Korean shows are famous for their originality but there are times when shows are remade. One reason for this is the wish to present a good story in a native setting. These remakes have sometimes won appreciation from the original creators. Here is a list of remake dramas to check out.
1. The World Of The Married
The drama is about a successful doctor who discovers that her husband is cheating. She is troubled by her husband and his mistress. Instead of letting go, she decides to seek revenge. The series is a remake of BBC’s hit show ‘Doctor Foster.’
2. Criminal Minds
The series is inspired by the American show having the same title. The story starts with an NCI team leader returning to work after a bomb blast. He has to solve a serial murder case but can continue only with the support of the local police. Things get tricky when they all have different views.
3. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
This tragic story is mostly based on ‘Hundred Million Stars from the Sky,’ a Japanese show. A mysterious man starts liking an advertisement designer who has had a troubled childhood. When she feels she has finally found love, her brother starts digging into her lover’s past.
4. Woori The Virgin
The drama is a remake of the American comedy show, ‘Jane the Virgin.’ It is about a woman who wants to remain a virgin until she gets married. She has a supportive boyfriend. Her peaceful life changes when she is artificially inseminated with the baby of a cosmetic group’s CEO.
5. The Good Wife
This legal show is based on the American show with the same name. The drama is about a prosecutor, who gets involved in an unexpected scandal. His wife who had quit her job as a lawyer plans to resume it after fifteen years. She discovers her husband’s secrets.
6. Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area
The Korean version of the popular Spanish drama is part of the ‘Money Heist Franchise.’ Inspired by the heist in Spain, the ‘professor’ in Korea plans to loot money from the north-south joint economic area. He is supported by many in this heist.
7. Behind Every Star
This brand new drama is based on the French television show, ‘Call My Agent.’ The drama focuses on the director and managers of ‘Method Entertainment.’ It tells viewers the various troubles these people go through behind the scenes and how difficult it is in the world of entertainment.
8. Suits
This is the Korean version of the American ‘Suits.’ It is the story of the people working in a law firm. The employees of ‘Kang and Ham’ law firm know their job. Their work life gets complicated when one of their ace lawyers hires a man with excellent memory, but no degree.
9. A Witch’s Love
The show is based on ‘My Queen,’ a Taiwanese drama. It is an unpredictable love story between an investigative reporter and an errand boy. They have a huge age gap and have lost all hope in love. But one unexpected meeting changes everything.
10. Life On Mars
The drama is based on a British show with the same title. It is about a detective whose life runs on data. After an accident, he goes back to 1988. Here he has to only rely on people. If he wants to return to the life he had been living, he has to solve a case.
