'Surprise Wedding' Sakaguchi Kentaro to Star in Channel A Drama with Lee Jun-ki... 'Kidnap Game' Premieres in October" [Official]

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Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro, who recently announced his marriage, is drawing further attention for news that he will appear alongside actor Lee Jun-ki in 'Kidnap Game'.

Channel A's new Tuesday drama 'Kidnap Game' (directed by Kato Yusuke / produced by Fuji TV, Maker V, and Sim Story) is a thriller centered on unprecedented kidnapping incidents occurring simultaneously across seven Asian cities: Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, and Naha. The series has already generated high expectations simply from the first meeting of two top actors—Sakaguchi Kentaro and Lee Jun-ki—who have been beloved not only in Korea but throughout Asia. Most notably, this global co-production, jointly created by South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, promises to usher in a new dimension of genre storytelling this autumn.

Sakaguchi Kentaro, who has already accumulated numerous fans in Korea through works such as the OTT Coupang Play series 'Things That Come After Love,' will play Niiide Toshiro, a Japanese detective relentlessly pursuing the truth behind the incidents. Though characterized by strong moral conviction and cool judgment, he gradually begins to question his own beliefs as he plunges into a massive game in an attempt to save his beloved wife.

Original Hallyu star Lee Jun-ki will portray Han Ki-ju, a brilliant surgeon forced to make unimaginable choices after his visually impaired daughter is kidnapped. Once a doctor dedicated to saving lives, Han finds himself facing extreme decisions to protect his family, portraying a character consumed by deep inner turmoil.

The three posters released on the 7th concisely capture the fates of these two central characters. The unwavering gazes of Niiide Toshiro and Han Ki-ju, each looking in different directions, fully convey the intense tension between them as they move toward the truth in their own ways. Most strikingly, the tagline "How far would you go to save someone precious? Only one can survive" immediately reveals the most fundamental question posed by this work.

Additionally, the posters hint at an unpredictable relationship between the two men who have entered the same incident to save those they love—whether they will join forces or turn against each other—further amplifying intense curiosity.

The production team stated, "'Kidnap Game' is a global psychological thriller that explores human choices and convictions under extreme circumstances. The first poster marks the beginning of this massive game, condensing the most fundamental intention behind this project. Building on a unique worldview that connects seven Asian cities into one, combined with the overwhelming acting synergy between Sakaguchi Kentaro and Lee Jun-ki, we promise to deliver tension unlike anything seen before. We ask for your continued support."

'Kidnap Game' will premiere on October 6 at 10 p.m. on Channel A.

Meanwhile, Sakaguchi Kentaro surprised local fans in Japan on the 6th when he made a surprise announcement on his paid fan club site stating, "I have married a woman I was dating." This comes exactly one year after controversy over allegations of him maintaining two relationships, drawing renewed attention to his activities even in Korea.

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