Some of the best dramas and movies around are remakes, or are based on wonderful webtoons! So we’ve curated this special collection of remakes, the originals many of them are based on, alternative versions, and adaptations. Because the best stories around are worth telling again!

Rewriting the Best Stories

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Average high school student Gorya (Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul) finds her life taking an unbelievable turn when she’s accepted into one of the most prestigious high schools in the country. But after meeting the school’s most notorious group of seniors, the F4: Thyme (Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree), Ren (Dew Jirawat Sutivanichsak), Kavin (Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn), and MJ (Nani Hirunkit Changkham), Gorya isn’t convinced her luck has changed for the better. Catching the attention of the group’s leader, Thyme, Gorya’s life gets infinitely more complicated. With Thyme determined to win her heart, will Gorya’s life ever be the same again? Adapted from the Japanese manga series “Hana Yori Dango” by Yoko Kamio, this is a 2021 Thai romance drama directed by Patha Thongpan.

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

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"Unlucky" Ploy (Mind Thanidaphat Tinsutthinanon) has lived in the shadow of "Beautiful" Ploy (Green Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul) for years, leading to countless bullying incidents and unwanted comparisons all throughout high school. Although she's able to find love, Ploy's bad luck continues even after she graduates, as her fiancé breaks off their engagement. Devastated, Ploy follows a fortune teller's advice to move to a new neighborhood, where she meets Naii (Yong Armchair), a handsome young man who's also gone through heartbreak... and says he's seen visions of Ploy in the future! Things only get worse when "Beautiful" Ploy comes back into Ploy's life – and now they're working at the same company. Is "Unlucky" Ploy's life about to turn for the worse again? This 2020 Thai drama, directed by Nopparoj Chotmunkongsit, is an adaptation of the 2016 Korean drama "Another Miss Oh"

Unlucky Ploy

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Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) works as an assistant manager at a large corporate catering company. But there’s another Oh Hae Young (Jun Hye Bin) who has caused identity mix-ups and grief for Hae Young her entire life, as the two went to the same schools and now even work for the same company. Even worse, the “other” Oh Hae Young was known to be prettier, smarter and more popular. But when Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun), a sound director with a newfound ability to see into the future, enters the scene, he inadvertently becomes the link between the two women. As he grapples with his powers and the intertwining fates of both Oh Hae Youngs, he must navigate his growing feelings for one while understanding the impact of his visions on their lives. This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Song Hyun Wook.

Another Miss Oh

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While helping her friend out at a technology showcase, aspiring business owner Pafun (Belle Kemisara Paladesh) runs into her estranged sister Alice (Goy Arachaporn Pokinpakorn), now a successful young entrepreneur. Alice invites Pafun to her birthday party, and Pafun says she'll bring her boyfriend Korn. However, Pafun's never met Korn before, and to make matters worse, he isn't even real – he was concocted by Pafun's grandmother and venture capitalist Jiraphat (Great Sapol Assawamunkong) to comfort her during her parents' divorce fifteen years ago, based off of a newspaper article about a young genius. To cover up his ruse, Jiraphat manages to find the real Korn (Up Poompat Iam-samang), the founder and CEO of a struggling AI startup, and persuades him to pose as Pafun's penpal. When Pafun, Alice, Korn, and Jiraphat all end up working at the same tech incubator, will they manage to achieve their career dreams, or will their pasts prove to be too much to overcome? This 2024 Thai drama was directed by Itt Cheewatan Pusitsuksa, adapted from the 2020 Korean drama of the same name.

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Hong Seol (Kim Go Eun) hasn’t had the easiest life – although she’s a hardworking and dedicated student, she was forced to take an extended break from her studies to help alleviate her family’s financial situation. She appears to have a stroke of luck when she receives a scholarship for a year’s worth of college tuition, but it was meant for another student: upperclassman Yoo Jung (Park Hae Jin), the heir to a family-owned multinational corporation. While he's athletic and attractive, he's secretly insecure and often vindictive towards those he dislikes. Yoo Jung often finds himself at odds with Hong Seol, but also seems to find her attractive. Things escalate when Yoo Jung’s estranged childhood friend In Ho (Seo Kang Joon) comes back to town – and also falls for Hong Seol. Will this love triangle make Hong Seol's college life hell, or will she find a genuine relationship? This 2016 Korean drama, based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki, was directed by Lee Yoon Jung.

Cheese In The Trap

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Hong Seol (Oh Yeon Seo) is an unassuming university student just trying to get by, but her life takes a surprising turn when Yoo Jung (Park Hae Jin), a handsome and wealthy senior, starts taking an interest in her. Known for his charm and generosity, Yoo Jung has always stood out, but his unexpected attention towards Hong Seol catches everyone off guard, including her. As the two embark on an awkward and unexpected relationship, they quickly become the talk of the campus. But beneath Yoo Jung's polished exterior lies a complexity that Hong Seol is unprepared for, setting the stage for romance filled with twists and hidden truths. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name by Soonkki, this 2018 romance film was directed by Kim Jae Young, adapted from the 2016 drama series.

Cheese in the Trap (Movie)

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Son Ho Young (Kim Do Hoon), the son of Judge Song Pan Ho (Son Hyun Joo), kills the son of crime boss Kim Kang Heon (Kim Myung Min) in a hit-and-run accident. While Pan Ho initially encourages Ho Young to confess, he eventually covers up the incident to protect him. Kang Heon, currently in prison for tax evasion and embezzlement, seeks an early release after hearing of his son's death. This sparks a fierce battle between two fathers on opposite sides of the legal spectrum. How far are they willing to go for their children? "Your Honor," directed by Pyo Min Soo, is a remake of the 2020 American drama of the same name.

Your Honor

⚖️ Crossed Paths 🔗

Despite his wild popularity, Han Joon Oh (Kim Young Dae) is a star plagued by an overwhelming inferiority complex. Constantly fighting his insecurities, Joon Oh struggles to maintain the facade he puts up for his fans, until he’s involved in a near fatal accident and wakes up to find he’s been possessed by the spirit of Do Ha, an ancient nobleman. Do Ha is hellbent on exacting revenge on his wife who is reincarnated as Kang Yeong Hwa (Pyo Ye Jin), the brave firefighter who rescued Joon Oh from the accident and now works as his bodyguard. Can Joon Oh find a way to rid himself of this vengeful spirit or will his past insecurities keep him trapped by Do Ha forever? Based on the webtoon by Hye Yoom, this 2023 South Korean drama series was directed by Pyo Min Soo and Park Chan Yool.

Moon in the Day

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When Pun (Sean Jindachot) was a medical student, he and his nutritionist girlfriend Punn (Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai) were madly in love – even getting married despite disapproval from Punn's wealthy family. In need of money to support themselves, Pun abandoned his doctoral pursuits to become an insurance salesman, but love wasn't enough to overcome all the issues the couple faced, leading to their eventual divorce. Six years later, Pun and Punn unexpectedly find themselves reunited in the emergency room, as they both decided to go through medical school to become doctors. Will working side-by-side help them resuscitate their romance, or is their relationship as good as dead? This 2024 Thai drama, directed by Chankacha Pratuan, was based on the 2014 Korean drama of the same name.

Emergency Couple

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University student and perfume enthusiast Liu (Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul) decides to have plastic surgery, believing she will never get her dream job without first changing the way she looks. Soon after her operation, she befriends the naturally stunning Faye (Jane Ramida Jiranorraphat). Her handsome colleague Guy (Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn) warns her that Faye is trouble, adding romantic intrigue to her increasingly complicated life. But will Liu’s surgery really help her attain her perfume industry dreams? What might happen if her surgery secrets are exposed? And could she find true love along the way? This 2024 Thai drama series was based on the hit webtoon “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty” by Ki Maeng Gi. It was directed by Mui Aticha Tanthanawigrai.

Beauty Newbie

💋 Inner Beauty 🪞 Team

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Once bullied for her looks, Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) undergoes a dramatic transformation through plastic surgery, only to face new challenges in college when people ridicule her for altering her appearance. Reconnecting with Do Kyung Suk (Cha Eun Woo), who values inner beauty over appearances, Mi Rae finds herself caught between external judgment and internal growth. As Kyung Suk stands up for her against harsh labels and superficial commentary, Mi Rae starts to reclaim her confidence and realizes that true beauty is about who you are on the inside… and starts to sense that she and Kyung Suk might become more than just friends. This 2018 Korean drama was adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Gi Maeng Gi and was directed by Choi Sung Bum.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

The Beauty Lovers

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Widower Li Hai Chao (Tu Song Yan) takes in two boys from dysfunctional homes, Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) and He Zi Qiu (Steven Zhang), and raises them along with his daughter Li Jian Jian (Tan Song Yun). The trio effectively grow up as siblings, helping each other and providing support at every step of the way. But as they grow up and graduate from high school, life takes all three in very different directions. But years later, they are all reunited as adults. Will their bond survive as they move on to new phases in their lives? And could any of their tight bonds morph into love? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Ding Zi Guang.

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