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Editor : Lucia Hong
Otani Ryohei [EYAGI Entertainment]
Japanese actor Otani Ryohei has been earmarked to play a charismatic role in SBS' upcoming drama, "THE CHASER."Ryohei, who is playing a killer in OCN's current TV series "Hero," has been set to star in "THE CHASER" set to hit the airwaves on May 28, Ryohei's agency EYAGI Entertainment announced in a press release this morning."It's such an honor to be able to keep up with my activities with amazing projects like this. I'll do my best to bring a heartwarming story to the viewers by working hard with other talented casts," the actor was quoted as saying.The follow-up series to current "Fashion King" has an impressive ensemble that also includes actors Ryu Seung-soo, Son Hyun-joo and Kim Sang-joong.The story will portray a man going through a series of tearful events while trying to reveal the truth behind his daughter's death. Ryohei, who first made his debut as a model in Japan, made his first public appearance in Korea by being featured in a donut company's commercial in 2003. Over the course of nine years, he has developed a reputation as an actor by taking on attractive roles in TV series and films such as "Soulmate"(MBC, 2006) and historical fiction movie "Arrow The Ultimate Weapon" last year.※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Monica Suk monicasuk@10 아시아 Editor : Lucia Hong luciahong@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>