Japan's Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) announced yesterday that it has signed an option agreement with Turkish production company Most Production for its 1999 drama Le Bel Homme which was adapted in South Korea in 2019.

Gül Oğuz, Director at Most Production, commented: “We are excited to be producing the Turkish version of Le Bel Homme which we believe that it will be a big hit here in Turkey and rest of the world'.

Jun Fukai, General Manager of TBS Global Business Development Department, said: 'We are very pleased to begin the development of Le Bel Homme with a strong partner, Most Production, which has produced numerous hit movies. We eagerly anticipate the day when Le Bel Homme, which has been remade in Korea, will be broadcast in Turkey as well'.

The original drama was written by Shinji Nojima, known for his screenplays for numerous hit movies and dramas. The drama captivated viewers as an 'adult romance' offering an atmosphere that was both unprecedented and unique.

The script for the Turkish version of the film will be written by Ipek Kadilar, whose previous credits include Flames of Desire (Hayat Şarkısı) and Glass Mask (Içimdeki Fırtına), both based on the original Korean series.