There are many people who are looking for Korean dramas. There are Korean dramas with original scripts, but there are also cases where Korean dramas are based on webtoons or remakes of foreign dramas. Among them, we would like to introduce four Korean dramas based on foreign dramas.

“60 Days, Designated Survivor” - Remake of the American drama “Designated Survivor”

The Korean drama “60 Days, Designated Survivor”, which is a remake of the American drama “Designated Survivor” consisting of three series from 2016 to 2019, depicts the story of “Park Moo-jin” who is appointed as acting president and performs the duties of the president for 60 days after a terrorist attack on the National Assembly, killing many politicians, including the president. While adapting the original drama set in the United States to a Korean setting, the story was somewhat modified to fit the Korean political situation and laws, and Korea's unique situation of being divided into South and North Korea was also reflected in the story.

In the case of the United States, when the president dies, the designated successor performs the duties for the remaining term, but in the case of Korea, if the president dies, a presidential election must be held again within 60 days. Therefore, when the drama was remade into a Korean drama, the title “60 Days” was added as a feature. It is also said that there are some differences in the development method and ending from the original drama.

The Korean drama “60 Days, Designated Survivor” is available on Netflix and TVING.

“The World of the Married” - Remake of the British drama “Doctor Foster”

The Korean drama “The World of the Married” is a remake of the British BBC drama “Doctor Foster.” The drama “The World of the Married”, which deals with adultery, gained great popularity in Korea. It is a story that provokes the anger of viewers with its stimulating subject matter, but many viewers also continued to watch with curiosity about the subsequent story and anticipation of a happy ending for the main character. In fact, when this drama aired in Korea, it recorded an average viewership rating of 20%, and the last episode even exceeded 30%. Han So-hee, who starred in the Netflix series “Gyeongseong Creature,” became famous through this drama.

The original British drama was also a successful work that achieved high viewership ratings in the UK through its stimulating subject matter. Before the drama was remade, it was also broadcast in Korea with Korean dubbing. I wonder what the difference is between the ending of the original and the remake.

The Korean drama “The World of the Married” is available on TVING, Watcha, Netflix, and Disney+. Some episodes are rated for adults only due to the suggestive nature and violence of some scenes.

“365: Repeat the Year” - Remake of the Japanese drama “Repeat: 10 Months to Change Destiny”

The Korean drama “365: Repeat the Year”, which aired on MBC in 2020, is a drama about time travel. It is a drama based on the Japanese drama “Repeat: 10 Months to Change Destiny” that aired in 2018, and the original drama is also said to be based on a Japanese novel.

People with their own stories travel back in time a year for an unknown reason, and knowing what will happen in a year, they try to change the future. But the future they changed by defying their fate brings about another unexpected future. In the midst of fear that those who traveled back in time together are dying one by one, the main characters embark on an adventure to survive.

Although the viewership ratings were low at the time of its broadcast, it is said that many people who watched it through OTT services got wind of it among fans who like mystery and thriller dramas. It seems that it is also fun to watch the actor Lee Jun-hyuk in “60 Days, Designated Survivor” and “365: Repeat the Year” in comparison.

The Korean drama “365: Repeat the Year” is available on Wavve and Watcha.

“Behind Every Star” - Remake of the French drama “Dix pour cent”

The Korean drama “Behind Every Star” is a remake of the comedy drama “Dix pour cent” which aired in France from 2015 to 2020 over four seasons. The original drama received a good response as it won an International Emmy Award. It has been remade not only in Korea but also in Turkey, India, Indonesia, and the UK. It is also a good drama to see the differences in the entertainment industry of each country as it has been remade in various countries.

The Korean drama “Behind Every Star” is set at a fictional entertainment agency called “Method Entertainment” and features four managers who work there as the main characters. It also made headlines with real actors making special appearances under their own names. More than 10 actors, including actors Jo Yeo-jeong, Jin Seon-kyu, Lee Soon-jae, and Kim Ah-jung, who are famous for the movie “Parasite”, appeared in their own roles.

The Korean drama “Behind Every Star” is available on TVING and Netflix.