5 Recommendations for Japanese Dramas Remade from Korean Dramas, Still Exciting with a New Touch

Kapanlagi.com - There are many Korean dramas that have captured the attention of global viewers. Some popular Korean dramas are then adapted into series produced by other countries. From Japan, there are several doramas or Japanese dramas that are the result of adaptations or remakes of Korean dramas. Despite the adapted storyline, Japanese dramas remade from Korean dramas are still packaged to be more exciting and interesting.

These Japanese dramas adapted from Korean dramas not only offer proven successful storylines, but also provide a unique touch of Japanese culture and aesthetics. This gives viewers the opportunity to enjoy their favorite stories with a different touch.

Interested in watching recommendations for Japanese dramas remade from Korean dramas? If so, check out the list of recommendations and their brief reviews below.

1. ROPPONGI CLASS

ROPPONGI CLASS (credit: mydramalist)

Siapa yang tidak tahu drama Korea ITAEWON CLASS? Drama Korea yang satu ini berhasil meraih kesuksesan besar pada masa tayangnya 2020 dulu. Kepopuleran ITAEWON CLASS membuat series ini diadaptasi ke dalam drama Jepang berjudul ROPPONGI CLASS.

Di ROPPONGI CLASS, tokoh utamanya adalah Miyabe Arata, pemilik bar Nidaime Miyabe di Roppongi. Sama seperti Park Sae Ro Yi dalam ITAEWON CLASS, Miyabe juga berjuang melawan mereka yang memiliki kekuasaan absolut. Tujuannya adalah untuk membalas dendam pada Nagaya Holdings, raksasa industri makanan Jepang. Pemilik perusahaan induk tersebut, serta putranya, memiliki pengaruh yang merusak pada kehidupan Miyabe Arata di masa lalu.

2. SIGNAL

SIGNAL (credit: mydramalist)

Recommendation for a Japanese drama that is a remake of a Korean drama is SIGNAL. This Japanese drama is adapted from one of the best Korean dramas in 2016 with the same title.

This Japanese detective drama tells the story of Saegusa Kento, who has a memory of witnessing a young girl being kidnapped when he was still in elementary school. A few days after the kidnapping, the girl was found dead. Two detectives, Ooyama Takeshi and Iwata Kazuo, continue to investigate the crime, but the culprit is not found. Because of this, Kento grows up not trusting the police.

Fifteen years later, Kento is now a police officer and a criminal profiler. One day, Kento discovers a walkie-talkie that allows him to contact Takeshi in the past. Police officer Kento, Takeshi, and Misaki then embark on a journey to solve unsolved cases.

3. VOICE: 110 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM

VOICE: 110 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM (credit: mydramalist)

VOICE: 110 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM is also a Japanese drama that is a remake of a Korean drama. VOICE: 110 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM tells the story of Shogo Higuchi, a detective, whose wife was killed by a serial killer.

Meanwhile, Hikari Tachibana is a voice profiler whose father was murdered. She has a special hearing ability that allows her to hear small sounds that others cannot hear when the victims in criminal cases call #110.

Hikari Tachibana works in the emergency control room and gathers location information from callers using her special hearing ability. She then passes on this information to Detective Shogo Higuchi in the emergency response unit. Detective Shogo Higuchi and his team then go to rescue the victims as quickly as possible.

4. GOOD DOCTOR

GOOD DOCTOR (credit: mydramalist)

The Japanese drama that is a remake of another Korean drama is GOOD DOCTOR. Adapted from the same-titled Korean drama, this Japanese drama tells the story of Shindo Minato who has savant syndrome. This condition makes Minato, who has an extraordinary memory, struggle to communicate with others.

When Shindo Minato was still a child, he dreamt of becoming a doctor. Eventually, when he was 7 years old, he met a pediatric surgeon named Shiga Akira. Doctor Akira was amazed by the 7-year-old's memory of the human body. Eventually, Doctor Akira decided to support Minato in achieving his dream.

After graduating, Minato graduated from medical school and passed the national examination for medical practitioners. Akira works as a director at a large hospital. He then suggests that Minato work in the pediatric surgery department at the hospital where he works.

5. SIGN

SIGN (credit: mydramalist)

One of the recommended Japanese dramas resulting from the fifth and final remake of a Korean drama is SIGN. This Japanese drama tells the story of the Japanese Forensic Research Institute, jointly managed by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, as well as the National Police Agency.

In this institute, mysteriously, forensic pathologists confront powerful individuals who cover up the truth. One eccentric forensic pathologist, Yuzuki Takashi, will pursue truth and justice without bowing to authority. Despite experiencing failures, setbacks, betrayals, and intrigues, the forensic pathologists and their colleagues continue to make maximum efforts to uncover the truth with evidence left on the victims' bodies.

Those are some of the recommended Japanese dramas resulting from Korean drama remakes. Enjoy watching!

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