Korean drama 'My Love from the Star' will have a Japanese Remake

The Japanese weekly true story revealed that the drama 'My Love from the Star' starring Kim Soo Hyun and Jeon Ji Yeon will have a remake as an Amazon Prime original drama in Japan.

'My Love from the Star' is a drama depicting a miraculous sweet and lively romance between Do Min Joon (Kim Soo-hyun), an extraterrestrial man who fell to Earth 400 years ago, and Cheon Song-i (Jeon Ji Hyun), the top star of the Korean Wave. It is considered to be the work that ignited the Korean Wave, causing a craze for chimaek (chicken and beer) not only in Korea but also in China.

Do Min-jun, played by Kim Soo Hyun, will be portrayed by Fukushi Sota, who establish himself as a Japanese youth star. Souta Fukushi established himself as a rising star with the movies 'I'll meet you tomorrow, yesterday's, the dramas 'I'll take a break from work today, 'Divers - Special Infiltration Class -', and 'Beloved', which is also famous in the country. The actor also visited Korea as a presenter at the 'MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards' in 2018.

The role of Cheon Song-i, played by Jeon Ji Yeon , is expected to be played by Yamamoto Mizuki. As a model, she appeared in the movie 'Pitch Girl', a live-action adaptation of a popular cartoon, and the drama 'Doctor X ~Surgeon Daimon Michiko~'. He married Seto Koji, who worked together in the drama 'Perfect World' last year, and became a hot topic.

Meanwhile,the remake version of 'My Love from the Stars' will be released for the first time on Amazon Prime in January 2022.

Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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