Matsushima Nanako is a Japanese actress who was born on October 13, 1973, in Yokohama, Japan. She made her acting debut in 1992, and starred in the international hit horror films “Ring” (1998) and “Ring 2” (1999). She has also starred in hit dramas, including “Grave of the Fireflies” and “Boys Over Flowers” (both 2005).

Matsushima Nanako

The youngest of five siblings, Ayaka Haneda (Hashimoto Kanna) has taken it upon herself to do what she can to help support her financially struggling family. Unfortunately, as an incredible beauty, Ayaka has difficulty keeping a job for any length of time, as her male co-workers inevitably fall for her and her female co-workers see her as nothing but a wicked woman who enjoys wrapping men around her finger. Unable to remain in such a difficult position for long, Ayaka is always forced to seek employment elsewhere.&nbsp;

Finding herself in need of a job once again, Ayaka decides to apply for a position as a wedding planner at La Branche, the bridal department at a very prestigious hotel. Despite fumbling the interview, Ayaka is offered the job. Happy to find a new position, Ayaka hopes that this time, things will be different. But when she’s summoned by the company’s CEO, Togo Nitta (Yamada Ryosuke), Ayaka is afraid her time at La Branche is quickly coming to an end.&nbsp;

Determined to revive the company’s underperforming wedding hall, Togo has decided the best way to do so would be to stage his own, high-profile wedding there. Unfortunately, as a busy man with no time for romance, he doesn’t actually have someone to marry which is exactly why he approaches his newest hire, Ayaka, with an offer she can’t refuse. Given the chance to solve her family’s financial problems in exchange for a love-less marriage, will Ayaka decide to follow her head or her heart?

Adapted from the manga series of the same name by Watanabe Shiho, “Kissing the Ring Finger” is a 2023 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Tsuboi Toshio and Izumi Masahide.

Kissing the Ring Finger

Marriage here, Love there

Makino (Inoue Mao) is a student at the super-prestigious Eitoku Academy, a seat of learning for some of the children of Japan’s wealthiest individuals. Somewhat intimidated by the school and its rich-kid students, she wants nothing except to stay below the radar and unnoticed during her time at the school. She has one girlfriend at the school, but does not speak to anyone else.

All that changes on the day her friend spills juice all over the pristine white shirt of Domyouji Tsukasa (Jun Matsumoto), the most aggressive and spoilt member of the so-called “Flower Four” or “F4.” This unofficial group comprises the good-looking but bratty sons of the most powerful businesspeople in Japan. The F4 are ruthless bullies, and often pressure their victims into dropping out. But when Domyouji Tsukasa snaps at Makino’s friend, Makino stands up to him. The F4 instructs the entire school to bully her in revenge. But when she snaps and gives him a taste of his own medicine, Domyouji Tsukasa unexpectedly falls for her. All of a sudden, the pendulum swings in favor of Makino – but things get very complicated when fellow F4 member Hanazawa Rui (Oguri Shun) also takes a shine to her!

The drama was based on a hit 1992-2008 manga series that was authored by Yoko Kamio.

“BOYS OVER FLOWERS” is a 2005 Japanese drama series that was directed by Yasuharu Ishii.

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