Korean Dramas That Replicated The Famous Classic Western Dramas
These Korean dramas that imitated the western ones are just as good as the originals. Once in a while, everyone really loves to watch a nice western drama. When we say western regions, automatically we think of America and the United Kingdom. And they are also considered as countries that produces the best television series ever.
So, when it comes to the best series created by the western regions, it not shocking that a lot of other countries want to imitate or replicate these dramas for their own audiences as well like for example the Asian country South Korea. Plenty of Korean broadcasting networks have made their very own versions of those hit western dramas. Most of the Korean versions were a great success and some, however, did not quite impress the Korean audiences.
Nonetheless, the remakes produced by South Koreans are still hot topics among their avid fans!
Scroll down to see the Korean dramas that were inspired by the western series.
The Good Wife
The American drama series titled "The Good Wife" became a huge hit in their country. South Korea produced the same drama and the best part is that the story remains the same for this Korean remake. In this drama actress Jeon Do Yeon portrays the role of the drama's leading lady named Kim Hyekyung. The citizens of South Korean loved watching this particular drama since it consists of overly talented actors and actresses. Plus the storyline is amazing just like its western counterpart.
SUITS
Two years ago (2018), the premiere of 'SUITS' at long last arrived at the television screens of the South Korean residents. I think this American drama series is familiar with everyone since it's a hit show in the US which aired for eight seasons. "SUITS" was a huge success in the states that it was adapted into a Korean drama. The viewers watch out for this drama to see actors Jang Dong Gun and Park Hyung Sik work magic on the show.
Mistresses
Another western drama that was recreated by a Korean network was BBC's "Mistresses." This is a U.K. drama which centers on the story of four women and their complex relationships. Due to its massive popularity, the drama was remade by the United States and eventually South Korea has their very own version of this show, which stars actress Han Gain.
Entourage
"Entourage" is a series produced by the famous network HBO and almost all Americans has heard of this show. This drama will tell the story of a young actor and his friends from childhood as they work hard to make it big time in their respective careers. Sad to say, the Korean remake received low viewer ratings. The said series did not go over so well with the Korean viewers, maybe because they were given the R rating.
Criminal Minds
The CBS network famous drama "Criminal Minds" is another one series copied from the American version that sadly did not do so well in South Korea. The tvN network did a remake of this American drama series for their Korean viewers. And FYI, the Korean version actually cost a hefty amount when it was produced. This Korean version starred famous celebrities such as Lee Joongi and Son Hyunjoo. However, even with high profile stars cast in the series, still the drama received low ratings.
The World of The Married
Did you know that the hit Korean drama "The World of The Married" is actually a remake of the western drama 'Doctor Foster'? It has a different title but with the same storyline. This drama tells the story of a married couple where the experience of betrayal leads to a chaotic revenge from one another. And as of May 2nd, 2020 this drama was tagged as the highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history!
