An advance preview and press conference for the first episode of the Japan-Korea co-produced drama "Monster (Mamono)" (TV Asahi, Friday 11:15pm *excluding some regions), which begins airing on April 18th, was held in Tokyo on the same day, with Park Jun-seo, production representative of the Korean production company SLL, in attendance.
When asked about the characteristics of dramas from both countries, CEO Park explained, "Korean dramas are very emotional, stimulating and straightforward. On the other hand, Japanese dramas are calm and subdued in their emotional expression, but they have depth in their stories and themes. I think one of Japan's strengths is its unique deep consideration of human beings. Each country has its own strengths, so I thought that by fusing them we could create a more upgraded work."
The drama is an original work jointly produced by TV Asahi and South Korea's SLL, which has produced global hits such as "Itaewon Class." The drama is a love suspense drama that deals with radical themes related to love and desire, such as adultery, domestic violence, and sex, in which a solitary lawyer, Ayame Hanajin (Kumiko Aso), falls in forbidden love with a murder suspect, Toya Minamoto (Akihisa Shiono Shiono).
