Tag Archives: Remakes

2
Posted on by

Midsummer is Full of Love: Chinese remake of Full House with Xu Wei Zhou and Yang Chao Yue

Original name is Midsummer is Full of Hearts but it has now been tweaked to Midsummer is Full of Love (仲夏满天心). It’s the Chinese remake of Korean drama Full House starring Xu Wei Zhou and Yang Chao Yue. Ah, Full House, one of the first series that kick-started the Hallyu wave for sure back in 2004, based on the manhwa by Won Soo Yeon, following our independent heroine who lives in a beautiful house constructed by her late father. Unfortunately for her, she has some bad friends and they trick her into thinking she has won a vacation. While she’s on vacation, they sell her house to spoiled brat superstar – our male lead. When she returns, the two are forced to live together, spurring all sorts of hijinks.

Rain and Song Hye Kyo were very adorable together, in my memory. *three bear song plays*

Airing soon ~

Continue reading →

3
Posted on by

In A Class of Her Own with Ju Jing Yi and Song Wei Long confirms broadcast

If you didn’t know, In A Class of Her Own (云上学堂) is the Chinese remake of a very popular Korean drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal in 2010!

2010! A decade ago… While I was having raccoon eyes studying during college with over 20 credits per semester, I was also nursing a blooming love for Yoo Ah In in the dark corner of my heart, who was all eyes for Park Min Young in the series. What a lucky gal, being surrounded by three very different but equally charming men.

Airing on 7/23! Check out the 3 English-Subbed trailers after the jump!

Continue reading →

3
Posted on by

Symphony’s Romance with Lin Yun and Zhang Xin Cheng finally gets air date

Nodame Cantabile is a manga by Tomoko Ninomiya and has been adapted as live-action television dramas by Japan (with Hiroshi Tamaki and Juri Ueno) and Korea (with Joo Won and Shim Eun Kyung). The new English title is Symphony’s Romance with leads in Zhang Xin Cheng of My Huckleberry Friends and Lin Yun of Battle Through The Heaven. I personally haven’t finished either version but have heard of numerous praises for the Japanese version, for capturing and meshing the quirkiness of its characters and classical music seamlessly.

Airing 6/21!

Continue reading →

1
Posted on by

Cdrama Updates: Sisyphus, The Eight, The Murder in Kairotei, My Girl, Symphony’s Romance

Continue reading →

2
Posted on by

The Little Nyonya: Chinese Remake with Xiao Yan, Kou Chia Jui, and Dai Xiang Yu

The original The Little Nyonya (小娘惹) is a Singaporean drama aired in 2008 with Jeanette Aw, Qi Yuwu, and Pierre Png, spanning over 70 years, following several generations of three families. Jeanette, our heroine played mother, then daughter and her life is nothing but turbulent. Read the full story at wiki because I got very confused at her many pursuers. Lol. Actor Dai Xiang Yu is invited back for the remake as well.

Xiao Yan looks very cute her little bun hair!

Began airing 6/5!

Continue reading →

3
Posted on by

You Are My Destiny: Remake of Fated To Love You with Xing Zhao Lin and Liang Jie

My mom is too happy about this remake. She has watched the original 10x times and other remakes 10x times. I’m still scratching my head about what is hooking her. Lol. Xing Zhao Lin and Liang Jie reunite for fans of The Eternal Love (Yes they are reuniting for Season 3.)

They have been dropping stills all day today and finally a trailer. Air date anytime now ~

EDIT: Airing 6/5!

Continue reading →

1
Posted on by

Imperfect Love: Chinese remake of Japanese drama Mother with Zhou Xun and Kara Hui

Holy smokes! This is one hot tamales train! I didn’t watch the original Japanese drama Mother but have heard of numerous praises about it, spawning countless remakes from different countries. The latest one from China is Imperfect Love (不完美的她) with a line of acting powerhouses in Zhou Xun, Kara Hui, and Angie Chiu. The original story follows a substitute teacher in first grade who doesn’t really like kids. A particular little girl clings to the new teacher, awakening her maternal instincts, as she realizes the child is subjected to abuse at home. Taking matters into her own hand, our teacher decides to take the poor girl away and start a new life together.

Have you watched the original or remakes from other countries?

Set to air 3/27.

Continue reading →