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J-dorama Adapting Popular K-movie Midnight Runners with Idol Actors Nakajima Kento and Hirano Sho

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2020
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I’m surprised K-drama didn’t adapt this yet into a television format but J-ent is taking a first crack at moving popular Korean young cops movie Midnight Runners onto the small screen. The J-dorama adaptation called Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner will arrive in April 2020 with leads Nakajima Kento of idol group Sexy Zone and King & Prince’s Hirano Sho, who … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Hirano Sho, Midnight Runner, Nakajima Kento

Oguri Shun and Matsumoto Jun Attend Hana Nochi Hare Drama Wrap Party After Success Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2018
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For those who want a throwback good time then check out recently completed J-dorama Hana Nochi Hare, the sequel to hit manga franchise Hana Yori Dango (Boys Before Flowers). I legit adore this story in both the manga (which I marathoned one weekend and need moar) and the dorama adaptation with fresh leads Hirano Sho, Sugisaka Hana, and Nakagawa Taisho. … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Hana Nochi Hare, Hana Yori Dango, Hirano Sho, Matsuda Shota, Matsumoto Jun, Nakagawa Taishi, Oguri Shun, Sugisaki Hana

Japan to Adapt Hana Yori Dango Manga Sequel Hana Nochi Hare into J-dorama Scheduled for April 2018 Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2018
Three individuals with a manga cover.

The J-dorama adaption of popular manga Hana Yori Dango scheduled for 2018 has finally been confirmed but it’s not the adaptation or rumored leading lady initially thought. TBS will be adapting the HanaDan sequel Hana Nochi Hare – Hana Yori Dango Next Season into a live-action dorama and not making the umpteenth adaptation of the original. The manga is serializing since 2015 … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Hana Nochi Hare, Hana Yori Dango, Hirano Sho, Nakagawa Taishi, Sugisaki Hana

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