Jul 18, 2025

8 Korean dramas that inspired Indian adaptations

Kriti Sonali

Duranga inspired by Flower of Evil

Drashti Dhami and Gulshan Devaiah-starrer ZEE5 series Duranga is an adaptation of the popular Korean drama Flower of Evil.

Blind inspired by Korean film Blind

Sonam Kapoor and Purab Kohli-starrer is a remake of the 2011 Korean film of the same name. This crime thriller marks Sonam’s OTT debut and is available on JioCinema.

Dhamaka inspired by The Terror Live

Kartik Aaryan and Mrunal Thakur-starrer film is an official remake of The Terror Live. The story centers around a demoted news anchor who sees a mysterious phone call from a bomber as an opportunity to reclaim his lost glory. The film is available on Netflix.

Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan inspired by Boys Over Flowers

Parth Samthaan and Niti Taylor-starrer was a remake of the Korean series Boys Over Flowers. The series has garnered a significant fanbase in India, much like its Korean counterpart. It is available to watch on JioCinema.

Ek Villain inspired by I Saw The Devil

Mohit Suri's film Ek Villain is inspired by the Korean film I Saw the Devil but it is not a direct remake. Ek Villain, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, shares thematic similarities with I Saw the Devil. It is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Barfi! inspired by Lover's Concerto

Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D'Cruz-starrer was inspired by the South Korean film Lover's Concerto. While it was not a direct remake, the movie shares narrative elements and emotional depth with the 2002 Korean film. 2012 film Barfi was written and directed by Anurag Basu.

Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki inspired by The Heirs

Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki is an Indian television show that is a remake of the popular South Korean drama, The Heirs. The show, which aired on &TV, features Karan Wahi and Rhea Sharma in lead roles, alongside Nikhil Chaddha and Krissann Barretto.

Murder 2 inspired by The Chaser

Emraan Hashmi-starrer Murder 2 is heavily inspired by the 2008 South Korean film, The Chaser, which itself was loosely based on a true crime case. The film can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.

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