Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah's "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" and the beloved Kdrama "Vincenzo," starring Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin, are reportedly in talks for an international remake.
The two top-rating series join a slew of Kdramas set to be released globally through adaptation.
'Vincenzo' and 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' Added to the List of Kdramas that Will Have a Remake
tvN dramas gained the public's attention, especially the healing Kdrama and Song Joong Ki's "Vincenzo." Both series are among the broadcast network's top rating shows, with "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" scoring the finale episode with an average nationwide rating of 12.7 percent setting its new personal best.
On the other hand, crime drama reached its highest viewership rating with 18.4 percent.
Interestingly, Kdramas are expanding their base through international remakes.
According to a media outlet, Studio Dragon, the production team behind these mega-hit series revealed that they had received offers about the remake rights abroad.
"The popularity of 'Vincenzo' and the healing romance 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha', which have a complex genre character, prove that global audiences have already fallen in love with K-drama regardless of genre, the company explained, adding that the details are currently being discussed.
Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah's Kdrama dominated weekly rankings of Good Data Corporation's most buzz-worthy dramas and actors since it made a debut back on August 28.
Apart from this, the lead stars' onscreen chemistry captured the hearts of Kdrama fandom, dubbing them as the "dimple couple."
"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" not only highlights the heart-fluttering romance between Chief Hong and Yoon Hye Jin but also the heartwarming stories of people at the seaside village of Gongjin.
Screenwriter Shin Ha Eun previously explained what prompted her to write the series and why the viewers embraced the healing Kdrama.
"In these days, when emotional distance is difficult to get close to, I wanted to say that love still exists among people," she said, adding that "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" portrays a story based on "people's hearts" that harbors extreme emotions.
'Vincenzo' Bags Trophies at The Seoul Drama Awards 2021
IN CASE YOU MISSED: 'Vincenzo' Included in tvN's Notable Achievements for First Half of 2021
Following the triumphant finale of "Vincenzo," the tvN blockbuster series took home multiple titles at The Seoul Drama Awards 2021.
On October 21, at the MBC's Public Hall, hosted by ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo and Park Eun Bin, lead star Song Joong Ki received the Outstanding Korean Actor while the crime series bagged Excellent Korean Drama.
Apart from this, "Vincenzo" is also hailed as the top four in most-mentioned K-Dramas worldwide, with Ju Ji Hoon's "Kingdom" at the top spot, followed by "Itaewon Class" and "True Beauty" at second and third place.
Four Kdramas That Will Have American Remake
With "Vincenzo" and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" being in talks to have an international remake, four other Kdramas officially confirmed an American adaptation.
First is the mega-hit K-zombie "Train to Busan," which stars Gong Yoo. With its new title, "Last Train to New York," the remake will be helmed by Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto and produced by New Line Cinema, who worked with "The Nun," "Annabelle" and "The Conjuring" series.
"Crash Landing On You" will also have an adaptation and is now in its final planning and development stages, as cited by Studio Dragon CEO Kang Chul Ku.
Joining the list of Kdramas to have remakes are UI and Yeo Jin Goo's "Hotel Del Luna" as well as "W: Two Worlds" starring Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo.
