Apple has set the cast for Pachinko, "its epic international drama series based on Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel," Deadline reported. The project, written and executive produced by Soo Hugh (The Terror), who also serves as showrunner and created the vision for the series, began production October 26 on multiple continents. The series will be told in three languages: Korean, Japanese and English.
The cast includes Min Ho Lee (Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs), Jin Ha (Devs, Love Life), Anna Sawai (Fast & Furious 9, Ninja Assassin), Minha Kim (Call, After Spring), Soji Arai (Cobra Kai, Legacies) and Kaho Minami (Angel Dust, Household X).
Kogonada will direct four episodes, including the pilot, and is an executive producer. Justin Chon is directing four episodes and will exec produce on those. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey will executive produce through Media Res. Theresa Kang-Lowe will also executive produce through Blue Marble Pictures, along with Richard Middleton, and Media Res' Dani Gorin will co-executive produce with David Kim and Sebastian Lee.