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Japanese national actor Sato Takero and TWICE member Sana will share the screen in the Japanese film 'Nyangi: I Wish to Reach Your World' (working title).
On the 9th, Korean production companies Co-Co and Ampio, along with Japanese production company JACON, announced that they have confirmed the casting of the two top stars.
The film 'Nyangi: I Wish to Reach Your World' (working title) is a romance fantasy based on Goyang cats. Sato Takero has been cast as the male lead, Tamaki. Known for his unique acting prowess in works such as 'Rurouni Kenshin', 'First Love Hatsukoi', and the recent Japanese Netflix original 'Glass Heart', he is expected to portray a three-dimensional character that has drawn significant attention.
Through this project, TWICE's Sana makes her first screen debut, taking on the role of the female lead, Nao. Sana is expected to showcase her signature pure and endearing charm, bringing a lively and vibrant character to life.
Director Kwon Hyuk-chan, who has demonstrated stylish direction through dramas such as 'Boyfriend' and 'Goblin', will helm the film. Screenplay duties are handled by Nam Dae-jung, known for films like '30 Days' and 'First Ride' and the drama 'Manager Kim', adding further credibility to the project. Co-Co, which produced the Japanese film 'See Hear Love', Ampio, responsible for major box office hits including 'The Red Sleeve', 'King the Land', and 'Jeongnyeon', and Japanese production company JACON will collaborate on this South Korea-Japan co-production.
Meanwhile, 'Nyangi: I Wish to Reach Your World' (working title) is scheduled to begin filming in Japan around autumn of this year once casting is finalized.
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