Lee Jun Young to make debut in Japanese cinema; bags role in Yoji Yamada’s ‘Tokyo Taxi’ - Details inside

Lee Jun Young

has been an extremely prominent figure in the Korean entertainment industry. Well known for his acting prowess,

Jun Young

has also featured in some of the most popular and well-known dramas and films. Now the actor seems to be stepping out of his comfort zone! Jun Young has been confirmed to star as the lead actress’s first love in the upcoming Japanese project ‘

Tokyo Taxi

’.

Jun Young confirmed to make his debut in Japanese cinema

Jun Young is all set and ready to make his official debut in the Japanese entertainment industry. The celebrity is all set to star in the famous

Yoji Yamada

’s next big hit, ‘

Tokyo

Taxi’. As confirmed by Dispatch as well as the celebrity’s agency, he will be taking on a side role in the upcoming Japanese film, making this one of the actor’s biggest milestones in his career.The actor’s agency also released a statement on July 8, sharing that “Lee Jun Young will appear in legendary Japanese director Yoji Yamada’s 91st film, Tokyo Taxi. This marks his debut in Japanese cinema”.

About ‘Tokyo Taxi’

The film ‘Tokyo Taxi’ is the 91st film of one of Japan’s most celebrated directors, Yoji Yamada. It is an official remake of a French film released in 2022, titled ‘Une Belle Course’. The movie has been adapted and set against the backdrop of the scenic beauty of Tokyo. The film delves into Takano Sumire’s past after she shares her story with her taxi driver,

Usami Koji

, as he takes her to an old-age home in Shibamata, Tokyo. Jun Young will be starring alongside one of the biggest actors in Japan,

Kimura Takuya

, as well as Chieko Baisho, Yuu Aoi, and

Sakoda Takaya

! He will be playing the love interest of Baisho in the film. It is all set to be officially released on November 21 this year.