Versions

Versions of the same story: different countries / remakes / different years / spinoffs / adaptations / compilations / etc.

Adaption: Meaning both dramas/movies come from the same written material; novel, manga, or webtoon.
Compilation: Used to refer to dramas/movies that are part of the same series but the plot is not related at all, or in the case of behind the scene specials, talk specials, or recap. The main dramas/movies should use "Original Story".
Original Story: Use to refer to the main dramas/movies in case of a Compilation or Remake.
Parent Story: Used to refer to the main dramas/movies in case of a Side Story or Spin-off.
Prequel: A story containing events that precede those of an existing work (A prior season or film).
Remake: A drama/movie that is based on an earlier product and tells the same, or a very similar, story. (Not to be used between dramas or movies adapted from the same written material; novel, manga, or webtoon).
Sequel: A work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one (The next season of a drama or part 2 of a movie).
Side Story: A self-contained story featuring the main characters that run parallel to the main narrative but is never completely separate from it.
Spin-off: Taking the supporting characters from one drama/movie and make them the main characters in a new drama/movie.

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401. Miss Jiang's Counterattack

Chinese Drama - 2024, 67 episodes

Marry My Husband (2024) - Chinese Adaptation
402. Marry My Husband

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Marry My Husband (2024) - Korean Adaptation
- Ending -FL villain in jail & FL gets satisfaction of seeing her rot & gloat
- Main focus revenge
- ML killed by FL villain but no redemption arc scene
- Husband kills FL, more of an evil person persona
- Preferred Korean version due to actors/actresses
403. 50 First Dates

Korean Movie - 0000

50 First Dates (TBD) - Korean Adaptation
404. 50 First Kisses

Japanese Movie - 2018

50 First Dates (2018) - Japanese Adaptation
(2004) American Version Film
405. Autumn in My Heart

Korean Drama - 2000, 16 episodes

Autumn Tale (2000) - Korean Original Story
406. Winter Sonata

Korean Drama - 2002, 20 episodes

Autumn Tale (2002) - Korean Compilation
407. Summer Scent

Korean Drama - 2003, 20 episodes

Autumn Tale (2003) - Korean Compilation
408. Spring Waltz

Korean Drama - 2006, 20 episodes

Autumn Tale (2006) - Korean Compilation
409. Autumn Fairy Tale

Chinese Movie - 2019

Autumn Tale (2019) - Chinese Remake
410. Endless Love

Filipino Drama - 2010, 80 episodes

Autumn Tale (2010) - Filipino Remake
411. Rak Ni Chuaniran

Thai Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

Autumn Tale (2013) - Thai Remake
412. Suits Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2020, 15 episodes

(2020) - Japanese Sequel
413. Suits

Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes

(2018) -Japanese remake
414. Suits

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

(2018) - Korean Remake
American Version: "Suits" (2011 - 2019) TV Series
415. Ugly Betty

Thai Drama - 2015, 26 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2015) - Thai Adaptation
American Version: "Ugly Betty" (2006 - 2010 TV Series)
416. Ugly Wu Di Season 4

Chinese Drama - 2010, 26 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2010) - Chinese Adaptation Sequel
417. Ugly Wu Di Season 3

Chinese Drama - 2009, 44 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2009) - Chinese Adaptation Sequel
418. Ugly Wu Di Season 2

Chinese Drama - 2009, 63 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2009) - Chinese Adaptation Sequel
419. Ugly Wu Di

Chinese Drama - 2008, 43 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2008) - Chinese Adaptation
420. I Love Betty La Fea

Filipino Drama - 2008, 163 episodes

I am Betty, The Ugly One (2008) - Filipino Adaptation
421. Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Thai Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

(2021) - Thai Adaptation
422. Put Your Head On My Shoulder Special Episode

Chinese Special - 2019, 1 episode

(2019) - Chinese Parent Story
423. Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

(2019) - Chinese Adaptation
424. When a Snail Falls in Love

Thai Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

(2023) - Thai Adaptation
425. When a Snail Falls in Love

Chinese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes

(2016) - Chinese Adaptation
426. My Divine Emissary

Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

Splash Splash Love - (2024) - Chinese Remake
427. Splash Splash Love

Korean Drama - 2015, 2 episodes

Splash Splash Love - (2015) - Korean Original Story
428. The Great King, Sejong

Korean Drama - 2008, 86 episodes

Splash Splash Love - (2008) -Korean Parent Story
429. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo

Japanese Drama - 2016, 5 episodes

Time Traveller (2016) - Japanese Adaptation
430. Time Traveller

Japanese Movie - 2010

Time Traveller (2010) - Japanese Adaptation
431. Toki wo Kakeru Shojo

Japanese Special - 2002, 1 episode

Time Traveller (2002) - Japanese Adaptation
432. The Girl Who Runs Through Time

Japanese Movie - 1997

Time Traveller (1997) - Japanese Adaptation
433. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo

Japanese Drama - 1994, 5 episodes

Time Traveller (1994) - Japanese Adaptation
434. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo

Japanese Special - 1985, 1 episode

Time Traveller (1985) - Japanese Adaptation
435. The Little Girl Who Conquered Time

Japanese Movie - 1983

Time Traveller (1983) - Japanese Prequel
436. Time Traveler

Japanese Drama - 1972, 6 episodes

Time Traveller (1972) - Japanese Adaptation
437. Start-Up

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

(2020) - Korean Original Story
438. Start-Up

Thai Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

(2024) - Thai Remake
439. Start-Up PH

Filipino Drama - 2022, 65 episodes

(2022) - Filipino Remake
440. Onmyoji 0

Japanese Movie - 2024

The Yin Yang Master (2024) - Japanese Adaptation
441. The Yin Yang Master

Chinese Movie - 2021

The Yin Yang Master (2021) - Chinese Adaptation
442. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

Chinese Movie - 2020

The Yin Yang Master (2020) - Chinese Adaptation
443. Onmyoji

Japanese Drama - 2015, 1 episode

The Yin Yang Master (2015) - Japanese Adaptation
444. Onmyoji Takiyasha Hime

Japanese Drama - 2020, 1 episode

The Yin Yang Master (2015) - Japanese Adaptation
445. Onmyoji 2

Japanese Movie - 2003

The Yin Yang Master (2003) - Japanese Adaptation Sequel
446. Onmyoji

Japanese Drama - 2001, 10 episodes

The Yin Yang Master (2001) - Japanese Parent Story
447. Onmyoji

Japanese Movie - 2001

The Yin Yang Master (2001) - Japanese Adaptation
448. I Remember

Chinese Movie - 2020

One Day (2020) - Chinese Remake
449. One Day: Alternative Ending

Thai Special - 2016, 1 episode

One Day (2016) - Thai Original Story Sequel
450. One Day

Thai Movie - 2016

One Day (2016) - Thai Original Story
451. Sunny

Filipino Movie - 2024

Sunny (2024) -Philippines Remake
452. Sunny Sisters

Chinese Movie - 2021

Sunny (2021) -Chinese Remake
453. SUNNY: Our Hearts Beat Together

Japanese Movie - 2018

Sunny (2018) -Japanese Remake
454. Sunny

Korean Movie - 2011

Sunny (2011) - Korean Original Story
- my favorite version so far
455. Under Your Bed

Korean Movie - 2023

Under Your Bed (2023) - Korean Remake
456. Under Your Bed

Japanese Movie - 2019

Under Your Bed (2019) - Japanese Original Story
- ML seemed much more mentally unhinged
- preferred this FL
457. Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love

Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

Nevertheless (2024) - Japanese Adaptation
458. Nevertheless,

Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

Nevertheless (2021) - Korean Adaptation
459. Family by Choice

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

Go Ahead (2024) -Korean Remake
-Happier, brighter overall vibe
- Emphasis more on kids not parents
- Preferred FL this version
-The little kids were amazing!
-ML2 never really a love rival for FL
-ML's step sister lesser role & likable
-ML's crazy mom actress really good at role
-Liked love chemistry of leads this version more
460. Go Ahead

Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

Go Ahead (2020) - Chinese original Story
- Loved the dad in this version
- NAF of FL actress this version
- Emotions felt deeper this version
- ML's stepsister angered me
-Liked brother sister chemistry FL & ML2 better this version
- Felt like this version filled in story blanks left in Korean version
461. The Last Wish

Chinese Movie - 2019

The Last Ride (2019) -Chinese remake
462. The Last Ride

Korean Movie - 2016

The Last Ride (2016) - Korean original Story
463. Spooky in Love

Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

Spellbound (2026) -Korean adaptation
464. Spellbound

Filipino Movie - 2023

Spellbound (2023) -Filipino remake
465. Spellbound

Korean Movie - 2011

Spellbound (2011) -Korean Original Story
466. My Love Mix-Up!

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

My Love Mix-Up! (2024) -Thai adaptation
467. My Love Mix-Up!

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

My Love Mix-Up! (2021) -Japanese adaptation
468. Secret: Untold Melody

Korean Movie - 2025

Secret (2025) -Korean Remake
469. Secret: A Hidden Score

Japanese Movie - 2024

Secret (2024) -Japanese Remake
470. Secret

Taiwanese Movie - 2007

Secret (2007) -Taiwanese Original Story
471. Honey Money Phony

Chinese Movie - 2024

The Con-Heartist (2024) -Chinese Remake
472. The Con-Heartist

Thai Movie - 2020
The Con-Heartist (2020) -Thai Original Story
- Preferred this version due to actors
473. Suspicious Partner

Japanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

Suspicious Partner (2025) -Japanese Remake
474. Suspicious Partner

Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes

Suspicious Partner (2017) -Korean Original Story
475. Even if This Love Disappears Tonight

Korean Movie - 2025
Even If This Love Disappears from the World Today (2025) - Korean Adaptation
- Loved the actors
- Enjoyed the brightness / scenery
- Point of view / focus from ML's perspective
- Preferred this version
476. Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight

Japanese Movie - 2022
Even If This Love Disappears from the World Today (2022) - Japanese Adaptation
- watched in 2023 but forgot this story
- Story / focus from FL's point of view
477. Nine Times Time Travel

Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
- So confused - I couldn't follow the time travel w/butterfly effects
- Liked the ML & his friend actors
478. Nine: Nine Times Time Travel

Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
479. Confidence Queen

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
480. The Confidence Man JP

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
481. The Confidence Man JP: Princess

Japanese Movie - 2020
482. The Confidence Man JP: Romance

Japanese Movie - 2019
483. The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero

Japanese Movie - 2022
484. The Confidence Man JP Special

Japanese Special - 2019, 1 episode
485. The Good Doctor

Filipino Drama - 2027
486. Good Doctor

Thai Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
487. Good Doctor

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
488. Good Doctor

Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
489. Fantastic Doctors

Chinese Drama - 2023, 16 episodes