SBS 'Stove League' Is Being Remade...It's kamenashi kazu for the seat of Namgoongmin
Jul 24, 2025
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Studio S, SBS Media Group's drama production and distribution company, joined hands with NTT Docomo Studio & Live, Japan's largest telecommunications company, and began producing the Japanese version of 'Stove League' in July.
Broadcasting on SBS in 2019, 'Stove League' is a sports office product that tells the story of the new general manager Baek Seung-soo (Nam Goong-min) being appointed to the baseball team 'Dreams', which has been at the bottom for four consecutive years, and has been successful with a maximum viewership of 20.8%.
This remake goes beyond just selling copyrights, and Studio S and Japanese production companies jointly produce and conduct global business. Reflecting Japan's unique baseball culture and sentiment, it aims for a remake that both Korean and Japanese viewers can sympathize with.
Kazuya Kamenashi, a former KAT-TUN member and actor, was selected as the main character Baek Seung-soo. He is also well-known in Korea for producing "Kokusen 2" and "Produce Nobuta" and is excited for a new challenge in that it is a joint project between Korea and Japan." I'll add a Japanese color to the fine original work to make it elaborate," he said.
Director Ruto Toichiro of the 'Ajae's Love' series, which caused a social syndrome in Japan, will direct. The production team expects how deeply the `stove league' will resonate in Japan, where baseball is a national sport," he said, heralding the expansion of Korea-Japan joint content.
Studio S said "We plan to spread the power of Korean dramas to the world through various joint productions between Korea and Japan in the future."
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
