The first episode of JTBC's 'Itaewon Class' aired on January 31, 2020, to much fanfare, thanks to Park Seo Joon and Kim Da Mi's fresh combination as well as the distinctive haircut worn by the 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?' star. ' performer His side hustle generated a lot of attention, and the teasers were met with a lot of enthusiasm from fans.

The revenge-driven story of Park Sae Royi (Park Seo Joon) and his unexpected love story with Jo Yi Seo (Kim Da Mi) drew high audience ratings and sustained interest throughout the length of its 16-episode run. So much so that the drama was recognized at a number of events, including the Baeksang Arts Awards, the APAN Star Awards, and the Asian Television Awards, where it was nominated for Best Drama.

Now, JTBC, the drama's distributor, has stated that it has been signed for a Japanese remake, in which the team will work with Kakao Entertainment, Kross Pictures, and a Japanese broadcasting business. The webtoon, titled 'Roppongi Class,' was released earlier this year, and now a series remake of the original Korean webtoon is in the works. It is claimed to have been adapted into a 13-part series that will premiere this summer.

This is the latest news from JTBC, which is handing up the creation rights to its popular dramas, the most recent of which being 'Something in the Rain,' which was announced for an Indian remake in February.