Our love affair with Korean series probably started in the early 2000s as Tagalized versions of some of the popular titles were broadcast in local channels, including ABS-CBN.

As we got engrossed with the unique, refreshing, and enticing narratives each presented, not to mention the good-looking cast members, there were a few K-dramas that were adapted as Kapamilya seryes in the past years. And last weekend, the highly-anticipated adaptation of the award-winning Korean drama “Flower of Evil” finally premiered!

It immediately captivated us with breathtaking scenes just on its initial two episodes, such as the intimate underwater scene of its headliners Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe. It follows the story of their characters Jacob and Iris, whose marriage is enshrouded with the former’s disturbing and grim history. It is based on the K-drama of the same title starred by Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won in 2020.

Let’s look back on other remarkable remakes that we all loved through time in this episode of Kapamilya Update!

First off is “My Girl,” which was released in 2008 and was top-billed by Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. Before this incarnation, Pinoy fans were amused by its original version led by Lee Dong-wook and Lee Da-hae.

This was followed by the adaptation of “Only You” in 2009, starred by Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, and Sam Milby.

It was also on that same year when the well-loved “Lovers In Paris,” which was aired in ABS-CBN in 2004, had its remake with KC Concepcion, Piolo Pascual, and Zanjoe Marudo in the starring roles.

In 2011, ABS-CBN produced its rendition of the Korean series “Green Rose,” which was topbilled by Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis.

Three years after, Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos impressed us with their portrayals in the Philippine version of “Pure Love” in 2014, which was based in the K-drama “49 Days.”

It was also in 2014 when “Two Wives” had its remake, with Kaye Abad, Erich Gonzales, and Jason Abalos astounding us with their performances as the central figures in this totally insane story of infidelity. Prior to this, Pinoy fans also got hooked with its Tagalog dubbed version broadcast on ABS-CBN in 2012.

Which of these Pinoy adaptations is your favorite, Kapamilya?