Rich Man, Poor Woman

The series follows the complex relationship between a wealthy and ambitious CEO, Hyuga Toru, and a kind-hearted but struggling journalism student, Nikaido Ichi. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they find themselves drawn to each other, leading to a clash of worlds and personal growth.

Rich Man, Poor Woman (2018) is a remake of a popular 2012 Japanese drama. The remake, while featuring the original lead actors, received a mixed to positive reception. It was appreciated for its continuation of the central romance and the performances, but some critics felt it didn't bring enough new elements to the storyline compared to the original.

• Praised for the chemistry between the lead actors.

• Noted for its exploration of social class differences within a romantic narrative.

• Some viewers found the plot predictable, relying heavily on established romantic drama tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with many viewers enjoying the romantic storyline and the performances of the main cast. It was seen as a comforting and engaging drama that successfully revisited a beloved story for fans of the original.

This 2018 drama is a special continuation of the highly popular 2012 Japanese drama of the same name, bringing back the original lead actors Haruma Miura and Satomi Ishihara (though Satomi Ishihara was replaced by Saki Takei for the female lead in this version due to scheduling conflicts).