5 Taiwanese Dramas With Korean Remakes: ‘Playful Kiss,’ ‘Absolute Boyfriend,’ More
"Playful Kiss," "Fated To Love You" and "Some Day or One Day" are some of the nostalgic Korean remakes of Taiwanese dramas that were watched and loved by thousands of viewers in Asia.
'Playful Kiss'
This 2010 K-drama, also known as "Mischievous Kiss," was adapted from the phenomenal Taiwanese series "It Started With a Kiss," starring Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin. The Korean television series starred Jung So Min and former SS501 member Kim Hyun Joong.
The story is based on the Japanese manga "Itazura Na Kiss," written by Tada Kaoru. Since becoming a hit, the K-drama adaptation is said to be the third series version of the manga, following "It Started With a Kiss" in 2005, which later on released a sequel "They Kiss Again."
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Even though it didn't receive high ratings in Korea, "Playful Kiss" and its stars gained massive support from international fans. It was even sold to 12 countries in Asia.
'Absolute Boyfriend'
The Taiwanese version stars South Korean actress Go Hye Sun and Taiwanese singer-actor Jiro Wang. Meanwhile, the Korean remake is titled "My Absolute Boyfriend" and is headlined by Yeo Jin Goo and Bang Min Ah. It aired on SBS in 2019 and can now be streamed on Netflix.
Yeo Jin Goo, Girl's Day Minah, Hong Jong Hyun
It follows the story of Um Da Da, a special effects makeup artist who never had a boyfriend.
One day, she returns a lost cell phone to a strange salesman and desperately tells him she wants to have a boyfriend. Unexpectedly, the strange man directs her to his company's website where she creates a perfect boyfriend. With the thought that it was just a game, Da Da was surprised when the customized boyfriend arrives at her house.
'Fated To Love You'
This nostalgic romance Taiwanese series broke rating records when it debuted in 2008. Its original lead stars Joe Chen and Ethan Ruan surprisingly had massive popularity outside Taiwan and even attended fan meet events in some of the countries in Asia.
The Korean remake was released in 2014, starring Jang Hyuk, Jang Na Ra, and Choi Jin Hyuk. It tells the story of a rich man and an average office worker who accidentally have a one-night stand that results in a pregnancy and a problematic yet amazing love story.
'Witch's Romance'
It came from the Taiwanese series "My Queen," which tells the story about two hard-working people who have lost love in their lives. They unexpectedly meet, and despite their age gap, they find a lot of similarities with each other and develop special feelings for each other.
The K-Drama adaptation stars Park Seo Joon and Uhm Jung Hwa.
'Some Day or One Day'
The most-awaited K-drama remake is about to premiere soon in 2023.
"Some Day or One Day" is one of the megahit dramas in Taiwan, which garnered various recognitions. It even bagged three trophies at the 25th Asian Television Awards such as Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Theme Song.
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The Korean adaptation, titled "Into Your Time," will be headlined by Ahn Hyo Seop, Jeon Yeo Bin, and Kang Hoon. The series is also confirmed to be released on Netflix.
It follows the story of three high school students who travel back in time and try to make the most of their moments in life.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
