7 Korean Dramas That Are Actually Remakes of Foreign Series, Equally Popular and Exciting as the Originals! Includes 'BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS' and 'MONEY HEIST'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anastasia Ginting

For Korean drama fans, the term 'drama remake' is not unfamiliar. A drama remake is a drama that is remade, either with a similar or the same storyline. Drama remakes are actually common and can be found in many Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Western dramas.

However, did you know that sometimes the remade version of a drama is actually more popular than the original version? Here are 7 highly popular Korean drama remakes.

1. THE WORLD OF MARRIAGE

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The first Korean drama on the list is called 'THE WORLD OF MARRIED', which is certainly not unfamiliar to Korean drama fans as it was very popular since its release in 2020. But did you know that this drama is actually a remake of a Western series called 'DOCTOR FOSTER'? The storyline of both dramas is not much different as they both deal with the issue of infidelity.

2. DESIGNATED SURVIVOR: 60 DAYS

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Next up is a drama starring the handsome actor Ji Jin Hee called 'DESIGNATED SURVIVOR: 60 DAYS'. This drama is a remake of a Western series with the same title, 'DESIGNATED SURVIVOR', and deals with political issues, power, and ruling a country. This drama is very interesting as it keeps viewers guessing with its suspenseful storyline.

3. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS

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Next up is the legendary drama 'BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS' which has been remade several times by various countries such as Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, and Japan. The drama 'BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS' is a remake of the Taiwanese drama titled 'METEOR GARDEN', both dramas have the same storyline which is a complicated love story between a rich man and a poor woman.

4. WOORI THE VIRGIN

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Next up is 'WOORI THE VIRGIN' which is a remake of a similarly titled drama 'JANE THE VIRGIN', an American romantic-comedy genre. As the title suggests, this drama tells the story of a virgin woman named Oh Woo Ri. She is a Christian and it is related to her past. Her mother gave birth to Woo Ri when she was young and it made her determined not to engage in sexual activity. But one day she was forced to accept the fact that she was pregnant due to malpractice.

5. MISSING 9

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Next up is a drama starring Jung Kyung Ho, 'MISSING NINE', this drama is a remake of the American series titled 'LOST'. Having the same storyline, both dramas are quite famous for their thrilling plot, which is a group of people who are involved in a plane crash and stranded on an uninhabited island.

6. MONEY HEIST

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Next up is a series that is very popular both in its original series and its remake, 'MONEY HEIST'. The drama 'MONEY HEIST' is remade with the same title and the same storyline, this series originally comes from Spain and is remade in South Korea. It tells the story of a group of people who want to rob money from a big bank in their country.

7. ONE ORDINARY DAY

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Lastly, there is a drama from the most expensive actor in South Korea, Kim Soo Hyun named 'ONE ORDINARY DAY' which is a remake of the American BBC series titled 'CRIMINAL JUSTICE'. It tells the story of an ordinary student who suddenly gets caught up in the case of a mysterious girl's murder, which makes him a murder suspect.

(kpl/nas)