Two beloved Korean dramas are going to Japan in new adaptations, marking another milestone in the global popularity of the K.
Sll confirmed the remake “Beyond Evil”
ON April 23rdContent Studio SLL confirmed that his awarded psychological thriller Beyond evil will receive a Japanese remakepreviewed this July On the satellite broadcaster Wowow. It is interesting to note that it was Wowow that led the remake for the first time, demonstrating a strong interest in the themes and complex characters of the story.
Japanese actors Ken Yasuda AND Koshi Mizukami were chosen in the main roles, taking on characters originally played by Shin ha-kyun AND Yes Jio. First transmission on JTBC in 2021, Beyond evil It follows two morally ambiguous detectives who chase a serial killer whose crimes reflect an unsolved case for two decades earlier. The show deepens the issues of morality, trauma and what it really means to be a “monster”.
Despite the modest average assessments in 4% intervalThe series was acclaimed by criticismwin Best drama AND Best actor (Shin Ha-Kyun) al 57 Apotat Anachws. Director He recommended the Sernons called it to “Thriller deeply infusion of Korean sentiment”, underlining the deeply human performances of the cast.
Japanese remake of the suspect partner broadcast in April
Meanwhile, the 2017 romantic comedy Suspicious partner It is also obtaining the remake treatment. Set up MBS AND TBS from April 29The Japanese Star version Yusei Yagi of fantastic e Kyoko Saitopreviously of Hinatazaka46. The original recited Ji Chang-Wook AND Nam Ji-Hyunun And he followed a prosecutor and a bizarre lawyer Rookie as they fall in love as they revealed a mystery.
The Japanese remake of Suspicious partner will be available not only in Japan but through Asiaincluded South Koreastreet Disney+expanding its scope to a wider audience.
With both dramas reinvented for Japanese spectators, these remakes further cemeate the international charm of K dramas and the rich narrative that continues to resonate through cultures.
