Korean Actor Kim Do-wan to Make Japanese Drama Debut in 'No Tree Will Not Fall with Ten Hits'

Korean actor Kim Do-wan, who debuted in 2017, is set to make his first appearance in a Japanese drama. Previously, he caught attention for his role in the 2024 tvN series 'Wedding Impossible', where he portrayed a character in a sham marriage with Jeon Jong-seo.

The new NTV Sunday drama 'No Tree Will Not Fall with Ten Hits' is a tumultuous love story about an heir of a fallen conglomerate who fights against adversity to protect his love, spanning 23 years. The series is set to premiere on April 12 and promises an intriguing storyline that crosses between Korea and Japan.

In the drama, Kim Do-wan will play the role of 'Kim Hee-seung', the stepbrother of Min-seok (played by Shison Jun). His character cherishes Min-seok like a real brother, but their relationship becomes strained when Min-seok is chosen as the heir. Kim Do-wan is expected to enrich the drama with his performance, marking his first venture into Japanese television and showcasing a brotherly chemistry with actor Shison Jun.

Kim Do-wan has steadily built his filmography with diverse roles in series such as 'At Eighteen', 'Start-Up', 'My Roommate Is a Gumiho', 'The Girl Downstairs', and 'Wedding Impossible'. Notably, in 'ONE: High School Heroes', he played 'Kang Yoon-ki', a strategist who leads 'Ui-gyeom' into the world of fighting, delivering thrilling action and humor, and portraying a character with depth and nuance.

With his charming visuals and wide acting range across genres, Kim Do-wan continues to make a strong impression in every project. Anticipation is high for the new facets he will reveal in 'No Tree Will Not Fall with Ten Hits'.

'No Tree Will Not Fall with Ten Hits', featuring Kim Do-wan, will air every Sunday at 10:30 PM on NTV starting April 12.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr