Thai Adaptation for Nippon TV’s Abandoned

Nippon TV has clinched its first format deal on the Japanese drama series Abandoned, with JSL Global Media set to make a version in Thailand.

The deal marks the first time that a Nippon TV drama is being remade in Southeast Asia. The Thai version is slated to air on LINE TV in the spring of 2019.

“Life in an orphanage, the story of Abandoned, is becoming a major social problem around the world,” said Atsushi Sogo, the president of international business development for Nippon TV. “However, this series focuses on a universal theme that the world needs to think about. Our new deal with JSL shows that a series such as this can be locally adapted in any part of the world, hoping it can lead to a better understanding through the series.”

“We are very excited about this project,” added JSL producers Thiti Sutthikulphanich and Piangpaitoon Satrawaha. “It’s a great opportunity for us to introduce this type of series to the Thai market. We’d say this is one of a kind and totally different than any other series currently available in Thailand. We love the fact that the story not only focuses on the entertainment side but it also reflects the issues in society. While it’s a challenge for us to replicate the great work done by the original version, but with a strong cast we have, we are confident that the project will also be a success in the Thai market.”