I don't know why but I super duper hyped ! jHAHA

He actually acted on Engine 2005 with Kimura takuya. I remember I liked him so much during that drama. The way he stole money form Kimura is still one of my favorite scenes and I still remember it after all these years.
Even though he was a kid but his acting was great.

Hmmm. Saw him in Date, where he was okay but nothing noteworthy.

There are a couple of actors from his age group that are phenomenal (not only the best of their generation but simply actors that can compete with people 10, 20, 30 years their senior) that I would have personally preferred cast.... But I'm saying that because Misaeng is one my favourite kdramas ever so I sort want some my favourite j-actors in that role...

Nakajima might do fine, who knows.

Curious who else in involved – director, other casting, etc.

I think Jdrama has many office story or incorporate many office worker in lots of drama,
Idk why I feel like this gonna more depressing type of adaptation, I feel Misaeng is already depressing so I hope this can be more funny.

I do like Nakajima Yuto, he is good imo,
but I think Sosuke Ikematsu or Shometani Shota can do a great job too,
but the real question is who gonna play Chief Oh?
My personal favorite it Masato Sakai but he already has this kind of role, how about Hiroshi Hasegawa?
I always think both of this actor can do no wrong, hahaa

I loved Nakajima Yuto in Hanzawa Naoki so im excited about this!

I've seen the first three episodes of Misaeng (just never got around to continuing it), and the tone reminded me of a jdorama. so in this instance, this type of adaptation might actually work well.

Yuto has evolved as an actor, especially in Pink & Gray. heck, i'm willing to say he did better than Masaki Suda (cue the sound of disbelief!). Lastly, it's surprising that many aren't aware Yuto's part of Johnny's (HeySay). I've read in many jpn forums that the [general] audience/netizens didn't think of him as an idol.

Misaeng was more jdrama-ish than ever. It's just bringing a familiar style home for the Japanese.

It's amusing how most respond on J-remake of Kdrama is mostly positive in contrast of K-remake of Jdorama.
Well, Yuto is not bad, he has his own charm (at least better than casting Fukushi Sota). And in term of acting, I find that J-idols are better than K-idol (don't forget that up till now the crown prince of Jdorama is still Kimutaku, which is an idol).
Misaeng is such a hit because it wasn't your typical Kdrama, on contrary it's typical Jdorama so while I don't see any problem in adapt it to dorama, I'm not sure it will reach success as Misaeng did.

I think that's why I don't feel like to finish watching Misaeng because it remind me of j-drama a lot. I hope it will go through with this Japan remake.

Is this the first time Japan has done a remake of a Korean drama? Or an adaption of a Korean comic/webtoon?

misaeng is slice-of-life that it seems like it is a jdrama but somehow it's also different? jdamas, even those with tearjerking endings like the the lead dying, still makes the audience feel cathartic? like it just reinforces that LIFE happens, but what is important is that you just LIVE it. you cry and feel sad, but it empowers you at the same time? can't explain it.

i follow certain japanese actors/actresses so i get to watch dramas i normally wouldn't - but i'd still enjoy it. and other times, i'd read a synopsis that's interesting and without knowing any of the cast - but i'd watch and enjoy it. or sometimes, i'll check out the classics or those with high reviews...

the last kdrama i watched is page turner...

I have watched the Korean version and i must say that it holds now as my top most favorite Kdrama at the moment. But then I again i rarely watch or even finish watching one season of Korean drama for that matter, usually I will check one episode of most kdramas and see how far it goes not to bore me. And usually each kdramas i watched failed me. That is why I am so happy to have given Misaeng a try in watching it, and i manage to keep me up watching until the very end.
And i must agree wth some comments here that Misaeng has a jdrama-ish vibe to it, maybe that is why it keeps me interested. Like there aren't unnecessary moments just to prolong the episode.
So I am really glad to have heard that there is a remake for this drama, and Japan will do it. And now I have watched this drama, and I think is as good as the korean one. I dont want to compare because Misaeng already have that very special spot in my heart. But then, this jdrama is also good and the cast also is doing well with their characters. There is a bit difference but its still interesting. And also with the adaptation, i think because i am more inclined to watch jdrama that i more used to it, i have understand it more and had felt it more.