Not Just Americans, Indians Are Equally Inspired By K-Dramas! These 7 Films & Series Are Proof!
From gripping their hearts as a young psychiatric patient falls in love with a doctor in Business Proposal to watching a wealthy CEO go on a blind date with his employee.
K-dramas and Korean films have a massive fan-following across the globe! So much so that many film industries fight for remake rights of the hit one! Recently, it was announced that series Crash Landing On You and Squid Game will soon be getting American remakes.
We aren't far behind! Indian audiences are a sucker for Korean films and television programmes as well and unbeknown to many, there are a handful of shows that have been adapted in India as well. Don't believe us? Check it out:
Let's take a look:
1. Gyaarah Gyaaraah
Gyaarah Gyaaraah, a forthcoming procedural drama, will be produced by Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment and Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment. The drama's original cast included Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Cho Jin Woong. The series is a Hindi translation of the Korean serial Signal. The lead roles in the Indian adaption have been cast with Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, and Dhairya Karwa.
Signal poster
2. Duranga
This online series, a replica of the Korean programme Flower of Evil, debuted on August 19, 2022. In this serial killer thriller, Drashti Dhami, a detective, is caught up in a tiresome case that inexplicably ties to her husband's mysterious history.
Where to watch: Zee5
3. Dhamaka
Dhamaka, which starred Mrunal Thakur and Kartik Aaryan, was an authorised remake of the 2013 Korean film The Horror Live. Both films feature a TV newsreader who is engaged in a conflict with his conscience and receives phone calls that implore him to betray it at every turn.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. Rock On!
The acting debut of Farhan Akhtar was a huge success, loaded with drama, strong emotions, and a fantastic album. It was influenced by the 2007 Korean movie The Happy Life, which served as its inspiration. The lives of two collegiate rock bands that decide to reconnect were shown in these films.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
5. Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan
The same narrative was depicted in Boys over Flowers when Gum Jan Di, a poor girl, unexpectedly received a scholarship to attend a prestigious college. In Nandhini, a teenage girl who moves to Bombay from her hometown and enrols in an elite college. The immensely well-known love story of Nandini and Manik was inspired by the hugely successful Korean drama Boys Over Flowers.
Where to watch: Voot
6. Teen
Officially remaking the 2013 South Korean film Montage is Ribhu Dasgupta's mystery-thriller film from Bollywood. Bollywood drama-thriller adaptation rights were acquired by producer Sujoy Ghosh, who also secured the services of legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
7. Ek Villain
The South Korean movie "I Saw The Devil" served as inspiration for Mohit Suri's romantic thriller "Ek Villain."Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh played the main characters in a Bollywood movie.
While the Indian filmmakers gave the thriller a romantic tarka, the original movie, which starred Choi Min Shik and is currently regarded as one of the best movies ever made, is said to be more violent.
Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
Die-hard romantics riding the narrow line between lovingly realistic and over-the-top portrayals of love are sure to find solace in Korean Dramas, which strike the ideal balance of dreamy moments, feel-good stories, and progressive heartburn. Tell us your favourite ones in the comments section below.
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Iraa Paul writes for Indiatimes Entertainment section - She has equal passion for hot coffee and hot OTT content. She is a pro at suggesting movies and series to watch on the weekend or when you are having a bad day.
