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Ok Taecyeon, left, and Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix's drama series 'Soul Mate.' Photo courtesy of Netflix

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 Taecyeon Hayato Isomura 06282024

Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1719554287166240628 taecyeon.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Ok Taecyeon, left, and Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix&#x27;s drama series &#x27;Soul Mate.&#x27; Photo courtesy of Netflix"/>Ok Taecyeon, left, and Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix&#x27;s drama series &#x27;Soul Mate.&#x27; Photo courtesy of NetflixSouth Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon and and Japanese actor Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix&#x27;s drama series &quot;Soul Mate,&quot; the streamer said Friday.</div>Written and directed by Shunki Hashizume, &quot;Soul Mate&quot; follows the decade-long love story between two young men, which traverses the cities of Berlin, Seoul and Tokyo, Netflix said in a press release.In the series, Hayato portrays Ryu Narutaki, a man who left everything behind in Japan and is saved by a boxer named Johan Hwang, played by Taecyeon, in a foreign land.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/28/23/2pms-taecyeon-on-15-year-career-goals-ph-memories">READ: 2PM’s Taecyeon on 15-year career, goals, PH memories </a></div>Hayato, who previously appeared in the thriller series &quot;Alice in Borderland,&quot; said he felt excited to play one of the lead roles.&quot;The script moved me with its story of love amidst sadness and pain, and the incredible 10-year story arc crafted by director Hashizume has truly immersed me in the character,&quot; he said.Hayato said working with Taecyeon, who is also known as a member of the K-pop boy band 2PM, &quot;has been inspiring.&quot;&quot;His (Taecyeon) charm draws me in more each day,&quot; he said. &quot;Filming in Japan, Korea, and Germany [also] gives the project a truly global feel.&quot;<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/10/23/20-korean-bl-series-to-make-your-heart-flutter">READ: 20 Korean boys’ love series to make your heart flutter </a></div>Taecyeon, whose past shows include &quot;Vincenzo&quot; and &quot;Heartbeat,&quot; said he took interest in the project to explore new characters.&quot;The character of Johan Hwang intrigued me, and his inner struggles and pain stayed with me long after I read the script,&quot; said Taecyeon.&quot;To prepare, I lost weight and underwent boxing training, and I’ve continued to train diligently during filming to portray Johan as best as I can,&quot; he added.<div>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents">Hallyu Corner </a>microsite.</div>

South Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon and and Japanese actor Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix's drama series 'Soul Mate,' the streamer said Friday.

South Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon and and Japanese actor Hayato Isomura are set to star in Netflix's drama series 'Soul Mate,' the streamer said Friday.

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2PM's Taecyeon, Hayato Isomura pair up for Netflix's 'Soul Mate'

Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published Jun 28, 2024 02:27 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 28, 2024 02:29 PM PHT

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