Remakes: American to MDL

Remakes, Inspirations and strong likenesses. American version to Asian version.

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1. Hierarchy

Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes

American TV Series (2018 - 2024) - "ELITE"
2. Good Doctor

Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
American TV Series (2017 - 2024) - "The Good Doctor"
- Freddie Highmore
3. Good Doctor

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
American TV Series (2017 - 2024) - "The Good Doctor"
- Freddie Highmore
4. Good Doctor

Thai Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
American TV Series (2017 - 2024) - "The Good Doctor"
- Freddie Highmore
5. Fantastic Doctors

Chinese Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
American TV Series (2017 - 2024) - "The Good Doctor"
- Freddie Highmore
6. The Good Doctor

Filipino Drama - 2027
American TV Series (2017 - 2024) - "The Good Doctor"
- Freddie Highmore
7. Designated Survivor: 60 Days

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
American TV Series (2016 - 2019) - "Designated Survivor"
- Kiefer Sutherland
8. Romance Is a Bonus Book

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2015 - 2021) - "Younger"
9. Woori the Virgin

Korean Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

American TV Series (2014 - 2019) - "Jane the Virgin"
10. Chosen

Chinese Drama - 2018, 3 episodes

American TV Series (2013 - 2014) - "Chosen"
11. Suits

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
American TV Series (2011 - 2019) - "Suits"
- Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markel
12. Suits

Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes
American TV Series (2011 - 2019) - "Suits"
- Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markel
13. The Good Wife

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2009 - 2016) - "The Good Wife"
14. My Dangerous Wife

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

American Film (2014) - "Gone Girl"
15. The Last Cop

Japanese Drama - 2015, 5 episodes

American TV Series (2010 - 2014) - "The Last Cop"
16. Blind Date

Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes

American TV Series (2009 - 2010) - "Ciega a citas"
17. The Mentalist

Korean Drama - 0000, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2008 - 2015) - "The Mentalist"
18. Leverage

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2008 - 2012) - "Leverage"
19. Hormones

Thai Drama - 2013, 13 episodes

American TV Series (2007 - 2013) - "Skins"
20. Dear Missy

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
American TV Series (2007 - 2012) - "Gossip Girl"
- Blake Lively
21. The Gossip Girl

Chinese Drama - 2015, 32 episodes
American TV Series (2007 - 2012) - "Gossip Girl"
- Blake Lively
22. Lipgloss

Filipino Drama - 2008, 54 episodes
American TV Series (2007 - 2012) - "Gossip Girl"
- Blake Lively
23. Ugly Betty

Thai Drama - 2015, 26 episodes

American TV Series (2006 - 2010) - "Ugly Betty"
24. Ugly Wu Di

Chinese Drama - 2008, 43 episodes

American TV Series (2006 - 2010) - "Ugly Betty"
25. Criminal Minds

Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

American TV Series (2005 - TBD) - "Criminal Minds"
26. Entourage

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2004 - 2011) - "Entourage"
27. Missing 9

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

American TV Series (2004 - 2010) - "Lost"
28. Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira

Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

American TV Series (2003 - 2010) - "Cold Case"
29. City of Light: The O.C. Thailand

Thai Drama - 2016, 21 episodes
American TV Series (2003 - 2007) - "The O.C."
- Misha Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher, Rachel Bilson, Chris Carmack
30. Marrying a Millionaire

Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
American Reality TV Show (2003) - "Joe Millionaire"
- Evan Marriott
31. 24 Japan

Japanese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
American TV Series (2001 - 2010) - "24"
- Kiefer Sutherland
32. The Underwear

Thai Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

American TV Series (1999 - 2002) - "Undressed"
33. Sex and the City

Chinese Drama - 2006, 18 episodes
American TV Series (1998 - 2004) - "Sex & the City"
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris North
34. Diary of Sex and the City

Taiwanese Drama - 2003, 13 episodes
American TV Series (1998 - 2004) - "Sex & the City"
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris North
35. The Little Paradise

Filipino Drama - 1999, 163 episodes

American TV Series (1996 - 2007) - "7th Heaven"
36. Friends

Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
American TV Series (1994 - 2004) - "Friends"
- Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schimmer
37. Two Fathers

Taiwanese Drama - 2013, 73 episodes
American TV Series (1987 - 1990) - "My Two Dads"
- Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan
38. Okusama wa Majo

Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
American TV Series (1964 - 1972) - "Bewitched"
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York
39. Bewitched in Tokyo SP

Japanese Special - 2004, 1 episode
American TV Series (1964 - 1972) - "Bewitched"
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York
40. The Beauty Inside

Korean Movie - 2015

American Web Series (2012) - "The Beauty Inside"
41. The One

Chinese Movie - 2025

American Film (2021) - "CODA"
42. Suna no Tou - Shiri Sugita Rinjin

Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

American Film (2015) - "High-Rise"
43. 18 Again

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
American Film (2009) - "17 Again"
- Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann
44. Bride Wars

Chinese Movie - 2015
American Film (2009) - "Bride Wars"
- Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson
45. World's Greatest Dad

Chinese Movie - 2023
American Film (2009) - "World's Greatest Dad"
- Robin Williams
46. Watching

Korean Movie - 2019

American Film (2007) - "P2"
47. Way to Find the Best Life

Japanese Movie - 2019
American Film (2007) - "The Bucket List"
- Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman
48. One Night Steal

Thai Drama - 2019, 11 episodes
American Film (2006) - "Just My Luck" Film
- Lindsay Lohan & Chris Pine
49. Turn: The Street

Korean Movie - 2021
American Film (2006) - "Step Up"
- Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan
50. Mr. & Mrs. Chen

Chinese Drama - 2023, 32 episodes
American Film (2005) - "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
- Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, Vince Vaughn
51. 50 First Kisses

Japanese Movie - 2018
American Film (2004) - "50 First Dates"
- Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Rob Schnider, Sean Austin, Dan Aykroyd
52. 50 First Dates

Korean Movie - 0000
American Film (2004) - "50 First Dates"
- Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Rob Schnider, Sean Austin, Dan Aykroyd
53. Connected

Hong Kong Movie - 2008

American Film (2004) - "Cellular"
54. Sideways

Japanese Movie - 2009

American Film (2004) - "Sideways"
55. Tape

Hong Kong Movie - 2024

American Film (2001) - "Tape"
56. What Women Want

Chinese Movie - 2011
American Film (2000) - "What Woman Want"
- Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt
57. Star's Lover

Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
American Film (1999) - "Notting Hill"
- Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts
58. Star no Koi

Japanese Drama - 2001, 11 episodes
American Film (1999) - "Notting Hill"
- Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts
59. My Best Friend's Wedding

Chinese Movie - 2016
American Film (1997) - "My Best Friend's Wedding"
- Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz
60. Only You

Chinese Movie - 2015
American Film (1994) - "Only You"
- Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr.
61. Unforgiven

Japanese Movie - 2013

American Film (1992) - "Unforgiven"
62. Point Break

Chinese Movie - 2015
American Film (1991) - "Point Break"
- Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey
63. Ghost

Japanese Movie - 2010
American Film (1990) - "Ghost"
- Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
64. A Cop Is a Cop

Hong Kong Movie - 1998

American Film (1988) - "The Dead Pool"
65. Couple or Trouble

Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes
American Film (1987) - "Overboard"
- Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn
66. The Karate Kid

Chinese Movie - 2010
American Film (1984) - "The Karate Kid"
- Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elizabth Shue
67. A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop

Chinese Movie - 2009

American Film (1984) - "Blood Simple"
68. Vincenzo

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

American Films (1972 - 1990) - "The Godfather"
69. Palimos ng Pag-ibig

Filipino Movie - 1986

American Film (1970) - "The Baby Maker"
70. Lady Maiko

Japanese Movie - 2014

American Film (1964) - "My Fair Lady
71. 12 Citizens

Chinese Movie - 2015

American Film (1957) - "12 Angry Men"
72. Little Women

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

American Film (1917) - "Little Woman"
* 7 American film adaptations + ,,,,,,
73. Love Is Blind: Japan

Japanese TV Show - 2022, 11 episodes

American Reality TV Series (2020 - TBD) - "Love is Blind"
74. World of Dance Philippines

Filipino TV Show - 2019, 26 episodes

American Reality TV Series (2017 - 2020) - "World of Dance"
75. Little Big Shots

Filipino TV Show - 2017, 42 episodes
American Reality TV Series (2016 - 2020) - "Little Big Shots"
- Steve Harvey
76. Korea's Got Talent

Korean TV Show - 2011, 12 episodes

American Reality TV Series (2006 - TBD) - "America's Got Talent"
77. Korea's Next Top Model

Korean TV Show - 2010, 13 episodes

American Reality TV Series (2003 - 2018) - "America's Next Top Model"
78. The Amazing Race

Chinese TV Show - 2014, 10 episodes

American Reality TV Series (2001 - TBD) - "The Amazing Race"
79. Family Feud

Hong Kong TV Show - 2021, 29 episodes
American Reality TV Series (1976 - 1985) - "Family Feud"
- Hosts: Richard Dawson / Ray Combs / Louie Anderson / Richard Karn / John O'Hurley / Steve Harvey / Al Roker
80. Family Feud Thailand

Thai TV Show - 2001, 976 episodes
American Reality TV Series (1976 - 1985) - "Family Feud"
- Hosts: Richard Dawson / Ray Combs / Louie Anderson / Richard Karn / John O'Hurley / Steve Harvey / Al Roker
81. Seoul Vibe

Korean Movie - 2022

Likeness: (Movie) "The Fast & the Furious" -2001
American movie based on the 1998 Vibe magazine article "Racer X" by Ken Li
82. Give Seven Days

Chinese Movie - 2014
Likeness: (Movie) "The Holiday" - 2006
- Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black
* although not credited as a remake this movie clearly shows evidence that it is.
83. The Thieves

Korean Movie - 2012

Likeness: (Movie) "Oceans Eleven"- 2001