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SLL’s Korean romance drama Something in the Rain has been adapted for India as Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar (Maybe This Is Love), produced by Pocket Aces. The series premiered on September 28 and is airing on COLORS, with streaming available on JioHotstar. The adaptation reimagines the original story within contemporary Indian society, exploring love, personal choice and the pressure of social expectations. Aditi Dev Sharma stars as Preeti, alongside Daksh Puri as Aarav and Kunal Karan Kapoor as Gaurav.

The Indian adaptation follows SLL’s strategy of expanding its intellectual property internationally through partnerships with local production companies and platforms, tailoring its stories to different cultural contexts. The original Something in the Rain, starring Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in, premiered on JTBC in 2018. According to TNMS, its ratings rose from 3.8% for the premiere to 7.1% for the finale.

Sameer Gogate, Business Head, COLORS – JioStar, said, “The adaptation of Something in the Rain into Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar was an opportunity to bring a globally acclaimed love story to Indian audiences while preserving the emotional depth and authenticity that made the original so compelling. Our endeavour was to retain the heart of the story while reimagining it through the cultural nuances, family dynamics and societal expectations that shape how relationships are experienced in India. The encouraging response to the show reaffirms our belief that powerful storytelling transcends geographies and languages when it is rooted in genuine human emotions. It also reaffirms that globally loved stories can find a new home and forge meaningful connections with audiences when adapted with cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of the market they are entering.”
Vinay Pillai, Chief Executive Officer at Pocket Aces, shared, “Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar reflects how stories about love, relationships and personal choices transcend cultural boundaries. Having pioneered young adult romance storytelling in India, Pocket Aces’ Dice Media has consistently explored the nuances of modern relationships through relatable and emotionally resonant narratives. With the growing popularity of K-dramas in India, adapting Something in the Rain presented an exciting opportunity to bring a much-loved Korean story to Indian audiences while preserving the emotional depth and essence of the original. We’re delighted to have partnered with SLL to bring this story to life for viewers across the country, further demonstrating how compelling narratives can transcend cultures and resonate with audiences across generations.”

Charles Park, Head of Content Business Division at SLL, said, “Something in the Rain is about love, relationships, and having the courage to make your own choices, and those are themes people everywhere can relate to. Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar shows how a Korean story can be reshaped for local audiences without losing what made the original special. We look forward to working with more local partners to bring SLL’s stories to viewers around the world.”