"High Kick" sequel sells for highest amount in Japan

The sequel to TV sitcom "Unstoppable High Kick" has been sold to Japan ahead of its local airing for the highest figure for a South Korean drama ever sold to the country, according to the producers of the series on Friday.

"All 120 episodes of 'High Kick Through the Roof' have been sold to SoNet, a Sony-affiliated Internet and television service provider in Japan, for the highest price ever," said producer Chorokbaem Media in a press release.

"Unstoppable...", a family series directed by Kim Byung-ook, was widely popular between 2006 and 2007.

The sequel will be aired by broadcaster MBC beginning Monday in Korea and starting November in Japan.

Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr