The hit drama Nevertheless, featuring stars Han So Hee and Song Kang, is being remade in Japan! The new version will premiere on December 9 at 9 PM local time on the Japanese platform ABEMA and will also be available on Netflix for viewers worldwide.
Originally released in 2021, Nevertheless quickly won over fans with its exciting romance. The show, produced by Beyond J, Studio N, and SLL, made waves by staying in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category for seven weeks straight.
In Japan, it stayed in the Top 10 for an impressive 13 weeks, proving its popularity in the local market.
The Japanese remake is titled わかっていても (The Shapes of Love) and stars actor Ryusei Yokohama. The series will be directed by Ryutaro Nakagawa and produced by Michihito Fujii.
It consists of eight episodes and is set in Kamakura, Japan, where it will explore the complexities of love and the feelings of the main characters who are drawn to each other despite knowing they might get hurt.
SLL is excited to expand its presence in the Japanese content market with this remake. In May, they signed agreements with TV Asahi, one of Japan's top private broadcasters, and with THE SEVEN, a content production company from TBS Group, to collaborate on global dramas.
This partnership aims to develop new projects and strengthen ties between Korea and Japan.
Lee Min-jeong, head of SLL's global distribution team, shared her enthusiasm, saying, "I’m thrilled that SLL's drama Nevertheless is being remade by such talented staff and actors in Japan. I believe this remake will showcase Japan’s unique culture and performances, resulting in a high-quality production." She also promised that SLL will continue to present exciting works to the Japanese market in many ways, not just through remakes.
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