Studio Dragon Cultivates the 'Hallyu Barren Land' of India
Maximum Local Platform ZEE5, Drama 'Flower of Evil' Remake
Studio Dragon announced on the 17th that the drama 'Flower of Evil' will be remade and broadcast in India. This is the first time a Korean drama has been remade in India. 'Flower of Evil' is a suspense melodrama that aired on tvN in 2020 and gained popularity. It depicts the events that unfold as a woman suspects her husband, whom she has loved for 14 years, of being a serial killer. It was greatly loved domestically for its intense emotional lines and unpredictable story.
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The company that purchased the rights is India's largest local platform, ZEE5. It will be broadcast as a 9-episode series starting on the 19th under the title "Duranga." Producer Jang Shin-ae said, "It is a surprising and encouraging achievement," and added, "We hope it will gain great popularity in India as well." A Studio Dragon official stated, "It is especially meaningful that a remake is happening in India, which is almost a 'Hallyu wasteland,'" and added, "A remake drama is also being produced in the Philippines."
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