Previously, it was reported that 2PM‘s Ok Taecyeonwould star in a new Netflix show.
2PM’s Ok Taecyeon
On June 27, an entertainment industry official reported to Sports Chosun that Taecyeon is filming a Netflix J-Drama titled Soulmate. It tells the story of a Japanese man, Ryu, and a Korean boxer, Yo Han. Over a decade, the two meet in Seoul, Berlin, and Tokyo and become closer as they heal one another’s wounds.
Taecyeon in “Vincenzo”Hayato Isomura | IMDb
Hayato Isomura has been confirmed to star opposite Taecyeon. He is a veteran Japanese actor known for Alice in Borderland, Kinou nani tabeta?, Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Kamen Rider Ghost, and many more.
Hayato Isomura in “Alice in Borderland” | Netflix
Soulmate has been reportedly described as a “bromance,” with some adding that it will go “beyond mere friendship.” Some netizens questioned if this “bromance” was code for BL (Boy Love).
Ok Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura will be the lead in upcoming Netflix "bromance" drama #Soulmate.
Finally, Netflix has confirmed that Soul Mate is technically a BL J-Drama while revealing a first look.
Netflix’s official social media accounts posted a photo of Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura sitting side-by-side. In the caption, the plot for the series was officially revealed: “Traversing the cities of Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, the series tells a 10-year-long love story between two young men. From writer and director Shunki Hashizume (Scroll, More Than Words).” With that, Netflix confirmed that it’s not just a “bromance” but a “love story between two young men.”
Here's your first look at Soul Mate starring Hayato Isomura and Ok Taec-yeon.
Traversing the cities of Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, the series tells a 10-year-long love story between two young men. From writer and director Shunki Hashizume (Scroll, More Than Words). pic.twitter.com/80AxrJNJTk
Still, some netizens have reservations, as we’re all processing trauma from K.Will‘s sequel to “Please Don’t…” Besides, dramas have a history of tragic endings for queer love stories.
theyre gonna make them fall in love with each other and then k.will starts playing and someone dies https://t.co/iU4r86FvwI
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