Kawashima Umika is a Japanese singer and actress who was born on March 3, 1994, in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She made her small-screen acting debut in the 2006 drama “Daddy Loves Mommy Best” and in 2007 became a member of the all-female J-pop act 9Nine. She has since gone on to appear in dramas such as 2017’s “Blazing Transfer Students” and “Liar” (2022).

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Exploring the intricate dynamics of eight different couples, "One Night Morning" delves into the complexities of relationships after a shared night. Each couple experiences a unique morning-after scenario, from reunited high school classmates with long-harbored feelings to casual sexual partners. Despite their varied backgrounds and connections, they all share one common thread: a morning meal together. As they sit down to breakfast, the characters navigate the uncertain terrain of their relationships, leaving viewers wondering about the potential outcomes of their intimate encounters. Adapted from Kenichi Okuyama's manga series, this 2022 Japanese romance drama, directed by Kensaku Kakimoto, offers a nuanced exploration of human connections and the morning after.

One Night Morning

❤️ Love Actually ❤️

Narita Misao (Mikami Ai), the youngest team member in a new white-collar job, develops a crush on her line manager Tsukasa Deno (Yuki Furukawa) while working alongside the outspoken Ichikawa Kazuya (Sato Taiki). After a work gathering where Tsukasa doesn't appear, Misao and Kazuya begin exchanging flirtatious text messages, despite Kazuya claiming to have a girlfriend. As their emotional connection deepens, Misao discovers Kazuya is actually engaged, creating a complex web of confusion and guilt. Simultaneously, Tsukasa begins developing feelings for Misao, further complicating her romantic entanglements. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kumasaka Izuru.

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Liar in Love

Hana (Umika Kawashima) and Mizuki (Nana Asakawa) have been best friends since elementary school. Now 25, Hana longs to find romance, but long-term love has evaded her. And while Mizuki is very protective of Hana, she is also secretly jealous of the way most men seem to prefer her friend. After a cheating boyfriend breaks Hana’s heart, the friends go to a hot spring to recover, where they meet the handsome duo Ryosuke (Jin Shirasu) and Ayumu (Akihisa Shiono). While they are chatting, Ryosuke notes that Hana keeps taking a back seat in their conversation and leaving Hana with a lot to reflect on. Love is in the air for these lonely hearts – but who will end up with who? Or could a third party show up and ruin everything? This 2020 Japanese drama, based on the manga of the same name by Eiko Tachibana, was directed by Koji Ono and Hidetaka Sakamoto.

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