7 Latest Korean Drama Adaptations from Japanese Dramas, from Thriller Mystery - Comedy and Politics

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are known for adapting stories from various sources, such as novels, manhwa, manga, and even adaptations from Japanese dramas. These adaptations are also exciting for KLovers.

There are Korean drama adaptations from Japanese dramas with romantic comedy, melodrama with sad endings, thriller mystery, and even politics and business. Of course, these dramas can be recommended to watch on weekends.

What are these dramas? Here is a list of the latest Korean drama adaptations from Japanese dramas that are exciting and shouldn't be missed. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE (2017)

Drama Because This is My First Life (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	70 minutes
Aired	iQIYI, VIU, Netflix, WeTV, VIKI, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV
Cast	Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, Kim Ga Eun, Esom

The first Japanese drama adaptation is BECAUSE ITS MY FIRST LIFE. This drama itself is adapted from a Japanese drama titled THE FULL TIME WIFE ESCAPIST in 2016. This drama tells the story of Ji Ho, who enters into a contract marriage with Nam Se Hee, and their journey in their personal and social lives, as well as their love story.

2. RICH MAN (2018)

Drama Rich Man (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.7 IMDB
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	65 minutes
Aired	VIKI, Hulu, Apple TV
Cast	Suho EXO, Ha Yeon Soo, Oh Chang Seok

Drama RICH MAN is a Korean drama adaptation of a Japanese drama titled RICH MAN, POOR WOMAN which aired in 2012. RICH MAN drama tells the story of a wealthy CEO who has a problem remembering someone's face. He has a subordinate named Kim Bo Ra.

Both of them have contrasting personalities. They even had disagreements. However, over time, Kim Bo Ra and Yoo Chan became closer. Moreover, Kim Bo Ra mentioned the name Kim Bo Hong. Unexpectedly, it turns out that she has been using a false identity.

3. MOTHER (2018)

Drama Mother (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	9.0 IMDB
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	63 minutes
Aired	VIKI
Cast	Lee Bo Young, Heo Hool, Lee Hye Young

Drakor adaptation of the second Japanese drama is a drama titled MOTHER. This drama is an adaptation of a Japanese drama that aired in 2010 with the same title. This drama tells the story of Kang Soo Jin, an elementary school teacher who sees Soo Jin, one of her students who becomes a victim of bullying named Kim Hye Na.

This is because Kim Hye Na seems to be neglected. Since then, Soo Jin pays more attention to Hye Na and suspects that there is something wrong with her student. After investigating, she only finds out that Hye Na often suffers physical violence from her mother, which leaves her body bruised.

Seeing this horrifying situation, Soo Jin tries to adopt Hye Na to become her child. However, instead of gaining custody, Soo Jin is faced with accusations of kidnapping. Soo Jin and Hye Na's struggle is not easy and is full of heart-touching challenges.

4. THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES (2018)

Drama The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.9 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	iQIYI, VIU, VIKI, Apple TV
Pemain	Jung So Min, Seo In Guk, Park Sung Woong

Drama THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES is also one of the next Korean drama adaptations of a Japanese drama. This drama itself is a remake of the 2002 Japanese drama titled HUNDRED MILLION STARS FROM THE SKY. The story in this drama highlights the love journey between two main characters, Kim Moo Young and Yoo Jin Kang.

Kim Moo Young is a suspect in a murder case, while Yoo Jin Kang has a warm and friendly personality. Sharing each other's stories, they feel comfortable building a close relationship. Unfortunately, their love story ends with both of their tragic deaths.

5. THE BANKER (2019)

Drama The Banker (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.3 IMDB
Episode	35 episode
Durasi	32 minutes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Kim Sang Joon, Chae Shi Ra, Yoo Dong Geun

Korean drama THE BANKER is one of the adaptations of Japanese dramas. This drama is adapted from the manga and Japanese drama titled Kansayaku Nozaki Shuhei by Ryouka Shuu. This drama tells the story of No Dae Ho, an honest and sincere man.

He is known as the branch manager of Daehan Bank located in a small town. The bank branch is on the list of banks that will soon be closed. Strangely, No Dae Ho is promoted to be an auditor at the bank's headquarters in Seoul to fight corruption in the bank, which will be his next workplace.

6. I HAVE NOT DONE MY BEST YET (2022)

Drama I Have Not Done My Best Yet (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	TVING
Pemain	Park Hae Joon, Kim Gab Soo, Park Jung Yeon

Drama I HAVE NOT DONE MY BEST YET is an adaptation of the Japanese drama titled Ore Wa Mada Honki Dashitenai Dake by Shunju Aono. This drama tells the story of Nam Geum Pil, a man in his 40s who lives with his father and daughter.

He suddenly decides to quit his job and receives criticism from his family, but he doesn't care. Although he appears to be unemployed, he actually earns a lot of money as a webcomic writer. It has become a Japanese drama adaptation that should not be missed.

7. TODAY'S WEBTOON (2022)

(credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.2 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	70 minutes
Tayang	VIU, VIKI
Pemain	Kim Se Jeong, Choi Daniel, Nam Yoon Suk

And the last Japanese drama adaptation is a drama titled TODAY'S WEBTOON. This drama is an adaptation of the Japanese manga series titled Juhan Shuttai! by Matsuda Naoko. The manga was also adapted into a drama with the same title that aired in 2016.

In general, this TODAY'S WEBTOON drama tells the story of a character named On Ma Eum who used to be a judo athlete. However, his career had to end due to an injury he suffered. After that, he works at a company in the webtoon editorial department because he is fascinated by the company.

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