tvN’s new Wed–Thu drama, a remake of the J-drama Life’s Punchline

tvN’s Hot Goodbye

Three unknown comedians racing toward their dream meet a mysterious, suspicious woman, and each searches for their own tomorrow in a fiery yet beautiful coming-of-age story about moving on from failure.

Starring Kang Hoon, Cho Hyun-chul, Kim Jung-jin, Lee Yi-dam, Moon Hee, and Yoon Ga-i

Directed by Jung Ji-hyun (Lies Hidden in My Garden, 2521, To My Haeri)

Written by Ahn Ah-reum (Once Again)

Creator: Yang Hee-seung (A Hundred Memories, Crash Course in Romance, Once Again)

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AnonymousTheQoo

That drama is basically the ultimate distillation of that uniquely J-drama vibe, so I’m not sure they’ll be able to make it work for Korea.

AnonymousTheQoo

Oh, they’re remaking this?? For real, how are they going to localize it?

AnonymousTheQoo

Whoa, this is my all-time favorite J-drama and they remade it. I have to watch.