Unexpectedly, These 5 Korean Dramas Adapt Stories from Other Countries

Kapanlagi.com - Talking about Korean dramas seems endless. Besides having interesting storylines, Korean dramas are also filled with handsome and beautiful stars, which also attract anyone who watches them. But did KLovers know that there are several Korean dramas that are actually adapted from other countries?

Usually, the dramas that are adapted are stories that have been legendary for a long time or from famous comics and novels. Korean dramas that are adapted are usually improvements of other dramas that have been made before. Therefore, according to various sources, here are 6 Korean dramas that are adapted from other countries, which might be one of your favorite dramas.

1. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS

Boys Before Flowers, Meteor Garden (credit: Drama Korea Boys Before Flowers-Nate;id.wikipedia.org)

Speaking of Korean dramas adapted from other countries, it feels incomplete not to mention the drama that skyrocketed the handsome actor Lee Min Ho. The drama adapted from the Japanese manga by Yoko Kamio titled HANA YORI DANGO has been made into a drama many times before the drama BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS appeared. One of the countries that has made the drama and become very famous is Taiwan, they were the first to adapt it with the title METEOR GARDEN in 2001.

Because of the success of the story, Korea eventually adapted it with a different title, BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS, in 2009. And of course, it became a successful drama that year.

2. PLAY FULL KISS

Play Full Kiss (credit: en.wikipedia.org)

Just like BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS, the Korean drama PLAY FULL KISS is also an adaptation of a Japanese manga and was also made into a drama with the same title, ITAZURA NA KISS. Only in 2010 did Korea adapt it by casting the handsome actor Kim Hyun Joong and the beautiful actress Jung So Min.

This drama still tells the story of high school love and became one of the favorite dramas at that time. Not only that, this drama also made Jung So Min's name more famous among drama fans, especially international fans.

Originally, PLAY FULL KISS was not supposed to have an ending because the author of the comic passed away before the story was finished. Therefore, each country has a different ending. Although in the end, Korea and Japan made a second season for this drama.

3. CITY HUNTER

City Hunter (credit: bukalapak.com; Amazon.com)

The next Korean drama adapted from another country is CITY HUNTER. Adapted from the manga and anime of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo, CITY HUNTER successfully became one of the most popular dramas of all time by bringing together actor Lee Min Ho and actress Park Min Young. CITY HUNTER tells the story of action and adds a touch of romance, making it a successful drama and slightly different from the others.

4. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Bu Bu ing Xin (credit: en.wikipedia.org)

Next, the Korean drama adapted from another country that drains the emotions and feelings of its viewers is the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO. This drama stars IU and Lee Joon Gi. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO is an adaptation of the Chinese drama titled BU BU JING XIN.

This drama carries a romantic fantasy theme set against the backdrop of the Goryeo dynasty. Actually, this drama has become a legendary story that is spread in both China and South Korea. And it is a drama that does not have a happy ending. That's why the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO and BU BU JING XIN were not successful in their respective countries because the audience already knew the painful ending. However, the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO was very successful internationally and won various awards.

5. THE BEAUTY INSIDE

The Beauty Inside (credit: en.wikipedia.org)

Next, the Korean drama adapted from another country is THE BEAUTY INSIDE. A highly-rated drama, starring Seo Hyun Jin and Lee Min Ki, this is an adaptation of an American TV show with the same title. THE BEAUTY INSIDE was also made into a film in Korea with the same title, starring Han Hyo Joo.

This drama tells the story of a woman who can transform into various types of people. She can turn into an old man, a young woman, children, and even an adult man. Of course, this unique story was widely watched by drama lovers and became a successful drama at that time.

6. FATED TO LOVE YOU

Fated to Love you (credit: en.wikipedia.org)

And the last Korean drama adapted from another country is FATED TO LOVE YOU. The drama starred by Jang Hyuk and also Jang Na Ra is an adaptation of a Taiwanese drama with the same title. Recently, this drama was also adapted in Japan in 2020.

The drama FATED TO LOVE YOU tells the story of two people who accidentally meet, with unpleasant events. But in the end, they get married and become a couple. This romantic comedy drama has successfully become a successful drama in every country, including South Korea.

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