6 Indian web series based on popular K-dramas

Arshi Khanam

Indian Remakes of K-dramas

Several K-dramas have served as an inspiration for Indian web series in the past. With the recent addition of Gyaarah Gyaarah to the list, let’s take a look at popular web series:  

Gyaarah Gyaarah

This investigative thriller on ZEE5 is based on K-drama Signal. It revolves around two police officers separated by different timelines as they connect over a mysterious walkie talkie.  

Duranga

Another ZEE5 thriller inspired from the popular Korean drama Flower of Evil garnered acclaim for its layered plotline and twists. 

kaisi yeh yaariaan

This romantic web series is loosely inspired from Boys Over Flowers K-drama as it navigates college love, friendship and family dynamics. It is available on JioCinema.  

A Legal Affair

Inspired by the hit legal K-drama Suspicious Partner, this upcoming web series features Barkha Singh and Angad Bedi and revolves around a murder mystery and its invesigation.  

Kahani Hamari Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki

This college romance web series on YouTube is inspired from The Heirs K-drama. It revolves around an unconventional love story against class differences. 

Business Proposal remake 

Ahn Hyo Seop confirmed that an Indian version of this highly trending romance and family K-drama will soon begin its production.