The drama “Family by Choice” portrays the lives of three unrelated young adults who live together as a family. Courtesy of JTBC Korean remakes of Chinese dramas gain momentum By KTimes JTBC’s “Family by Choice” is making waves among viewers with its portrayal of three unrelated young adults forming an unconventional family built on trust rather than blood ties. What many may not realize is that the drama is a remake of the Chinese series “Go Ahead” (2020), originally aired on Hunan Satellite TV.
While Korean remakes of Chinese historical dramas have been common, remakes of modern Chinese dramas for television, such as this one, are still rare. The popularity of Chinese dramas in Korea is growing beyond TV, particularly through streaming platforms. Over 800 Chinese-language dramas are available on Korean streaming platforms like Tving, more than doubling in number compared to three years ago.
This trend aligns with the rising influence of Chinese content in the global entertainment market. Netflix, despite being banned in China, has invested heavily in Chinese-inspired productions like the sci-fi drama “The Three-Body Problem” and streams numerous Chinese series worldwide. A scene featuring the main characters of “Go Ahead,” the original Chinese drama remade into JTBC’s “Family by Choice.
” Captured from Hunan Satellite TV’s website Younger audiences embrace modern Chinese dramas Unlike older generations, who associate Chinese dramas with tradition.
