On November 13th, Korean group 2PM�s Nichkhun (23) announced that he will make his Japanese movie debut in the upcoming movie version of popular drama, 'Ouran High School Host Club'.
This movie is based on a manga of the same name. �It�is a romantic comedy centered around a popular host club at �Ouran High School�, where the female student Haruhi (Kawaguchi Haruna) has to disguise herself as a male host to repay a huge debt. �Nichkhun will play the older brother of Michelle, an international student played by AKB48�s Shinoda Mariko (25).
Nichkhun will play the president of Singapore�s leading corporation and will be featured in a business suit � giving off a sleeker, more polished look from his usual image. �He is also the first 2PM member to be participating in a Japanese film.
He will have to speak in both Japanese and English in this theatrical adaptation. �While explaining the role the producer stated, �Nichkhun demonstrates a proficient English level as he has studied it in the U.S. �He has a flavor of bashfulness and confidence which is perfect for this role.� � The producer also discussed his high expectations of Nichkhun.
Nichkhun revealed he had the support and help of his fellow members to make progress with his Japanese skills. �He also mentioned that he, �would love to appear in a Japanese film again�.
Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until March 17th, 2012 to see him in this much-anticipated film.
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