News
Pachinko: Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer, and More!
Pachinko, the beloved epic historical novel by Min Jin Lee, is getting a television adaptation. Thanks to Apple TV+, we can soon expect a show of similarly lofty ambitions. A stacked list of actors and directors, including Korean icon Lee Min-ho, has already been confirmed.
What ensues is a multi-generational tale that The Guardian pronounced a “rich tribute to a people that history seems intent on erasing”.
Pachinko: Cast and Plot!
The main cast of the show was revealed last October, led by beloved South Korean actor Lee Min-ho. The star of The King: Eternal Monarch will play Hansu. Also, The novel centers on the main protagonist Sunja, who will be played by Minari star Youn Yuh-Jung.
Meanwhile, teenage Sunja will be played by Kim Min-ha. Known for his roles in Netflix’s Devs and the Chicago production of Hamilton, the Korean-American actor will play Solomon, an ambitious young man tied up by his family’s past.
Pachinko details the journey of a Korean family who move to Japan in a period of the country’s occupation of a then-unified Korea and their involvement in World War II. The story begins in 1883, but the bulk of the novel’s story takes place between 1910 to 1989.
The main appeal of Pachinko is Lee’s effortless weaving of individual characters within this timeline. Its main protagonist is Sunja, whose journey to Japan in the midst of poverty reveals a deep-rooted undercurrent of intolerance towards Koreans in the country. Her story entwines the life of Hansu, a mysterious Korean merchant born into a rich Japanese family, along with a host of characters that are both Korean and Japanese.
Pachinko: Release Date and Trailer!
On January 26, 2022, Apple TV+ announced that the first three episodes of Pachinko will premiere on the platform on March 25. Each subsequent episode will premiere every Friday until the season wraps on April 29.
Check out the Pachinko analysis here:
https://youtu.be/4Q14h-75q2I
On January 26, Apple TV+ confirmed that the series will consist of eight episodes. However, they did not announce its runtime.
GEMINI NEAR ME: A New App Revolutionizing Self-Love and Relationship Coaching
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, finding meaningful connections—both with others and within ourselves—can certainly be challenging! Droid Journal has tried...
In Her Own Words: Shannon Uskin on Modeling, Travel, and Staying Grounded
Shannon Uskin is a Canadian fashion model known for her striking presence on the runway and in editorial campaigns. With...
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, and more!
Developed by Melanie Halsall, My Life with the Walter Boys is an American coming-of-age teen drama television series. It is...
The Diplomat Season 2: Release Date, Cast, and more!
Created by Debora Cahn, The Diplomat is an American political thriller television series. Cahn is also the executive producer of...
The Night Agent Season 2: Release Date, Plot, and more!
Created by Shawn Ryan, The Night Agent is an American action thriller television series that is based on the novel...
The Recruit Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, and more!
Created by Alexi Hawley, The Recruit is an American spy-adventure television series. The show’s executive producers include Alexi Hawley, David...
The Watcher Season 2: Release Date, Cast, and more!
Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, The Watcher is an American mystery thriller television series developed for Netflix. The...
The Sandman Season 2: Release Date, Plot, and more!
Developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg, The Sandman is a fantasy drama series made for Netflix....
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, and more!
Created for television by David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey, The Lincoln Lawyer is an American legal drama...
Savage Beauty Season 2: Release Date, Cast, and more!
Created for Netflix by Lebogang Mogashoa, Savage Beauty is a South African drama series. It is about the mystery woman...