Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen with some Asian dramas that have gotten a remake over the years. Some of these dramas are very unique as they have been remade more than one time. We know that remakes can be hit or miss at times right? Have you ever thought about why that is so? The usual reason is we tend to set our expectations too high because the original drama is too precious, too good, and too original. But is this always true? Sometimes the remake can surprise us in a positive way and we might even enjoy the same drama, but from another prospective. Without further adieu, here is some Asian Drama Remakes that might really excite you and are worth watching!
The Four
Country: Hong Kong
Episodes: 25
Aired: Sept 22, 2008
Network: TVB
The Four
Country: China
Episodes: 48
Aired: Mar 17, 2015
Network: Hunan TV
Synopsis: During the tumultuous Ming Dynasty, four young detective guards who each excel in a different form of martial arts, fight corruption and maintain justice in the land. Watch The Four here
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Itazura Na Kiss
Country: Japan
Episodes: 9
Aired: Oct 14, 1996
Network: TV Asahi
It Started With A Kiss
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 20
Aired: Sept 25, 2005
Network: CTV
Synopsis: Yuan Xiang Qin is not the brightest girl, but she’s in love with genius classmate Jiang Zhi Shu. Zhi Shu, none too interested in his admirer, flips her confession into a public humiliation, and as if things couldn’t get worse, her home gets consumed by an earthquake. Aid comes in the form of an old family friend, Uncle Li, who invites her and her father to stay in his home. There’s just one thing: he’s Zhi Shu’s father! Sharing the same home proves to be difficult, as the snobbish Zhi Shu is forced to tutor Xiang Qin, while she struggles to improve her studies and win his heart. You can study chemistry, but can you coax a reaction between two people? Watch It Started With A Kiss here
Playful Kiss
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 16
Aired: Sept 1, 2010
Network: MBC
Watch Playful Kiss here or here
Itazura Na Kiss
Country: Japan
Episodes: 16
Aired: Mar 29, 2013
Network: Fuji TV
Watch Itazura Na Kiss here
Kiss Me
Country: Thailand
Episodes: 20
Aired: Oct 5, 2015
Network: True4U
Miss In Kiss
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 39
Aired: Dec 8, 2016
Network: Line TV
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They Kiss Again
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 20
Aired: Dec 16, 2007
Network: CTV
Watch They Kiss Again here
Itazura Na Kiss 2
Country: Japan
Episodes: 16
Aired: Dec 1, 2014
Network: Fuji TV
Synopsis: Kotoko loved Naoki for 6 years and finally married him. Now, Kotoko transfers to the department of nursing in her studies and struggles. Watch Itazura Na Kiss here
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You’re Beautiful
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 16
Aired: Oct 7, 2009
Network: SBS
Watch You’re Beautiful here or here
Ikemen Desu Ne
Country: Japan
Episodes: 11
Aired: July 15, 2011
Network: TBS
Fabulous Boys
Country: Tawian
Episodes: 20
Aired: May 12, 2013
Network: FTV
Watch Fabulous Boys here
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Meteor Garden
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 27
Aired: Apr 12, 2001
Network: CTS
Hana Yori Dango
Country: Japan
Episodes: 9
Aired: Oct 21, 2005
Network: TBS
Boys Over Flowers
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 25
Aired: Jan 5, 2009
Network: KBS2
Watch Boys Over Flowers here , here , or here
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Goong
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 24
Aired: Jan 11, 2006
Network: MBC
Goong S
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 20
Aired: Jan 10, 2007
Network: MBC
Princess Hours
Country: Thailand
Episodes: 20
Aired: April 25, 2017
Network: True4U
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Queen In Hyun’s Man
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 16
Aired: Apr 18, 2012
Network: TvN
Watch Queen In Hyun’s Man here or here
Love Through A Millennium
Country: China
Episodes: 24
Aired: Feb 15, 2015
Network: Hunan TV
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Fated To Love You
Genre: Melodrama, Romance
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 24
Aired: Mar 16, 2008
Network: SET TV
Watch Fated To Love You here or here
Fated To Love You
Genre: Melodrama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 20
Aired: Jul 2, 2014 – Sep 4, 2014
Network: MBC
Watch Fated To Love You here or here
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In Time With You
Genre: Romance, Drama
Country: Taiwan
Episodes: 13
Aired: Sep 18, 2011 – Dec 11, 2011
Network: FTV
Watch In Time With You here
The Time We Were Not In Love
Country: South Korea
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Aired: Jun 27, 2015 – Aug 16, 2015
Network: SBS
Watch The Time We Were Not In Love here or here
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My Queen
Country: Taiwan
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 21
Aired: Fan 4, 2009 – May 31, 2009
Network: TTV
Watch My Queen here
Witch’s Romance
Country: South Korea
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Aired: Apr 14, 2014 – June 10, 2014
Network: TvN
Watch Witch’s Romance here or here
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Nodame Cantabile
Country: Japan
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 11
Aired: Oct 16, 2006 – Dec 25, 2006
Network: Fuji TV
Watch Nodame Cantabile here
Tomorrow’s Cantabile
Country: South Korea
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Episodes: 16
Aired: Oct 13, 2014 – Dec 2, 2014
Network: KBS2
Watch Tomorrow’s Cantabile here or here
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Mars
Country: Taiwan
Genre: Romance, Action, Suspense
Episodes: 21
Aired: Apr 7, 2004
Network: GTV
Mars – Tada, Kimi Wo Ashiteru
Country: Japan
Genre: Romance, School
Episodes: 10
Aired: Jan 24, 2016 – Mar 27, 2006
Network: NTV
Which of these Asian Drama remakes were your favorite? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Remember to be on the look out for part two of this series! Happy New Year Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!
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I watched both versions of hana yori dango. I enjoyed both for totally different reasons. I also watched both versions you’re beautiful. Good stuff
Thank you so much for reading my blog! I loved both versions of You’re Beautiful as well! Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
Oh My Gosh, you put in so much work on this list and it is excellent!
Awwww thank you so much for reading my blog and commenting! It did take a lot of work but it was worth it! Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
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