The Korean adaptation of "Modern Family," dubbed "Villain's Country," a new drama lined up for KBS, is already inciting controversy after its synopsis went viral.
This has sparked disappointment and hot debates on social media, as many netizens are questioning the legitimacy of this remake being tied to a beloved series.
Starring Oh Na Ra (SKY Castle), the drama will be released in 2025. Fans had hoped for a modern family-esque look at modern family life (like the American version), but if this synopsis can be believed, it sounds quite different.
Compared to Modern Family's family-centric mockumentary style, this show follows a flight attendant with a vibrant sex life who conceals her history from her staunch Republican husband.
From their first lines to their last. The full series of #ModernFamily is now streaming. pic.twitter.com/Wo99PyhEvb
— Hulu (@hulu) February 3, 2021
Many fans and readers have been understandably puzzled and frustrated throughout Villain's Country, as the premise of the original has nothing to do with Villian appearing in it.
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On X (formerly Twitter) and online forums, producers are accused of false advertising, with some asking why this will even be called a remake in the first place.
모던패밀리의 본질은
— ⛸피겨 보는 개구리 🐸 (@figure_froggy) October 19, 2024
누가봐도 공화당 지지할 것 같은 가장이 게이아들 낳아서 게이사위 들이고 히피 딸 낳아서 힙스터(워너비) 사위 맞고 강성민주당 지지자인 손녀 있고 본인은 외국인 아내 맞으면서 세계관이 부서지는 재미에 있는 거 아니냐고요 ㅋㅋㅋ https://t.co/BjLm1IWOCu
"Modern Family is getting remade, but seriously, what on earth are they thinking with a plot like this??" one user posted.
Some speculated whether the "remake" label was just a marketing tactic and that any series with this title would be nothing like the American hit.
Modern Family fans ripped into the concept, claiming that the charm of the original series — multiple family types and a comedic build-up to a unique ending — has been diluted for an entirely different plot line.
그러니까 모던패밀리를 리메이크하는데
— 사타구니 켄타로 (@pockyrrm) October 18, 2024
도대체 어떻게 이딴 줄거리가 나올 수가 있냐고
미첼팸은 존재흐지도 않고
리메이크의 뜻을 모르나???? pic.twitter.com/T40xja8YM5
"'as a remake, and they don't even have to say it as a remake,' one netizen said, and another user criticized the production strategy that 'Uboing (why is budaya 'Modern Family' in this)'"
As the backlash to the drama grows, the show has not yet offered any response.
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