"Roppongi Class," the Japanese remake of Park Seo Joon and Kim Da Mi's "Itaewon Class" drew disappointment from viewers.
Released on July 7 through TV Asahi and Netflix, the adaptation is among the highly anticipated shows in Japan since it is based on the webtoon turned K-drama that became a huge hit in Korea back in 2020.
However, the Japanese adaptation seems like it is not getting the same response as the original series after netizens and viewers were saddened and dismayed at how it was portrayed.
In a report, many complained about the drama quality of the TV Asahi's "Roppongi Class" which was quite far from the original.
As mentioned in a report, online communities were comparing the same scenes in both dramas, criticizing the Japanese remake for its "poor performance."
In particular, viewers pointed out the slapping scene where Jo Yi Seo, played by Kim Da Mi, just turned 20, and to celebrate it, she invited her friends to drink in Itaewon and was joined by some group of men.
The same scene was portrayed in "Roppongi Class" but viewers were not satisfied with the slapping scene, even calling it a "lame scene."
Based on the report, netizens made harsh comments saying that the actors' "facial expression looks like an amateur." In addition, some raised that "there's a reason Japanese dramas are ruined."
"Roppongi Class" cast stars Takeuchi Ryoma as Park Sae Roi, Hirate Yurina as Jo Yi Seo, and Araki Yuko as Oh Soo Ah.
'Itaewon Class' Remains in Japan Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows
It can be recalled that "Roppongi Class" entered Netflix's top 10 TV shows in Japan but was pushed out of the top 10 as the series continues.
Currently, Park Seo Joon and Kim Da Mi's "Itaewon Class" is in second place, next to Park Eun Bin's "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."
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According to Flix Patrol, the original series has been in Netflix's top 10 TV shows in Japan since July.
Life After 'Itaewon Class'
The webtoon-based series skyrocketed the fame of lead stars, especially Park Seo Joon, who at that time created a major buzz causing the "Park Sae Roi Syndrome."
Although Park Seo Joon is well known for his K-dramas "Fight for My Way" and "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim," the Hallyu star's popularity grew as "Itaewon Class" became a huge hit not just in South Korea.
Following the massive success of the series, Park Seo Joon will return to the movies and small screens.
His upcoming projects include two movies, "Concrete Utopia" and "Dreams" with IU. in addition, he will also have his Hollywood debut after officially joining the cast of "The Marvels" with Brie Larson.
In addition, he will also have his K-drama comeback with Han So Hee for "Gyeongseong Creature."
As for Kim Da Mi while "Itaewon Class" was her first K-drama, it was followed by another smash hit series, "Our Beloved Summer," with Choi Woo Shik.
