Indian Shows Based on Korean Shows

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In recent years, there has been a growing trend in India of adapting Korean dramas into local television series.

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These Indian shows often retain the original storyline, characters, and themes of the Korean dramas, but incorporate cultural elements specific to India.

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Let us see some popular shows which are based on Korean Dramas.

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"Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan" (2014) is adapted from "Boys Over Flowers". Nandini moves to Mumbai, joins an elite college and faces unexpected challenges.

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This drama inspired by the KDrama "The Heirs," following Ahaan, Shivin, Kia, and Gauri as they navigate love, lies, and friendship in business school.

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Duranga (2022) is based on the Korean show Flower Of The Evil. Ira investigates a serial killer and discovers her husband's twisted past.

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Indian media company Pocket Aces reportedly acquired the rights to make an Indian version of the popular South Korean drama Something in the Rain.

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An Indian version of the popular K-drama "Business Proposal" featuring Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Se Jeong will be made in both Hindi and Telugu.

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Indian Shows Based on Korean Shows

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in India of adapting Korean dramas into local television series.

These Indian shows often retain the original storyline, characters, and themes of the Korean dramas, but incorporate cultural elements specific to India.

Let us see some popular shows which are based on Korean Dramas.

"Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan" (2014) is adapted from "Boys Over Flowers". Nandini moves to Mumbai, joins an elite college and faces unexpected challenges.

1. Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan

This drama inspired by the KDrama "The Heirs," following Ahaan, Shivin, Kia, and Gauri as they navigate love, lies, and friendship in business school.

2. Kahani Hamari Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki

Duranga (2022) is based on the Korean show Flower Of The Evil. Ira investigates a serial killer and discovers her husband's twisted past.

3. Duranga

Indian media company Pocket Aces reportedly acquired the rights to make an Indian version of the popular South Korean drama Something in the Rain.

4. Something In The Rain

An Indian version of the popular K-drama "Business Proposal" featuring Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Se Jeong will be made in both Hindi and Telugu.

5. Business Proposal

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