Tue, July 1, 2008 (12:52am EDT)
Morning Musume members Ai Takahashi and Risa Niigaki will be taking on the role of the '70s pop duo Pink Lady in a special television drama next month. They will appear in NTV's "Yu Aku Monogatari," based on the life of famed lyricist Yu Aku.
The drama focuses on Aku's involvement in the music audition show "Star Tanjou!," which launched the careers of many early idols, including the highly successful Pink Lady. Takahashi and Niigaki will play Mii and Kei, respectively, and will sing the Pink Lady hit "Pepper Keibu" while dressed in the fashion of that era.
NTV plans to broadcast "Yu Aku Monogatari" on August 1.
The drama focuses on Aku's involvement in the music audition show "Star Tanjou!," which launched the careers of many early idols, including the highly successful Pink Lady. Takahashi and Niigaki will play Mii and Kei, respectively, and will sing the Pink Lady hit "Pepper Keibu" while dressed in the fashion of that era.
NTV plans to broadcast "Yu Aku Monogatari" on August 1.
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