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n suspense drama series titled Ma Wang
(마왕) which aired on KBS 2TV in 2007. The drama stars Satoshi Ohno
of Arashi
and Toma Ikuta
, both under the talent agency Johnny & Associates
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, a popular Japanese boy band which Satoshi Ohno is the leader of. In a preview of "Truth" promotional video on TBS
morning entertainment news program 2jichaō, Ohno explains that the meaning of the song is very close to the content and feel of the whole drama. Arashi displayed their dancing in the promotional video of "Truth" with Ohno as the lead. It was revealed in Maō's official blog (written by the staffs / producers and posted at their official site) Ohno diligently practiced the intricate dance move in between takes because of his busy schedule.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese remake of the Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n suspense drama series titled Ma Wang
Ma Wang
Ma Wang , aka The Lucifer, is a Korean Drama produced by Olive 9 Production and aired on KBS2 starting March 21, 2007. It is on Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 9:55 PM. The drama is produced by Park Chan Hong, scripted by Kim Ji Woo. The executive producer for the drama is Lee Duk Kwun...
(마왕) which aired on KBS 2TV in 2007. The drama stars Satoshi Ohno
Satoshi Ohno
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, artist, and radio host. He is the lead vocalist and leader of Japanese boy band Arashi, hence his nickname ....
of Arashi
Arashi
is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
and Toma Ikuta
Toma Ikuta
is a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience...
, both under the talent agency Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
.
Synopsis
Ryo Naruse (Satoshi Ohno) is a two-faced lawyer: on the surface, he is a kind-hearted soul, representing the poor and earning the nickname "The Angel Lawyer" from the press; but unbeknownst to anyone else, he is also a "devil," meticulously plotting the perfect revenge against those responsible for his younger brother's death. Naoto Serizawa (Toma Ikuta) is a gung-ho detective whose overzealous methods mask a dark past which he is trying to overcome. When a family acquaintance of Serizawa's is murdered, Serizawa is thrust in the middle of a multiple-homicide case which stirs up memories of a dark event from his past.Opening theme song
The theme song for this series is "TruthTruth/Kaze no Muko e
is a single released by Japanese boy band Arashi. It was released on August 20, 2008 by their record label J Storm. "Truth/Kaze no Mukō e" was released in three formats: a regular edition and two limited editions...
" by Arashi
Arashi
is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
, a popular Japanese boy band which Satoshi Ohno is the leader of. In a preview of "Truth" promotional video on TBS
Tokyo Broadcasting System
, TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named ....
morning entertainment news program 2jichaō, Ohno explains that the meaning of the song is very close to the content and feel of the whole drama. Arashi displayed their dancing in the promotional video of "Truth" with Ohno as the lead. It was revealed in Maō's official blog (written by the staffs / producers and posted at their official site) Ohno diligently practiced the intricate dance move in between takes because of his busy schedule.
Primary cast
- Satoshi OhnoSatoshi Ohnois a Japanese idol, singer, actor, artist, and radio host. He is the lead vocalist and leader of Japanese boy band Arashi, hence his nickname ....
as Ryo Naruse - Toma IkutaToma Ikutais a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience...
as Naoto Serizawa - Ryoko KobayashiRyoko Kobayashiis a Japanese actress.- Movies :*Kogitsune Helen *ZOO *Hinokio *Kamen Rider THE FIRST - Dramas :* Code Blue 2 * Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge * Samurai High School...
as Shiori Sakita - Kei Tanaka as Hitoshi Kasai
- Shugo OshinariShugo Oshinariis a Japanese actor best known for his roles in the controversial Battle Royale II: Requiem and Shunji Iwai's film, All About Lily Chou-Chou ....
as Mitsuru Souda - Tomohiro Waki as Yosuke Ishimoto
- Misa UeharaMisa Uehara (actress, born 1983)is a Japanese actress, born 21 December 1983 in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.She appeared in the movie Ju-on: The Grudge and live action TV series Nodame Cantabile .-Dramas:*Manatsu no Merry Christmas...
as Kaoru Takatsuka - Mai Shinohara as Eri Nishina
- Yutaka Shimizu as Keita Yamano
- Kisuke Iida as Kanrikan Ishihara
- Toshihide Tonesaku as Takashi Kurata
- Michiko Kichise as Mari Serizawa
- Hitori Gekidan as Noriyoshi Serizawa
- Yuji Miyake as Hiromichi Nakanishi
- Koji Ishizaka as Eisaku Serizawa
- Toshi Takeuchi as Hideo Manaka
Secondary cast
- Hiroki Kouno as young Ryo Naruse
- Haruki Kimura as young Naoto Serizawa
- Kayano Masuyama as young Shiori Sakita
- Yuto Uemura as young Hitoshi Kasai
- Haruo Honma as young Mitsuru Souda
- Ryunoshin Nakamura as young Yosuke Ishimoto
Guest appearances
- Kazunari NinomiyaKazunari Ninomiya, often called , is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima.Ninomiya began his career in the...
as Masayoshi Kumada (episode 1) - Mayumi Asaka as Yoshimi Manaka (episodes 1, 2, 4)
- Tetsuo Morishita as Takahiro Kumada (episodes 1, 2)
- Kitaro as Kunio Hayashi (episodes 1, 2)
- Kaoru Okunuki as Tae Shintani (episodes 2-4)
- Momoka Oono as Sora Shintani (episodes 2-5, 7)
- Naomasa Musaka as Takahiro Ikehata (episodes 4-7)
- Yuka as Makiko Naruse (episodes 4-7)
- Outa Tanino as the real Ryo Naruse (episode 5)
- Kyusaku Shimada as Oosumi Kazuma (episodes 5-7, 9)
Episodes
| Episode | Subtitle |
|---|---|
| 01 | The vengeful demon who threw away love - the grieving devil |
| 02 | A treacherous snare... Parent and child torn apart |
| 03 | One's true face is exposed, revenge for the sake of love |
| 04 | Targeted devil, the gates of hell have opened |
| 05 | An advance murder notice...!? Receiving a red envelope from the devil |
| 06 | Tell me... who the real perpetrator is!! |
| 07 | The false siblings... A kind lie that invites death |
| 08 | The end to an impermissible love... For revenge, once more |
| 09 | I am the real perpetrator. The tragedy of a man who knew too much. |
| 10 | The crumbling of a household... The last card is death!! |
| 11 | The final showdown. A bond severed by death!! |