{
  "id": 16615874,
  "title": "Gimbap becomes onigiri: How Japan remade 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/gimbap-becomes-onigiri-how-japan-remade-extraordinary-attorney-woo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261027/gimbap-becomes-onigiri-how-japan-remade-extraordinary-attorney-woo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gimbap, a Korean dish of rice and fillings wrapped in seaweed, has been replaced by onigiri in the Japanese remake of the hit drama \"Extraordinary Attorney Woo.\" The premise of the story remains similar, with a rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum navigating prejudice and legal cases. However, many details have been adapted to better suit Japanese culture and lifestyle. The most noticeable change in the Japanese version is the character's favorite food. In the original Korean drama, Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin) had a deep affection for gimbap. In the Japanese remake titled \"Extraordinary Attorney Minami,\" this affection is portrayed through onigiri, a staple snack in Japanese cuisine.",
  "summary": "Gimbap has become onigiri, a revolving door has been replaced by an escalator and even Woo Young-woo's signature greeting has received a Japanese makeover. \"Extraordinary Attorney Woo,\" the Korean drama that became a global hit in 2022 with its story of an autistic rookie lawyer with an extraordinary memory, has been remade for Japanese television — retaining much of the original while adapting…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gimbap replaced by onigiri in Japanese drama adaptation",
    "Rookie lawyer's favorite food changes to onigiri",
    "Cultural adaptation for Japanese audience"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}