When did the Japanese remake premiere?

The Japanese remake of ENA's drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, titled Minamida Minami Attorney is a Genius, premiered on KTV on the 19th. The remake was highly anticipated after the original drama's success.

Who stars in the Japanese version?

Asida Mana plays the lead role, Minamida Minami. She has been recognized for her acting since her childhood, and her casting drew strong interest before the broadcast.

How are viewers reacting?

After the premiere, many viewers on SNS and online communities said they missed the depth of Park Eun-bin's performance in the original. Some Korean viewers said the lead's expressions felt flat and that the autism-spectrum mannerisms looked imitated rather than fully felt. Others praised the original's immersive character work and said Park Eun-bin's subtle expression was hard to match.

What changed in the story?

In the original, Woo Young-woo loves gimbap because its ingredients are visible at a glance, which makes her feel predictable and stable. In the Japanese version, the food is changed to onigiri, a rice ball with fillings hidden inside. Some original fans said this change weakens the symbolism of gimbap, which helped explain the character's inner world.

For international fans

The original drama was a major hit in Korea, and Park Eun-bin's performance is widely cited as the benchmark for the role. Fans curious about the original can watch it on the platform that carried the Korean broadcast. Whether the Japanese remake can establish its own identity in the remaining episodes is the question many viewers are now watching.