
via
tokyohive:
On November 13th, Korean group
2PM’s
Nichkhun (23) announced that he will make his Japanese movie debut in the upcoming movie version of popular drama, ‘
Ouran High School Host Club‘.
This movie is based on a manga of the same name. It is a romantic
comedy centered around a popular host club at ‘Ouran High School’, where
the female student
Haruhi (
Kawaguchi Haruna) has to disguise herself as a male host to repay a huge debt. Nichkhun will play the older brother of
Michelle, an international student
played by AKB48’s
Shinoda Mariko (25).
Nichkhun will play the president of Singapore’s leading corporation
and will be featured in a business suit – giving off a sleeker, more
polished look from his usual image. He is also the first 2PM member to
be participating in a Japanese film.
He will have to speak in both Japanese and English in this theatrical
adaptation. While explaining the role the producer stated, “
Nichkhun
demonstrates a proficient English level as he has studied it in the
U.S. He has a flavor of bashfulness and confidence which is perfect for
this role.” The producer also discussed his high expectations of Nichkhun.
Nichkhun revealed he had the support and help of his fellow members
to make progress with his Japanese skills. He also mentioned that he, “
would love to appear in a Japanese film again”.
Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until March 17th, 2012 to see him in this much-anticipated film.