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7 Japanese Films Remade in Korea Presenting New Stories from the Original Versions

7 Japanese Films Remade in Korea Presenting New Stories from the Original Versions

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7 Japanese Films Remade in Korea Presenting New Stories from the Original Versions

The close relationship between the Japanese and South Korean entertainment industries is increasingly evident through films remakes. Several popular stories from Korea are adapted into Japanese films with a new touch that is more suitable for local culture.

Not only do these remake films repeat the story, but they also add a different emotional nuance. Many viewers believe that the Japanese version presents a more intimate character closeness.

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MEGAMI KORIN: BEFORE: This film is an adaptation of TRUE BEAUTY from Korea. Reina, a high school student who is often bullied because of her dull appearance, drops out of school. Her life changes drastically when she learns makeup and becomes beautiful.

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MEGAMI KORIN: AFTER: Still following the storyline of TRUE BEAUTY, this film depicts Reina who has completely transformed with her makeup skills. Transferring schools opens a new chapter in her life. She then gets involved with two students, Kanda Shun and Igarashi Yu.

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SING MY LIFE: This film is adapted from MISS GRANNY. It tells the story of Katsu, a 73-year-old grandmother who often causes trouble with her sharp tongue. After taking a photo in a studio, Katsu suddenly turns back into a 20-year-old.

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EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS TONIGHT: This film adapts a Korean story with the same title. The main character, Tooru, pretends to confess his love to Maori to protect his friend from bullying. However, Maori accepts with three strange conditions.

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SUNNY: OUR HEARTS BEAT TOGETHER: This film is the Japanese version of the Korean film Sunny. Nami, a housewife, reunites with her old friend Serika, who is now suffering from terminal cancer. This reunion journey is filled with nostalgia and emotional moments.

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MEMOIRS OF A MURDERER: This film is adapted from Confession of Murder. In 1995, five serial murder cases shook Japan without ever being solved. Twenty-two years later, a book titled Watashi ga Satsujinhan desu is published, written by a man named Masato Sonezaki.

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YOUR EYES TELL: This film is a remake of the Korean film Always. The story centers on Akari, who loses her sight and her family due to an accident. Her encounter with Rui, a former boxer hiding a dark past, changes her life. Come, read articles about other Japanese film recommendations at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when KapanLagi?