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2PM’s Chansung to star in Japanese movie

  • Published : Mar 18, 2015 - 13:12
  • Updated : Mar 18, 2015 - 13:12

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Korea’s 2PM band member Hwang Chan-sung has landed the male lead in an upcoming Japanese film called “Wasureyuki,” Hwang’s agency said on Wednesday.

Hwang will play the role of Yoon Tae-oh, a young vegetarian who falls in love with his old friend Miyuki, played by Ono Ito, a 19-year-old up-and-coming Japanese actress.

The film, directed by 41-year-old Korean director Han Sang-hee, is based on a Japanese best-selling comic book, with over 700 million copies sold. It deals with a love story between friends who reunite after being separated since childhood.

“Given his proven track record with Korean dramas and movies, we are looking forward to his debut in Japan,” said the agency.

Hwang started his career as an actor in 2006 with a role on the hit Korean TV sitcom “Unstoppable High Kick”. Since then, he has appeared on many local box office hits and TV dramas such as “Dream High” and “7th Grade Civil Servant.”

By Yeo Jun-suk (jaonsyeo@heraldcorp.com)

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