K-drama favorite 'Marry My Husband' receives Japanese remake, all set for streaming on June 27
It stars Fuka Koshiba as Misa, a woman whose seemingly ordinary life takes a horrific turn when she's murdered by her own husband and best friend. But death is not the end - instead, she wakes up years in the past, given a rare second chance to alter the course of her life and seek revenge. Joining her on this emotional journey is Takeru Satoh, who will play the role of Wataru Suzuki, the male lead.
'Marry My Husband's Japanese remake
The series will explore not only Misa's transformation but also the growing relationship between the two leads, making it both a revenge drama and a evolving love story.
'Marry My Husband's Japanese remake. Credit: X
The show is directed by renowned South Korean filmmaker Ahn Gil-ho, known for acclaimed works like The Glory and Stranger. It is based on the original Korean web novel by Sung So-jak, which also inspired a widely read webtoon and the popular 2024 K-drama of the same name.
Japanese remake cast
The Japanese remake will see the talented cast featuring Sei Shiraishi, Yu Yokoyama, Tomoko Tabata, Ryuya Shimekake, Kanji Tsuda, and Reina Kurosaki. The script has been adapted for Japanese audiences by Satomi Oshima, best known for 1 Litre of Tears, while the original Korean screenplay was penned by Shin Yoo-dam.
Produced by Studio Dragon, CJ ENM Japan, and Jayyuro Pictures Entertainment, this cross-cultural adaptation promises to offer gripping storytelling, emotional depth, and a fresh twist on the concept of rewriting fate - perfect for fans of both K-dramas and J-dramas alike.
'Marry My Husband' K-drama
Starring Park Min Young, the gripping series dominated 2024's K-drama scene. The 16-episode revenge-romance not only became the most-watched Korean title on Amazon Prime Video in 2024 but also cracked the Top 10 list of the platform's most-watched non-English international originals, coming in at No. 7.
Its popularity went beyond streaming - it also ranked No. 2 on Google's list of most searched K-dramas of the year. With Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, and Song Ha Yoon joining Park in lead roles, the series has struck a chord with viewers around the world.
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