Kim Hyun Joo (Rida) stars in the Japanese-Korean co-production TV series ”Her Time Without Me,” with the heroine being Hiroshi Fujioka's second daughter, Tensho Amane.

Tensho Amane has been cast as the heroine in the Japan-Korea co-production drama ‘Time Without Her’ (4 episodes), which is co-produced by Me-Tele (Nagoya Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.) and South Korean production company PH E&M.

Tensho Amane plays the role of a mysterious girl whom the protagonist Eun-tae (Kim Hyun-joon), who has lost the memory of his wife, meets on his last journey. The character is a familiar and free-spirited character who swings at the unsociable Eun-tae in a familiar and free-spirited manner. This is the first main-cast drama role for Tensho, who made her acting debut in last year's drama ‘What to do with Ieyasu’ and is expanding her field of activity with a role as the heroine Sarah in the sea music theatre ‘Prince of Mermaid - Sea and People Live Together’ in August this year, her first stage performance. This is Tensho's first main-cast drama role. The film was cranked in South Korea and 80% of the crew were from South Korea, so expect to see Tensho Amane's performance with all her might.

Understanding the role, filming in unfamiliar Korea

Ahead of his first participation in a drama as a main cast member, Tensho worked hard in rehearsals with his father, Hiroshi Fujioka, to deepen his interpretation of the role. Hiro, Fujioka, encouraged him to ‘do his best with Tensho's gracious sensibility and pure kindness’. During the filming in Korea, the tyre of the car he was in got a puncture while he was on his way to the next location. When he was stranded, a police car happened to pass by and he was given a lift back to the filming location. Despite being in a foreign country, the girl who took on the challenge of filming and acting in a sturdy and serious manner is a focus of attention.

High expectations from Korean staff

In response to Tensho Amane's performance, Korean cinematographer Joo Kyung Yeob said "Speaking from my experience as a cinematographer witnessing the moment when many actors make their debut, she has the qualities necessary to grow as an actor. When the camera rolls, Amane instantly focuses her emotions and draws us, the crew, into the story. Her voice's ability to convey the story was as if she were drawing on a piece of drawing paper."

The film's crew is a mix of Japanese and Korean, with Japanese director Matsuoka Tatsuya (film The Detective of Women's College Road, etc.), Korean screenwriter Kim Sung-jin (web drama Channe Idol, etc.) and the aforementioned Joo Kyung-yeop (film Green Night, etc.) as director of photography. The film was created by actively exchanging ideas while recognising differences in language and culture, and offers both a ‘Japanese drama’ and ‘Korean drama’ feel.

The first broadcast is scheduled for the 6th November (Wed) from 0:20am.
The programme will be broadcast on MTV for four consecutive weeks from 0:20am on the 6th (Wed) November. It will also be available on distribution platforms.


＜Programme overview
Title: Japan-Korea co-production of Me-Tele drama ‘Time Without Her’.
Director: Tatsuya Matsuoka
Adapted by: Kim Sung-jin
Cast: Kim Hyun-joon, Tensho Amane, etc.
Air date: 1 episode 6 November 2024 (Wed) from 0:20am　
　　　　　 Episode 2: 13 Nov 2024 (Wed) 0:20am -　
　 　　　　Episode 3: Wednesday 20 November 2024, from 0:20am　
　 　　　　Episode 4 Wednesday, 27 November 2024, from 0:20am　
　　　　　Broadcast times may vary.
Broadcasting: Me-Tele (Aichi, Gifu, Mie)
Distribution: To be announced.
Production: M-TV & PH E&M　
　　　　(C) 2024 ‘Time Without Her’ / Nagoya Broadcasting & PH E&M
Production: PH E&M
Teaser site : https://www.nagoyatv.com/twh/ 　
Official X ： https://twitter.com/nagoyatv_drama 　
Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/nagoyatv_drama/