Title: Pachinko (파친코) Director: Kogonada and Justin Chon Writer: Soo Hugh based on the novel of Lee Min Jin Network: Apple TV+ Release Date: 25th March 2022 No. of Episodes: 8 Genre: Drama Language: Korean, Japanese, English Executive producers: Soo Hugh Michael Ellenberg Lindsey Springer Theresa Kang-Lowe Richard Middleton Production companies: Media Res Blue Marble Pictures Distributor: Apple Inc. Summary:
It will tell the stories of four generations of Korean immigrant families whose lives have been penetrated by history, telling their hopes and dreams. Cast: Lee Minho as Koh Hansu
He is a merchant who has built up wealth and power through ties with organized crime organizations. He is an opportunist who is loyal to his desires but he wants to be pure in front of love while he pursues a forbidden love.
Youn Yuhjung as Older Sunja
Kim Minha as Teenage Sunja
A heroic young woman on the cusp who forges her own path in a hardened country that is not her own.
Jin Ha as Solomon Baek
An ambitious, charming young man who will be forced to reckon with his family’s past.
Anna Sawai as Naomi
A savvy career woman in the male-dominated world of high finance.
Soji Arai as Mosazu Baek
A dedicated father and successful businessman, concerned for his son’s future.
Kaho Minami as Etsuko
A vibrant, independent woman who longs to be reunited with her estranged daughter.
Steve Sanghyun Noh as Isak Baek
Han Joon Woo as Yoseb Baek
Info: Lee Minho baru selesai shooting some part of Pachinko kat Vancouver dari bulan Februari sehingga April 2021 lepas.
Trailer released 24th February 2022:
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Artikel tentang Pachinko dah keluar, wow menarik, ada vibes mafia sikit sikit ...semakin banyak pula genre ni but yeah, bagus Lee Min Ho keluar dari comfort zone. Tak sabar nak tengok another mafia like character , tapi lain sikit plot dia. wow seorang buat kisah consigliere , seorang lagi pachinko.
All You Need To Know About Lee MinHo’s Character 'Ko Hansu' in “Pachinko”
"Apple TV+" has officially announced the cast for its series "Pachinko", with Korean superstar Lee MinHo among those starring in the series.
"Pachinko" is a television adaptation of the Lee Min Jin’s novel of the same name. It chronicles the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family from 1910, when Japan annexed Korea, throughout most of the 20th century. Its protagonist Sunja journeys to Japan in the midst of World War II, as she contends with anti-Korean bigotry and future generations grapple with their identities and past family secrets. The 2017 novel was praised for its depiction of institutional racism, prejudice and gripping intimacy under a distinct Asian lens. Watch the author, Lee Min Jin in conversation with Jeffrey Brown to take more viewer questions on "Pachinko" in this video.
The story focuses on the main protagonist Sunja, played by "Minari" star Youn Yuh Jung. The show will be led by Lee Minho while teenage Sunja is played by Kim Minha. Japanese actors Soji Arai and Kaho Minami to portray Mozasu and Etsuko and Japanese-New Zealand actress Anna Sawai, will essay the role of Naomi, a tenacious careerist making her way in the male-dominated world of finance. Directors Kogonada and Justin Chon are set to direct four episodes each.
Lee Minho will play Ko Hansu, described as an enigmatic outsider and merchant with ties to organized crime who embarks on an illicit romance with far-reaching consequences. In the following section know more about the character of Hansu and what Lee Minho feels about the same.
1. The Actor Had To Audition After A Decade To Bag The Role of Ko Hansu!
In a recent interview, Minho revealed that he indeed had to audition for the role of Hansu and in fact, this audition was his first in almost 11 years. The Hallyu actor hasn’t had to audition since "Boys Over Flowers" that shot him to fame in 2009. He also revealed that he was so determined to do the character that he really spent time to work and prepare for the role. As a matter of fact, he said that during the audition, he felt extremely pressured and nervous as he wanted to slay it.
2. Is Ko Hansu A Romantic Character?
As per the novel, Hansu's romance with Sunja is taboo ridden, forbidden and illicit. But it also indicates that if the television series is a replication of the story then Minho's presence in the role of Hansu would only serve to romanticize him further. In the book, Sunja is just 16 years old when she meets Hansu, who is in his early 30's. Hansu seduces Sunja and starts sleeping with her. When Sunja becomes pregnant, he tells her he is already married and has a wife and kids in Japan. He offers her the choice to live as his mistress, which Sunja rejects. She later marries Isak, a priest, and moves to Japan with him. However, in publicizing Minho's character, Hansu is portrayed as someone who "uses his massive influence to keep Sunja as well as her family safe and well." In less romanticized words — Hansu uses his position in the Yakuza to manipulate Sunja and her family's circumstances, with the disillusionment that he is protecting her, but in fact, just harming her further.
3. Is Ko Hansu A Narcissist?
The romanticization of manipulation and abuse is not new in Korean dramas — and it is certainly not new for characters played by Lee Minho. The actor's roles in both "The Heirs" and "Boys Over Flowers" are those of rich boys, often indifferent to others. These characters both fall in love with poor girls, who inevitably change them for the better. Minho's character in "Boys Over Flowers" is a bully to an extent where his torment causes another character to attempt suicide. In "The Heirs", Kim Tan (Lee Minho) and Cha EunSang (Park Shin Hye) fall in love, despite Kim Tan being engaged to Rachel Yoo (Kim Ji Won) — another toxic relationship entirely. Many actions of Kim Tan left a lot to be desired — for instance, when he tells Cha Eun Sung that he would invade her privacy because he likes her. In every one of these dramas, the toxicity is brushed off. There is a "happily-ever-after" and the drama ends. But the impact of these dramas on a society that is often called out for its misogyny, is downplayed. This brings us back to "Pachinko". The Apple TV+ series is being made for a global audience, and so, the tropes often present in Korean dramas may not make their appearance. Nevertheless, we're yet to find out if the series will actually show Koh Hansu to be the narcissistic, manipulative character that he is or if Lee Minho, in the role, would make the writers change the narrative to show the 'good guy' character he tends to maintain in his projects.
Lee Minho was quoted saying, "If the knight in shining armour is my representative image, (then actually) I should keep going until I become the emperor in shining armour." He further added that when he joined the show "Pachinko", his determination to change his image became strong.
"Pachinko" doesn't have an official release date yet. But according to Apple, the series is set to debut later in 2021.
Antara gambar2 yang berjaya dirakam oleh stalker fandom Lee Minho di lokasi shooting di Vancouver, Canada bulan lepas. Good job, stalkers! Dapat la tengok glimpse role Hansu. Lee Minho dijangka turut bawa role anak lelaki Hansu & Sunja nanti.
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citer ni bila pulak nak release? alih2 Dr. Brain yg keluar dulu...
tgk pada kualiti Dr. Brain, i have high hopes for this one too...
bukan sebab Lee Min Ho pasal iols bukan kipas susah mati dia pun tapi lebih kepada storyline yg kita belum pernah tgk kat mana2 drama korea sebelum ni...
storyline camni level movie adalah...
Menurut Lee Minho sendiri via interview, release date drama ni kena defer next year pulak...
Weols target tahun ni tapi ntah la Apple TV decide release tahun 2022. Confirm date pun belum ada lagi.
Tak berani nk letak high expectation sbb drama ni genre lain dari yg Lee Minho biasa amik... kompem role heols kali ni tak comel mcm yg previous... Jd yakuza x boleh comel2 yach...
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Dapat la tengok glimpse role Hansu. Lee Minho dijangka turut bawa role anak lelaki Hansu & Sunja nanti.
