Japanese Remake of Korean Drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Announced
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A popular Korean drama, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' is getting a Japanese remake. The original show was a big hit on Netflix.
The Japanese version will be called 'Minamida Minami Bengoshi wa Tensai-hada,' which means 'Attorney Minami Minamida is a Genius.' It will be made by the Japanese TV network Fuji TV.
Actress Mana Ashida has been chosen to play the lead role. She is well known in Japan, but this will be her first time playing a lawyer.
The storyline follows a young woman lawyer who has autism spectrum disorder, a condition that affects how a person thinks and communicates.
In the original Korean series, the main character struggled and succeeded as a new lawyer, using her unique way of thinking to solve difficult cases.
The Japanese remake is expected to follow a similar plot, showing the main character's journey as she starts her career as a lawyer.
Fans of the original Korean drama have shown strong interest in the news of the Japanese version. Many are curious to see how Ashida will bring the role to life.
Details about the full cast and release date have not yet been announced.
Vocabulary8 words
- remake
- a new version of an old show
- Netflix
- an online company that shows movies and shows
- Fuji TV
- a well-known Japanese TV company
- lead role
- the most important character in a show
- storyline
- the main events in a show's plot
- autism spectrum disorder
- a condition that changes how the brain works
- plot
- the main events of a story
- journey
- a person's path or experience over time
Quiz
Answer key
1. Netflix 2. It is her first time as a lawyer character 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A popular Korean drama, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' is getting a Japanese _____. The original show was a big hit on _____.
The Japanese version will be called 'Minamida Minami Bengoshi wa Tensai-hada.' It will be made by the Japanese TV network _____.
Actress _____ _____ has been chosen to play the lead role. This will be her first time playing a _____.
The storyline follows a young woman lawyer who has _____ _____ disorder.
In the original Korean series, the main character struggled and succeeded as a new lawyer, using her unique way of thinking to solve difficult _____.
Fans of the original Korean drama have shown strong _____ in the news of the Japanese version.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think Korean dramas are often remade in other countries?
- What challenges might actors face when playing a character with autism spectrum disorder?
- Do you think remakes are usually as good as the original shows? Why or why not?
- Would you watch a remake of a drama you already loved in its original version?