Universal Studios to Co-Produce Their First Korean Drama

American film studio Universal Studios will be venturing into the k-drama market with the upcoming drama from the producer behind “It’s Okay, That’s Love.”

It was reported on September 15 that that Universal Studios has decided to invest in PD Kim Kyu Tae‘s latest project, “Lover of the Moon.” The American film company is currently in discussion with the drama’s production house, Wind Is Blowing, to fine-tune their terms. The filming may begin before the end of this year. The total budget is reported to be around 15 billion won (approximately $13 million USD).

PD Kim Kyu Tae’s project is based on the popular Chinese drama “Scarlet Heart.” Previously, he has directed “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” “That Winter, the Wind Blows,” “Iris” and “The World That They Live In,” among other well-received works.

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