{
  "id": 19490425,
  "title": "'In the Clear Moonlit Dusk' brings Japanese romance to Korean theaters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/in-the-clear-moonlit-dusk-brings-japanese-romance-to-korean-theaters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T12:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261111/in-the-clear-moonlit-dusk-brings-japanese-romance-to-korean-theaters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After its sold-out debut at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, the Japanese youth romance film *In the Clear Moonlit Dusk* anticipates a warm reception in Korean theaters on November 18. Adapted from Mika Yamamori's best-selling comic series, which has sold over 8.2 million copies, the movie adaptation was directed by Kentaro Takemura. Following its Oct 23 release in Japan, *In the Clear Moonlit Dusk* grabbed attention quickly with all 4,000 seats in the festival's open-air cinema section selling out fast.\n\nThe film's massive appeal was evident during its screening in Busan, where a crowd of outdoor theatergoers cheered enthusiastically during key scenes featuring lead actor Shunsuke Michieda. Michieda, a member of the popular Japanese idol group Naniwa Danshi, appeared on screen multiple times, generating electric atmosphere among the fans gathered in the festival's outdoor venue. The story follows two high school students who both bear the nickname \"Prince.\" Yoi Takiguchi, portrayed by Seira Anzai, is a tall and reserved freshman who earns the title due to her strikingly neutral appearance and dignified demeanor.",
  "summary": "Fresh off its sold-out screening at the 31st Busan International Film Festival last month, the Japanese youth romance movie \"In the Clear Moonlit Dusk\" is building high expectations ahead of its Korean release on Nov 18. Based on Mika Yamamori’s hit comic series that has sold over 8.2 million copies, the movie version directed by Kentaro Takemura arrived following its Oct 23 debut in Japan. “In…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"In the Clear Moonlit Dusk\" premieres in Korean theaters on November 18",
    "Adapted from best-selling Japanese comic series with 8.2M+ copies sold",
    "Japanese idol Shunsuke Michieda stars as lead actor"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expansion of this successful manga adaptation into Korean cinemas leverages the massive popularity of Japanese idol talent to bridge cultural interests through the shared language of youth romance.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}