Lee Yi Kyung to appear in Japanese TV series...Transformed into the worst villain

Actor Lee Yi Kyung will appear in the Japanese TV series "DREAM STAGE."
"STAGE" is set in the world of K-pop, and follows a producer who was expelled from the industry and seven Korean trainees.
The film depicts the passionate bond between people who move towards their dreams together, transcending generations and nationalities. With talented actors such as Nakamura Tomoya, Ha Yeon-Soo, Lee Yi-Kyung, and Kim Jae-Kyung confirmed to appear, the film will be a hit with both Korean and Japanese audiences.
The TV series has been attracting attention from fans. In the drama, Lee Yi Kyung is a member of Bouquet, a major music agency that has many K-POP stars.
Choi Ki-young, the CEO of "Music", said, "I want to send a bouquet of music to the world."
He speaks like it's a habit and always has a gentle smile on his face, but behind the scenes he is a strict perfectionist who is obsessed with "perfection" and "victory."
Lee YiKyung is using all means to help his new boy band TORINNER reach the top.
Lee Yi Kyung will play the role of Choi Ki-young, the worst villain who uses drugs, and is expected to heighten the tension of the work. Lee Yi Kyung previously played the role of the worst husband in tvN's "Marry My Husband," which was remade in Japan and became a hot topic.
He played the role of Goo Min Hwan and received praise for breaking away from the original story. He also showed his acting potential with his terrifying villainous performance as Ha Woo Jin in KBS2's "Fei Su Me."
Lee Yi Kyung has shown off her diverse charms through variety shows and music activities in addition to her acting career, and people are excited to see what kind of person she will be in her first Japanese TV series.
"DREAM STAGE" is scheduled to air on Fridays (every Friday at 10 p.m.) in January 2026.