Korean Drama Queen of Tears Set for Turkish Remake

October 21, 2024 Kristin Brzoznowski
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CJ ENM has struck a deal with O3 Medya and DASS Yapım to adapt the hit Korean drama Queen of Tears in Turkey, with Eccho Rights on board to take the title global.

Queen of Tears was originally produced by Studio Dragon and aired on the K-content channel tvN in Korea and on Netflix worldwide. The series centers on Hae-in, a queen of department stores, and her small-town husband, Hyun-woo, as they weather a marital crisis—until love miraculously begins to bloom again.

The Turkish adaptation is set to premiere on a free-to-air channel in the coming months.

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The deal was brokered by HECE Medya.

Saner Ayar, CEO of O3 Medya, said: “We are thrilled to bring Queen of Tears to Turkish audiences, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between Turkish and Korean television industries. With a powerful story and the shared values of family, love and resilience, we believe this adaptation will resonate deeply with viewers. This partnership reflects O3 Medya and DASS Production’s commitment to delivering world-class content and to breaking new ground in international scripted adaptations.”

Sebastian Kim, head of international sales at CJ ENM, said: “We are thrilled to see Queen of Tears, this year’s most successful drama, being adapted for Turkish audiences. It will be fascinating to see how the story is reimagined in a new cultural context. We look forward to the Turkish version and believe that the powerful story of Queen of Tears will continue to build on its global success.”

A Studio Dragon representative added: “We hope to create an amazing series by adding the unique cultural background and imagination of Türkiye to the charm of the original and deliver another heartfelt experience to audiences worldwide.”

Handan Özkubat, director of Turkish drama at Eccho Rights, said: “O3 and DASS Yapım’s ambitious plans for a Turkish retelling of this beautiful story will have a huge impact on the international market. We can’t wait to share this incredible new project with the world.”