Preview of "Haru ga kita" - Winter 2018

Title: Haru ga kita 春が来た (Spring has come)
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 13 January 2018
Timeslot: Saturdays 10pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Total number of episodes: 5
Original novel by: Mukoda Kuniko
Theme Song: "Lovin' You Mo'" by EXO
Cast: Kai, Kurashina Kana, Furuhata Seika, Kentaro, Takada Shoko, Takahata Atsuko, Sano Shiro

Completion screening event of new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita"

The completion screening event of new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" was held on 9 January which was attended by cast members EXO member Kai, Kurashina Kana, Takahata Atsuko and Sano Shiro. Furuhata Seika was absent from the event as she was ill. The drama which consists of 5 episodes, will begin its run from 13 January in the Saturdays 10pm timeslot.

The drama is based on the same-titled short story in the last book "Tonari no Onna" written by Mukoda Kuniko who passed away in 1981 and features on human nature, love and the subtleties of the heart. The theme of the drama will focus on the regeneration of the family and deviate from the original story with newly-added developments. Kai plays the role of Lee Ji-won, a cameraman from South Korea who meets Kishigawa Naoko (Kurashina Kana), a 31-year-old single lady who works as a saleswoman at the lingerie department of a departmental store. Due to Ji-won's presence, Naoko's family slowly goes through a change which leads to the exposure of secrets which the family members are hiding from one another. This ultimately leads to the breakdown of the family and a sad romance between Naoko and Ji-won. Naoko's father Shuji and mother Sue are played by Sano and Takahata respectively while Naoko's younger sister Junko is played by Furuhata.

New WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" to be shown from January 2018

The new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" starring Korean idol group EXO's member Kai will be shown in January 2018. The drama's which was completed in May this year, is the first WOWOW production featuring a non-Japanese actor as the lead.

The drama is based on the same-titled short story in the last book "Tonari no Onna" written by Mukoda Kuniko who passed away in 1981 and features on human nature, love and the subtleties of the heart. The theme of the drama will focus on the regeneration of the family and deviate from the original story with newly-added developments. Kai will be playing the role of Lee Ji-won, a cameraman from South Korea who meets Kishigawa Naoko, a 31-year-old single lady who works as a saleswoman at the lingerie department of a departmental store. Due to Ji-won's presence, Naoko's family slowly goes through a change which leads to the exposure of secrets which the family members are hiding from one another. This ultimately leads to the breakdown of the family and a sad romance between Naoko and Ji-won. The heroine Naoko will be played by Kurashina Kana while her father Shuji and mother Sue will be played by Sano Shiro and Takahata Atsuko. Naoko's younger sister Junko will be played by Furuhata Seika.

Source: Oricon

Supporting cast lineup for new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" announced

The supporting cast lineup for new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" starring EXO's Kai has been announced. The drama is based on the same-titled short story in the last book "Tonari no Onna" written by Mukoda Kuniko who passed away in 1981 and features on human nature, love and the subtleties of the heart. The theme of the drama will focus on the regeneration of the family and deviate from the original story with newly-added developments. Kai will be playing the role of Lee Ji-won, a cameraman from South Korea who meets Kishigawa Naoko, a 31-year-old single lady who works as a saleswoman at the lingerie department of a departmental store. Due to Ji-won's presence, Naoko's family slowly goes through a change which leads to the exposure of secrets which the family members are hiding from one another. This ultimately leads to the breakdown of the family and a sad romance between Naoko and Ji-won.

The heroine Naoko will be played by Kurashina Kana while her father Shuji and mother Sue will be played by Sano Shiro and Takahata Atsuko. Naoko's younger sister Junko will be played by Furuhata Seika. With regard to working with Kai for the first time, Kurashina said that even though he is younger, than her, he can be relied on and would react to their reactions in a detailed manner. As their characters in the drama aren't the flashy type, they will take their own time and pace to show the relationship between Naoko and Ji-won to the best of their abilities.

Source: Oricon

EXO's Kai to star in new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita"

Korean pop group EXO's Kai will be starring in the new WOWOW drama "Haru ga kita" (Spring has come) which will be directed by Kawai Hayato. This is the first WOWOW drama which features a non-Japanese lead actor.

The drama is based on the same-titled short story in the last book "Tonari no Onna" written by Mukoda Kuniko who passed away in 1981 and features on human nature, love and the subtleties of the heart. The theme of the drama will focus on the regeneration of the family and deviate from the original story with newly-added developments. Kai will be playing the role of Lee Ji-won, a cameraman from South Korea who meets Kishigawa Naoko, a 31-year-old single lady who works as a saleswoman at the lingerie department of a departmental store. Due to Ji-won's presence, Naoko's family slowly goes through a change which leads to the exposure of secrets which the family members are hiding from one another. This ultimately leads to the breakdown of the family and a sad romance between Naoko and Ji-won.

Kai expressed anticipation about filming in Japan and this will also be his first extended stay in the country. He is also excited about experiencing various aspects of Japan's food and culture during this period. Although he thinks that he is still lacking in many ways, he hopes to be able to deliver a good performance for the viewers and called upon everyone to look forward to this drama.

Sources: Nikkansports / Oricon / Eiga.com