There’s absolutely no way the Korean remake of “A Love So Beautiful” was better 😂 the Chinese version was so good I’ve rewatched it 3 times. Couldn’t get past episode 1 on the Korean version sorry 🤷🏾♀️
Same, I first watched Meator Garden (the Chinese version) and enjoyed it and since Netflix also had Boys over Flowers I watched it out of curiosity, and the rest was history 😀
I agree. The way they made it make sense of the rampant bullying and violence and not just as a plot device, definitely (chef's kiss). The other versions just tended to gloss over it. Although, the getting back his memory bit seemed a bit rushed. Could have probably stretched it out a bit? Maybe 1 more episode? But then, it might turn a bit "soapy".
Yes I like the anime the most and then the Japanese version and the Thia wasn't to bad either Unfortunately as much as I wanted to love the k version of Mischievous Kiss, it just didn't do it right The male lead came across as too much of a jerk
I really preferred the Korean Fated To Love You because the ML’s portrayal was less callous, which made me root for him whereas I like Ethan Ruan but detested his character in the drama. On the flip side, I preferred the Chinese version of A Love So Beautiful. The casting was just too perfect and is what elevated a typical syrupy script into something which captured my heart with its coming-of-age romance.
I don't know if Ethan's character was any less callous than the Korean version. They both were kind of selfish and thoughtless at times. I think maybe it seems that way because the Taiwanese drama is longer so you see Ethan's character growth over a longer period of time where it has to happen earlier in the Korean version. But it's been a while since I've seen the Taiwanese version so I could be mistaken. I do remember liking the Taiwanese version better which is weird because it's more soapy which is something I generally don't like. Maybe it's my nostalgia talking since it was the first Asian drama I watched. Or maybe I'm just burnt out on Korea's tendency to make dramas very formulaic.
Well the korean version did surpass my expectations, i dont know why you didn’t like it , though I respect your views i would still suggest you to rewatch it , it really is good
You forgot sora kara ichioku no hoshi (japanese version) the smile has left ur eyes korean version Seo In Guk deserve an ward to these drama. He totally nailed it.
I wouldn't say that Scarlet Heart surpassed the original though. I will say that the perspective and the obstacles the FL had to face are very different so that way the drama played out became slightly different too, which made each one unique. I'd say the Chinese one is still my favorite. I agree with the other dramas mentioned though
I agree. I watched the Korean version first and I couldn't understand why people are so amazed by it, it was just a so and so historical drama. Then I watched the Chinese one and finally understand how amazing it is. The first few episode wasn't easy to watch, that was my first cdrama and I'm not a fan of pigtails on shaved head.
Honestly, Scarlet Heart had some serious problems including kind of losing the plot half-way through and just being overall draggy and boring once she got all melancholy. They really could have used some type of comic relief. Also, her being a time traveler had no bearing on the plot whatsoever except for the first couple and last episode. Contrast that with a lot of time-traveling C-dramas where you actually see that element result in funny or dangerous situations throughout the drama.
I'm a kdrama addict and i always pick for the korean version. But for the scarlet heart especially scarlet heart i really really love the original. and some other on this list,, i didn't agree that the korean remake surpassed the original. Such as liar game and a love so beautiful.
@@gloryapitoy6936 yup yup. Agree! Actually, all the dramas aired in early 2000s are still there for me. Such as Fated to love you taiwan version, it started with a kiss and they kiss again taiwan version, jewel in the palace of course classic, (goo korea), princess hours/goong, queen seondok etc. Basically, whichever i watched first, that's the best for me hahhaha
Same!!!! I started with Korean version then later on I found out it was remake from Chinese drama. So I watched that version too. Then Japanese version lastly Thailand version but Korean version is the best !
To the Beautiful you was once my favorite, but ever since Sulli killed herself from all of Korea bullying her, I just cannot watch it without a broken heart. Rest in Peace sweet Sulli.
You are Exactly right.I saw all versions.They almost dissolved the very essence of the drama into nativity and it doesn't gives that rich military,Medicine scenes,risks, services and sacrifices made by them.I was totally disappointed when I saw other versions even iconic scenes were not pictured in that much great way.Dots was the best ever entertaining drama for me in kdramas.
I just finished Hana Yori Dango last night and enjoyed it very much. All versions have their strengths, but the one I liked least was actually the Korean version. Couldn't deal with the female lead....or LMH's ringlets. LOL Started World Of The Married today and it's really good so far and I'm sure will get lots better. Loved To The Beautiful You, Korean, and also Japanese, but the JDrama was a little too silly for me a lot of the time. Still, Shun Oguri kept me watching. Fated To Love you with the Jang-Jang couple was fabulous and I've watched more than once. Can't imagine any version surpassing Moon Lovers. Six of the actors are on my Top 20 list.
If you didn't like the Korean version of Boys Over Flowers I'd suggest F4 Thailand. It was the best remake I've ever seen. They genuinely tried to make it without all the toxicity. I loved it. Just my opinion. 😊
@@rashmikashyap5026 Yes, I have it downloaded and burned to disk and will be watching soon, as I have heard that more than once (that it's the best version).
I love Korean dramas but Hana Yori Dango was much better than Boys Over Flowers, Hana Kimi was better than the Korean version, and Jane the Virgin was better than Woori the Virgin. But I did like Designated Survivor: 60 Days the Korean drama more than the American original. Other adaptations I can think of are Proposal Daisaksan (Operation Proposal) which was a Japanese drama remade into Korean, and Itazura na Kiss, which was a Japanese drama remade into the Korean drama Playful Kiss. A lot of Japanese and Korean dramas come from Mangas, but now more and more Korean dramas come from manhwas/webtoons
Agree. It actually used the story concept to its full potential and removed unnecessary storylines. Watched kdrama ver first and then the US ver. The US version dissapoints after the first season while the kdrama shows the power of actually finishing the story you set out to tell instead of letting it bleed out. Would reccomend the korean version over the american one anyday.
@@LikeASugarPlumFairy Korea can't make a story like that, they just remake it and make the story better, it's good that the US invented a story like that
The series When We Were Not In Love also was a good one, although the Japanese adaptation (I Don’t Love You Yet) of this originally Taiwanese series was better in my opinion because the chemistry and acting of the Japanese cast was very good.
What about One Ordinary Day? That was a tremendous remake! Tho it was short (only 6 episodes, the acting, writing and cinematography were top notch. The original was a BBC show called Criminal Justice. That was made into a flashy HBO drama called The Night Of. IMO, the Kdrama tops them all! Kim Soo-Hyun and Cha Seung-Won were incredible!
The Korean drama 18 again starring Lee Do Hyun, Kim Ha Neul and Hwang In Yeop is adapted from the popular American movie 17 again starring Zac Effron and Leslie Mann. (the remake is so good, highly recommended!)
Couple Trouble, the Hong Sisters written remake of the Kurt Russel/Goldie Hawn American film Overboard. I think it is an often overlooked very good show.
I got into a huge argue with someone who thought she had the right to tell me that the Thai version of the Korean alien drama was better when I simply said I prefer the Korean version. She went crazy on Facebook and started telling me to had to leave then called me names.
The Korean remake of “A Love so Beaufiful” is popular sure, but differently did not SURPASS the original version. “A Love so Beautiful” literally blew up everywhere in China when it came out. If you didn’t know this drama, you must’ve been living under a rock
Boys Over Flowers/ Hana Yori Dango/ Meteor Garden (haven't watched other versions). But I think it's that type of show that when talking about which one did the adaptation better, it all comes down to personal preference . Each has its own approach, but the experience of watching every one of them is the same.
While I wasn't happy with the ending, I so loved Mr Queen I just liked how in the other version the voice over remained as the guy from the future and he chose to stay as the queen
I won’t say these were better, but each of these productions were good in their own right. “Mother” from the original Japanese drama of the same name. A great Korean adaption of the equally brilliant BBC drama Life On Mars.
I can’t tell which versions are the best because I haven’t watched Chinese series except the Taiwan series, called F4! (Meteor Garden) That can’t ever be replaced in my heart! It’s the best! The only Chinese movies I watched was the kungfu hustle & shaolin soccer hahaha But since then I got caught with the Korean & Taiwan series ahh!
There are good ones out there. I reccommend Avenuex's channel for her in-depth reviews and background knowledge in all things c-dramaland. Right now, am watching joy of life 'cause they say it's funny and a right riot too if you know mandarin. Los of puns and such. For a lighter drama, got sucked in by 10 miles of peach blossoms (2017?) - lol dong hua and fengjiu! Hehhehe. Dilireba dilmurat andVengo Gao second leads.
12. Fated to Love You - SOrry the Taiwanese version is way better for me. 11. A Korean Odyssey - It is good, but I would always prefer the Chinese versions as I loved the original story anyway. Journey to the West (2011) is my favourite out of all Journey to the West series. 8. To the Beautiful You - One of my first kdramas. I love this. 7. Scarlet Heart Ryeo - Sorry, I love IU, but I prefer the Chinese version of the Scarlet Heart Ryeo. The Korean version is good, but the Chinese version made me cry. I didn't cry at the Korean one. Scarlet Heart (2011) was the first show that made me cry, so I held it dear to my heart, and I remember waiting every day after school to watch the episodes. The main two casts in the Chinese version got married too. 5. Boys Over Flower - I loved the Korean version more.
The Smile had left your eyes should be in Top 5 . It's a masterpiece. I liked the Korean version even better. Seo in Guk nails it. He deserved an award for that role.
A lot of these just have higher production values but weren't necessarily better shows. Kdrama viewers just tend to have blinders on and are very ignorant about productions from other countries, so sure in their bias that Kdramas are the end-all be-all of Asian entertainment.
@@allinonechannel7464 Drama genre: * Baker Kim Tak Gu (aka Bread, Love, and Dreams) * Marriage Contract (with actress Uee) * Me Too Flower * Moorim School Rom-Com genre: * Shopping King Louis * Something about 1 Percent * Lie to Me * My love from the Star (mixed genre) Hindi/Bollywood * Jab We Met (Rom-Com, movie)
Hana kimi, Hana Yori dango and go go princess have special place in my heart so obviously I prefer them over korean remake. I like korean odyssey though cause it's way different from journey to west. I liked both adaptation of rich man poor woman
This was suggested and I took a glance because based on the title i KNEW this was going to list ALSB, which is so inaccurate. The one thing they did properly was adjust to the Kdrama formula, but I've only watched it once~ I was interested since I watch the Cdrama at least bimonthly, and was hoping that the stars would align for this version too but...
12. Fated to Love You 11. A Korean Odyssey 10. Woori the Virgin 9. A Love So Beautiful 8. To the Beautiful You 7. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 6. Rich Man 5. Boys Over Flowers 4. Money Heist: Korea- Joint Economic Area 3. Liar Game 2. The World of the Married 1. Mr. Queen Bonuss: Criminal Minds Suits Entourage Youth, Climb the Barrier
Though I love Scarlet Heart Ryeo's aesthetics, it is not better than Scarlet Heart (Bu Bu Jing Xin). Character development, motivations, storytelling, I much prefer those in the Chinese version. In the Chinese version, they don't pretend that royalties are monogamous which makes the series more believable for me. Unlike the Korean version, the main character didn't choose to have a relationship with the 8th prince just because she was attracted to him, she was with him because it was practical and her sister (the 8th prince's 2nd wife) encouraged it. The machinations in the court were smart and intriguing and the drama is not just for shock value.
Sorry but Hana Yori Dango just hits differently. BOF has to fall in line behind Meteor Garden. Money Heist? Hana Kimi? My heart is for the Japanese version and then the Taiwanese version. I tried the Korean version because of Minho but it just didn't catch my attention. This list is very objective. Or subjective in the sense of audience reach maybe but that doesn't mean they are all better than the original. Some are indeed really good adaptations tho.
I don't think woori the virgin surpasses Jane the virgin...I ve watched both and I can say that jtv has so much character development ,so many arcs ,we see the kids grow almost into 5 years and the ending was also satisfying. On the other hand wtv was made short and an ending satisfying for bothe the male leads I haven't watched the other language for these dramas but enjoyed the korean version -mr.queen, moon lovers ,boys over flower, world of the married, to the beautiful you. Also I haven't watched Korean money heist ,I started 1 ep but didn't much fell the vibe for it ,the characters seem forced into ...I didn't feel like watching it .I loved the Spanish version
Good, of course. But more interested kdrsmas, movies adapted from English or other Western films, tv series. E.g. April Snow from Random Hearts. Even more interesting, Keanu reeves and Sandra bullocks reunion film TheLakehouse was a Hollywood adsptation of the earlier Gianna Jun drama (forgot title)
Hana yori dango: I prefer matsumoto jun-Inoue mao Rich Man, Poor Woman: I prefer Ishihara Satomi - Oguri Shun Hana Kimi: Horikita Maki is the best, Maeda version is not that good
Unless you are a fan of Suho from EXO, who is the male lead of the Korean version, watch the Japanese version Rich Man Poor Woman with Oguri Shin first. The original is better.
Sorry but hanazakari no kitimachi-e just wonderful. I try to watch remake version and couldn't finish it it. It's just turn any other girls pretending a boy type series. Doesn't have those unique characters and elements japan version has Also I loved watching boys over flowers. It's one of the good remake but then again hano yori dango was simply perfect Finally liar game. I really really love Japanese version and I suggest it so many people to watch
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18 again (adapted from 17 again) is one of my absolute favourite dramas of all time, a strong recommendation
Me too! I was going to recommend too! Really well produced and much more in depth in the Korean version!
I was just waiting for them to talk about this one and it naver came T.T
There’s absolutely no way the Korean remake of “A Love So Beautiful” was better 😂 the Chinese version was so good I’ve rewatched it 3 times. Couldn’t get past episode 1 on the Korean version sorry 🤷🏾♀️
I didn't care for the Korean one much, either. Will have to try the Chinese one.
same!
I agree
Same
Exactly bro 🙂
I always say, "Boys Over Flowers"was the gateway drug to my Kdrama addiction...
Same, I first watched Meator Garden (the Chinese version) and enjoyed it and since Netflix also had Boys over Flowers I watched it out of curiosity, and the rest was history 😀
The Thai version is even better you won't regret it
Mr. Queen is a must watch plus it has 20 episodes! :)
One of da best
I just want to say that thailand f4 is till now the best adaptation of Hana Yori Dongo (boys over flower) Don't miss it
I agree. The way they made it make sense of the rampant bullying and violence and not just as a plot device, definitely (chef's kiss). The other versions just tended to gloss over it. Although, the getting back his memory bit seemed a bit rushed. Could have probably stretched it out a bit? Maybe 1 more episode? But then, it might turn a bit "soapy".
Totally agreed!
I totally agree
I preferred the Japanese version of Mischievous Kiss. This is unusual for me, I generally prefer k drama every time.
I preferred the anime one more and obvi it was better than kver. The male lead was much bearable in the anime
I prefer anime too. I think there are 3 versions for Japanese now?
Yes I like the anime the most and then the Japanese version and the Thia wasn't to bad either
Unfortunately as much as I wanted to love the k version of Mischievous Kiss, it just didn't do it right
The male lead came across as too much of a jerk
i like the taiwan version more
Mr. Queen for the 2020 Historical Comedy Drama ♥
One of the best Khistoricals I have ever watched
Mr queen is the best adopted kdrama ever for me and it's one of my top favorites too.
Mr queen and life of the married are just amazing productions!!!
I really preferred the Korean Fated To Love You because the ML’s portrayal was less callous, which made me root for him whereas I like Ethan Ruan but detested his character in the drama. On the flip side, I preferred the Chinese version of A Love So Beautiful. The casting was just too perfect and is what elevated a typical syrupy script into something which captured my heart with its coming-of-age romance.
I don't know if Ethan's character was any less callous than the Korean version. They both were kind of selfish and thoughtless at times. I think maybe it seems that way because the Taiwanese drama is longer so you see Ethan's character growth over a longer period of time where it has to happen earlier in the Korean version. But it's been a while since I've seen the Taiwanese version so I could be mistaken. I do remember liking the Taiwanese version better which is weird because it's more soapy which is something I generally don't like. Maybe it's my nostalgia talking since it was the first Asian drama I watched. Or maybe I'm just burnt out on Korea's tendency to make dramas very formulaic.
Same
The Korean A love so beautiful is not better than the Chinese one, I’m sorry .
I agree for Mr Queen and World of the Married the most
True, but the male lead in the Chinese version was more condescending.
Korean version of a love so beautiful never surpassed original Chinese one. The original version is still way much better than remake.
The original version of Money Heist is still the best. I am a lover of kdrama but couldn't go past episode 1 of the Korean drama
Seriously dude
Well the korean version did surpass my expectations, i dont know why you didn’t like it , though I respect your views i would still suggest you to rewatch it , it really is good
You forgot sora kara ichioku no hoshi (japanese version) the smile has left ur eyes korean version Seo In Guk deserve an ward to these drama. He totally nailed it.
Yeah, exactly
Totally. It thought it would be in Top 5
I wouldn't say that Scarlet Heart surpassed the original though. I will say that the perspective and the obstacles the FL had to face are very different so that way the drama played out became slightly different too, which made each one unique. I'd say the Chinese one is still my favorite. I agree with the other dramas mentioned though
I agree. I watched the Korean version first and I couldn't understand why people are so amazed by it, it was just a so and so historical drama. Then I watched the Chinese one and finally understand how amazing it is. The first few episode wasn't easy to watch, that was my first cdrama and I'm not a fan of pigtails on shaved head.
Honestly, Scarlet Heart had some serious problems including kind of losing the plot half-way through and just being overall draggy and boring once she got all melancholy. They really could have used some type of comic relief. Also, her being a time traveler had no bearing on the plot whatsoever except for the first couple and last episode. Contrast that with a lot of time-traveling C-dramas where you actually see that element result in funny or dangerous situations throughout the drama.
I'm a kdrama addict and i always pick for the korean version.
But for the scarlet heart especially scarlet heart i really really love the original. and some other on this list,, i didn't agree that the korean remake surpassed the original.
Such as liar game and a love so beautiful.
@@gloryapitoy6936 yup yup. Agree! Actually, all the dramas aired in early 2000s are still there for me. Such as Fated to love you taiwan version, it started with a kiss and they kiss again taiwan version, jewel in the palace of course classic, (goo korea), princess hours/goong, queen seondok etc. Basically, whichever i watched first, that's the best for me hahhaha
My favorite from this list is Fated To Love You. Honorable mentions for me would be You're My Pet and Playful kiss.
Kdramas are loved all around the world! What country are you watching this video from?
Brazil! Mr queen its my favorite of all those. Miss so much. Impecable OST
India
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
The U.S.
Nigeria
Fated to love you had a Chinese remake called You are my destiny. It does the justice too. Good visuals and acting
I felt chinese adaptation was not at all good .
I watched every version of Fated to love you and the Korean was the best!
Korean Odyssey was one of my first dramas. Thereafter I was lost in KDrama world lol.
A love so beautiful was beautifully done. I enjoyed best Chinese because of FL.
Same!!!! I started with Korean version then later on I found out it was remake from Chinese drama. So I watched that version too. Then Japanese version lastly Thailand version but Korean version is the best !
I like both of them
Life on Mars (2018) was originally a British series but there is also a US, Russian, Czech, Spanish and Chinese versions.
The Korean adaptation of Life on Mars was a super well done one. It is definitely should be the top 10.
Mr Queen is soooooo good!
To the Beautiful you was once my favorite, but ever since Sulli killed herself from all of Korea bullying her, I just cannot watch it without a broken heart. Rest in Peace sweet Sulli.
i was thinking this as i watched this video, truly so sad it breaks my heart.
how about other countries remaking kdramas? DOTS: everyone failed to recreate dots. 😂😂🤣
You are Exactly right.I saw all versions.They almost dissolved the very essence of the drama into nativity and it doesn't gives that rich military,Medicine scenes,risks, services and sacrifices made by them.I was totally disappointed when I saw other versions even iconic scenes were not pictured in that much great way.Dots was the best ever entertaining drama for me in kdramas.
I have to say I was a fan of 17 again starting Zac Efron. But after watching 18 again, I think it’s better than the original.
Definitely! Lots of time for character development.
In your opinion only
@@cedricdiggory400 hence I said “I think”
I just finished Hana Yori Dango last night and enjoyed it very much. All versions have their strengths, but the one I liked least was actually the Korean version. Couldn't deal with the female lead....or LMH's ringlets. LOL Started World Of The Married today and it's really good so far and I'm sure will get lots better. Loved To The Beautiful You, Korean, and also Japanese, but the JDrama was a little too silly for me a lot of the time. Still, Shun Oguri kept me watching. Fated To Love you with the Jang-Jang couple was fabulous and I've watched more than once. Can't imagine any version surpassing Moon Lovers. Six of the actors are on my Top 20 list.
If you didn't like the Korean version of Boys Over Flowers I'd suggest F4 Thailand. It was the best remake I've ever seen. They genuinely tried to make it without all the toxicity. I loved it. Just my opinion. 😊
@@rashmikashyap5026 Yes, I have it downloaded and burned to disk and will be watching soon, as I have heard that more than once (that it's the best version).
I love Korean dramas but Hana Yori Dango was much better than Boys Over Flowers, Hana Kimi was better than the Korean version, and Jane the Virgin was better than Woori the Virgin. But I did like Designated Survivor: 60 Days the Korean drama more than the American original. Other adaptations I can think of are Proposal Daisaksan (Operation Proposal) which was a Japanese drama remade into Korean, and Itazura na Kiss, which was a Japanese drama remade into the Korean drama Playful Kiss. A lot of Japanese and Korean dramas come from Mangas, but now more and more Korean dramas come from manhwas/webtoons
Totally agree with all three points in your first sentence!!
Journey to the West is still best
My childhood memories ☺️
Hwayugi was wonderful!
To the beautiful you ❤ One of my first ever kdramas and still love it
Add Designated Survivor from the US. The Korean version is Designated Survivor 60 Days. Both are excellent shows and extremely intense.
But original still the best because US invented that story
Agree. It actually used the story concept to its full potential and removed unnecessary storylines. Watched kdrama ver first and then the US ver. The US version dissapoints after the first season while the kdrama shows the power of actually finishing the story you set out to tell instead of letting it bleed out. Would reccomend the korean version over the american one anyday.
@@LikeASugarPlumFairy but original still the best
@@LikeASugarPlumFairy Korea can't make a story like that, they just remake it and make the story better, it's good that the US invented a story like that
The series When We Were Not In Love also was a good one, although the Japanese adaptation (I Don’t Love You Yet) of this originally Taiwanese series was better in my opinion because the chemistry and acting of the Japanese cast was very good.
I agree; The Japanese remake is my favourite.
I love Mr. Queen 🥰🥰🥰
Jang Geun Suk and Park Shin Hye's You're beautiful is a great adaptation too! One of the best OG flower boys concept drama~
What about One Ordinary Day? That was a tremendous remake! Tho it was short (only 6 episodes, the acting, writing and cinematography were top notch. The original was a BBC show called Criminal Justice. That was made into a flashy HBO drama called The Night Of. IMO, the Kdrama tops them all! Kim Soo-Hyun and Cha Seung-Won were incredible!
Boy over flowers is awesome but I just love meteor garden(cdrama) more 💖
The Thai version of it is better
@@Godblessu_2407 nah. Meteor garden forever
The Korean drama 18 again starring Lee Do Hyun, Kim Ha Neul and Hwang In Yeop is adapted from the popular American movie 17 again starring Zac Effron and Leslie Mann. (the remake is so good, highly recommended!)
Couple Trouble, the Hong Sisters written remake of the Kurt Russel/Goldie Hawn American film Overboard. I think it is an often overlooked very good show.
I love Juana la Virgen, a love so beautiful, moon lovers, and mister queen, greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪 🤗
Tbh old Japanese dramas & Mangas are the best gems but in jdramas all we get now is 80% adult content and nothing to enjoy ☹️☹️
Ikr. Anime dramas are much more enjoyable than the live action nowadays.
I got into a huge argue with someone who thought she had the right to tell me that the Thai version of the Korean alien drama was better when I simply said I prefer the Korean version. She went crazy on Facebook and started telling me to had to leave then called me names.
The Korean remake of “A Love so Beaufiful” is popular sure, but differently did not SURPASS the original version. “A Love so Beautiful” literally blew up everywhere in China when it came out. If you didn’t know this drama, you must’ve been living under a rock
Boys Over Flowers/ Hana Yori Dango/ Meteor Garden (haven't watched other versions). But I think it's that type of show that when talking about which one did the adaptation better, it all comes down to personal preference . Each has its own approach, but the experience of watching every one of them is the same.
There’s also F4 Thailand lol
@@nifemialabi4955 that's why I said "haven't watched other versions" Anyway I'm sure the Thai version is also great
I liked boys over flowers however f4 Thailand much much more
While I wasn't happy with the ending, I so loved Mr Queen
I just liked how in the other version the voice over remained as the guy from the future and he chose to stay as the queen
I won’t say these were better, but each of these productions were good in their own right. “Mother” from the original Japanese drama of the same name. A great Korean adaption of the equally brilliant BBC drama Life On Mars.
I love jang nar and jang hyuk but the original fated to love you hits differently!
Mr queen : I miss my dragon and dragon bolls
What are your favorite Kdramas adaptations or remakes!
Fated to love you
Leverage is also another remake. It was neat that Leverage Redemption made the Korean version canon in the series.
I can’t tell which versions are the best because I haven’t watched Chinese series except the Taiwan series, called F4! (Meteor Garden) That can’t ever be replaced in my heart! It’s the best! The only Chinese movies I watched was the kungfu hustle & shaolin soccer hahaha But since then I got caught with the Korean & Taiwan series ahh!
There are good ones out there. I reccommend Avenuex's channel for her in-depth reviews and background knowledge in all things c-dramaland. Right now, am watching joy of life 'cause they say it's funny and a right riot too if you know mandarin. Los of puns and such. For a lighter drama, got sucked in by 10 miles of peach blossoms (2017?) - lol dong hua and fengjiu! Hehhehe. Dilireba dilmurat andVengo Gao second leads.
Hi. I'm watching from Greece 🇬🇷
I wouldn't call a Korean odyssey a remake
I started Japanese Liar Game like 10 years ago and I was loving it, but I didn't finish and have no idea why. Need to fix that.
The Japanese Liar Game was the best , you make me feel like I should a rewatch.
MR.QUEEN , MOON LOVERS & WORLD OF MARRIED were the best remakes for me !
A love so beautiful
Journey to the West
Money heist
In this cases original were more good
hii there from China 👋👋💙
My favorite was to the beautiful you ( Hana kimi Japan) all the characters in both versions are best. Like you've entered into a boys paradise 😍😹
12. Fated to Love You - SOrry the Taiwanese version is way better for me.
11. A Korean Odyssey - It is good, but I would always prefer the Chinese versions as I loved the original story anyway. Journey to the West (2011) is my favourite out of all Journey to the West series.
8. To the Beautiful You - One of my first kdramas. I love this.
7. Scarlet Heart Ryeo - Sorry, I love IU, but I prefer the Chinese version of the Scarlet Heart Ryeo. The Korean version is good, but the Chinese version made me cry. I didn't cry at the Korean one. Scarlet Heart (2011) was the first show that made me cry, so I held it dear to my heart, and I remember waiting every day after school to watch the episodes. The main two casts in the Chinese version got married too.
5. Boys Over Flower - I loved the Korean version more.
You should watch the Thai version it's way better trust me
F4 and hana kimi from taiwan are still the best. No one will surpassed the original money heist
I’ll have to disagree with Woori the Virgin surpassing the original Jane the Virgin…
The Smile had left your eyes should be in Top 5 . It's a masterpiece. I liked the Korean version even better. Seo in Guk nails it. He deserved an award for that role.
You forgot the best adapted Kdrama ever: Mother (마더) 2018
Was just going to comment about this drama when I saw yours.
"Mother" is one of my favorite dramas ever. I have watched it several times.
Mr Queen and Moon Lovers!!!!!
A lot of these just have higher production values but weren't necessarily better shows. Kdrama viewers just tend to have blinders on and are very ignorant about productions from other countries, so sure in their bias that Kdramas are the end-all be-all of Asian entertainment.
I really enjoyed The Suspicious Housekeeper (2013) remake of the Japanese Drama, Kaseifu no Mita
Give some kdrama recommendations
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Drama genre:
* Baker Kim Tak Gu (aka Bread, Love, and Dreams)
* Marriage Contract (with actress Uee)
* Me Too Flower
* Moorim School
Rom-Com genre:
* Shopping King Louis
* Something about 1 Percent
* Lie to Me
* My love from the Star (mixed genre)
Hindi/Bollywood
* Jab We Met (Rom-Com, movie)
I loved mr Queen. Hilarious yet touching. Where can I watch Moon Lovers? Would love to watch that one.
dramacool!
Mr.queen👍👍👍👍👍 was very great. Fate to love you was nice too
Hana kimi, Hana Yori dango and go go princess have special place in my heart so obviously I prefer them over korean remake. I like korean odyssey though cause it's way different from journey to west. I liked both adaptation of rich man poor woman
Korean artist stand outs even in adaptation.. both inspirational and thrills
designated survivor 60 days. I really liked the korean one
This was suggested and I took a glance because based on the title i KNEW this was going to list ALSB, which is so inaccurate. The one thing they did properly was adjust to the Kdrama formula, but I've only watched it once~ I was interested since I watch the Cdrama at least bimonthly, and was hoping that the stars would align for this version too but...
12. Fated to Love You
11. A Korean Odyssey
10. Woori the Virgin
9. A Love So Beautiful
8. To the Beautiful You
7. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
6. Rich Man
5. Boys Over Flowers
4. Money Heist: Korea- Joint Economic Area
3. Liar Game
2. The World of the Married
1. Mr. Queen
Bonuss:
Criminal Minds
Suits
Entourage
Youth, Climb the Barrier
Though I love Scarlet Heart Ryeo's aesthetics, it is not better than Scarlet Heart (Bu Bu Jing Xin). Character development, motivations, storytelling, I much prefer those in the Chinese version. In the Chinese version, they don't pretend that royalties are monogamous which makes the series more believable for me. Unlike the Korean version, the main character didn't choose to have a relationship with the 8th prince just because she was attracted to him, she was with him because it was practical and her sister (the 8th prince's 2nd wife) encouraged it. The machinations in the court were smart and intriguing and the drama is not just for shock value.
But i think “ A love so beautiful “ Chinese version ( original) is more good & better 😊
Birth of a beauty was adapted from a 1983 Australian drama Return to Eden and a 1988 Hindi movie Khoon Bhari Maang
What ??? No Life on Mars in the list ? That was best of them all
Sorry but Hana Yori Dango just hits differently. BOF has to fall in line behind Meteor Garden.
Money Heist?
Hana Kimi? My heart is for the Japanese version and then the Taiwanese version. I tried the Korean version because of Minho but it just didn't catch my attention.
This list is very objective. Or subjective in the sense of audience reach maybe but that doesn't mean they are all better than the original.
Some are indeed really good adaptations tho.
Good choice for number one ☝️. My choice as well
What about Designated Survivor Kdrama based on the US series of the same name?
Fated to love you, i liked the Taiwanese version. I can't bring myself to watch kversion.
Loved bof of kversion. But u gotta seee Thai version too
I enjoyed the American version of The Good Doctor, I know it’s a Kdrama original.
Yes american version was good but i was quite slow
I loved Korean odyssey
I feel like all the actors had their best acting/chemistry on that show
it's a top fave for me. wish they would've made a sequel.
I don't think woori the virgin surpasses Jane the virgin...I ve watched both and I can say that jtv has so much character development ,so many arcs ,we see the kids grow almost into 5 years and the ending was also satisfying. On the other hand wtv was made short and an ending satisfying for bothe the male leads
I haven't watched the other language for these dramas but enjoyed the korean version -mr.queen, moon lovers ,boys over flower, world of the married, to the beautiful you.
Also I haven't watched Korean money heist ,I started 1 ep but didn't much fell the vibe for it ,the characters seem forced into ...I didn't feel like watching it .I loved the Spanish version
Good, of course. But more interested kdrsmas, movies adapted from English or other Western films, tv series. E.g. April Snow from Random Hearts.
Even more interesting, Keanu reeves and Sandra bullocks reunion film TheLakehouse was a Hollywood adsptation of the earlier Gianna Jun drama (forgot title)
Hana yori dango: I prefer matsumoto jun-Inoue mao
Rich Man, Poor Woman: I prefer Ishihara Satomi - Oguri Shun
Hana Kimi: Horikita Maki is the best, Maeda version is not that good
It's a crime to say Rich Man surpassed Rich Man Poor Woman.
Keep streaming to USA. Love your dramas❤
We need season 2 of boys over flowers 💐 with the same actors a kind happy story ♥️
Kdrama over American versions anytime any day .No comparison K dramas are far better.
Mr queen is the best
My destiny is also good
i don't agree that boys over flower is better than the original f4 😅 sorry F4 is undeniably the best version....
Do you mean Meteor Garden, the Taiwanese adaptation? I think it was the first one. Thailand just remade the story and called it F4.
@@shiningjewel4034 Meteor garden is iconic and original...boys over flower is a remake
Just gave me a new drama to watch(Rich man) 😂 ::From South Africa.
Unless you are a fan of Suho from EXO, who is the male lead of the Korean version, watch the Japanese version Rich Man Poor Woman with Oguri Shin first. The original is better.
Mr.queen YESSSSSSSS
This lifetime is very short to watch many beautuful kdramas of all times...
I still love Meteor Garden, I still think it's better than Boys Over Flowers. Jerry Yan forever! ❤❤❤❤
mr quene ...my fav...
18 again, it was a powerful and deeper remake
i love the Japanese version then the Korean version .
Sorry but hanazakari no kitimachi-e just wonderful. I try to watch remake version and couldn't finish it it. It's just turn any other girls pretending a boy type series. Doesn't have those unique characters and elements japan version has
Also I loved watching boys over flowers. It's one of the good remake but then again hano yori dango was simply perfect
Finally liar game. I really really love Japanese version and I suggest it so many people to watch
Hana Kimi, the Japanese version, is by far the best adaptation of that story. Japan really knows how to adapt their mangas to live action!
I am from India
Love Fated to Love You. made me ugly cry by both versions!