Japanese Film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' Will Be Remade Into a New Korean Drama

Kapanlagi.com - The Japanese film EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT is currently being prepared to be remade into a Korean drama. The film, which originally aired in Japan, received great appreciation for its emotional and touching storyline, making it worthy of adaptation into a Korean drama format.

This remake version will feature talented young actors, namely Choo Young Woo and Shin Si Ah, as the main leads. They will portray a teenage love story that is tear-jerking and full of meaning, under the direction of director Kim Hye Young and produced by Bluefire Studio.

The production of this drama is scheduled to begin next June. With collaboration from a renowned production studio and a lineup of rising stars, this project has already captured the attention of many viewers even before the filming process begins. Here’s the complete review.

1. Background of the Popular Original Film

The Japanese film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' will be remade into a new Korean drama (credit: mydramalist)

The film EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT is an adaptation of the novel by Ichijo Misaki with the same title. The film received positive responses in Japan and other countries thanks to its unusual romantic story and stars Shunsuke Michieda from the idol group Naniwa Danshi and talented young actress Riko Fukumoto.

Since its release in 2022, the film has successfully garnered 1.21 million viewers in South Korea, a figure that reflects the strength of its story and emotional appeal. The success of this film makes it one of the most representative Japanese melodramas in the modern era and a strong candidate for a remake in the form of a Korean drama.

2. Main Cast of the Korean Drama Remake

Japanese film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' will be remade into a new Korean drama (credit: instagram/shinsiaa_/cu.young)

In this remake of the Korean drama, the main roles will be played by Choo Young Woo and Shin Si Ah. Both are entrusted to portray the main characters who are full of emotion and complexity, namely an ordinary high school student and a girl suffering from anterograde amnesia, who wakes up every day without remembering anything that happened before.

This project will be directed by Kim Hye Young and produced by Bluefire Studio, in collaboration with Bypoem Studio as the distributor. Bypoem Studio was previously involved in film projects such as HITMAN 2 and MATCH, so their participation brings great hope for the quality of this drama remake.

3. Touching and Unique Love Story

The Japanese film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' will be remade into a new Korean drama (credit: mydramalist)

The story in this drama tells about a high school girl who experiences a rare medical condition called anterograde amnesia, where she loses all her memories every time she wakes up from sleep. In this condition full of limitations, she builds an emotional relationship with an ordinary boy student whose life was initially boring.

Their interactions showcase the struggle to build trust, maintain the relationship, and reconstruct the memories that keep disappearing. This story raises the theme of love in unconventional situations, touching audiences of all ages due to its strong emotional relevance.

4. Brief Profile of the Main Actor

The Japanese film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' will be remade into a new Korean drama (credit: instagram/shinsiaa_/cu.young)

Shin Si Ah is a young actress who caught attention through her role in the action film THE WITCH PART 2, released in 2022. She is also known for her acting debut in THE OTHER ONE, as well as her appearance as Pyo Nam Kyung in the medical drama SOMEDAY, WISE RESIDENT LIFE.

Choo Young Woo, on the other hand, is known for his appearances in the JTBC drama THE TALE OF LADY OK and the Netflix series THE TRAUMA CODE: HEROES ON CALL.

5. Received Positive Response from Korean Netizens

Japanese film 'EVEN IF THIS LOVE DISAPPEARS FROM THE WORLD TONIGHT' will be remade into the latest Korean drama (credit: mydramalist)

This remake has garnered significant attention in the Korean and Japanese entertainment industry since its announcement, especially due to the success of the original film and the new approach that will be offered in the drama format. Fans of romantic dramas have high expectations for how these emotional characters and stories will be developed further.

The project has also drawn attention because it will be produced by an experienced and talented team behind the scenes. There is hope that this drama version can maintain, or even expand, the emotional appeal of the film version through deeper character development and storyline.

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