Wooow.... since the US scriptwriters are them, I kinda feel this gonna be quite good...

I'm a fan of YFAS...not looking forward to this. They might have a hit and will drag it on for years.

I'm scared Sarge... I like Kdramas because they are sooooo different from American ones. *sigh* Here's hoping it doesn't suck. *fingerz crossed*

Why is this drama so overrated? Whyyyyyyy? Best thing about it is Shin Sung Rok.

Jeon Ji-hyun is the main reason YFAS became a hit. I don't think they can easily replicate Cheon Song-yi's attitude and charisma.

I just hope they will cast some good actors this time. 'Boys Over Flowers' US remake was a disaster.

I really don't know how I feel about this. On the one had if they pull this off, and it does really well, then that may help the Kdrama industry (shine some more light onto it). On the other hand (as others have mentioned) American dramas drag things out for way too long. If they keep this short and sweet (say 3-4 seasons) that might be OK. But knowing them, if it's a hit, they'll drag it on for 9 seasons by which time the show would be dying

"I’m not sure how much pull they’ll have in shaping the remake, but it’s a positive sign that the U.S. producers are mindful of preserving the original’s appeal."

How do they bottle Jun Ji Hyun and transfer it to the actress who will play her role in the US?

The problem with ABC is that they have a bad habit of cancelling shows midway. I've committed to many an ABC show that got cut -- also lol, does that risk get compounded with Whedonites at the helm? Cases in point: both Dollhouse and Secret Circle got cut mid-season.

So while you could be assured of a faithful, strongly-written show, it will also be dependent on the grace of network execs' politics. But! It's still exciting, also for Nine.

I imagine they'll max out the puns for Lark...

Wouldn't it be funny if some YWCFTS fans started wailing about how this is going to ruin the original and as far as they are concerned, it should not be made at all?

I definitely think it will be hard for the American version to match the charm of the original considering that most of the appeal of the characters came from the way they were portrayed by the actors. That being said, I am excited to see American pulling so much from the Korean market lately because it shows how much the influence of Korean entertainment is growing. I will definitely tune in for this to see how it turns out.

WTH, it's gonna be a flop... non one could do better than the korean version

I think one of the most important part lies casting. The reason i really enjoyed YWFAS was because of Jun Ji Hyun. I hope they pick suitable actors

It might be ok if they write it as a 3 season series with the intent of ending it in the third season. Even better would be a two season run - kind of like an extended mini-series. The problem is that US audiences don't think that way, but we can be trained!!! I would love for this to work, but I don't think it will if it is translated into a multi-season open-ended run. And, as everyone says, casting will be the other key. Joss Whedon is also a genius at doing that, but of course, he isn't involved. Too bad, but I'll check it out anyway!

I have a better idea ... how about a Kdrama version of Firefly?

Hope it's better than the Ukrainian version of Take Care of The Boss, in which even the damn dialogues were translated into Russian. Made no sense in Russian/Ukrainian context sometimes. On top of that, they played K-Pop as background music in cafes, and I can tell you fo' sho' - that does not happen in Kiev/Moscow. :)

They need to get the casting right. Not just for JJH but also for SSR who even after seeing in TL still give me slight chills. Everyone in YFAS were either good or fantastic, as long as they can replicate that kind of cast, I think it'll work out.

I'm admittedly excited. I didn't like Secret Circle because it really went nowhere and I haven't seen any of their other works but they already have a ready made good script. I hope they don't screw up because YFAS really was great.

Why do we need an American version of this? I'm a huge fan of You From Another Star. The show's huge global success wasn't just the good writing but combination of great acting, production team efforts, and storytelling.. especially two lead actors bringing out the characters to life. Also, embeded cultural nuances through the storyline with such great comedic relief was a huge part of it's success. Although I'm curious to how it will traslante into a Hollywood story, I have my doubts for this remake. no Do manager.. No Cheon Song Yi... No You From Another Star!

The biggest problem I can think of with this is the Doctor Who comparisons people are going to make. I know when i first heard about YWCFTS I was thinking Doctor Who, but now I know They're going to get made.

American remakes for many shows and movies have failed, but I really hope that this one is good :)
I hated how Hollywood destroyed "My Sassy Girl" I hope the same thing doesn't happen.

I really hope they can add more mythology if the show airs for longer. Hopefully then they could work through the original's plot-holes and deux ex machina.

Also, Lark? The hell kind of name is that?

im thinking leighton meester would be a perfect fit for cheon song yi's role!

I am wary of a remake, but it's good to hear that k.dramas are getting attention from Hollywood. I think it will be interesting if they reserve gender of main characters.

Meh...

i wonder how they will twist the "no body/saliva contact" on the US remake. I mean come on, Songyi and Do Manager made it sooo funny when he faints whenever they kiss.. and as we all know, US shows have lots of hugs, kisses and sex required in their shows.. (and nahhh,, dont even think about taking out that rule in this drama! It was that rule that made this two the best in this series! )
Will the guy who'll play as Manager Do die in this series??? Hahahaha,, its a foreshadowing for disaster. BOF US was already a proof.

WHAAAAAAAAAT

i'm exited.

i guess i'm in the minority

Never like any remakes except FTLY... As much as I love US tv series like Person of Interest... there are many many bad ones... it might drag out to become like a B-grade Highlander series for example...

I find this a nice acknowledgement of just how good Korean cinema is, but personally, I really hate when things are redone like this. If something is a big hit, I would much rather watch the original with subtitles, then see it redone and Americanized. Many Korean movies have been re-made in America, but honestly, but they werent great hits, and not one had what made the original so great. It always feels to me like someone said, "oh, hey, this show made tons of money throughout Asia, lets copy the concept and get stacks from Western country's now." Sorry, it just seems like a quick and easy way for someone to make more money. American dramas are just so different from Korean. A lot of YFAS's charm was the Korean things about it, that won't translate over onto an AMerican drama. Also, in my personal opinion, America can mimic the action and big blockbuster effects well, but can never get the real heart and emotion of the show that made it so great. I'm not dissing American cinema, I'm just saying that it's very different and I really don't think remakes can ever capture what made the first so good.

on a side note, they will never be able to find an actress like Jeon Jihyun. They have to find someone who can be a shallow diva who throws tantrums, but also be very likeable and the person your rooting for. I feel if they get the wrong person everyone will be rooting for whoever plays Lee Jae-kyung, and waiting for her to be murdered. lol, im just kidding, but seriously, some big shoes to fill.

As much as I would like Korean dramas to spread their goodness, things are going to get lost in translation. What would You from Another Star become without the requisite Chun SongYi's car ride song or her "Sawry" etc?

Mork and Mindy?........... I'm with several of the other commenters in thinking this won't work well at all on American TV, or get twisted beyond recognition. Kdramas are very tightly woven, well written stories, while American dramas are typically extended day-to-day 'life goes on' never ending formats. Very few, if any, Kdramas would translate well for the typical American format. Kdrama formats are more closely equivalent to American mini-series, not weekly shows.

Stupid Americans are about to ruin another Kdrama....

Trying to repeat or copy some one sucess have been done many times. Most of them failiures.

The best would be to use the SAME cast, even if the story is not exacly the same. In Korea, speaking in korean and english subtitles. Of course that is not goping to happen.

They will use diferent actors, english speaking ones, with the story changed to USA. So is totally indiferent using the main idea or other one. Beacause -to me- the main reason of thepopularity were the main couple.

Jeon Ji Hyeon and Kim Soo Hyeon aren´t replaceable. Lets wait and see

I wish they would just try the one season, beginning-middle-END format in the US.

How many shows have been ruined by the open-ended format?

Hmmm...I didn't really get into YFAS but I thinks its cool a kdrama will get an American remake with a legitimate production company (unlike BOF....). If it bothers you they'll screw up the remake just think that some people will go and watch the original and they'll be even more YFAS and kdrama fans :)

I'd agree that Asian dramas are all kinds of awesome because they actually end. (One of the many reasons I appreciate Everwood and Party of Five, only four and five seasons respectively). I've been spoiled by them so it's hard for me to watch US TV lol. If anything I'd love for US tv to take a hand at single series television even more then adapting kdramas.

There are just certain things in the Korean culture that will not translate to the western culture. For instance, the fact that while Do Min Joon looks young, he is in fact older than Chun Song Yi. That whole series of jokes where Song Yi speaks banmal to him and he can't say anything will be lost. Also, what period of time are they going to make the Do Min Joon character from? The United States of America as a country didn't exist 400 years ago. Where as 400 ago in South Korea was the Joseon period. Here it would be Native Americans he interacted with.

While I've seen a lot of names bandied about, I honestly can't think of anyone who could pull this off with the charm and flair that KSH and JJH and SSR did. Even Park Hae Jin and Ahn Jae Hyun.

If they had to remake a drama, why not start with BIG, which could certainly use the help.

You know ibwont have a problem with the remake I would actually check it out but it's going to be on abc. Honestly and ruin the series after season 1 and its never-ending e.g. pretty little liars.