I saw God Once When I Was Little

While You're Beautiful was an internet hit, it didn't fair so well in the ratings. It averaged 10% overall; the worse overall ratings of any Hong Sister drama. Still, it's being remade - in Japan. I don't know if it aired in Japan (I think it did), but it must have been a hit there; the remake has been in the works for a year now. The Japanese You're Beautiful remake will air this July on TBS and will be "heavily" based on the Korean version of the show.


It will star actress Takimoto Miori, and three young men from Johnny's Entertainment: Tamamori Yuta, Fujigaya Taisuke, and Yaotome Hikaru. I looked up the cast: none of them have done much acting and they are all younger then their Korean counterparts. I can't help but think this is a vehicle for Johnny's Entertainment.


The only thing good thing I can think is: maybe it will have better pacing. You're Beautiful was sixteen episodes and started to drag by episode seven or eight. Japanese dramas are usually ten-twelve episodes, so maybe all the pointless stuff can be left out. *shrug*



Also - remember Hanazakari no Kimitachi e? It aired in Japan during the summer season of 2007; there was a special in October of 2008. Despite its craziness, it was a ratings hit - avenging 17.3% for the series and an 18% for the special. It was a fun little thing and then it was over. We moved on. The story was finished and we were all happy, until now. It's being remade: twice.

A Japanese remake of the series is airing - three years after the special - later this summer. It will have a whole new cast and will have Maeda Atsuko (who was awesome in Q10) taking over the Horikita Maki role.


Also - a Korean remake is coming soon. It'll be done by SM Entertainment (they did the horrible Paradise Ranch). They have revealed that they have signed a contract that will give them the publication rights for the drama production. Representatives revealed, “The Korean version will have a total of 16 episodes that draw out stories of hopes and dreams. It’s a teenage comedy with a cute, but strong storyline and a slew of handsome cast members. We’re planning to begin airing it this summer.”



I can honestly saw I'm not looking forward to either Hana Kimi remake. Why are they remaking a show three years after another version aired? And. . . the Korean version will most likely star SM Entertainment boybanders. . .most of which cannot act. *sigh*

It's the week of finals, so I'm rushing around and am surrounded by papers as I type. Thankfully, I got out of a couple of finals (yay for 102s in a class!), which means I only have to study for four. And, happily one of those four is open book. I'm actually doing it now. My last exam is Friday morning and I cannot wait for the break. I am so sleepy and stressed out, so I really need the break.



Of course, I do have some great things up the pipeline: several vids, fics, and icons. I also have a large pile of books and DVDs just waiting for me. Plus, a vay-kay or two are already lined up for June and July.





In fandom news:


Is it just me or - do Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan love remaking each other's hit tv shows and films?



( Cases in point )





Anyone have any thoughts on this? Why do countries keep remaking each other's successful shows/films/mangas/books? If Hollywood remakes one more Asian horror film/British sitcome/film, I'm going to scream.