Viewers Notice Supporting Actor in NHK Drama "Blossom"
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NHK's morning drama "Blossom" is getting new attention online, but not only for its main star.
Viewers have started talking about an actor who plays a supporting role called "Hidari."
Many people online wrote comments saying they recognized his face from somewhere.
Some viewers said they remembered him from another NHK drama, "Bakebake."
Several comments described him as having an interesting presence on screen, even in a small part.
The lead actress of "Blossom" is Shizuka Ishibashi, who plays the main character.
The drama recently recorded a viewer rating of 14.2%, showing it remains popular.
One storyline in the drama includes a scene at a restaurant.
A customer in that scene is described as a top literary magazine editor.
Separately, actor Kenichi Endo has talked about his role in the drama.
He plays a character named Daizaburo Kurosaki.
In an interview, Endo shared his thoughts about playing this character.
Overall, "Blossom" continues to attract public interest, both for its main cast and its supporting actors.
Viewers online have especially focused on smaller roles that leave a strong impression despite limited screen time.
This kind of attention shows how supporting actors can still become talking points in a popular drama.
Vocabulary10 words
- drama
- a TV show that tells a story
- supporting role
- a smaller, less important part in a story
- presence
- how noticeable or memorable someone is
- lead actress
- the main female actor in a show
- viewer rating
- a number showing how many people watched a show
- literary magazine
- a magazine about books and writing
- interview
- a conversation where someone answers questions
- cast
- all the actors in a show
- impression
- the feeling or memory someone leaves on others
- screen time
- the amount of time a character appears on screen
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1. He looks familiar and has an interesting presence 2. 14.2% 3. Kenichi Endo
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NHK's morning drama "Blossom" is getting new _____ online.
Viewers have started talking about an actor who plays a _____ role called "Hidari."
Some viewers said they remembered him from another NHK drama, "_____."
Several comments described him as having an interesting _____ on screen.
The lead actress of "Blossom" is Shizuka _____.
The drama recently recorded a viewer rating of _____%.
A customer in that scene is described as a top literary magazine _____.
Actor Kenichi _____ has talked about his role in the drama.
He plays a character named Daizaburo _____.
In an _____, Endo shared his thoughts about playing this character.
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