'Suits' Gets a South Korean Remake

Actress Ko Sung Hee will play Kim Ji-Na, who is the South Korean version of Meghan Markle's character, Rachel Zane.

April 27, 2018

AceShowbiz - Korean TV bosses are hoping to cash in on the buzz around royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle by launching a new version of her hit show "Suits". The legal drama, which featured Meghan as Rachel Zane, has been remade in South Korea, and debuted on Wednesday, April 25 as Markle's time on the American TV show ended with the season seven series finale.

Her character has been renamed Kim Ji-na for the remake. South Korean actress Ko Sung Hee has landed the role.

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Meghan quit the show upon announcing her engagement to British royal Prince Harry last year. The pair will wed in Windsor, England next month.

The new South Korean deal marks the first time "Suits" has been picked up as an international remake.

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