The New Yorker interview states that in 2019, Netflix went on to usher in a huge wave of Korean dramas which included big titles such as CLOY, starring Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. But what is interesting to note is that, despite being extremely popular in Asia, this show did not garner massive global viewership like Squid Game (2021) or Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022). Hence, the bosses at the OTT streaming platform are looking into its American remake for the international audience. Bajaria asked Jinny Howe, the vice president of drama series for the US and Canada at Netflix, about how they intend on going about it, “Because that show was so specifically about North and South Korea.” Howe replied, “So, I think we’re gonna see if maybe we can make that divide a little bit more symbolic.” “We’re looking into sci-fi.” To this, Bajaria said, “Well, you need a world, right?” She added, “Because it is the culture clash of two people who don’t fit together but were meant for each other.”
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