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[Nikaa]

YAYYYYY! Pachinko S2 Trailer is out!   Welcome back, Koh Hansu!! 

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2 hours ago, CarolynH said:

Pachinko trailer

 

 

@CarolynH  thanks for sharing this. NICE that BLACKPINK's Rosé has contributed her voice for Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko' Season 2! It features her cover of Coldplay's song 'Viva La Vida' in this trailer. Rosé's rendition of 'Viva La Vida' will also be featured as the ending song for the final episode of 'Pachinko 2'.  

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‘Pachinko 2’ Trailer Drops Featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé Cover of ‘Viva La Vida’

 

 

The highly anticipated Pachinko Season 2 has unveiled its first international poster and trailer, featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé singing a stunning rendition of “Viva La Vida.”

 

Pachinko, a sweeping epic, begins with a forbidden love and spans across Korea, Japan, and America, exploring themes of war, peace, love, and loss. This critically acclaimed series tells the unforgettable saga of a Korean immigrant family over four generations, driven by an indomitable will to survive and prosper. The show, praised for its warm yet grand narrative, will officially premiere its second season on August 23rd.

 

The newly released trailer transports viewers to 1945 Osaka, showcasing the reunion of Sun Ja (Kim Min Ha) and Han Su (Lee Min Ho), and introducing new faces like Kim Sung Kyu. BLACKPINK’s Rosé reinterprets “Viva La Vida,” adding to the trailer’s emotional impact. Her rendition is also set to feature as the closing song of the season’s final episode, promising a poignant finale.

 

Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel, Pachinko chronicles the life of a Korean immigrant family from the early 1900s to the 1980s, seen through the eyes of the matriarch, Sun Ja. Season 2 delves into the struggles of Sun Ja as she makes perilous choices to protect her family starting in war-torn Osaka in 1945. It also follows her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha) as he attempts to rebuild his life in Tokyo in 1989, interwoven with the story of an older Sun Ja (Youn Yuh Jung) worrying about him.

 

Season 1, produced in Korean, Japanese, and English, received acclaim, winning awards at the Critics Choice Awards, Gotham Awards, and more. Returning cast members include Lee Min Ho, Youn Yuh Jung, Kim Min Ha, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Jung Eun Chae, Soji Arai, and Han Jun Woo, with new addition Kim Sung Kyu.

 

Produced by Media Res, with Soo Hugh as the writer and executive producer, Season 2 of Pachinko also sees Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, and Theresa Kang from Blue Marble Pictures as executive producers. Directed by Justin Chon, Jinny Kim, and Lee Sang Il, the season promises a powerful continuation of the story.

 

Pachinko Season 2 will consist of eight episodes, premiering on August 23rd on Apple TV, with a new episode released weekly until October 11th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Apple TV

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Watch: Lee Min Ho Seeks To Reunite With Kim Min Ha In "Pachinko" Season 2 Teaser Featuring BLACKPINK's Rosé's Rendition Of "Viva La Vida"

 

 

Season 2 of “Pachinko” has released an official trailer featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s cover of “Viva La Vida”!

 

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, “Pachinko” is a multi-generational saga of war and peace, love and separation, and victory and judgment that spans Korea, Japan, and the United States. This season, actor Kim Sung Kyu will be joining Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Min Ha in the show’s star-studded cast.

 

Set in 1945 Osaka, the trailer showcases the reunion of Sunja (Kim Min Ha) and Hansu (Lee Min Ho) and introduces new cast members, including Kim Sung Kyu. This season, set against the backdrop of World War II, tells the story of a woman struggling to protect her family, even making dangerous choices. It also intersects with the story of Solomon (Jin Ha), who must start over with nothing in Tokyo in 1989, and the older Sunja (Youn Yuh Jung), who worries about her grandson.

 

Additionally, BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s reinterpretation of “Viva La Vida” is gaining attention. The song is featured not only in the trailer but also as the ending track for the final episode of “Pachinko” Season 2, providing a powerful and lasting conclusion to the series.

 

Check out the official teaser below!

 

 

Season 2 will consist of eight episodes, which will be released one at a time each week starting from August 23 until October 11.

 

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

[backstreetboysfan]

Finally the S2 Promo is here .

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“Pachinko 2” Unveils Trailer With BLACKPINK Rosé Singing “Viva La Vida”

 

 

The Apple TV’s series “Pachinko” released a trailer for Season 2 with BLACKPINK’s Rosé performing “Viva La Vida”

 

Telling a grand-scale narrative, “Pachinko” begins with a story of forbidden love and unfolds an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and farewell, victory and judgment between Korea, Japan and the US. “Pachinko” received a lot of compliments from critics around the world with its story portraying the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family over four generations as they left their homeland for survival and prosperity. 

 

Released on July 23rd, the trailer for Season 2 is set in Osaka in 1945 and features the reunion of Sunja (Kim Min-ha) and Hansoo (Lee Min-ho) and some new faces. In particular, the song “Viva La Vida” performed by BLACKPINK’s main vocalist Rosé played as the background

 music. Rosé’s version of “Viva La Vida” will be used not only for the trailer but also as the ending song of “Pachinko 2” last episode to give a lingering feeling for the finale.

 

Based on a New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, “Pachinko” tells about a Korean immigrant family through the eyes of the mother Sunja, who moves to an unfamiliar land to live with dignity. The narrative is set from the early 1900s in Korea to the 1980s in Japan. Season 2 tells the story of Sunja struggling to protect her family when World War II broke out in Osaka in 1945. The story also shows Solomon (Jin-ha), who has to start anew with nothing in Tokyo in 1989, and old Sunja (Youn Yuh-jung) with concerns about her grandson.

 

Produced in three languages, such as Korean, Japanese and English, Season 1 has proved its quality by winning 11 awards at prestigious award ceremonies around the world, including Critics Choice Awards and Gotham Awards.

 

“Pachinko” Season 2 will feature the appearance of Lee Min-ho, Youn Yuh-jung, Kim Min-ha, Jinha, Anna Sawai, Jung Eun-chae, Arai Soji, Han Jun-woo and the new face Kim Sung-kyu.

 

“Pachinko Season 2” with a total of 8 episodes will air one episode per week on Apple TV+ from August 23rd to October 11th. 

 

 

 

source : https://v.daum.net/v/20240723092225896

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*** Yeah, the cover sounds really good. Rose sounds amazing! This version is too good to keep from the public. And …. I love Lee Min ho! There's just something about him that makes him such a significant draw, even after many years. He's born to shine differently. There are many actors in Korea (younger and older) but there is something so magical about him that makes him different from rest. Looking forward to Season 2... Pachinko is really an amazing series. 

 

 

Blackpink's Rosé covers Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' for second season of 'Pachinko'

 

Girl group Blackpink member Rosé covered famed rock band Coldplay’s 2008 song “Viva La Vida” for the second season of Apple TV+ series “Pachinko," slated to premiere on Aug. 23. 
 
Rosé’s song will be included in the final episode of the upcoming series, Apple TV+ said Tuesday. 

 

Rosé’s song is also used in the trailer released on Tuesday. The trailer shows Sunja, played by actor Kim Min-ha, running into Hansu, played by Lee Min-ho, after they have been separated for 14 years.  
 
The second season of “Pachinko" consists of eight episodes and will be released weekly on Apple TV+ from Aug. 23 to Oct. 11.
 
The main cast members from the first season, including Kim, Lee, Youn Yuh-jung, Jin Ha, Jung Eun-chae, Anna Sawai, Han Jun-woo and Soji Arai, are all returning for the new season. New to the cast is Kim Sung-kyu, known for his roles in films like “The Outlaws” (2017), “Hansan: Rising Dragon” (2022) and “Noryang: Deadly Sea” (2023). His role in "Pachinko" has not been revealed yet.

 

Still cut from the trailer of the upcoming second season of Netflix TV series ″Pachinko″ [APPLE TV+]

 
“Pachinko” is based on the best-selling novel by Korean American author Lee Min-jin, and spans four generations starting with the Japanese occupation of Korea and some of the family members’ immigration to the United States. The series received critical acclaim, winning the Best Foreign Language Series at the Critics Choice Awards and the Breakthrough Series – Long Format awards at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in 2023 and 2022, respectively.  
 
Executive producers for the second season include Soo Hugh, who also wrote the screenplay, Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer from production company Media Res and Theresa Kang from studio Blue Marble Pictures. Directors for the season include Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen and Lee Sang-il. 
 

 

 

BY KIM MIN-YOUNG [kim.minyoung5@joongang.co.kr]

 

 

 

credit : JoongAngDaily

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-23/entertainment/television/Blackpinks-Ros-covers-Coldplays-Viva-La-Vida-for-second-season-of-Pachinko-/2096736

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[#LEEMINHO]
PROFILE BEHIND TEASER - 2

You might just faint from Minho’s charm.

 

 

 

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https://www.globalepic.co.kr/view.php?ud=202407250844508594d3244b4fed_29

 

Translated by Google :

 

‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Lee Min-ho, heightened expectations with more mature charm and deeper emotional acting

 

 

Lee Min-ho, the protagonist of ‘Pachinko’ season 1, is expected to captivate viewers around the world with his even deeper acting in the returning season 2.

 

‘Pachinko’, which warmly captures a narrative on a grand scale, is a story that begins with forbidden love and depicts an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and separation, victory and judgment as it travels between Korea, Japan, and the United States.

 

Lee Min-ho, who left a strong impression from his first appearance as Hansu, a charming character who completely shook the life of Sun-ja (Kim Min-ha), takes on his first global OTT challenge through 'Pachinko', showing a cool-headed and cool character from the appearance of an innocent young man living faithfully in an unfamiliar land called Japan. He captivated viewers all over the world by completely transforming himself into a businessman.

 

Lee Min-ho, who succeeded in a new acting transformation by delicately expressing the complex inner side of Hansu, who maintains a delicate relationship with Sunja in Season 1, plans to capture Hansu's mature side with deeper emotional acting in Season 2 of 'Pachinko'.

 

While the trailer reveals Hansu's reunion with Sunja in Osaka in 1945, raising expectations, viewers' curiosity about his actions is also growing as Hansu is still shown hanging around Sunja and Noah as time passes.

 

Lee Min-ho, who was completely immersed in Hansu in Season 2 after receiving favorable reviews for his excellent character digestion and captivating acting in Season 1 of 'Pachinko', showed excellent chemistry with Min-ha Kim, who played the 'Sunja', drawing viewers into the world of 'Pachinko'. something to do.

 

Season 2 of 'Pachinko', which has received rave reviews from critics and viewers around the world as the most Korean story, consists of a total of 8 episodes, starting with the release of the first episode on August 23rd and continuing once a week until October 11th. Episodes will be released on Apple TV+.

 

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Lee Min Ho Captivates As He Expresses Emotional Growth In "Pachinko" Season 2

Season 2 of “Pachinko” has released a sneak peek of Lee Min Ho’s character!

 

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, “Pachinko” is a multi-generational saga of war and peace, love and separation, and victory and judgment that spans Korea, Japan, and the United States. This season, actor Kim Sung Kyu will be joining Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Min Ha in the show’s star-studded cast.

 

Lee Min Ho stars as Hansu, a character who significantly disrupts Sunja’s (Kim Min Ha’s) life. Lee Min Ho transitions seamlessly from a sincere young man trying to make a living in Japan to a cold and calculating businessman, captivating audiences worldwide.

 

In Season 1, Lee Min Ho skillfully explored Hansu’s complex inner world and his nuanced relationship with Sunja. Season 2 promises an even deeper dive into Hansu’s emotional growth as Hansu tries to reunite with Sunja in Osaka in 1945. As Hansu remains entangled with Sunja and his son Noa (Park Jae Joon) over time, viewers are eager to see how his character evolves.

 

 

Season 2 will consist of eight episodes, which will be released one at a time each week starting from August 23 until October 11.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1676931wpp/lee-min-ho-captivates-as-he-expresses-emotional-growth-in-pachinko-season-2

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*** I always love rom-com/melo genres. K-dramas have captivated viewers worldwide with their heartwarming romance stories. Especially this year, 2024 seems to be the year where we’re getting all things romance! I prefer the thrilling romances that keep me on the edge of my seat, anticipating the next twist in the couple’s relationship. On one hand, I also prefer the light-hearted, flirty romances like the classics “Boys Over Flowers” and “The Heirs,” which focus on the high school love triangle. Each plot line has its own unique appeal. The light-hearted, flirty romances throw us into a world of enjoyment and giddiness, while the emotional, thrilling romances showcase the complexities of true love and how it isn’t easily achieved.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘한류 스타 1위’ 이민호, 2년 만에 드라마 복귀 [잇슈 컬처] / KBS 2024.07.26.

2024.07.26 KBS news : TOP 1 Hallyu star Lee Min Ho Returning to drama after 2 years.

 

 

 

 

[Lindyloo421]

How wonderful is this- after what felt like ages of waiting we have this wonderful trailer. As of this morning 4 million have watched it. Some of the headlines are really complimentary about LMH- I can hardly wait!
The set of photos showing him in the red jumper is one of the best I have ever seen. He looks incredible.

Only a month to go 😊

[CarolynH]

I love reading comment like the above.  

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Lucky Malayasians

[CarolynH]

Freakishly gorgeous? 

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2 hours ago, CarolynH said:

Freakishly gorgeous? 

 

@CarolynH  thanks for sharing this. I very much agree -

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Jung Eun Chae And Kim Sung Kyu Get Caught Up in Each Other's Lives In "Pachinko" Season 2

 

 

Season 2 of “Pachinko” has released a sneak peek of Jung Eun Chae’s and Kim Sung Kyu’s characters!

 

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, “Pachinko” is a multi-generational saga of war and peace, love and separation, and victory and judgment that spans Korea, Japan, and the United States. This season, actor Kim Sung Kyu will be joining Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Min Ha in the show’s star-studded cast.

 

In Season 1, Jung Eun Chae won praise for her role as Kyung Hee, who warmly welcomes Sunja (Kim Min Ha) to Japan.

 

Jung Eun Chae’s performance stood out for its genuine portrayal of staying calm amid harsh realities and revealing deep-seated fears.

 

In Season 2, Jung Eun Chae will continue to evolve as an actress. Set in 1945 amid the turmoil of World War II, she will portray Kyung Hee’s growing strength as she works to support her family with Sunja. Her role will showcase a more mature and nuanced emotional range amid the changing circumstances.

 

 

Kim Sung Kyu, known for his powerful performances and dramatic character changes in films such as “The Outlaws” and “The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil,” is drawing attention with his new role in Season 2 of “Pachinko.” The latest trailer features him alongside Jung Eun Chae, sparking interest in their characters’ new storyline and increasing anticipation for his impact on the series. With a track record of skillfully portraying both villains and heroes, Kim Sung Kyu is expected to bring a deeply emotional performance, infusing new energy into the series alongside Jung Eun Chae, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Min Ho.

 

 

Season 2 will consist of eight episodes, which will be released one at a time each week starting from August 23 until October 11.

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

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*** The image of Lee Min Ho in  “Pachinko 2″  looks incredibly handsome and dashing, a complete contrast to his questionable appearance  in S1. After the first season of the drama concluded, Lee Min-ho’s character, Koh Hansu, received mixed reactions, too. In S1, I considered Koh Hansu to be a dishonest, irresponsible man who deceived Sunja. However, with the revelations in the “Pachinko 2” trailer, it seems I might change my perception of this character. Koh Hansu has been keeping an eye on Sunja and her child for many years, even after she decided to marry another man. Moreover, he helps her learn how to survive during a turbulent period.  

 

 

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PROFILE BEHIND TEASER - 3

In every Minoz’s heart, there resides a star named Minho…

 

 

[Nikaa]

It seems like our LMH will be in NY on August 14th (Pachinko Event)