Lee Min Ho ♥ 이민호 ♥ ィミンホ ♥ 李敏鎬 Pachinko Season 2 Aug 23 on Apple TV+; Upcoming Drama 2025: Ask the Stars; Upcoming movie 2025: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

[willenette]

On 2/24/2022 at 9:37 AM, backstreetboysfan said:

Apple TV+ drops preview of their upcoming original series Pachinko, starring YounYuhJung LeeMinHo JinHa AnnaSawai. Tells story of a Korean immigrants family, the series confirmed to premiere on 25 March

 

 

@backstreetboysfan thanks for sharing MORE - The story of "Pachinko" deals with topics that the whole world can relate to. In this trailer, the lead stars are introduced while presenting the 3-periods of time that the series will feature.  

 

 

[backstreetboysfan]

Love the the new hairstyle .

 

You are welcome @willenette! .

[willenette]

Pachinko Trailer OUT: Lee Min Ho, Youn Yuh Jung & more confront generational struggle and despairing survival

 

 

The floodgates to the story of multiple lifetimes coming to the screens have been thrusted open as the first trailer for ‘Pachinko’ meets the anticipating fans. A sharp peep diffuses the many characters introduced through the series that is sure to leave a mark. Carrying the legacy of a New York Times best seller by Min Jin Lee, ‘Pachinko’ releases soon.

 

The first impression of 'Pachinko' gives way to a story that unfolds over 4 generations that have been riddled with the desperate times of Korean nationals in the 20th century. War, racism, poverty and more challenges in their way, a migrant family experiences the unyielding side of Korean nationals living in Japan.

 

A promising cast in place, Lee Min Ho, Youn Yuh Jung, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Kim Min Ha and more bring the birth of an all giving girl- Sunja who takes it upon herself to find a better life and thrives to survive after leaving her homeland for a starkly new country. She ponders if the life she has lived so far and the experiences that have shaped her as a human could have been absolutely different, had she made some tough decisions earlier.

 

Watch the gripping trailer below.

 

 

‘Pachinko’ will be produced in Korean, Japanese, and English, releasing on March 25 with its first three episodes on AppleTV+ followed by weekly episodes on every Friday.

 

 

source : https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/pachinko-trailer-out-lee-min-ho-youn-yuh-jung-more-confront-generational-struggle-and-despairing-survival-1031347

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19 hours ago, CallieP said:

In the latest pics, looks like his curled his hair. Is it for a photo shoot or prep for new drama???

@Min2206 hello, good to hear that you are dating.  Have fun!.  Apple only gives 3 months now for purchasing an apple device. Hubby had to replace his iPhone a month ago and only 3 months free AppleTV.  Dang!

 

Thank you for the info @CallieP and the wishes!    
Pray this note finds you well and happy too.   

 

18 hours ago, willenette said:

 

@Min2206  Apple TV is not free. There's a monthly subscription. It's worth it. And it's the perfect option for someone who wants to give a streamer that isn't a part of the big three (Hulu, Netflix, and Disney Plus) a try. Watch Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app, which is already on Apple devices. Just open the app, click or tap Apple TV+, and enjoy the shows and movies. You can also watch Apple TV+ on popular smart TVs and AirPlay‑enabled TVs with the Apple TV app — or watch online at tv.apple.com/ph. Just follow the instructions to complete setup. You can also get Apple TV on Netflix. Just make sure you are on the home screen. From the home screen, select the App Store. In the App Store, search for Netflix to find the app, then select Get to start installation.  

 

@CarolynH  as far as I know, new subscribers can get three months of Apple TV+ for free.   

I have NFlix (shared account) .. have to subscribe to so many, Disney+.     I didn't know Apple TV on NFlix.  
Already there is one at home, local provider.  
Thank you so much @willenette  - miss you.

 

[CarolynH]

How about some GJP ep 20 this weekend?

 

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The Pachinko trailer is now at 1.9 million views.  Let's keep watching!

[CallieP]

23 hours ago, willenette said:

I'm just so curious why the book author

 

 

said she's no longer involved with the show. Why?

I am curious too.  Wonder if they will also interview her once the drama is released?

1 hour ago, CarolynH said:

The Pachinko trailer is now at 1.9 million views.  Let's keep watching!

 

Wow! Amazing.  Power of LMH?

[JoannaID]

 

 

 

Cr: @lmhpavedtheway on Twitter.

 

I like this review about Hansu's character. It's a spot on!

 

[willenette]

On 2/25/2022 at 2:26 PM, backstreetboysfan said:

Love the the new hairstyle .

 

You are welcome @willenette! .

 

@backstreetboysfan I really swoon and drool that messy hair because LMH looks amazingly-perfect with that kind of hairstyle. Sporting such a messy hair with little curls looks good in my eyes. It's like BTS V's hair - hahaha - (not saying he's copying him since LMH is different) Nobody owns this kind of look, anyway. But, he looks HOT! Love it! This look better than his perm from "BOF". I hope he could style this type of hair in his future project. At the same time, I hope we could get to hear some update about that "space drama" soon. We're not sure if he's taking the offer, right? March is coming next week and promos for his upcoming drama will be in full swing. Surely, he'll be also back in the promotional limelight, which

 

 

we really love. I hope "Pachinko" will make his star shine even MORE.  

[CarolynH]

Did anyone else see that there will be a BOSS interview with LMH March 1?   I saw it on IG.  Can we hope for original questions?

[gtLmh0622]

 

cr. KingThings_LMH

 

 

 

[syntyche]

BOSS Weibo update

 

Creating a high-end holiday atmosphere, #BOSS is dedicated to presenting new products in spring and summer of2022 and performing a new journey. 

 

 

[willenette]

On 2/24/2022 at 8:03 PM, syntyche said:

Lee Minho, fatal mood...Handsome like a god.

 

Lee Min-ho's recent status was revealed.

Actor Lee Min-ho posted pictures on his Instagram on the afternoon of the 24th.

In the photo released together this time, Lee Min-ho is posing with a flower in front of his lips.

Above all, Lee Min-ho caught the attention of the viewers by showing off his perfect handsomeness.

Meanwhile, Lee Min-ho is about to release the Apple Original Series 'Pachinko' on March 25th. Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, 'Pachinko' is a story that begins with forbidden love. .

 

http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202202242008137195483_1&a=99

 

 

 

@syntyche  thanks for sharing this. I noticed that LMH is a fan of iphone products. I can see from his post that Lee Min Ho is using the iPhone 11 Pro Max – Now on the picture you posted above, I can see  he also uses an iMac to work. It looks like a 27-inch iMac from Apple. 

[willenette]

*** There's a Nate Pann survey of the celebrities they want to date in the second week of February. LMH is included in the list as one of the 6 Korean handsome men who received the most love.  

 

 

 

1.Lee Min Ho

 

 

 

With his handsome and deadly charm, Lee Min Ho is always the guy that girls covet.
He will be making a comeback in the new movie Pachinko recently, which is sure to make his epic comeback this year.

 

 

 

[syntyche]

BOSS talks with LMH

coming soon

 

 

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Pachinko is Lee Min Ho's most expensive Korean drama

 

 

Lee Min Ho is an actor who always succeeds in playing a character in every drama he plays.

It is proven that several Korean dramas, played by Lee Min Ho , have always been successful in the market and have become the most popular dramas in the world.

The Korean dramas he has starred in such as Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs have become one of the most successful dramas and are loved by all people in the world.

 

The name Lee Min Ho is even familiar to drama connoisseurs and has become one of the most famous actors even in the international world.

This time Lee Min Ho is back with his latest drama, Pachinko , which is predicted to be the most expensive Korean drama.

The Korean Drama Pachinko series will air on Apple's streaming service and the shooting process has started in 2020.

 

This drama is inspired by a novel with the same title by Lee Min Jin.

 

https://jurnalsoreang.pikiran-rakyat.com/hiburan/pr-1013843333/pachinko-jadi-drama-korea-termahal-lee-min-ho-begini-alur-dan-sinopsisnya

[willenette]

Kpopmap Weekly: Most Popular Dramas & Actors On Kpopmap – 4th Week Of February

 

Kpopmap has come out with our very own weekly ranking based on our view counts over a period of one week. Based on the 4th week of February data, here are the top 10 most popular dramas and actors on Kpopmap.

 

 

[Lindyloo421]

It was so nice to hear this morning that LMH’s friend Lee Jun Jae (and his co-star Jung Ho-Yeon) had won SAG awards.

Apple won quite a few awards as well. Fingers crossed that Pachinko and LMH will be awarded next year.

[nina_mitrokhina]

"God" Lee Min Ho, "potential" to wear a skirt without difficulty. Pay attention to the fantastic haircut [PHOTO]

 

February 28, 2022

 

Lee Min Ho recently posted some photos on his Instagram.

Looking at the photos, Lee Min Ho looks at the camera while being surrounded by an atmosphere of longing while filming in the studio. Lots of flowers are embellished from the waist to the legs and it is made in a fantastic cut.

 

In another photo, the flower is held close to the mouth with a melancholy expression, creating indescribable sex appeal. The strong gaze looking straight at me has won the hearts of many fans.

In the comments section of the post, there were responses such as "Minho than flowers", "Skirts look so good", and "God aura".

 

 

Recently, Lee Min Ho was named "the most loved actor abroad."

This is the result of the study "Overseas Korean Wave 2022" conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency from November to December 2021, which was attended by 8,500 people with experience in Korean cultural content in 18 countries around the world. .eat. Lee Min Ho has been ranked number one in this category since 2018 and continues to prove his immense popularity overseas.

 

Lee Min Ho's new drama "Pachinko Pachinko" will be distributed on Apple TV+ on March 25.

 

(Article provided by = OSEN)

 

Lee Min Ho profile

 

Born June 22, 1987. He played Tsukasa Doumyoji (Korean name: Gu Jun Pyo) in the Korean version of Flowers Over Berries (KBS) broadcast in 2009 and became a hugely popular star in Japan and South Korea. After that, he continued to show his presence in popular dramas such as "Personal Taste", "Seoul City Hunter", "The Heirs - Those Who Try to Wear the Crown Bear the Burden" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea". After completing his military service in April 2019, he resumed filming for the 2020 drama The King: Eternal Lord.

 

Translation from Japanese google
https://sportsseoulweb.jp/star_topic/id=45106

 

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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.

 

Translation from Japanese google
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...

 

Translation from Vietnamese google
https://laodong.vn/giai-tri/lee-min-ho-nhan-duoc-su-ky-vong-khi-tai-xuat-vao-thang-3-1018758.ldo

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.”

 

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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.

 

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