'SKY Castle' is set for a Japanese remake.

On the 11th, Studio SLL (SLL Central) revealed that 'SKY Castle' will be remade in Japan, with the casting of lead actors finalized and production already begun. The Japanese version, titled 'スカイキャッスル' ('Sky Castle'), is set to premiere in mid-July on Japan's renowned private broadcaster TV Asahi.

This remake marks the first collaboration between SLL and TV Asahi following their recent mutual cooperation agreement signed on May 17, aimed at jointly planning and developing competitive content for the global market.

While the original series revolved around the cutthroat competition of college entrance exams, the Japanese adaptation of 'SKY Castle' will shift its focus to the challenges of high school entrance exams. Reflecting the unique educational landscape in Japan, the remake aims to differentiate itself from the original while staying true to its essence.

The lead roles in the intense exam battle have been cast for the Japanese 'SKY Castle.' Popular Japanese actress Nao Matsushita will take on the role of Han Seo-jin, previously portrayed by Yeom Jung-ah. Kimura Fumino will step into the shoes of Lee Soo-im (Lee Tae-ran), while Manami Higa will portray No Seung-hye (Yoon Se-ah). Maryjun Takahashi will play Jin Jin-hee (Oh Na-ra), and Koyuki will portray Kim Joo-young (Kim Seo-hyung).

Park Jun-seo, head of SLL's production department, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "I'm delighted to announce this meaningful collaboration with TV Asahi. With the 'SKY Castle' remake as our starting point, we aim to continue creating competitive content for the global audience."

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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