'Boogie Woogie' Episode 91 Synopsis: Ritsuko Visits Suzuko's Space

TOKYO, Feb 08 (News On Japan) - Actress Shuri stars in the NHK morning drama series "Boogie Woogie," which airs its 91st episode on the 9th. The series, broadcast on NHK General TV from Monday to Saturday at 8 a.m., features Shuri as the heroine. The 109th NHK Asadora, "Boogie Woogie," is inspired by the life of post-war superstar Shizuko Kasagi. Singing and dancing with a bright smile and a straightforward heart, the heroine Suzuko, played by Shuri, rushes down the path of a singer, delivering energy and cheer throughout Japan.

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In the drama, Suzuko grows up as the poster girl of a public bathhouse in the downtown area of Osaka. Since she was young, she loved to sing and dance, eventually joining the Umemaru Girls' Operetta Troupe (USK) in Dotonbori. As she begins to showcase her talent for singing, she embarks on a career as a singer and rises to stardom in the post-war era.

In the 91st episode, Suzuko (Shuri), facing intense practice sessions led by Yoshiichi Hatori (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi), repeatedly has to interrupt her training to take care of Aiko. The group worries that they can't practice properly, but they can't find a good solution. During this time, Ritsuko Ibarada (Rinko Kikuchi) visits the rehearsal studio.

Finally, the day of the show arrives. With the iconic song "Tokyo Boogie Woogie," Suzuko entertains and encourages the people, providing them with the zest for life and making hearts throb and excite all over Japan. Thus, the queen of boogie is born.

Source: MDPR

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