Japanese music sensation MIYAVI is set to expand his career into Korean entertainment by starring in the upcoming drama How to Become a Building Owner in Korea (working title).
According to a report from SPOTV News on June 18, MIYAVI will portray Morgan Lee, the executive director of the company “Real Capital,” in this much-anticipated thriller.
This marks MIYAVI’s first role in a Korean drama, where he is expected to deliver a compelling performance alongside established actors Ha Jung Woo and Shim Eun Kyung, potentially emerging as a standout figure in the series.
The drama centers around a debt-ridden landlord whose desperate efforts to protect his family and property—both of which mean more to him than his own life—lead him into a dark and dangerous world involving crime and kidnapping.
It explores the harsh realities behind the dream of property ownership, delving into financial struggles and moral dilemmas.
MIYAVI’s connection to Korea is personal and deep-rooted. He is half-Japanese, half-Korean, with a Japanese mother and a Korean father from Jeju Island.
Recently, his wife, singer Melody, announced that their family relocated to Seoul, fueling speculation that MIYAVI’s role in this drama may mark the beginning of more extensive activities in Korea.
With a distinguished career that began in 1999 as part of the rock band Dué le Quartz and a solo career launched in 2002, MIYAVI has become a defining figure in J-Rock.
His work with the supergroup The Last Rockstars alongside legendary musicians like Yoshiki, Sugizo, and Hyde has earned him international acclaim.
Beyond music, MIYAVI has showcased his acting chops in notable films such as Unbroken, Kong: Skull Island, and Hell Dogs.
Fans will be intrigued to know that MIYAVI’s two daughters are avid K-pop fans, and he maintains close ties with Korean artists including Jaejoong, featuring on the track “Dopamine” from Jaejoong’s 2024 album Flower Garden.
The drama How to Become a Building Owner in Korea is scheduled to air on tvN, and MIYAVI’s involvement signals exciting new ventures in his career, bridging Japanese and Korean entertainment industries.
