Joel Torre attended the premiere night of the international series kiDnap GAME in Japan, joining his fellow cast members ahead of the show's October debut.
Joel is part of the multinational ensemble led by Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi and South Korean star Lee Joon-gi.
On his Instagram page, the Filipino actor shared snapshots from the premiere night, including photos with his co-stars.
"kiDnap GAME premiere Night! Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi are the Main Leads!!! 😎❤️😎," he posted.
He also invited fans to catch the series on Viu, highlighting the international collaboration behind the production.
"kiDnap GAME streaming on VIU Starting Oct 6 at 8:00pm. A Seven Asian Countries Production. Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok, Taiwan, Singapore and Hongkong!!! 😎❤️😎" Joel said.
Fans were quick to express their excitement over the upcoming series.
"Can’t wait to watch it! I’ll be cheering everyone on!" one fan commented.
"Can't wait for Oct 6! Proud to have a great Filipino actor in the line up of amazing Asian talents in kiDnap GAME," one fan wrote.
Aside from Joel, the international cast includes Alice Ko from Taiwan, Stanley Yau from Hong Kong, Carrie Wong from Singapore, and Praewa Narupornkamol Chaisang from Thailand.
The Japanese ensemble also features Yuki Sakurai, Sae Okazaki, Show Kasamatsu, Ryutaro Yamazaki, and Machiko Ono.
According to a press release published on Fuji TV's official website, kiDnap GAME follows a deadly survival challenge triggered by a series of simultaneous kidnappings across seven Asian cities.
The story unfolds as kidnappings in Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore, and Naha make international headlines. The family of one of the victims then receives a mysterious email informing them that they have been entered into a dangerous game.
"How far will you go to save your loved one? Only one person can be saved," the message reads.
Each participant is assigned a different mission and must race against the others to complete it, with the life of their kidnapped loved one hanging in the balance.
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In the series, Joel portrays Miguel, a friendly taxi driver who has struggled with poverty since childhood. Determined to give his children and grandchildren a better life, he works tirelessly to ensure they never have to endure the same hardships he experienced growing up.
However, Miguel's life takes a terrifying turn when his beloved grandchild is kidnapped, forcing him to participate in the deadly game in a desperate attempt to save his family.