Akaso Age and Kang Hye-won teamed up for the Japanese TV TOKYO drama "Falling for the first bite," which lifts its veil today (12) and will be released simultaneously worldwide via Netflix.
The drama "Falling for the first bite" is a pure romance love story in which the sincere feelings of two people, who are confused by differences in Japanese and Korean cultures and values but are drawn to each other, are conveyed deeply to the heart.
Ahead of the first release, the released stills capture the protagonists Hase Taiga (played by Akaso Age) and Park Rin (played by Kang Hye-won) together, previewing a romance drama that brings a smile just to look at it. The sight of the two people captured on a night train decorated with dazzling lights alone arouses the curiosity of viewers around the world about how a cross-border romance narrative between Japan and Korea will be portrayed.
Hase Taiga, who was a promising marathon ace but became despondent after experiencing setbacks and spends listless days, and Park Rin, who feels the fatigue of studying abroad in Japan but moves toward her dreams day by day — when their different temperatures and daily lives meet, the chemistry that will be produced hints at a differentiated romance and raises expectations that it will offer a novel excitement.
In addition, leading K-pop girl group aespa will draw attention by participating in the drama's theme song. Earlier, the popular group NCT WISH sang the insert song "Same Sky," creating a stir, and aespa joins to further complete the work.
It is even more meaningful that aespa is taking on the Japanese drama theme song for the first time since their debut. The song "In Halo," first revealed in episode 1 today (12), is a track that will sensitively embroider the fateful meeting of Hase Taiga and Park Rin, with synth sounds that seem to float in the air and vocal work that is plaintive yet conveys strong will, expressing the hearts of two people falling in love.
aespa, which took on the drama theme song, said, "We sympathized with the drama's theme that 'even when apart, we are connected by the same light,' and tried to put that feeling into the theme song. I hope it becomes a song that leaves a lasting impression even after you finish watching the drama."
Akaso Age, who plays the lead, said, "I felt that the song really makes the drama's world even more attractive," adding, "It's soft and warm, like it holds a cozy air — I hope you enjoy this song while watching the drama. Please look forward to today's episode 1 broadcast."
Meanwhile, the Japanese TV TOKYO drama "Falling for the first bite" will air from today the 12th every Monday at 11:06 p.m., and will also be streamed exclusively worldwide on Netflix.
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