Korean drama "Shining Inheritance" to air in Japan

Hit TV series "Shining Inheritance," starring Lee Seung-gi and Han Hyo-joo, is set to air on Japanese public television.

The Korean drama will air on Japan's Fuji TV starting early March, its broadcaster SBS announced on Thursday.

"Inheritance" was popular during its domestic airing in the first half of 2009, becoming the most-watched TV show in the country with its viewership ratings reaching 46 percent.

The series has been selling to several other countries throughout Asia including Taiwan where the show recorded high ratings during its run starting last November.

The show grabbed eight awards at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards, including the prize for best couple, top female actress, and three Top Ten Star awards.

Reporter: Cho Bum-ja anju1015@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Lucia Hong luciahong@asiae.co.kr