Production press conference of FujiTV Winter 2018 drama "Kioku"

The production press conference of FujiTV Winter 2018 drama "Kioku" was held at Yokohama on 9 March which was attended by cast members Nakai Kiichi, Yuka, Matsushita Yuki, Izumisawa Yuki and Imada Mio. The drama begins its run from 21 March in the Wednesdays 10pm timeslot. The drama which is shot in 4K format, is a Japanese remake of TVN's 2016 Korean drama "Kieok"(Memory) featuring Lee Sung-min which was the TV station's 10th anniversary commemorative work. Nakai Kiichi plays Honjou Hidehisa,  a capable lawyer in his 50s who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease and losing his memory bit by bit. In a bid to win the battle of preserving his dignity to the last moment and expose the truth behind his son's death due to a car accident, Honjou comes to realise what is really important in life and treasure the bond with his family members.

Preview of "Kioku" - Winter 2018

Title: Kioku 記憶 Memory
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 21 March 2018
Timeslot: Wednesdays 10pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV / J:COM
Original drama by: TVN
Cast: Nakai Kiichi, Yuka, Izumisawa Yuki, Imada Mio, Moro Morooka, Maruyama Tomomi, Miura Takahiro, Aijima Kazuyuki, Kusamura Reiko, Ishimaru Kenjiro & Matsushita Yuki etc.

Supporting cast line-up of new FujiTV Winter 2018 drama "Kioku" announced

The supporting cast line-up of new FujiTV Winter 2018 drama "Kioku" which consists of 12 episodes and begins its run from 21 March in the Wednesdays 10pm timeslot, had been announced. The drama which will be shot in 4K format, is a Japanese remake of TVN's 2016 Korean drama "Kieok"(Memory) featuring Lee Sung-min which was the TV station's 10th anniversary commemorative work. Nakai Kiichi will be playing Honjou Hidehisa,  a capable lawyer in his 50s who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease and losing his memory bit by bit. In a bid to win the battle of preserving his dignity to the last moment and expose the truth behind his son's death due to a car accident, Honjou comes to realise what is really important in life and treasure the bond with his family members.

Nakai Kiichi to star in Japanese remake of Korean drama "Kieok"; to be shown next year

Nakai Kiichi will be starring in the Japanese remake of TVN's 2016 Korean drama "Kieok"(Memory) featuring Lee Sung-min which was the TV station's 10th anniversary commemorative work. The Japanese version titled "Kioku" which comprises of 12 episodes, will be shown via FujiTV NEXT from March 2018. The director will be Hirano Shin while the script will be written by Kamimori Marie. The staff of the original drama will also be participating in the production of the remake.