Adaptation and remakes of stories from other existing works are quite normal in the industry. For example, "Boys Over Flowers," "Princess Hours," and "Good Doctor," have a lot of versions from different parts of the world.
But did you know that some of the K-Dramas that you might have loved are derived from stories based on other cultures?
Here are four of the top notch dramas that were based on amazing series from the US and Europe!
1. 'Suits'
American legal drama "Suits" dominated television from 2011 to 2019 with a total of nine seasons.
Due to its popularity and potential in the South Korean entertainment industry, broadcast network KBS decided to remake "Suits" on their own.
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Park Hyung Sik and Jang Dong Gun, popular actors with outstanding skills, led the drama. Thanks to them, the show enjoyed a huge success, scoring an average viewership rating of 11% in its final broadcast
2. 'One Ordinary Day'
Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Seung Won worked together to decorate the South Korean remake of the BBC series "Criminal Justice."
"One Ordinary Day" is an eight-part drama that gives a new perspective on the legal justice system of South Korea.
Expectations were without a doubt very high for the two sterling stars. And just as expected, Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Seung Won exceeded those expectations, proving how talented and versatile they are.
3. 'Criminal Minds'
"Criminal Minds" starring Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae Won, Lee Sun Bin and more is one of the most popular crime and mystery series in South Korea.
It was adapted from the famous legal crime American drama of the same name in 2017 starring A.J. Cook.
The drama follows the story of a criminal profiler that tracks down criminals to solve and close their cases.
"Criminal Minds" did not only dominate South Korean television, but also hooked viewers from countries outside the nation like the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia,and more.
4. 'The World of Married'
South Korean drama "The World of Married" entertained, riled up, and satisfied viewers in 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic with its relatable, familiar and entertaining elements.
Starring Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon and Han So Hee, the drama perfectly depicted the story of a married couple whose betrayals of one another led to a whirlwind of revenge, grief and healing.
The drama enjoyed a solid double digit rating for seven consecutive weeks. "The World of Married" is an adaptation of the American series "Doctor Foster."
BONUS!
'Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area'
This 2022, Netflix is set to release the South Korean remake of the popular Spanish-American series "Money Heist," which is highly loved in every part of the world.
Starring Park Hae Soo, Jeon Jong Seo, Yoo Ji Tae and more, Netflix and JTBC work hand-in-hand to helm the drama "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area."
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It depicts a hostage situation in the Korean Peninsula, involving genius strategists and tactical people with different abilities.
It's safe to say that "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" is the most anticipated work of the year. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
