Han So Hee and Song Kang's "Nevertheless" Gets a Japanese Remake on Netflix
The hit drama Nevertheless, featuring stars Han So Hee and Song Kang, is being remade in Japan! The new version will premiere on December 9 at 9 PM local time on the Japanese platform ABEMA and will also be available on Netflix for viewers worldwide.
Originally released in 2021, Nevertheless quickly won over fans with its exciting romance. The show, produced by Beyond J, Studio N, and SLL, made waves by staying in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category for seven weeks straight.
In Japan, it stayed in the Top 10 for an impressive 13 weeks, proving its popularity in the local market.
The Japanese remake is titled わかっていても (The Shapes of Love) and stars actor Ryusei Yokohama. The series will be directed by Ryutaro Nakagawa and produced by Michihito Fujii.
It consists of eight episodes and is set in Kamakura, Japan, where it will explore the complexities of love and the feelings of the main characters who are drawn to each other despite knowing they might get hurt.
SLL is excited to expand its presence in the Japanese content market with this remake. In May, they signed agreements with TV Asahi, one of Japan's top private broadcasters, and with THE SEVEN, a content production company from TBS Group, to collaborate on global dramas.
This partnership aims to develop new projects and strengthen ties between Korea and Japan.
Lee Min-jeong, head of SLL's global distribution team, shared her enthusiasm, saying, "I’m thrilled that SLL's drama Nevertheless is being remade by such talented staff and actors in Japan. I believe this remake will showcase Japan’s unique culture and performances, resulting in a high-quality production." She also promised that SLL will continue to present exciting works to the Japanese market in many ways, not just through remakes.
BTS's Jin Breaks Records Again! Laneige Sees Biggest Sales Ever Thanks to His Star Power
BTS’s Jin, the global ambassador for Laneige, has once again proven his incredible influence by helping the brand achieve its highest-ever sales record.
Since expanding into the U.S. market in 2018, Amorepacific’s global beauty brand Laneige has experienced massive growth, largely fueled by the rising popularity of K-pop. However, Laneige hit a new milestone during the Black Friday & Cyber Monday (BFCM) event on Amazon U.S., recording an incredible 127% sales increase compared to last year. Many believe this success is due to Laneige’s decision to select Jin as its first-ever male global ambassador.
Laneige’s rapid expansion has also had a ripple effect on Amorepacific’s overall sales. For the first time, the company’s sales in the Americas have surpassed those in Greater China, highlighting Jin’s massive brand impact.
Laneige officially introduced Jin as its global ambassador on September 27, 2023, and his involvement led to an instant surge in product demand. His stunning campaign visuals received an overwhelming response, leading to numerous sold-out products and Laneige topping sales charts worldwide.
According to WWD Japan, Laneige saw an unexpected sales boom thanks to the "Jin effect." The brand manager of Amorepacific Japan’s Laneige division stated, "With BTS’s Jin joining as an ambassador, sales of 'Cream Skin' lotion have significantly increased. Campaign revenue has doubled from our initial expectations, leading to major brand awareness growth."
Laneige’s Cream Skin, which was heavily featured in Jin’s global campaign, became an absolute bestseller. It secured the No. 1 sales spot on Japan’s Qoo10 marketplace—not just in beauty, but across all product categories! This cemented Jin’s unstoppable global influence.
In South Korea, Laneige Cream Skin took over Olive Young’s sales rankings across all gender and age groups. It even sold out in offline stores due to overwhelming demand. The product also dominated the sales charts for seven consecutive days on Laneige’s official U.S. website, earning Jin yet another ‘Sold-Out King’ moment.
Internationally, the campaign’s success led to immediate sellouts in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore, while in Indonesia, it had to be restocked after being wiped out. A limited-edition mini photobook offered with Jin’s Laneige Cream Skin purchases instantly sold out on China’s top online marketplaces, Taobao and Tmall.
But Jin’s selling power doesn’t stop at beauty brands! In July 2023, he became the first global ambassador for FRED, a prestigious French high-jewelry house. As expected, luxury pieces, including a $100,000 necklace, sold out immediately after his campaign launched.
In August 2023, he was introduced as a global ambassador for Gucci, and his endorsement caused rapid sellouts in South Korea, the U.S., and Japan.
Jin’s ambassadorship for Alo Yoga also made waves, with WWD reporting that his announcement alone generated $3.6 million in media impact value within just 24 hours! His influence also extends into technology and tourism, as he’s partnered with Dolby and served as Seoul’s tourism ambassador.
His advertising power is undeniable even in the food industry. In 2022, Jin was selected as the model for Ottogi’s Jin Ramen, and the brand quickly saw its highest-ever ramen export sales. The food industry noted that Korea’s ramen exports experienced a huge boost following BTS’s Jin’s campaign, a trend similar to the worldwide ramen boom triggered by Parasite’s Oscar win in 2020.
From beauty to luxury fashion, tech, and even food, Jin continues to dominate industries worldwide, proving once again why he is a top-tier global superstar.