The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family and King the Land... Remake Craze Overseas

SLL Signs Contracts with Japan, Turkey, Middle East, Thailand, etc.
Remaking 'Strong Woman Do Bong-soon' and 'Monster'

K-dramas are gaining significant attention worldwide as they are being remade in various countries. At the center of this trend is SLL. Last year, they signed intellectual property (IP) remake contracts with broadcasters and production companies in Japan, Turkey, the Middle East, Thailand, and Malaysia.

In Thailand, the OTT platform Viu is remaking "The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate," starring Song Joong-ki and Lee Sung-min. This fantasy drama tells the story of a secretary managing owner risks for a conglomerate family who returns to life as the youngest son of the conglomerate, living a different life. The original series achieved a nationwide viewership rating of 26.9% during its run and was highly successful. It was also nominated last year for the International Emmy Awards in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category. SLL is also remaking "Misty," starring Kim Nam-joo and Ji Jin-hee, in collaboration with Middle Eastern broadcaster MBC. This mystery thriller depicts the love and true faces of an anchor accused of murder and her husband who serves as her lawyer.

Viu is also remaking "Strong Woman Do Bong-soon," starring Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik, in Malaysia. The story revolves around Do Bong-soon, who is born with superhuman strength, and the events that unfold as she meets unfamiliar people. An SLL representative said, "This IP stands out for its timeless trendiness," adding, "We look forward to seeing what kind of color it will take on when combined with Viu's production capabilities." Son Min-jung, CEO of Viu Korea, stated, "We are putting great effort into assembling the production team and casting," and added, "We will do our utmost to achieve global success just like the original."

In Japan, the drama "Monster," starring Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo, is being remade. The story follows a man who has fallen to the outskirts and struggles alongside the locals to catch a monster. It was praised as an immersive thriller during its broadcast. In Turkey, production company MF YAPIM is remaking "Doctor Cha Jeong-sook," starring Uhm Jung-hwa and Kim Byung-chul, and "King the Land," starring Lee Junho and Im Yoon-ah. The former tells the story of a 20-year veteran housewife who starts a second life as a first-year resident. It was a hit, ranking in the global top 10 on Netflix’s non-English TV category for seven weeks. The latter is about a man who despises laughter and a woman who must laugh, as they find happiness together. It enjoyed immense popularity, reaching number one globally in Netflix’s non-English TV category.

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