Tokyo, July 31, 2026 – Imagine receiving a chilling message after someone you love has been kidnapped: “How far are you willing to go to save the one you love? Only one can survive.” That terrifying question sets the stage for kiDnap GAME, Fuji Television’s ambitious new drama series starring Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi.

Premiering in October 2026 as part of Fuji TV’s Tuesday 9:00 p.m. drama lineup, kiDnap GAME promises a high-stakes psychological thriller that spans multiple countries across Asia.

Two Families. One Chance to Survive.

Kentaro Sakaguchi stars as Toshiro Niide, a detective whose wife, Saori, is abducted. Lee Joon-gi plays Han Ki-joo, a skilled surgeon whose young daughter falls victim to the same wave of kidnappings.

Although they have never met, the two men receive the exact same message and unwillingly become players in the deadly kiDnap GAME.

Each participant is assigned a different mission, and completing it is the only way to save their loved one. But there’s a devastating catch—the game guarantees survival for only one victim.

Faced with an impossible dilemma, Niide and Ki-joo must decide whether to work together to uncover the mastermind behind the game or betray each other in a desperate fight to save their own family.

A Kidnapping Crisis Across Seven Asian Cities

The story begins with coordinated kidnappings that strike Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha, and Manila simultaneously, sending the region into chaos.

Seven strangers from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds suddenly find themselves connected by a mysterious organization. As they race against time, the biggest questions remain unanswered: Why were they chosen, and what is the mastermind’s true objective?

The newly released second teaser visual captures the intense confrontation between the two protagonists and the unseen force controlling the deadly game. Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer offers a glimpse of the series’ cinematic scale and the cross-border mystery that unfolds throughout Asia.

A Star-Studded International Cast

Joining Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi is an impressive multinational ensemble featuring:

• Alice Ko (Taipei)
• Stanley Yau (Hong Kong)
• Carrie Wong (Singapore)
• Joel Torre (Manila)
• Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang (Bangkok)

The Japanese cast also includes Yuki Sakurai, Sae Okazaki, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Sho Kasamatsu, Ryutaro Yamasaki, Makita Sports, and Machiko Ono.

The series is directed and produced by Yusuke Kato of Fuji Television.

A Major International Production

kiDnap GAME is a large-scale collaboration between Fuji Television, MakerVille, and SIMSTORY, with filming taking place in Japan and several international locations. The drama has also confirmed simultaneous broadcast and streaming across 18 countries, underscoring its ambition as one of Asia’s biggest television projects.

With a gripping survival premise, an international cast, and a mystery that stretches across seven major Asian cities, kiDnap GAME is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated dramas of 2026.

kiDnap GAME at a Glance

• Title: kiDnap GAME
• Japan Premiere: October 2026
• Broadcast Schedule: Every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. (JST)
• Director/Producer: Yusuke Kato (Fuji Television)
• Production: Fuji Television, MakerVille, and SIMSTORY