Koji Mukai joins TBS drama ‘Iroha no Koi wa Jidai wo Kakeru’ as replacement lead

Koji Mukai of Snow Man has stepped in as a replacement lead for the TBS drama ‘Iroha no Koi wa Jidai wo Kakeru’, following the departure of Fuma Kikuchi due to health reasons. While Mukai initially faced pressure due to the sudden nature of his role, production staff report he has developed a strong working relationship with co-star Mone Kamishiraishi and has become a positive presence on set.

Promotional materials for the series have recently been released, including behind-the-scenes footage and photos of Mukai, Sotaro Yamanaka, and Reho Onishi participating in a crime prevention patrol in Shibuya. The drama is scheduled to premiere on October 13 at 10:00 PM.