ANN/THE KOREA HERALD – The popular Korean drama “Sky Castle” is set for a Japanese remake, signalling a trend of transcultural adaptation in entertainment. JTBC’s acclaimed series, which captivated audiences with its portrayal of ambitious mothers navigating the competitive landscape of elite university admissions for their children, will now be recreated by TV Asahi Corp, one of Japan’s largest broadcasters. In the Korean original, the storyline revolves around determined women resorting to extreme measures to secure their children’s enrollment in prestigious universities.
However, for the Japanese adaptation overseen by SLL, the focus shifts to the intense challenges surrounding admission to elite high schools, a reflection of Japan’s rigorous educational system. Matsushita Nao, renowned for her role in the popular Japanese series “Get Ready!”, steps into the lead role previously held by Yum Jung-ah in the Korean version. Yum portrayed Han Seo-jin, a formidable mother driven to secure her daughter’s place at a top university.
Meanwhile, Koyuki Matsuyama, known globally for her role alongside Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai” (2003), assumes the role of an admissions consultant originally played by Kim Seo-hyung. The upcoming series, marking the first collaboration between SLL and TV Asahi following a recent memorandum of understanding, is scheduled to premiere in July, promising to bring the gripping narrative of “Sky Castle” to a new audience whi.
