Studio Dragon to Adapt Life’s Punchline

Studio Dragon has licensed the Korean remake rights for Life’s Punchline from Nippon TV.

“I am very pleased that this acclaimed series in Japan is being adapted in Korea by Studio Dragon, a world-renowned drama production company,” said Keisuke Miyata, who works in sales and licensing at Nippon TV. “This story is for anyone who has ever chased a dream, supported someone from the shadows or compared their own life to the success of others, and the series utilizes a unique storytelling technique, weaving actual comedy skits into the drama to deliver unexpected surprises and laughter, leading to pathos. I believe these universal emotions will deeply resonate with Korean viewers, and the Korean version will captivate audiences around the world.”

Life’s Punchline follows three young men in a comedy trio who decide to disband at age 28 after ten years of chasing stardom. As they face the harsh reality of having no career or savings, they find themselves in the middle of a quarter-life crisis. Their story intertwines with their biggest fan, a young woman working at a diner who was once an elite professional but now lives with her younger sister.

The series originally broadcast on Nippon TV in 2021. Its first international adaptation—in Hong Kong—was announced last week.