[Current Drama 2022 & 2024] Pachinko, 파친코 - Lee Min Ho, Youn Yuh Jung, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Minha Kim, Soji Arai, Kaho Minami - Streaming on Apple TV+ | Season 1 & 2

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A new drama series has aired on Apple TV+ starring Yoon Yoo Jung and Kaho Minami.

 

From March 25, the original feature film "Pachinko" about Korean families in Japan will be released.

 

Emma Steen
February 28, 2022

 

Many may say that they have not yet used an Apple TV + subscription. For such people, we recommend the new drama series "Pachinko" produced by Soo Hui, whose first steel was released on January 27, 2022.

 

This series is based on Lee Min Jin's novel of the same name, Pachinko, which became a bestseller in the United States. This novel is the story of four generations of a Korean family that moved from Busan to Osaka. Although the novel itself is a work of fiction, it has earned a reputation for describing the experiences of Koreans living hard in Japan in the 20th century.

 

The eight-episode drama series will be directed by Justin Chon and Kogonada, with four episodes each. The first three episodes will be distributed worldwide on March 25 (Friday) and one episode will be distributed every week until April 29 (Friday/Holiday).

 

It will be released in three languages: Korean, Japanese and English, and will be the first tri-country series to be shown on major US media platforms.

 

The filming will feature Korean, Japanese, Korean-American actors and actresses. The main character, Ko Han-soo, will be played by Lee Min-ho, who was one of the main cast members of the 2009 series "Boys Over Flowers".

 

Jin Ha, who will appear in LOVE LIFE, will play the role of Solomon Baek, while Kaho Minami, who will play Kiring ga Kuru, will play the role of Etsuko. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

 

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https://www.timeout.jp/tokyo/ja/news/the-epic-drama-pachinko-first-coming-to-apple-tv-25-march-022822

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Lee Min Ho is expected to return in March.

 

LDO | March 1, 2022

 

 

Lee Min Ho had high hopes for a reappearance in the new film project Panchico. Photo: Xinhua

Korean actor Lee Min Ho had high hopes when he announced his return to the small screen in March with 'Panchinko'.
According to a survey conducted by entertainment website Kdrama Kisses, actor Lee Min Ho topped the list of "Korean actors who have high hopes for their return in March."

With over 35,000 votes (which is 64.5%), Lee Min Ho surpassed many competitors whose films will be released at the same time as Park Hyung Sik in Soundtrack No. 1, Hwang Gyun Min in King Pig…

According to experts, Lee Min Ho received an absolute average score due to his strong appeal not only in the Korean market, but also in Asia. The famous actor is said to have a large fan base when, on Instagram alone, people who clicked the button to follow him reached over 28.5 million times. On average, articles published by Lee Min Ho receive millions of interactions, comments, and shares.

 

 

Lee Min Ho promises a new look in "Panchico". Photo: Xinhua

Not to mention that in some Asian countries, many fandoms are ready to support idols in any Lee Min Ho project, and Pachinko is no exception. In particular, many of the Asian fandoms of the 34-year-old actor were planning to contribute to the cost of renting many movie poster signs in major malls such as Korea, Singapore, China...

Pachinko is a Korean-American drama about the collaboration of two talented directors, Kogonada and Justin Chon. The content, based on the novel of the same name by writer Min Jin Lee, revolves around a Korean family who immigrated to the United States with the hope of fulfilling a long-standing "dream" of a comfortable life at ease.

Although not much is known about Lee Min Ho's role, as soon as the producer announces the release date, "Panchico" promises to convey to the audience a true story that fully reflects the emotional development. The logic of the characters, from honest people to grumpy, designed for stalemate and arising in life difficulties.

Many predict that the film will be the highlight of this year's film festivals. As for the male lead, Lee Min Ho does not exclude the possibility of becoming an outstanding candidate for important categories of awards in the television industry.

"Panchico" consists of 8 episodes, which is expected to be released on March 25 on copyrighted movie platforms. The film features Korean actors who are very popular with viewers today, such as Lee Min Ho, Yoon Yoo Jung, and Jin Ha...

 

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"Pachinko": 19 Reasons To Watch This Book-To-Screen Adaptation

 

There’s no doubt that Korea and its rich culture is becoming more enmeshed with the Western world.

There’s no denying that the Korean Wave is crashing in on shores all around the globe, so if you, like me, have been surfing its crest and looking for your next fix of all things Korean, you might want to add Apple TV+’s new historical drama, Pachinko, to your list. There’s already hundreds of TV shows you need to get through, you say? Well, I’m here to tell you why Pachinko deserves a spot on your watch list. 

Buckle in, because we’re going to explore everything we know so far about this new book-to-screen adaptation…

 

1. Pachinko is a totally epic story, sweeping across generations, countries, war, and peace.

 

 

Pachinko spans over a hundred years, from around 1883 to 1989. Made up of a cast of many characters with intriguing stories of their own, the tale is, at its heart, the story of Sunja. Sunja is a much-loved daughter of a crippled fisher, who falls for a wealthy fishbroker at the seashore near her home in Korea in the 1900s. Of course, the mysterious rich man who promises her the world isn’t quite what he seems, and Sunja refuses to live as his mistress when she finds out he’s married — oh, and has ties to the Japanese crime group, the Yakuza.

 

When the pair discover she is pregnant, Sunja refuses to be bought and instead chooses to marry a kindly yet frail minister passing through from Osaka, who believes he is to die soon and offers to give her child his name to spare him and Sunja shame when she refuses to reveal the child’s father. (Remember, it’s the 1900s — a woman with a child and no husband?! Scandalous!) Agreeing to the minister’s plan, Sunja travels to Japan with her new husband — but her decision to leave Korea and the powerful man who is the biological father of her child causes an impact that reverberates across countries, through generations, and everywhere from Japan’s finest universities to the criminal underworld.

 

2. Pachinko will be the first major trilingual US series to hit the small screen.

 

The story will be told in Korean, Japanese, and English, as it follows Sunja and her family across Korea, Japan, and the US. It will be the first major trilingual US series to hit the small screen! 

 

Executive producer Soo Hugh told Harper's Bazaar: “It was never a question that it would be in the languages; I don’t understand how else you could tell the story of colonization because language is part of that. I just don’t think you can possibly do this story without doing the three languages.”

 

3. Pachinko brings to life a lesser known, yet hugely important part of Korean history.

 

Japan occupied Korea from 1910 to 1945, and brought many Koreans to Japan to replace its citizens who were away at war. The Koreans in Japan, known as Zainichi Koreans, were not treated well, often experiencing discrimination, racism, and living in poor, cramped conditions with many others. 

 

They were also considered foreigners even if they had family members subsequently born in Japan, and as a result, were excluded from many types of employment and forced into cheap labour in dangerous jobs. They were also unable to vote so had no legal way to protest or make changes. Korean culture was slowly erased, and many second generation Koreans felt such shame that they would hide their heritage and say they were Japanese. The Guardian described Pachinko as a “rich tribute to a people history seems intent on erasing”.

 

4. Pachinko already has celebrity fans.

 

Writer and social commentator Roxane Gay told the Washington Post that Pachinko was her favorite book in 2017, and Emma Watson's book club Our Shared Shelf chose it as one of its picks back in 2019. Barack Obama describes it as “a captivating book...about resilience and compassion,” saying it “draws you in from the first line, 'History has failed us, but no matter.'” He also added it to his “Favorite Books of 2019” list.

Well, if it’s good enough for a presidential bookworm, it’s good enough for me!

 

5. Pachinko is more than just a game.

 

What exactly is pachinko, I hear you ask? Well, to quote Obama, “The book is named after a popular game in Japan that’s a bit like a pinball machine — a game of chance where the player can set the speed or direction, but once it’s in play, a maze of obstacles determines the outcome. Staying true to the nature of the game, Min Jin Lee’s novel takes us through four generations and each character’s search for identity and success”.

 

Not only is Pachinko a clever metaphor for the struggles Koreans in Japan faced using one of the nation’s most popular games of the time, it’s also reflective of the fact that Koreans in Japan struggled to find work due to the constraints the Japanese government placed on their employment, so many opened pachinko parlors after being rejected in other roles. It was looked down upon by Japanese citizens, and as a testament to how many Koreans were forced into the “undesirable” job, 80% of pachinko parlor owners in Japan were Zainichi Koreans.

 

6. The story really means something to the cast and crew.

 

Soji Arai, who will play Mozasu, is third generation Zainichi Korean. He told Rolling Stone: “I read the book when it was initially published and loved it. I thought it was my story, my family’s story. So, the second I read the article that said Apple was making a series based on Pachinko, I called my agent and manager! In the audition process, I had to learn the lines in Japanese, Korean, and English. I talked about my late first-generation grandmother, who is just like ‘Sunja’ in Pachinko, in my audition tape. I believe my grandmother in heaven helped bring this opportunity to my life.”

 

In the same interview, he talked about another personal connection to the story, explaining the feeling and experiences of being a minority in many countries. He said: “I was born as a minority in Japan. Being a minority in the US I have experienced some discrimination and racism in my life. I am against racism. No to racism. I want to help the word ‘Zainichi’ be introduced in American dictionaries.” 

 

7. The production team are also mega passionate about bringing the story to life and honoring the stories of the many people who lived through the experiences highlighted in Pachinko.

 

Soo Hugh, executive producer and main scriptwriter for Pachinko, describes reading a particular scene in the book where Sunja’s mother begs a rice merchant to sell her just one bag of white rice for her daughter’s wedding day. The merchant is hesitant, because in Japan-colonized Korea, white rice is only for the Japanese. 

 

Hugh said, “So I’m on this plane and I’m reading the scene, and all of a sudden I just started bawling. It’s a sad scene, but more than that, it was the shock of recognition. I did not live in 1930s Korea, and yet, when I read that scene about Yangjin going to the rice merchant, I felt like I experienced it in my bones.” It was then that she knew she had to bring the book to the screen.

 

She told Soompi, “Some productions can deeply change the innermost depths of a filmmaker and person. There is no doubt that Pachinko is a project that changed me. This is a story and tribute to my ancestors. It is also a story that is dedicated to all the ‘pioneers’ that exist in our family history. It is an honor to materialize this project with dedicated and talented actors and staff.” 

 

8. The show is based on a hugely popular book of the same name.

 

Based on a book of the same name, Pachinko has been creating buzz in the literary world since its release in 2017. Written by Min Jin Lee, Goodreads says the book is a national bestseller, a New York Times Editor’s Choice, and a National Book Award finalist. It’s also on the American Booksellers Association’s Indie Next Great Reads list, and the Best Fiction of 2016 lists from Esquire, Chicago Review of Books, Amazon.com, Entertainment Weekly, the BBC, The Guardian, and Book Riot. 

 

Apple won the rights to adapting the story in an intense bidding war against other studios back in 2018. If the show is anything like the book, we’re in for a treat when it hits our screens.

 

9. The book has been translated into 30 languages already.

 

It’s so popular that the original English story has been translated to hit markets all over the world. This on-screen adaptation could have the same global impact and appetite from viewers, so make sure you hop on this bandwagon right from day one — you can be that person saying, "I told you it was good ages ago!" when your friends pick it up months down the line!

 

10. It’s got a star-studded cast.

 

Let’s take a stroll down the cast list, shall we?

 

We’ve got:

 

Youn Yuh-jung as Sunja: Known for her role in Oscar-nominated Minari and for being the first Korean person to win the Best Supporting Actress category, Youn will play the older version of Sunja in this epic tale.

 

Lee Min-ho as Koh Hansu: Known as a top Hallyu (Korean Wave) star, he is the most followed South Korean actor on social media and the first Korean celeb to have a wax figure made in his image at Madame Tussaud’s. Probably best known for much-loved K-drama Boys Over Flowers, Lee was also in the recent Netflix success The King: Eternal Monarch.

 

Anna Sawai as Naomi: Known for her roles in Ninja Assassin, F9, and Giri/Haji, she is also a professional singer in the J-pop girl group FAKY.

 

Jin Ha: You might have spotted him in HBO Max’s Love Life opposite Anna Kendrick or maybe the FX show Devs, but this actor cut his teeth in theatre, starring in the Chicago production of Hamilton as well as in Troilus and Cressida in Shakespeare in the Park, and the Broadway revival of M. Butterfly. He also starred in the NBC production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert opposite John Legend and Sara Bareilles.

 

Jung Eun-chae as Kyunghee: A co-star of Lee Min-ho’s in The King: Eternal Monarch, Jung also has an impressive background in film, TV and music in South Korea.

 

Jimmi Simpson as Tom Andrews: Simpson is known for his work on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Westworld, House of Cards, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror and more.

 

And that’s not even the whole cast. Led by veteran actors like these, it looks like the show has all the right foundations to become an international phenomenon.

 

11. The team behind the show made sure each and every actor was right for the role.

 

You might think that with such big names on their roster, there was bound to be a few shoo-ins for the main roles. However, leading man Lee Min-ho opened up to GQ Korea, saying he hadn’t had to audition for a role for over 10 years following the success of his show Boys Over Flowers back in 2009 — that is, until Pachinko came along. 

He said, “I was determined to get the role, so I worked really hard to prepare for it. I was very nervous and excited. I felt pressured about having to do well, and I was really happy when I got the part.” When talking about the role to Esquire Korea, he said that he wanted to reflect the “male image from that era” and explained: “I wanted to be true to the character, so I tried to focus on how desperate they were to survive in that period.”

 

12. Sure, it’s got big names in the cast list, but Pachinko may launch the careers of several budding actors, too.

 

Pachinko may be led by on-screen titans, but according to IMDB, half of the 8 actors who make up the characters appearing in every single episode are fresh faces getting their debut in the Apple TV drama.  

 

Producer Soo Hugh shared a picture of Kim Min-ha, who will play the younger Sunja in the show, saying: "Minha, my dream Sunja. Camera test. October 2020. Minha was an unknown when we saw her audition tape. It was a marvel. Innocence and wisdom in the same breath. Transformative. Thank you, my friend, for taking this journey with me."

 

13. It’s super authentic.

 

As well as Soji Arai, who was mentioned above, Kaho Minami, who will play Etsuko, is Japanese with Korean descent. The two will play characters with key storylines in Japan.

 

Arai said of working with Youn Yuh-jung, who plays the older Sunja: “When she speaks Japanese, her Korean accented Japanese was like my first-generation grandmother. That was killer. I think many Zainichi viewers will cry when they hear her in Pachinko.”

 

Author Min Jin Lee deeply researched the book that serves as the show’s source material, interviewing dozens of Zainichi women as she wrote it to ensure she captured their experiences accurately. Producer Soo Hugh used this research to track down the Zainichi women to hear their stories. She said: “These women range in age from 90 to 104, and we got their oral testimony, and it’s actually a part of the show. I really wanted to make sure that I learned the history from the actual mouths of the people who lived it.”

 

14. There will be stunning imagery from across the globe.

 

Pachinko is said to include filming locations across South Korea, Japan, North America, and Canada, specifically Busan and Vancouver. We can’t see too much in terms of locations in the five images Apple TV have released so far, but I bet there will be some stunning backdrops as the cast and crew bring the story to life in these locations.

 

15. It may have a budget of around $13 million per episode.

 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show “has a budget comparable to The Crown," which reportedly costs a hefty $13 million per episode. Apple previously produced the Jason Momoa drama See with a similar budget in Vancouver, where the Pachinko cast have been spotted. If the success and attention to detail of The Crown is anything to go by, Pachinko has the talent and funds to impress on screen.  

 

16. As with any adaptation, there does seem to be changes planned.

 

There’s always at least a few changes from book to screen, and Pachinko seems to be no different. Eagle-eyed fans of the book may have spotted that Noa, Sunja’s first born son, seems to be missing from the show’s cast. As well as that, Hana seems to appear in 5 of the 8 episodes, suggesting she has more of a presence on screen than she does in the book. Maybe the series will be set during the later events of the book, with stories of their family’s history being told by the elder characters in a more modern-day setting.  

 

17. It’s got a great captain at the helm.

 

Producer Soo Hugh has popped up a few times in this list, and you may have been wondering why her name sounded familiar. Well, she was involved with the critically acclaimed The Killing, as well as The Terror, See, The Whispers, and more. 

 

She read the book the show is based on, flew to speak to people who were alive during the time the story is set to ensure the stories were told authentically and respectfully, and even had the show writers take a cooking class with Banchan Story as, in her words, "food is such an important part of this show. It tells the story of our ancestors as well as who we are now."

 

With her talent and passion at the helm, the show is bound to pack a punch.  

 

18. Another of Min Jin Lee’s novels is in the pipeline for a Netflix adaptation.

 

Pachinko is probably the work Lee is most well-known for, but Free Food for Millionaires is also tremendously popular and is being adapted into a Netflix series. It is being developed by Emmy-winning screenwriter Alan Yang, who is best known for his work on Parks and Recreation, Master of None, and Tigertail. 

 

There’s no release date yet, but Netflix’s Head of Drama, Jinny Howe, said the show is “a premium Asian American family drama told primarily through a Korean American woman who is at this crossroads in her life, as she graduates from an Ivy League school and is kind of straddling two worlds. I’m very excited. I feel this is unlike anything else we have on the slate right now.”

 

It seems like Min Jin Lee’s got the golden touch when it comes to pioneering TV dramas!

 

19. It begins at the end of March and is set to have an eight-episode run.

 

So far, Apple have released five teaser images from the show to whet our appetites, and a trailer just dropped. The eight-episode series will land on Apple TV every Friday following the premiere of the first three episodes on March 25 2022, so it looks set to finish as April draws to a close.

 

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rhiannacampbell/pachinko-19-things-to-know

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All we know about Pachinko, the series inspired by Obama's beloved novel 

 

Korean-American production will start on March 25 on Apple TV +. On the occasion of the release of the Italian trailer, we make an overview (without spoilers) on the family saga set in Korea, Japan and the United States and taken from the best-seller by Min Jin Lee

 

The transposition into series of the best-selling novel by Min Jin Lee published in Italy by Piemme, Pachinko is one of the most anticipated productions for the small screen of the year. Pachinko debuts on March 25 on Apple TV + with the first three episodes and then follows a weekly program of a single episode - in total there are eight - until April 29. Initially referred to by some magazines as " Limited series ", in the unlikely prospect of condensing a story that spans almost the entire 20th century in a single season, more hopefully it will last four, as anticipated by producer Soo Hugh. Set in Korea, Japan and the United States and filmed in their respective languages with a cast of 637 members - including Korean superstar Lee Min-ho - 95% Asian, Pachinko presents itself as a majestic production. Here is everything you need to know (net of the omitted spoilers deriving from the vision of the show anticipated to the press).

 

What is it about

 

The novel praised by former US President Barack Obama is a vivid family saga that spans four generations, in an eventful historical period for the Korean people: from the occupation of Japan, which had annexed Korea at the turn of the century, to for the Second World War and up to the 1980s. The centerpiece of the narrative is Sunja, the beloved daughter of two very poor inn owners seduced by a powerful and charming man and forced to emigrate, to protect the reputation of her loved ones, in Japan. She will find the affection of a pious and faithful husband and of a sister-in-law who will become a sister, as well as the contempt and cruelty of the Japanese torturers, fighting against poverty and injustice and never freeing herself from the specter of her first love. Lee uses a dry style, devoid of romance and averse to fuss to tell the raw, anonymous yet extraordinary story of one of the many Koreans living in Japan who was never granted citizenship, Sunja, the stoic matriarch of a family that will succeed. to win fortune and prosperity by managing the lucrative Japanese Pachinko rooms

 

Behind this international production that counts an international staff, there is the Korean American Soo Hugh already responsible for The Terror and The Whispers . Hugh, due to her origins, cares a lot about the project she has been working on for four years, defined as "fundamental" in her career. Soo she surrounded herself with a handful of collaborators who helped her adapt and expand the material provided by the novel into the eight scripts that make up the first season. Min Jin Lee herself appears as executive producer. For the direction she has selected the Korean Americans Kogonada ( Columbus ), who directed the first half of the season, and Justin Chon ( Gook, Blue Bayou), director of the second. Admiring the grandeur of the production and its international breadth and quantifying the huge budget poured into the making of Pachinko , plus the fact that the show's filming dates back - according to sightings in Vancouver, Canada by the large fan following of actor Lee Min-ho - in February of last year, the suspicion arises that it was not with the science fiction Dr Brain that Apple wanted to debut in the panorama of Asian streaming platforms. In fact, Pachinko has all the credentials to attract the Eastern audience when the Western one thanks to what the producer claimed was a trilingual production. 

 

From novel to series

 

The novel's author makes no secret of her boundless passion for 19th-century British classics and Pachinko distinctly evokes the Dickensian style: Pachinko 's story is a contemporary version of it, but with a female heroine who seems to have sprung from the pen of Thomas Hardy. Hugh's version, who declared herself emotionally involved in the Sunja epic, offers a somewhat different interpretation: more than the chronicle of how an ordinary family has survived the lashes of fate by living on the margins of history, it is a real historical epic. To declare it is the same synopsis from Apple that describes Pachinko as "A parable of epic significance but with intimate tones, whose starting point is a forbidden love against the backdrop of an overwhelming journey between Korea, Japan and America to tell an unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and revenge ". The producer admitted to finding the adaptation of the novel difficult, so she decided to abandon the narrative in chronological order in favor of one that jumps back and forth in time, connecting events from Sunja's youth in the 1930s to those of her own grandson Solomon, an employee of an American investment company in Tokyo, in the 1980s.

 

Six months of auditions in various parts of the world were required to select the protagonists of Pachinko . This despite the resistance of the Korean talent agencies: in South Korea, established actors are not subject to the process of selection by audition and by some the prospect has been received with annoyance. Hugh explained: " I have never doubted the talent of the actors under consideration, but the chemistry between them is essential for the success of the series . " Emblematic is the case of Kim Min-ha , interpreter of the protagonist Sunja as a teenager, who got the role of her after watching hundreds of other auditions. The award -winning Youn Yuh-jung from Minari instead lends her features to the elderly Sunja. At the Los Angeles Time she revealed that she was very impressed with the novel and that she thought “ It's me, I can play this role very well ”. Statuesque model Steven Noh ( Sense8 ) won the part of the good shepherd Isak while Jung Eun-chae (formerly in The King: Eternal Monarchwith Lee Min-ho) will be Sunja's patient and loving sister-in-law, Kuynghee. Japanese Soji Arai will play Mozasu - Sunja's second son who grew up in Japan and manager of a pachinko parlor - while there is still no actor for Noa, his brother (who, however, is described in the novel as very similar. on Koh Hansu). He plays his grandson, the ambitious Japanese Korean Solomon, Jin Ha, seen in Hamilton 's version of Chicago . In the cast also the veteran Kim Young-ok (she was also in The King ) of which we will not detect the role, but it will be an unpredictable and moving surprise for those who have read the novel. 

 

 

Lee Min-ho/Koh Han-su

 

We had already talked about him on the occasion of the ranking of the Korean stars who we think will be most successful in 2022: Lee Min-ho plays the role of Koh Han-su, a key figure in Sunja's life that the novel describes as a man as fascinating as dangerous. A Korean who moved to Japan at an early age with his father, he is destined to integrate into the Japanese community by becoming powerful and fearsome. Forced into a marriage of convenience, he will find himself attracted to the very young, innocent and intelligent Sunja, disappearing and re-entering her life several times, an ineluctable and fundamental presence in the fate of the young woman and her loved ones. Lee Min-ho has agreed to audition for the part - which he hadn't done in at least a decade, he admitted. The actor, very much known by popular productions such as Boys Over Flowers , City Hunter and the aforementioned The King, admitted the discomfort but also accepted because, through the character of Koh Hansu, he wanted to " reflect the male image of the time."  With his angelic face (perhaps more suited to the good Isak) he makes the character even more inscrutable and elusive, and his statements to the Korean newspapers - " I wanted him to be a real character, so I focused on the despair resulting from the difficulties of surviving in that era”,“ I wanted to express the emotions of a character who survived out of desperation who has met a woman to love. I really want to show how one can love the other ” - indicate both that his Koh Hansu will be a less mysterious and cynical figure, and more human, and that an expanded and deeper background will be revealed than in the novel.

 

https://www.wired.it/article/pachinko-serie-apple-tv-libro-obama-trama-curiosita/

 

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We have a series based on the hit book Pachinko. The trailer looks wonderful

 

It will be available to watch from March 25 via the Apple TV + platform

 

A few years ago, in 2017 to be precise, the world fell in love with the book Pachinko, by Japanese-American author Min Jin Lee. It is an epic novel of historical fiction that follows a Korean family that moves to Japan - over several generations. From children to the elderly, he describes how they deal with love, prejudice, social change and injustice. And from March 25, as part of the Apple TV + platform, you will be able to watch a screened version of the story, ie the series of the same name. In addition to Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn (you may remember her from the movie Minari), she will also star Lee Minho, Jin Ha and Minha Kim, while the director and screenwriter is Soo Hugh (The Terror, The Killing). The first official trailer looks really promising, at the same time touching, melancholic and grandiose. 

 

https://super1.telegram.hr/relax/stize-nam-serija-radena-prema-hit-knjizi-pachinko-trailer-izgleda-divno/

 

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Opinion: Take a break from doom-scrolling with these streaming picks for March 2022

 

Emmy season is upon us and streaming services are launching their biggest shows, from ‘Bridgerton’ to ‘Pachinko’ to ‘Halo’

 

That’s because it’s the start of Emmy season, with streaming services launching their best and brightest shows, from a new season of Netflix’s romantic megahit “Bridgerton” to Apple’s sweeping family drama “Pachinko” to Paramount’s escapist shoot-’em-up “Halo.”

 

Here’s a look at what’s coming to the various streaming services in March 2022, and what’s really worth the monthly subscription fee.

 

Apple TV+ ($4.99 a month)

 

Not content to already have one of the year’s best new series (“Severance”), Apple AAPL

is rolling out one of the year’s most anticipated new series (and another sure Emmy contender) in March.

 

That would be “Pachinko” (March 25), an epic and intimate drama about a Korean family who immigrate to Japan at the beginning of the 20th century, with flash forwards to their descendants living in the U.S. in the 1980s. Oscar-winner Yuh-Jung Youn (“Minari”) stars as the family’s matriarch reflecting back on her life, with Minha Kim and Yu-na Jeon playing younger versions of herself. The eight-episode series is based on Korean-American author Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel and will be told in three languages: Korean, Japanese and English. Touching on universal themes of love, family and resilience, “Pachinko” could be one of the TV highlights of the year. American audiences have shown they’re no longer afraid of subtitles, and Apple has high hopes that this will become its first global hit drama.

 

https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/take-a-break-from-doom-scrolling-with-these-streaming-picks-for-march-2022-11646011843

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Seven must-watch K-dramas to look forward to in March 2022

Including the long-waited TV adaptation of ‘Pachinko’ and ‘Soundtrack #1’ starring Han So-hee

 

By NME
28th February 2022

 

 

As we settle into 2022, the world of K-drama isn’t slowing down with its releases, serving up a smorgasbord of genres for March... 

 

Pachinko

Apple TV+ brings Min Jin Lee’s critically acclaimed 2017 historical novel Pachinko to life in its new TV adaptation. The series chronicles the life of one Korean immigrant family across several generations.

Led by Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung (Minari), the star-studded cast also features South Korean star Lee Min-ho, Korean-American actor Jin Ha, former FAKY vocalist Anna Sawai, Westworld’s Jimmi Simpson and more.

 

Pachinko — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

 

 

 

The first three episodes of Pachinko will be released on Apple TV+ on March 25, with a new episode every week thereafter.

 

https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/must-watch-k-dramas-look-forward-march-2022-3171067

 

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New Korean Dramas Coming Out in March 2022

by Changhyun Kim

 

 

Various TV shows are slated to air in March, including tvN’s Kill Heel, which had postponed its premiere to the 9th due to COVID-19. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the upcoming drama series.

 

Apple TV+ Pachinko (3/25)

 

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Apple TV+ PACHINKO TRAILER #1｜ft. Youn Yuh-Jung, Lee Min-Ho, Kim Min-Ha [파친코] [kdrama] [eng sub]

 

 

 

This is a romance music series about the love and friendship between best friends. The show has previously made headlines as the project of Park Hyung Sik, Han So Hee, and Vincenzo director Kim Hee Won. The show centers on the romance between Han Seon Woo (Park Hyung Sik) and Lee Eun Soo (Han So Hee) who have been best friends for 20 years. They get to grow closer to each other while staying together in the same house for two weeks. One of the key takeaways of SoundTrack#1 will be the feast of music that enriches the romantic story. The show has already hinted at an intriguing combination of music and romance by releasing soundtracks like “Love Beyond Words (Kyuhyun),” “Want to be Happy (Park Bo Ram),” and “Your Tender Heart Hurts Me (Davichi).”

 

https://zapzee.net/2022/03/01/pick-new-korean-dramas-coming-out-in-march-2022/

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Ten Shows Coming to Streaming in March 2022 That You Simply Cannot Miss

 

With a new month comes another round of exciting TV shows for viewers to be thrilled, terrified, or transfixed by.

From series making an exciting comeback to a brand new Marvel show and a veritable truckload of true crime dramas, there's something for everyone to enjoy on the TV this month.

Here, Newsweek breaks down our top picks for the small screen, and will also be revealing where and when you can watch them.

 

Pachinko

Min Jin Lee's novel "Pachinko" took the world by storm when it was first released in 2017 thanks to its epic storytelling, and it is now being adapted by Apple TV+.

 

The show follows a Korean family over several generations, focusing mainly on Sunja from her childhood all the way to old age.

 

In the series, which stars Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-jung and K-drama icon Lee Minho, the course of Sunja's life is impacted by one important decision in her life.

Pachinko will launch on Apple's streaming platform with its first three episodes on March 25, and then it will be released on a weekly basis.

 

https://www.newsweek.com/top-10-march-streaming-tv-shows-1683696

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soo hugh tw update

 

Oct 2020. Partial cast dinner a few days before start of principal photography in Korea. Love all these faces. #Pachinko #AppleTVPlus

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lee Min Ho’s new drama Pachinko broadcast time Pachinko how many episodes are updated every week – Minnan Net

 

 

March 2, 2022

 

Recently, according to news from Korean media, the current drama “Pachinko” starring actor Lee Min Ho will be released on March 25, which also makes fans look forward to it.

 

It is reported that the TV series “Pachinko” is based on the “New York Times” best-selling book of the same name. “Pachinko” tells the story of war and peace, love and parting, victory and trial between South Korea, Japan and the United States, starting from a forbidden love. unforgettable chronology.

 

Lee Min Ho plays Han Soo (transliteration), a businessman who has become attached to gangsters and accumulated wealth and power. He is an opportunist who is loyal to his own desires and a mysterious character who hides secrets and pursues forbidden love. He plays an important role in the context of the story. Role. This is also Lee Min Ho’s second film and television work after his discharge from the military.

 

In addition to Lee Min Ho, the play also invited actor Yoon Yoo Jung. Yoon Yoo Jung will play an important role in the play. There are many opposite scenes with the character played by Lee Min Ho, which makes people look forward to the previous performance of the two powerful actors.

 

In addition, the drama is a global project produced in three languages, Korean, Japanese, and English, with a total of 8 episodes. Three episodes will be released on Apple TV+ on March 25, and one episode will be released every Friday until April 29.

Title: Here he comes!’Pachinko’ starring Lee Min Ho will be released on March 25

 

https://www.breakinglatest.news/entertainment/lee-min-hos-new-drama-pachinko-broadcast-time-pachinko-how-many-episodes-are-updated-every-week-minnan-net/

 

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Lee Min-Ho Fans Can’t Hide Their Pleasure As Unseen Pachinko Cast Pics Surface Online

 

March 2, 2022  news

 

Fans of Lee Min-ho were thrilled to see a never-before-seen photo of the actor with the Pachinko surface cast online. On Wednesday, producer Soo Hugh took a trip down memory lane and shared a photo from one of the cast, held days before principal photography began in South Korea. In the picture, the actor was seen dressed in full black and posing for the camera along with his fellow cast and crew of the show.

 

Sue Hugh shared the photos with the caption, “Partial cast dinner a few days before principal photography begins in Korea. October 2020. Look at all these amazing faces!” Many fans took to the comments section and thanked them for sharing the pictures. “Thank you so much for sharing. Oppa is here. So glad to see it. Happy gathering,” wrote one fan.

 

Another fan wrote, “I saw a great looking man #leeminho.” A third fan wrote, “He’s so cute #actorleeminho.” “Great cast! Glad to see Lee Min Ho here. So excited to see Pachinko. Thank you so much for sharing these pics with us!” Read another comment on the post.

Pachinko has a stellar star cast. These include Academy Award winners Yoon Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Jin Ha and Minha Kim. The international series is based on a book of the same name, written by Min Jin Lee. The trailer was released last month and offered a glimpse of the stories to be explored in the series. The story begins with Forbidden Love and follows the characters’ journey through Korea, Japan, and America.

 

The series will stream on Apple TV+ from March 25. The first three episodes of the series will premiere on March 25. After that, they’ll drop a new episode every Friday until the end of April.

 

https://eng.bharattimes.co.in/lee-min-ho-fans-cant-hide-their-pleasure-as-unseen-pachinko-cast-pics-surface-online/

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to HBO, Hulu, Apple TV+ and More in March

 

Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to their libraries. Here are our picks for some of March’s most promising new titles.

 

By Noel Murray
March 1, 2022

 

 

New to Apple TV+
‘Pachinko’ Season 1

 

Starts streaming:

 

Min Jin Lee’s best-selling historical novel “Pachinko” inspired this ambitious drama, which follows one Korean family across three countries and seven decades against the backdrop of war and military occupation. Created by Soo Hugh — a writer and producer on “The Terror” — and featuring the work of the acclaimed indie film directors Kogonada and Justin Chon, “Pachinko” weaves together story lines from multiple time periods, including from a Korean fishing village in the early 20th century and Japan around the time of World War II and the late 1980s, when global business concerns were shrinking a lot of the old distinctions between regions and ideals. Like the book, the series is about the legacies and connections that sustain people through times of turmoil.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/arts/television/hbo-hulu-amazon-march.html

 

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Lee Min Ho’s new drama Pachinko broadcast time Pachinko how many episodes are updated every week – Minnan Net

 

March 2, 2022

 

Recently, according to news from Korean media, the current drama “Pachinko” starring actor Lee Min Ho will be released on March 25, which also makes fans look forward to it.

It is reported that the TV series “Pachinko” is based on the “New York Times” best-selling book of the same name. “Pachinko” tells the story of war and peace, love and parting, victory and trial between South Korea, Japan and the United States, starting from a forbidden love. unforgettable chronology.

Lee Min Ho plays Han Soo (transliteration), a businessman who has become attached to gangsters and accumulated wealth and power. He is an opportunist who is loyal to his own desires and a mysterious character who hides secrets and pursues forbidden love. He plays an important role in the context of the story. Role. This is also Lee Min Ho’s second film and television work after his discharge from the military.

 

In addition to Lee Min Ho, the play also invited actor Yoon Yoo Jung. Yoon Yoo Jung will play an important role in the play. There are many opposite scenes with the character played by Lee Min Ho, which makes people look forward to the previous performance of the two powerful actors.

 

In addition, the drama is a global project produced in three languages, Korean, Japanese, and English, with a total of 8 episodes. Three episodes will be released on Apple TV+ on March 25, and one episode will be released every Friday until April 29.

 

Title: Here he comes!’Pachinko’ starring Lee Min Ho will be released on March 25.

 

https://www.newsdirectory3.com/lee-min-hos-new-drama-pachinko-broadcast-time-pachinko-how-many-episodes-are-updated-every-week-minnan-net/

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30 New Korean Dramas to Put on Your Watch List in 2022

 

JIANNE SORIANO
March 01, 2022

 

Want to know which K-dramas you should be tuning into next year? Read on to find out which titles deserve a spot in your to-watch list..

Lucky for us, the 2022 lineup for K-dramas is already looking promising. From heart-fluttering romantic comedies to exciting thrillers, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy. Want to know which K-dramas are worth tuning into in 2022? Read on to find our picks... 

 

11. Pachinko

 

Pachinko — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

 

 

Pachinko is the TV series adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s best-selling novel of the same name. The series will chronicle the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in a quest to survive and thrive.

 

With a star-studded cast to boast including Oscar-winning actress, Youn Yuh-jung, Pachinko is one of the highly-anticipated dramas to come out this year especially as it promises to be epic in scale.

Cast: Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Minha Kim, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Soji Arai, Kaho Minami, Steve Sanghyun, Jung Eun-chae, Jung Woong-in, Han Joon-woo

Release: March 25

 

https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/korean-dramas-to-watch-2022

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Airing Soon, Here Are 4 Interesting Facts About Pachinko Drama Starring Lee Min Ho

 

 

Lee Min Ho's first project in 2022 is Pachinko, which will air on March 25, 2022 on Apple TV+. This new drama follows the journey of a Korean family who moved to Japan during the Japanese occupation of Korea and became involved in World War II.

In addition, this drama tells the story of war and peace in Korea, Japan, and the United States, so the year 1910 is used. Here are some interesting facts about the drama that Korean drama fans have been waiting for. Which?

 

1. Based on the best novels

 

 

Drama Pachinko is an adaptation of the New York Times bestseller of the same name. The novel is written by Min Jin Lee and the drama is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chong. The drama, which is expected to win a lot of sympathy from viewers, will air in three languages at once, namely Korean, Japanese and English, and will consist of 8 episodes in total.

 

2. Performed by an Oscar-winning actress.

 

Spoiler

 

 

Apart from Lee Min Ho, Pachinko also stars in other lead roles such as Yoon Yoo Jun, Anna Sawai, and Kim Min Ha. Oscar-winning senior actress Yoon Yoo-jun will play Sunya. Meanwhile, young Sunja is played by Kim Min Ha. The acting skills of the players are undeniable and will make this drama even more worth waiting for.

 

3. Lee Min Ho looks different

 

 

 

If you usually see Lee Min Ho's role as a single person, rich and romantic. However, in this drama, Lee Min Ho's role is completely different. Doi will play the role of Ko Hansoo, a mysterious rich merchant involved in a major crime. In his novel, Ko Hansoo is adopted by a wealthy Japanese family and already has a wife. However, he becomes involved in forbidden love with Sunja and uses his power to protect his immigrant family. Wow, getting more and more curious, why not see Doi's role in this drama?

 

4. Events in two countries

 

Spoiler

 

 

Based on a story from the distant past, this drama was filmed in two countries at once, namely Korea and Canada. This drama is about the hopes and dreams of four generations of Korean immigrant families. The storyline is also spiced with forbidden love, war and revenge. So, for the continuation of the story, don't miss the drama.

 

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4 popular Korean actors who picked OTT dramas for their comebacks this year

 

March 4, 2022

 

Instead of TV dramas, these K-drama stars chose to star in series launched exclusively on OTT platforms.

 

With the development of the current digital world, broadcasters including both public and cable TV stations are no longer the only choice of producers in Korea. Online video platforms, or OTT, such as Netflix, TVING, Apple TV+ or Disney+ are getting more prevalent. Reasons such as more freedom, not having to act with sponsor’s products, having scripts that explore more profound aspects, or no pressure on TV ratings, are probably what convince many famous K-drama stars to take part in shows released exclusively on OTT streaming services. This year, we get to see these actors in OTT dramas instead of TV station dramas.

 

Lee Min Ho – Pachinko (Apple TV+)

 

Like Kim Hye Soo, it has been 2 years since Lee Min Ho’s drama appearance in SBS’s “The King: Eternal Monarch”. In the upcoming comeback, he plays a member of the Yakuza organization in “Pachinko“, produced and distributed by Apple TV+.

 

 

 

Although he still has the image of a rich and powerful character like in his previous roles, Lee Min Ho’s character Koh Hansu in “Pachinko” is antagonistic, so viewers are looking forward to watching his portrayal of a villain for the first time. “Pachinko” also stars veteran actress Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho’s co-star from The King Jung Eun Chae, and Anna Sawai. Pachinko has 8 episodes in total and is set to come out on March 25.

 

 

https://kbizoom.com/4-popular-korean-actors-who-picked-ott-dramas-for-their-comebacks-this-year/

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Pachinko poster spotted in Los Angeles! 

 

 

 

cr: KT Film Production

 

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Pachinko Apple Television Release Date, Cast Changes, and Plot Theories

 

 

Pachinko, Min Jin Lee’s best-known novel, is adapted into a television series. We’ll soon be able to watch a show with such lofty goals, courtesy to Apple TV+. The cast and crew have already been expanded by the addition of Lee Min-ho, a Korean actor.

 

Lee’s story follows four generations of Korean immigrants in Japan during the twentieth century. The 2017 book gained widespread acclaim for its portrayal of institutional racism, prejudice, and gripping intimacy in three languages (English, Korean, and Japanese).

 

This new series features an incredible ensemble and is definitely worth your time. Here is what we have discovered thus far:

 

What Is Pachinko’s plot?

It was during the Second World War that a Korean family fled to Japan after fleeing Japanese occupation of unified Korea. Between 1883 and 1910 and 1989, the novel’s events take place, with a brief introduction in 1883.

Lee’s dexterous handling of the tangled plot threads is the book’s main selling point. Sunja’s anti-Korean sentiments are on full display during her harrowing journey to Japan, where she lives in abject poverty.

One of the characters in her story is Hansu, a mysterious Korean mystery trader who was born into a wealthy Japanese family.

An unforgettable tale, it chronicles three generations of the same family in a single narrative.

 

When Can We Expect Pachinko To Come Out?

The first three episodes of Pachinko will premiere on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022, according to a January 26, 2022, announcement. April 29, the final episode will air and the season will come to a conclusion.

 

How Much Time Do You Devote To Pachinko?

According to Deadline, the book comprises 490 pages, but the show will only have eight episodes. Showrunner Soo Hugh (The Terror) has yet to reveal whether or not the events of the book will be followed closely in the show.

 

Pachinko Characters

Actors from both sides of the world’s split are represented in the show’s cast, according to Deadline.com.

Actor Lee Min-ho, who is a well-known star in his native South Korea, serves as the show’s starring role. Star of The King: Eternal Monarch, The King: Eternal Monarch will portray Hansu.

After Boys Over Flowers, Lee told GQ Korea and Soompi that he hadn’t had to audition in a decade because of his burgeoning success.

“There was a lot of pressure on me to perform well.” In an interview, he said he was “nervous and excited” and “extremely happy” when he got the job. Jung Eun-Chae, Lee’s co-star in The King, portrays Kyunghee, a supporting role in this film.

Sunja, the key heroine of the storey, will be played by Minari actor Youn Yuh-Jung, according to Hook Entertainment.

Actress Barbara Hershey noted in a February interview with the Los Angeles Times that she enjoys trying new things and pushing herself. “I thought, ‘This is me, and I can play this role really well,'” she says after finishing the novel.

Kim Min-ha would play the character of a young Sunja during this time. Solomon, a young man tied by his family’s past, will be played by the Korean-American actor, who is best known for his roles in Netflix’s Devs and the Chicago version of Hamilton.

Soji Arai and Kaho Minami will play Mozasu and Etsuko, respectively. Unlike the former, who is a wealthy businessman and Solomon’s biological father, the latter is a free-spirited mother on a search for her long-lost child.

Naomi, a tenacious careerist aiming to break into the historically male-dominated banking industry, will be played by Anna Sawai, a Japanese-New Zealander from the Fast & Furious franchise.

Jung Woong-in, according to JoongAng Daily, will also join the ensemble.

 

Directors Kogonada and Justin Chon will direct four episodes. Kogonada, who has gained critical recognition for his exquisite film analyses and his 2017 feature debut Columbus, is the subject of the show’s pilot episode.

With both filmmakers, director Min Jin Lee will serve as an executive producer.

 

Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer of Media Res are executive producers; Theresa Kang-Lowe of Blue Marble Pictures is executive producer; and Dani Gorin, Richard Middleton, David Kim, and Sebastian Lee of Media Res are co-executive producers.

 

https://thealtweb.com/entertainment/pachinko-apple-tv-release-date/

 

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8 new K-dramas to watch in March 2022: Disney+ romance Soundtrack #1 with Han So-hee, Pachinko with Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho, and more

 

This month sees dark K-dramas dominate, with plots involving serial killers, angels of death and cutthroat ambition the order of the day

On the brighter side is Soundtrack #1 with Han So-hee and Park Hyung-sik, while Pachinko is an adaptation of Min-jin Lee’s bestselling book

March will find several serial killers stalking our screens with the premiere of a number of new dark Korean dramas and thrillers, including a remake of an acclaimed indie film.

A global bestselling book about a Korean immigrant family is also getting the TV treatment.

Here’s this month’s new K-drama line-up.

 

Pachinko 

Min-jin Lee’s bestselling book Pachinko is the basis of a lavish international production on Apple TV+. Korean-American indie darlings Justin Chon (Blue Bayou) and Kogonada (After Yang) share directing duties on this history-spanning tale of a Korean immigrant family that takes place across four generations in Korea, Japan and the United States.

Leading the cast are Academy Award-winner Youn Yuh-jung (Minari), global star Lee Min-ho (Legend of the Blue Sea), Jin Ha (Devs) and new face Kim Min-ha. (Apple TV+, March 25)

 

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3168811/8-new-k-dramas-watch-march-2022-disney-romance-soundtrack-1

 

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From TV to OTT, March to be jam-packed with K-dramas

A string of new series are expected to hit both TV and streaming platforms this month, including the much-anticipated Apple original series, "Pachinko," and top actress Kim Hee-sun's new fantasy series, "Tomorrow."

 

"Pachinko," based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, is finally set to launch on Apple TV+, March 25.

The eight-part series, which stars Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung and actor Lee Min-ho, follows the life of a Korean immigrant family through poverty, tragedy and survival in Japan during and after the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-45).

 

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/03/398_324830.html

 

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This handsome actor who is a good friend of Park Bo-young is becoming a global Hallyu star

 

February 28, 2022

 

Lee Min-ho will appear in the Apple TV drama “Pachinko”.

 

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Actor Lee Min-ho quickly rose to stardom with the drama “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009. When he was a rookie, became Park Bo-young’s best friend as they worked together in three productions, including the EBS drama “Secret Campus,” “Mackerel Run,” and “I Am Sam.”

 

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The two even appeared together as winners at the 2011 Blue Dragon Film Awards. Their giving compliments and regards to each other awkwardly despite being so close became the most searched topic on the internet for two days.

 

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In particular, Lee Min-ho became a Hallyu star by creating a syndrome not only in Korea but also in China with his appearance as in the drama “City Hunter,” which was released after “Boys Over Flowers.”

 

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Since then, Lee Min-ho has appeared in dramas such as “Faith,” “The Heirs,” and “The Legend of the Blue Sea.” The actor recently returned to the small screen with Apple TV’s original series “Pachinko,” two years after “The King: Eternal Monarch.”

 

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“Pachinko” is an epic drama based on a novel of the same name by Korean-American writer Lee Min-jin. It tells the story of a Korean immigrant family that lasts for four generations, and Lee Min-ho plays the role of the first love of the main character “Seonja.”

 

'파친코' - Pachinko ⏤ 공식 예고편 | Apple TV+

 

 

Ahead of its global release on March 25, Apple TV released an official trailer of “Pachinko” on February 24. The trailer also includes a passionate affection scene of Lee Min-ho and rookie actor Kim Min-ha, who plays the role of “Seonja,” drawing attention.

 

https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2022/01/27023503/Pachinko-270122.jpg

 

The original novel of “Pachinko” was published in the United States in 2017 and selected as “Book of the Year 10” by the New York Times and the BBC. Barack Obama even recommended the book on his Facebook page. It is known as a masterpiece and the drama production cost 100 billion won.

 

Lee Min-ho

 

In addition to Lee Min-ho, Jung Eun-chae, who worked with him in “The King: Eternal Monarch” also starred in this drama. Yoon Yeo-jung, who won Best Supporting Actress at Oscar, is raising expectations by playing the role of the main character in her old age. Hopefully Lee Min-ho will become a global Hallyu star beyond Asia with this work.

 

https://kbizoom.com/this-handsome-actor-who-is-a-good-friend-of-park-bo-young-is-becoming-a-global-hallyu-star/

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5 new K-dramas you’ll want to watch this March 2022

 

We love our fair share of K-dramas, and for good reason. This entertainment genre has gone way beyond simply entertaining audiences with their movies and television shows. With their eloquent influence on food, music, beauty, and especially fashion, K-dramas have pretty much become a global phenomenon. 

Whether you’re a die-hard K-drama fan, or you’re a pop culture connoisseur looking to explore and educate, here is a list of five K-dramas releasing in March 2022. Happy watching. 

 

Pachinko

 

 

Want to indulge in drama without the thriller? We believe you’ll enjoy Pachinko. The highly-anticipated show brings the 2017 historical novel to life with this adaptation. The novel-based series chronicles the life of a Korean immigrant family across several generations. Taking place in Korea, America, and Japan – this story journeys from a forbidden romance to a sweeping saga.

 

https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/living/film-and-tv/new-k-dramas-to-stream-this-march-2022/

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“Pachinko” was a highlighted word in today’s New York Times Sunday Crossword puzzle! Nice tie-in!

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Please check out the Soompi event coming March 8.  Yes, it's Pachinko related! 

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There is Lee Min Ho and Han Seo Hee, these are 6 dramas that are ready to "compete" in March 2022!

 

Sierra Muktisari
03/07/2022

 

 

In March, a series of Korean dramas is waiting for you. Not only that, this series of dramas is also ready to "compete" for high ratings with other dramas that have aired before.

Filled with the return of various popular actors and actresses, here are 6 dramas that will air in March 2022 and are ready to be featured in the broadcast story, you should add them to your watchlist!

 

Pachinko

 

 

Who missed Lee Min Ho's acting charm? The actor will soon return with a performance called "Pachinko, Beauties". The pachinko itself is adapted from Lee Min Ji's novel of the same name, in which the historical theme emphasizes the atmosphere of the 80s and 90s.

Later, the drama "Pachinko" will talk about the various problems and hardships that Korean immigrants faced while living in Japan at the turn of the century.

 

Sun Ja (Yoo Yoon Jung) is a woman who travels to Japan in the middle of a ballad about poverty. When Sun Ja was young, her life story was connected with a man named Hansoo (Lee Min Ho), a Korean from a wealthy family in Japan who was also known as a mysterious merchant.

 

Pachinko himself will be streaming on Apple TV+ next Friday (March 25)!

 

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https://www.beautynesia.id/life/ada-lee-min-ho-hingga-han-so-hee-ini-6-drakor-yang-siap-bersaing-di-maret-2022/b-251507

 

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Pachinko: Reasons Not To Miss Lee Min Ho’s New Drama

March 6, 2022 by Admin

 

Lee Min Ho surprises us with a new drama! ‘Pachinko’ promises to be a historical drama full of drama, romance and generational love. Do you want to know why you should not miss it?

 

Since streaming platforms have become more and more popular, they have decided to start creating original content. From series to movies, each platform is exploring all possible markets, of course the Korean market would not be left out.

This is how Apple TV+ produces ‘Pachinko‘the new historical drama of Lee Minho. Inspired by the book of the same name by author Lee Min Jin. A moving tale set in dark periods of Korean history.

 

The novel invites us to delve into the life of Sunja (Young Yun-Jung), the beloved daughter of a fisherman, who falls in love with a mysterious millionaire man who promises to see the world, without telling her that he is actually married and in a relationship. with the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza.

 

Refusing to live as a mistress and learning that she is pregnant, Sunja decides to marry a kind man from Osaka, Japan. Who offers to give Sunja’s baby her last name to avoid social scrutiny. Sunja accepts and together they go to Japan, however, this action will trigger a great impact that will follow the protagonist for generations and countries.

 

Read more: Lee Min Ho: All the school dramas he has done in his career.

 

Reasons To Watch Lee Min Ho’s ‘Pachinko’

 

The drama covers a long period of time. From 1883 to 1989. The protagonist will live for seasons in South Korea, Japan and the United States. Between those dates we can find historical events of great importance such as the Japanese occupation of Korea and World War II. Which will have a great impact on the lives of our protagonists.

 

Who will play Sunja is Youn Yuh-Jung, nominated for an Oscar for her role in Minari. She is also the first Korean to win the Best Supporting Actress category. Likewise, Lee Min Ho who is a renowned actor in the Korean medium.

 

They are joined by Anna Sawai, singer of J-Pop group ‘Faky’, Jin Ha, Broadway acts who have participated in productions such as Hamilton and Jesus Christ Superstar Live.

 

It will also feature Jung Eun-chae, who was Lee Min Ho’s co-star in The King: Eternal Monarch. And Jimmi Simpson, who has appeared in House of Cards and Black Mirror among others.

 

The cast of Pachinko for Harpers Bazaar // Source: Instagram @hapersbazaarus

It will be the first trilingual American production.

 

The story will be in Korean, Japanese, and English. Depending on the country where Sunja’s family is located in the story, it will be the language that will be spoken. One of the producers, Soo Hugh, revealed to Harper’s Bazaar:

 

It was never a question what language would be spoken. I don’t know how you could tell a story about colonization in any other way, language is part of it. It is impossible to tell the story without the three languages.

 

In addition to languages, it will have all kinds of scenarios. Since the series was recorded in South Korea, Japan and Canada. Specifically in Busan and Vancouver.

 

The relationship of the actors with the Koreans ‘Zainichi’.

One of the topics that will be covered in the series is about the ‘Zainichi’. This was the nickname given to Koreans forced to immigrate to Japan to “replace” Japanese citizens who were at war during the Japanese Occupation of Korea.

 

Koreans were not well received by the Japanese population during that time, they were discriminated against and lived in terrible conditions.

 

Soji Arai, one of the actors, is a third generation Zainichi. The actor mentioned that when he read the book, he felt that it was about the story of his family, especially the story of his grandmother.

 

The book has been translated into more than 30 languages.
Even the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, declared to be delighted with the book. In an official web post he recommended the book as a powerful story about resilience and compassion.

 

When is Pachinko released?

 

The series will be available on March 25 through the Apple + streaming platform.
If you were interested in the history of Pachinko. You can already know what to expect the first episodes.

 

https://www.shkmgmcnuh.org/pachinko-reasons-not-to-miss-lee-min-hos-new-drama/2329682022/

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‘After Yang’ director Kogonada on his new sci-fi film, the ‘Pachinko’ adaptation and the imperfection of memory

 

 

The characters in Kogonada’s films spend a lot of time talking about nothing. We all do, don’t we? But by granting the everyday conversations ample screen time, the filmmaker assigns them a certain level of import. He strives to find meaning in the mundane, a storytelling approach gently examining the lives we choose to lead.

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Q: Switching gears a bit, I wanted to ask you about the upcoming television adaptation of “Pachinko.” You directed a handful of episodes. What drew you to it?

 

A: It was a scary project … because it’s so much a part of even my own family history. My father grew up in Japan, and that has always been something that was both [mysterious] and complicated and that affected us in very indirect ways. As kids, you don’t pay attention to your parents, but then you do and you want all their stories. That had become a part of the narrative we were recognizing.

But I think it’s also a story that would be personal to any immigrant family because it’s about a diaspora family trying to make sense of all the things we’ve been talking about … It’s humbling to even be involved in it, and to feel some responsibility for sharing a story that felt significant for not just our community and Korea and the Korean diaspora, but the larger story that will hopefully resonate with a lot of communities.

 

Q: It can be difficult to navigate something so closely tied to your own family history, especially as you begin to recognize the vastness of what you do and don’t know about it all. What was that aspect of the project like for you?

 

A: It was really overwhelming and revelatory. My dad grew up very poor in a poor village, and he would tell me about these dirt floors and thatched roofs. It just felt like something so other, and it was hard to even picture for me. I was like, “Is this even true?” Then we went to these villages and re-created elements of it. You’re both like, “Oh my God, this feels like I’m getting closer,” but there’s always a distance because you are a visitor.

 

Q: It’s sort of what we’ve been talking about, isn’t it? Processing from a distance.

 

A: It’s funny, I think as immigrant kids, especially the next generation, we’re much more fluid in this society and we can navigate it. Going back to even Yang, that sense of place … I have Chicago, Indiana and Korea. Those places have meaning, but are also why that excavation [of identity] is so complicated. But the process is worthwhile.

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/03/04/kogonada-after-yang-pachinko-interview/

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