Adding to its Japanese content, Netflix has curated “Soul Mate,” a live-action series that depicts the decade-long romance between a Korean man and a Japanese man.
Spanning Berlin, Germany, Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo, Japan, “Soul Mate” begins when a person who left everything behind in Japan (played by Isomura Hayato) is saved by a boxer named Johan (played by Okay Taec- yeon) in a foreign land. The narrative continues to discover the “profound journey of souls connecting and enduring through time, regardless of the gap.”
The greenlighting of the challenge follows details of Netflix’s first gay-rated Japanese reality show, “The Boyfriend,” which will air next month.
“This series is a heartfelt depiction of affection and its complexities, including joy, pain, and deep, unexplainable bonds,” the streamer said.
It is written and directed by emerging creator Hashizume Shunki (“Scroll,” “Extra Than Phrases”). The concept for the collection began with an espresso conversation between Hashizume and executive producer Ota Dai, leading them to decide on the title “Soul Mate” early on.
“We have arrived at the latest story from the future, where people from different cultures and backgrounds meet in a foreign country and their lives intersect,” said Ota. “The story, full of life’s joys and pains, mixed with Isomura and Taec-yeon’s distinct performances, will warm viewers’ hearts.”
Isomura (“Extraordinarily Inappropriate!”, “(Ab)regular Want,” “The Moon”) said, “The script moved me with its story of affection amidst disappointment and pain, and the unimaginable 10-year story arc created by director Hashizume really immersed me in the character. Working with Okay Taec-yeon has been inspiring; his allure draws me in more every day. Filming in Japan, Korea, and Germany gives the challenge a very global feel.”
Ok, of the Korean boy band 2PM and with acting credits that include “Vincenzo” and “La Grande Maison Paris”) said: “Johan Hwang’s character intrigued me, and his struggles and inner pains stayed with me long after I read the script. To address this, I lost weight and underwent boxing training, and I continued to train diligently.”
Other recently revealed Japanese content from Netflix includes an untitled romance series based on the 2010 French film “Les Émotifs Anonymes” (also known as “Romantics Nameless”), directed by Jean-Pierre Ameris.
Blending romance and humor, it charts the romance between a man and a woman who have completely different anxiety issues. The man can’t make physical contact with others, while the woman can’t make eye contact. However, they share a love of chocolate.
The forged is led by Japanese Oguri Shun and Korean Han Hyo-joo, with Akanishi Jin and Nakamura Yuri. The collection now in production is directed by Tsukikawa Sho (“Yu Yu Hakusho”). Manufacturing is by Yong Movie and Ryu Movie, with manufacturing cooperation from Riki Mission.
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