TV series ”Stove League” to be remade into a Japanese version starring Kazuya Kamenashi

Studio S, a TV series production and distribution company of the SBS Media Group, has announced that it will launch "NTT Docomo
Studio & Live" and "Stove League" will be produced. On the 24th (today), SBS reported that Studio S will be producing NTT
In July, they will begin full-scale production of the Japanese TV series "Stove League" together with Docomo Studio & Live. The TV series of the same name, which aired on SBS in 2019, is a four-year-long program that has been broadcast in Japan since the 1990s.
The TV series follows the story of a team that finished in last place, with a new GM (general manager) Baek Seung-soo (played by Nam Goong Min) taking over and preparing for a new season.
The show was very popular among viewers, and ended on a high note with a peak viewership rating of 20.8%. The Japanese version of "Stove League" is more than just a remake, it is a collaboration between Studio S, a Japanese production company, and
In particular, as baseball is a sport that enjoys national popularity in Japan, the project aims to promote the unique baseball culture and current situation in Japan.
There is interest in whether this remake, which reflects the reality of the series, will be able to garner the same enthusiastic response as in Korea.
He said about this film, "As a joint project with Korea, I feel that this new challenge is refreshing. I have paid close attention to the original and added some Japanese elements to it.
The director will be Ruto Toichiro, who directed the TV series "Ossan's Love," which caused a social syndrome in Japan.