Nogizaka46's Umezawa Minami Stars in Final Drama as Active Idol

Nogizaka46 member Umezawa Minami will take on her final acting role as an active idol in the upcoming MBS/TBS drama "Shitsuren Karuta" (Heartbreak Cards), set to premiere March 31st.

Umezawa stars alongside Nishigaki Takumi and Kato Konatsu in this Drama-izm slot production, where she'll portray a career-focused office worker with a complicated love life. The role represents a significant departure for the idol, who has previously appeared in various dramas during her time with Nogizaka46.

For international fans, Umezawa joined Nogizaka46 as part of the third generation in 2016 and has been one of the group's prominent members. She's known for her modeling work and previous acting appearances, making this drama particularly noteworthy as her swan song performance before focusing on post-graduation activities.

The Drama-izm time slot has historically featured character-driven stories that often tackle contemporary relationship themes, making it an fitting venue for Umezawa's portrayal of a modern working woman navigating romance. Her casting as a "barikari" (career woman) suggests the show will explore the challenges of balancing professional ambitions with personal relationships.

This drama appearance adds another chapter to Umezawa's entertainment career as she prepares for life beyond the idol industry. Fans can catch "Shitsuren Karuta" when it begins airing on MBS and TBS stations starting March 31st.