'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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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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