Girls' Generation Yoona's New Challenge and the Essence of a Well-Made Forensic Drama: A Review of J-Drama Unnatural
The Anticipation for the Korean Remake and the Casting of the Protagonist One of the most captivating pieces of news that recently grabbed the attention of both the broadcasting industry and the public is undeniably the announcement that Girls' Generation member-turned-actress Yoona has been cast as the solo lead in a new drama. Titled Unnatural, the work is a remake of the well-made forensic drama of the same name that caused a massive syndrome and became a huge hit in Japan in the past. To compare it to a concept familiar to Korean viewers, it is a specialized genre piece dealing with the fierce professional joys and sorrows of medical examiners belonging to the National Forensic Service (NFS), who uncover the truths behind unfair or inexplicable deaths. Japanese Masterpieces Meeting the Korean Drama Market From the past, Japanese dramas with thoroughly verified cinematic quality have frequently been remade in the Korean drama market, meeting viewers with new charms. Acknowledged...
