'Marry My Husband' Japanese version debuts with K-drama creators, J-drama stars

A highly anticipated Japanese version of the hit Korean drama "Marry My Husband" has been released, Friday. The collaboration project, bringing together K-drama production staff with Japanese actors and a local Japanese crew, has garnered attention as a "J-drama created by K-drama production staff." Notably, this Japanese version doesn't simply rehash the Korean drama. Instead, it's a meticulously crafted adaptation of the original web novel, reimagined and tailored specifically for Japanese audiences. "When we acquired the original web novel and were planning the Korean version, the webtoon also became a hit in Japan," said Studio Dragon's producer Son Ja-young during a press conference at Ramada by Wyndham Seoul in Sindorim, Seoul, Thursday. "Usually, when a Korean drama is produced overseas, it's a remake. However, the Japanese version of this drama was planned even before the Korean version began filming. Since it's not a remake but an original Japanese drama, it's a new attempt and a significant challenge," she said regarding the planning process. Based on the popular web novel of thWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times