• Han So Hee and Song Kang's "Nevertheless" Gets a Japanese Remake on Netflix

    The hit drama Nevertheless, featuring stars Han So Hee and Song Kang, is being remade in Japan! The new version will premiere on December 9 at 9 PM local time on the Japanese platform ABEMA and will also be available on Netflix for viewers worldwide.

    Originally released in 2021, Nevertheless quickly won over fans with its exciting romance. The show, produced by Beyond J, Studio N, and SLL, made waves by staying in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category for seven weeks straight.

    In Japan, it stayed in the Top 10 for an impressive 13 weeks, proving its popularity in the local market.

    The Japanese remake is titled わかっていても (The Shapes of Love) and stars actor Ryusei Yokohama. The series will be directed by Ryutaro Nakagawa and produced by Michihito Fujii.

    It consists of eight episodes and is set in Kamakura, Japan, where it will explore the complexities of love and the feelings of the main characters who are drawn to each other despite knowing they might get hurt.

    SLL is excited to expand its presence in the Japanese content market with this remake. In May, they signed agreements with TV Asahi, one of Japan's top private broadcasters, and with THE SEVEN, a content production company from TBS Group, to collaborate on global dramas.

    This partnership aims to develop new projects and strengthen ties between Korea and Japan.

    Lee Min-jeong, head of SLL's global distribution team, shared her enthusiasm, saying, "I’m thrilled that SLL's drama Nevertheless is being remade by such talented staff and actors in Japan. I believe this remake will showcase Japan’s unique culture and performances, resulting in a high-quality production." She also promised that SLL will continue to present exciting works to the Japanese market in many ways, not just through remakes.

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  • Fans can't stop swooning over BTS's V showing off cherry blossoms and his toned muscles just 40 days before discharge

    BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

    On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

    Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

    He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

    To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

    It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

    In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

    But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

    This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

    Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

    As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

    He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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