Korean dramas have built a massive and loyal fanbase in India over the years, with Indian television channels increasingly turning to Korean content for inspiration.
However, such adaptations often spark debate among viewers, and the latest show to face scrutiny is Colors TV's upcoming series Juhi Mui, starring Eisha Singh.
After the channel unveiled the first promo, many internet users were quick to point out similarities with the hit Korean drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, with several expressing disappointment and calling it a 'copy' of the beloved K-drama.
The promo shows Eisha playing a lawyer with autism who proves to be a silent genius and solves cases that appear impossible, but the clip left many viewers unimpressed, with several calling it a 'blatant copy' of Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
One Reddit user wrote, 'It is disappointing to see so many projects that feel heavily influenced by popular K-dramas. Instead of relying on stories that have already been told, why not invest in original ideas and give writers the opportunity to create something fresh?'
Criticising the promo, another user wrote, 'As soon as I saw the trailer, I knew this was about Korean drama Attorney Woo. Very obvious if you have seen the show.'
Another commented, 'She might be a good actress, but over here she can't even act because she is trying to copy Park Eun-bin. I hope she brings originality to the character at least.'
Another wrote, 'ITV broadcasters know only one thing, which is 'remake, remake, remake'. Be it officially or unofficially.'
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, a 2022 television series, stars Park Eun-bin in the title role, alongside Kang Tae-oh and Kang Ki-young, and follows Woo Young-woo, an autistic rookie attorney hired by a major law firm in Seoul.
Juhi Mui, starring Eisha Singh, is scheduled to premiere on June 29 on Colors TV and JioHotstar, and also stars Krushag Ghuge and Vijayendra Kumeria in lead roles.
