NIPPON TV’S “YOUR TURN TO KILL” WINS AWARD AT SEOUL INTERNATIONAL DRAMA AWARDS

This year's awards were held on 15th September in the South Korean region. Actor Ryusei Yokohama, who starred in the recognized format of 20 60-minutes episodes, received an Asian Star Prize

18 SEP 2020

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Nippon TV announced that its hit scripted format “Your Turn to Kill” received an award at the 2020 Seoul International Drama Awards. The awards were held on 15th September in Seoul. “We are delighted that Ryusei Yokohama has been given this great honor,”  Hiroe Suzuma, producer of ‘Your Turn to Kill’ from the production division at Nippon TV, said. 

Actor Ryusei Yokohama received the Asian Star Prize for his impressive performance as one of the leading characters that solve the intricate mystery. Yokohama plays Shinobu Nikaido, one of the leading characters in “Your Turn to Kill.” “When the award was announced, I was so happy to hear that the SDA Organizing Committee said they chose Ryusei because he delivered a top-notch performance, his character has been well-received by the public, and he has garnered many fans in both Korea and Japan," Suzuma said.

Yokohama is one of the star actors of the established “Stardust Promotion Inc” agency. Starring in numerous drama films, he currently has over two million followers on Instagram. He also stars in Nippon TV’s drama series “Cursed in Love,” grasping the hearts of viewers, as well as being cast on many TV commercials for major companies.

The format with 20 6-minute episodes consists of a crime/mystery drama follows a newly married couple, who move into their new home and plan for a new, peaceful life. When a threatening note that says “Your turn to kill” secretly arrives, a “Swap Murder Game” is set in motion. Nikaido helps to solve the mystery but in doing so gets deeply involved, almost costing him his life.