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First SNL International Sketch Spawns Korean Sitcom
2 Nov
Summary
- SNL Korea's 'The Smile Clinic' digital short is now a 10-episode sitcom.
- The series targets Korea's cosmetic dermatology industry and office politics.
- Clips from the skit garnered over 17 million YouTube views.
The first-ever spin-off from an international "Saturday Night Live" version is emerging from Korea, adapting the digital short "The Smile Clinic" into a 10-episode, 30-minute sitcom. This series, stemming from SNL Korea's eighth season, satirizes the country's cosmetic dermatology sector and the office politics within it. The original skit's popularity is evidenced by its digital clips amassing over 17 million YouTube views.
This development marks a significant milestone, as it's the initial instance of an SNL international sketch achieving this level of adaptation. While U.S. iterations have seen sketches like "Wayne's World" and "Coneheads" become feature films, and "MacGruber" evolve into a movie and TV series, "The Smile Clinic" represents a unique breakout for an international sketch. SNL's global presence is expanding, with recent positive reception for its UK version and an announced French adaptation, further highlighting its international appeal.
