Ghostly Prosecutor: Spellbound Remake Announced

CJ ENM's upcoming drama 'Spellbound,' set to premiere in 2026, will feature lead actors Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong. The series reimagines the popular 2011 Korean film 'Spellbound,' which was a commercial success. Park will portray a heiress with the ability to see ghosts, while Yang takes on the role of a prosecutor whose forensic skills are tested by the supernatural.

The adaptation marks a significant genre shift, transforming the original romantic comedy into an "investigative occult romance drama." This new direction promises to integrate elements of crime procedural with ghostly encounters, as the prosecutor character becomes entangled in the heiress's paranormal experiences. Producers anticipate a thrilling narrative as supernatural abilities intersect with scientific methods.

This remake aligns with a trend of Korean films being adapted for television and streaming. The original 'Spellbound' was notably successful, even inspiring international remakes. Park Eun-bin's casting highlights her return to genre-blending dramas, with her character described as fearless despite her ghostly visions, suggesting a subversion of typical horror romance tropes.