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It is quite common for Korean dramas to be adapted from or based on the storylines of J-Dramas or C-Dramas. These Korean remakes might offer different scenes and atmospheres from their original version or even deviate from the original plot. On the other hand, Korean dramas have also been remade into other languages such as "Good Doctor" (2013) in English in the U.S., "Signal'" (2016) to Japanese, "Princess Hours" (2006) to Thai, and so on and so forth.
In recent years, more and more American and European dramas are being adapted into K-Dramas, generating interest in both the original and the remake.
1. "Little Women"
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The beloved coming-of-age novel "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott received a K-Drama adaptation of the same name and premiered in September 2022. Starring Kim GoEun, Nam JiHyun, Park JiHu, and Wi HaJun, the drama explored the lives and relationships of three sisters as they take on the world on their own terms. The novel has been adapted numerous times before and as such, expectations were higher than ever for the Korean remake, receiving an average of 7.737% viewership nationwide.
2. "Cleaning Up"
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The gripping British drama about stock wars and insider trading, "Cleaning Up" is getting a K-Drama adaptation in 2022, starring Yum JungAh, Jeon SoMin, Kim JaeHwa, Lee MooSaeng and Na InWoo in the leading roles. Set in the Bested Investment Securities office, the story revolves around cleaners who stumble upon some sensitive information about insider trading and decide to turn their lives around. "Cleaning Up" is scheduled to air in the 1st ha
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