CJ ENM Scheduled Remakes of Popular Dramas
The media group announced Japanese and Hong Kong versions of God's Quiz and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Entertainment — General
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CJ ENM has confirmed plans to expand its global footprint through international remakes of two popular drama series. These adaptations will feature local casts and cultural integrations for viewers in Japan and Hong Kong.
Why it matters
The move continues a strategy to localize successful South Korean intellectual property for international markets. By tailoring narratives to specific regional audiences, the company aims to mirror the success of previous cross-border adaptations.
The original God's Quiz aired for five seasons on OCN, while the Japanese adaptation of Marry My Husband set a viewership record as the most-watched Amazon Original in Japan during its first 30 days.
The players
CJ ENM
This South Korean entertainment and retail company produces films, television shows, and music.
Shotaro Mamiya
He is a prominent Japanese actor cast in the lead role for the local version of God's Quiz.
Anson Lo
He is a Hong Kong performer and actor starring in the regional remake of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
Ivy So
She is a Hong Kong actor featured in the new local adaptation of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
Ji Chang-wook
He is a South Korean actor who stars in the Disney+ series Merry Barry Love.
The details
The Japanese production of God's Quiz, titled Quiz from God, will feature Shotaro Mamiya and incorporate local social issues into the original premise. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong version of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim will be led by stars Anson Lo and Ivy So.
Timeline
The original series God's Quiz debuted in 2010.
The original series What's Wrong with Secretary Kim was released in 2018.
The Japanese version of Marry My Husband was released in 2024.
Quiz from God premieres on Prime Video on Dec. 4, 2026.
The Hong Kong drama premieres on ViuTV on Jan. 28, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The company is replicating the success of the 2024 Japanese version of Marry My Husband to capture international market share. This expansion marks a continued shift toward localizing Korean content for specific overseas demographics.
Viewers in Japan will gain access to Quiz from God on Prime Video beginning in December. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong audience can access the local version of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim through ViuTV broadcasts starting in early 2027.
The takeaway
These remakes show how media companies use established narratives to build immediate familiarity with international audiences. Fans of the original Korean series can expect new regional versions that adapt familiar character dynamics for local cultural contexts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Koreajoongangdaily.
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