesty” will first air August 23, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Yeon Ji-Young (Lim Yoon-A) is a French chef with a cheerful and determined personality. One day, she wins a French cooking competition, but she somehow finds herself transported to the Joseon era. She happens to serve her food to King Lee Heon (Lee Chae-Min) of Joseon. He is the worst tyrant who wields absolute power. He does have extraordinary sense of taste. He is able to taste differences of food when even the weather changes. He happens to try Yeon Ji-Young’s food and likes what she made. He decides to take her to the royal palace and have her cook for him. Yeon Ji-Young, who was offered work at a Michelin 3-star rated restaurant in Paris, finds herself working for the tyrant King Lee Heon and presents fusion royal cuisine just for him.

Meanwhile, Kang Mok-Ju (Kang Han-Na) is King Lee Heon’s concubine. She is greedy and hides her endless ambition for power. Prince Jesan (Choi Gwi-Hwa) is a member of royal family. He is the most powerful political enemy of King Lee Heon.

   Second teaser trailer added for tvN drama series “Bon Appétite, Your Majesty” starring Lim Yoon-A & Lee Chae-Min. While the first teaser trailer was titled “Knife & Knife Teaser,” the second teaser trailer is titled “Survival Teaser.” With that said, the teaser trailer starts with Lim Yoon-A as Chef Yeon Ji-Young. In a black room… Read more »

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Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “The Last Man: First Love” starring Masaharu Fukuyama and Yo Oizumi. Movie is a sequel 2023 TBS drama series “The Last Man: The Blind Profiler” also starring Masaharu Fukuyama and Yo Oizumi. Also announced today are the supporting actors who will appear in the movie version and they are Ren Nagase, Mio Imada, Satoru Matsuo, Tomohiko Imai, Tomoya Oku, Tae Kimura, Yo Yoshida, and Takaya Kamikawa. All of the supporting actors announced today also appeared in the 2023 TBS drama series.

“The Last Man: First Love” will be released December, 2025 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Hiromi Minami (Masaharu Fukuyama) and Shintaro Godo (Yo Oizumi) discovered a shocking truth while working on a case involving their past. What they learned was that they are actual brothers. The bond between them deepened upon the startling news. After that, Hiromi Minami went back to the United States after concluding the training program.

2 years later, Hiromi Minami visits Japan again. He and Shintaro Godo, who was called by Hiromi Minami, head to Hokkaido. There, Hiromi Minami meets his first love. Due to her, he gets involved in an incident and becomes chased by a mysterious organization. In order to protect his first love, once again Hiromi Minami and Shintaro Godo team up and work with the FBI, CIA and Hokkaido Prefectural Police. They discover a conspiracy that can shake the world.

   Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “The Last Man: First Love” starring Masaharu Fukuyama and Yo Oizumi. Movie is a sequel 2023 TBS drama series “The Last Man: The Blind Profiler” also starring Masaharu Fukuyama and Yo Oizumi. Also announced today are the supporting actors who will appear in the movie version and they… Read more »

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Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for Disney+ drama series “Tempest” starring Gianna Jun & Gang Dong-Won. Caption on the teaser poster states “We will break through this storm and head towards the place where the light awaits.” Narration in the teaser trailer states (0:13) Kim Hae-Sook “This is a much bigger deal than you think,” (0:22) Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-Won “I had a dream,” (0:33) John Cho “Now a storm is coming,” (0:35) anonymous in English “It’s nice to hear your voice too, I got a job for you,” (0:42) Gianna Jun “Who are you?,” (0:46) “Why did you come to me?” Captions in the teaser trailer states (0:53) “We will break through this storm and,” and (0:57) “We will break through this storm and head towards Polaris.”

“Tempest” will consist of 9 total episodes and the first 3 episodes will be available September 10, 2025. 2 episodes will then be released for each of the following 3 weeks.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Moon-Joo (Gianna Jun) is a diplomat and a former ambassador to the United States. She has built great trust in the international community through her insightful judgment and actions. She learns that there were political maneuvering behind an assassination case involving South and North Korea. Meanwhile, San-Ho (Gang Dong-Won) is an elite mercenary. He is a mysterious figure whose nationality and past are both shrouded in secrecy. Moon-Joo and San-Ho together pursue the truth behind the major incident.

   Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for Disney+ drama series “Tempest” starring Gianna Jun & Gang Dong-Won. Caption on the teaser poster states “We will break through this storm and head towards the place where the light awaits.” Narration in the teaser trailer states (0:13) Kim Hae-Sook “This is a much bigger deal than you… Read more »

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Teaser poster and release date added for upcoming movie “First Ride” starring Kang Ha-Neul, Kim Young-Kwang, Cha Eun-Woo, Kang Young-Seok, & Han Sun-Hwa. The comedy film, directed by Nam Dae-Joong (“Love Reset“), revolves around five friends who embark on their first international trip together. Caption on the teaser poster states “Promise, you’ll laugh at the cinema this October.” Meanwhile, actor Cha Eun-Woo enlists in the military today July 28, 2025 in South Korea. After going through training camp for 5 weeks, he will serve in the military band. He is expected to be discharged January 27, 2027.

“First Ride” will be released October, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Tae-Jung (Kang Ha-Neul) is elite with a handsome appearance and good family background. He has a perfectionist character. Do-Jin (Kim Young-Kwang) dreams of becoming a basketball player, but he finds a new goal through his friend Yeon-Min (Cha Eun-Woo). Yeon-Min dreams of becoming a DJ, who performs at world music festivals. Geum-Bok (Kang Young-Seok) has turned to religion from an early age. Ok-Sim (Han Sun-Hwa) is a person of action, who always achieves when she decides to do something. These group of friends, who have known each other since they were kids, decide to go on their first overseas trip together. A series of unpredictable events occur.

   Teaser poster and release date added for upcoming movie “First Ride” starring Kang Ha-Neul, Kim Young-Kwang, Cha Eun-Woo, Kang Young-Seok, & Han Sun-Hwa. The comedy film, directed by Nam Dae-Joong (“Love Reset“), revolves around five friends who embark on their first international trip together. Caption on the teaser poster states “Promise, you’ll laugh at the… Read more »

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Trailer and poster added for movie “Orokamono no Mibun” starring Takumi Kitamura, Go Ayano, & Yuta Hayashi. Movie is based on 2019 novel “Orokamono no Mibun” by Jun Nishio and directed by Koto Nagata (“Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath“). Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Jinsei Sanka” by tuki. The song is an original track by the female singer and is featured in the trailer. Caption on the poster states “Will be reborn.”

“Orokamono no Mibun” will be released October 24, 2025 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Takuya Matsumoto (Takumi Kitamura) and Mamoru Kakizaki (Yuta Hayashi) pretend to be women on SNS and approach men who are not good at having conversations with women. Their job is to skillfully extract personal information of these men for the sale of their family registers to men without relatives. They entered this line of work due to their poor backgrounds. Apart from what they do, they are ordinary young men who make silly noises and always stick together. Takuya Matsumoto tries to escape from this shady business with Mamoru Kakizaki by the help of Kenji Kajitani (Go Ayano), who actually got them into this business.

   Trailer and poster added for movie “Orokamono no Mibun” starring Takumi Kitamura, Go Ayano, & Yuta Hayashi. Movie is based on 2019 novel “Orokamono no Mibun” by Jun Nishio and directed by Koto Nagata (“Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath“). Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Jinsei Sanka” by tuki. The song… Read more »

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New teaser trailer added for “Mary Kills People” starring Lee Bo-Young, Lee Min-Ki, & Kang Ki-Young. The teaser trailer is the sixth released teaser for the upcoming drama series, which is a remake Canadian television series “Mary Kills People.” Narration in the teaser trailer goes (0:00) Lee Bo-Young “As a doctor, all I can do for patients, who are difficult to treat, is to reduce their pain. But, if the only way to do that is through death, I’d like to treat them like that, Father,” (0:10) Kwon Hae-Hyo “Maria,” (0:13) Lee Bo-Young “Do you want it to end?,” (0:16) Kim Tae-Woo “The key is Woo So-Jeong, who works with crazy beliefs,” (0:19) Lee Min-Ki “What you are doing now is murder.,” (0:21) Lee Bo-Young “I’m sorry,” (0:24) Lee Bo-Young “I will take responsibility. I can do that.”

“Mary Kills People” first airs August 1, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Woo So-Jeong (Lee Bo-Young) is a doctor. Even though it is illegal, she helps terminally ill patients, who are suffering from pain, with euthanasia. She does this with Dr. Choi Dae-Hyun (Kang Ki-Young). Detective Jo Hyun-Woo (Lee Min-Ki) works to track them down. Jo Hyun-Woo is a terminally ill patient with a brain tumor.

   New teaser trailer added for “Mary Kills People” starring Lee Bo-Young, Lee Min-Ki, & Kang Ki-Young. The teaser trailer is the sixth released teaser for the upcoming drama series, which is a remake Canadian television series “Mary Kills People.” Narration in the teaser trailer goes (0:00) Lee Bo-Young “As a doctor, all I can do… Read more »

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Trailer and poster added for movie “Dear Stranger” starring Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei. Movie is written and directed by Tetsuya Mariko (“Miyamoto“). The film is set in New York City with Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei playing a married couple. Their child is kidnapped, which causes their relationship to fall apart. Caption on the poster states “Love put to the test.”

“Dear Stranger” will be released September 12, 2025 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kenji (Hidetoshi Nishijima) is a Japanese man living in New York. He is married to Chinese-American Jane (Gwei Lun-Mei) and they have a son. They are busy with their work and taking care of their child. Even though they are busy, they enjoy their daily routine. One day, their son is kidnapped and the secrets they are hiding come to light.

   Trailer and poster added for movie “Dear Stranger” starring Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei. Movie is written and directed by Tetsuya Mariko (“Miyamoto“). The film is set in New York City with Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei playing a married couple. Their child is kidnapped, which causes their relationship to fall apart. Caption on the… Read more »

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Teaser trailer 3 added for KBS2 drama series “Our Golden Days” starring Jung Il-Woo and Jung In-Sun. Captions in teaser trailer 3 states “Overnight,” (0:02) “Confident quitter. Eldest son Lee Ji-Hyeok,” (0:04) “Forced dismissal. Second son Lee Ji-Wan,” (0:06) “Actually unemployed. Youngest daughter Lee Su-Bin,” (0:09) “Mandatory retirement. Father Lee Sang-Cheol,” (0:11) “The entire family became unemployed,” (0:15) “A family’s,” (0:20) “Desperate life re-employment story.”

“Our Golden Days” first airs August 9, 2025 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Lee Ji-Hyeok (Jung Il-Woo) is a competent person, who is recognized both in work and love. He is proactive and cold-hearted, but he also has a sense of humor. Lee Ji-Hyeok looks glamorous, but, after experiencing the lowest point of his life, he finds true the meaning of life. He has people around him, including Ji Eun-O (Jung In-Sun) and Park Seong-Jae (Yoon Hyun-Min). Ji Eun-O has a bright and cheerful personality. She works as a cafe manager and an interior designer. She never loses her passion even during difficult times. Once, Ji Eun-O had a crush on Lee Ji-Hyeok and she was rejected by him, but, even after that, she still stays by him. Park Seong-Jae is Lee Ji-Hyeok’s friend. Park Seong-Jae, who grew up in a wealthy family, is relaxed and well mannered., but he holds a deep loneliness feeling inside. He feels a sense of connection with Lee Ji-Hyeok and his family, but Park Seong-Jae is torn between love and friendship.

   Teaser trailer 3 added for KBS2 drama series “Our Golden Days” starring Jung Il-Woo and Jung In-Sun. Captions in teaser trailer 3 states “Overnight,” (0:02) “Confident quitter. Eldest son Lee Ji-Hyeok,” (0:04) “Forced dismissal. Second son Lee Ji-Wan,” (0:06) “Actually unemployed. Youngest daughter Lee Su-Bin,” (0:09) “Mandatory retirement. Father Lee Sang-Cheol,” (0:11) “The entire family… Read more »

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Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Aema” starring Lee Ha-Nee and Bang Hyo-Rin. The comedy drama series marks the first time for director Lee Hae-Young (“The Silenced“) to work on a drama series after directing five films. Story for “Aema” is set in the early 1980’s and around the South Korean film industry at that time. Caption on the teaser poster states “The era that is obsessed with stripping, turn it upside down completely.”

“Aema” will be available to stream from August 22, 2025.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In the 1980’s and along Chungmuro in Seoul, a street that serves as the hub of the Korean film industry, Jung Hee-Ran (Lee Ha-Nee) reigns as the top actress in the country. She has a fiery temper, which allows her to go off on anyone and speak out whenever she senses something is wrong. She is then cast for the lead role in movie “Madame Aema,” that will be made by Gu Joog-Ho’s (Jin Sun-Kyu) production company. Gu Joog-Ho is the type of person who will do anything to survive in the film industry. He faces a situation where he can’t control Jung Hee-Ran and decides to kick her out of the movie. He then holds a big scale auction and selects Shin Joo-Ae (Bang Hyo-Rin) to play the lead role. Shin Joo-Ae wants to become an actress, but she currently works as a nightclub dancer. Jung Hee-Ran is extremely peeved at the current situation. Meanwhile, Kwak In-Woo (Cho Hyun-Chul) is a rookie director who is full of dreams, but feeble in temperament. He will direct his first film with movie “Madame Aema.”

   Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Aema” starring Lee Ha-Nee and Bang Hyo-Rin. The comedy drama series marks the first time for director Lee Hae-Young (“The Silenced“) to work on a drama series after directing five films. Story for “Aema” is set in the early 1980’s and around the South Korean film… Read more »