Popular Manga 'That Genius Obsesses Over His Fake Girlfriend' to Get Live-Action Drama Adaptation Starring B&ZAI's Konno Daiki and Hinatazaka46's Kato Shiho
The popular manga 'That Genius Obsesses Over His Fake Girlfriend' is officially getting a live-action drama adaptation, set to air in CBC TV's Drama Trip slot. The series will premiere on April 23rd (Thursday) at 0:58 AM. This drama is a doting love story that begins with a 'contractual relationship' between a solitary genius programmer and a caring, yet unfortunate, young woman. Konno Daiki of B&ZAI will play Wakatsuki Iku, one of the protagonists—a handsome genius programmer who recently returned from overseas, known for his rude remarks and misanthropic demeanor that keeps others at bay. This marks Konno's first lead role and his first regular drama appearance, delighting fans who are celebrating this 'goal achieved'. For the other lead role, Hoshino Rin, the caring but unfortunate woman, Kato Shiho of Hinatazaka46 has been cast. Kato will also be a co-lead in the series. Perhaps to match the character's setting in the drama, Kato's distin...