Thai dramas, or commonly known as lakorn, some of them are adapted from Korean dramas. So don't be surprised if you feel familiar with the story when watching Thai dramas. But don't worry, these dramas are official adaptations, so they have obtained permission from the original creators. (Note: The adaptations of BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS and PLAYFUL KISS are not mentioned here, as the original Korean dramas were adaptations from Japanese comics).
15 Thai Dramas Adapted from Popular Korean Dramas, Similar But Different Taste
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The popular drama Rain and Song Hye Kyo, FULL HOUSE, was adapted in Thailand in 2014 starring Mike D'Angelo and Aom Sushar. Mike D'Angelo became extremely popular after starring in a drama about the love story of a top actor in a contract marriage with a female writer.
PRINCESS HOURS, which made Yoon Eun Hye and Joo Ji Hoon famous, was adapted into a Thai drama in 2017. Tao Sattaphong played the crown prince, and Pattie Ungsumalyn portrayed the main female character.
MY GIRL was also adapted into a Thai version in 2018. The characters played by Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hye were portrayed by Pae Arak and Esther Supreeleela, respectively.
The melodrama SORRY, I LOVE YOU originally starred So Ji Sub and Im Soo Jung. This tragic love story was adapted into a Thai drama in 2016, starring Nike Nitidon and Punch Worakarn.
In 2018, Thailand made an adaptation of OH MY GHOST, which was originally a Korean drama starring Noona Nuengtida and Nat Sakdatorn. The story is about a cold and innocent woman who suddenly becomes 'wild' when possessed by a mischievous ghost.
Remember COFFEE PRINCE starring Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye? In Thailand, its adaptation aired in 2012 starring Mac Wiranakarn and Maxine Inthiporn. The story remains the same about a girl who pretends to be a boy to work at a cafe.
SECRET GARDEN starring Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won was very popular at the time. No wonder it was eventually adapted in Thailand starring Ananda Everingham and Baifern Pimchanok in 2017.
Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun made MY LOVE FROM ANOTHER STAR a huge success, leading to its adaptation as a lakorn in 2019 starring Matt Peeranee and Nadech Kugimiya.
ENDLESS LOVE was also adapted into a Korean drama, AUTUMN IN MY HEART, starring Aom Sushar and Tik Jesadaporn. Who here likes the Korean version starring Song Hye Kyo and Song Seung Heon?
Remember A LOVE TO KILL starring Shin Min Ah and Rain? Another tragic love story was made into a Thai version starring New Chaiyapol and View Wannarot in 2016.
VOICE is a popular thriller drama in Korea that has been made into four seasons. In Thailand, this drama was adapted in 2019 with the same story about a woman who has a special ability to hear voices. The drama stars Pancake Khemanit and Andrew Gregson.
The Thai adaptation of the thriller drama TUNNEL is about a detective who travels 30 years into the future while chasing a killer in a tunnel. The Thai version is played by Top Todsapol.
The tvN drama LET'S EAT, starring Yoon Doo Joon, was made into a Thai version in 2021 starring Win Mawin.
Ghost story of a teenager and a high school student with special abilities, LET'S FIGHT GHOST, this year Thailand made its version with stars Orn Patchanan and Saint Suppapong. Originally Kim So Hyun and Taecyeon 2PM.
The thriller drama adapted by Thailand is TUNNEL about a detective who goes 30 years into the future while chasing a killer in a tunnel. The Thai version is played by Top Todsapol.
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