Are you ready for a dose of love, laughter, and a dash of scandal? Well, mark your calendars because a brand-new drama is about to hit the screens in October 2023, and it's bound to leave you hooked. "18 years old, new wife, affair" is set to be a whirlwind romance drama featuring the charismatic Ryusei Fujii and the rising star Nako Yabuki.

In this upcoming drama, Nako Yabuki plays the role of a headstrong heiress who's burning with desire for love. She's no ordinary rich girl, and her heart is set on experiencing a passionate romance. Enter Ryusei Fujii, the rapidly rising actor, who portrays a "super high-spec" bodyguard tasked with protecting her. But there's a twist: they decide to fake a marriage, allowing them to embark on a forbidden love affair.

© Shiho Watanabe / Shogakukan (published by Shogakukan "Petit Comic Flower Comics α")

The source material for this exciting drama is none other than the popular comic series, "18 years old, new wife, affair," created by Shiho Watanabe. With over 1.2 million copies in circulation, this comic has already captured the hearts of many readers. It's not just your typical love story; it's a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists.

This drama promises a mix of heart-fluttering moments and nail-biting twists. Mei Hana's (played by Nako Yabuki) determination to have an affair and Akira's (played by Ryusei Fujii)
unspoken love for her create a captivating modern love story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The chosen theme song for this upcoming drama is none other than "Beautiful," performed by Johnny's WEST, a celebrated act from Johnny's Entertainment. This melodious composition was exclusively crafted to enhance the show's narrative.

The drama is set to premiere on ABC TV (Kansai) on October 15, 2023, at 11:55 PM JST and on TV Asahi (Kanto) on October 14, 2023, at 2:30 AM JST.