Han Chae Young Scores a Hit With FlareFlow Korean Remake of Global Microdrama ‘Raising His Mistress’s Child’

Han Chae Young, the actor behind some of K-drama’s most recognized titles, has scored a hit with “Raising His Mistress’s Child,” a Korean-language remake of a global microdrama that generated more than $15 million in revenue.

The series premiered July 10 on mobile-first platform FlareFlow and has already cleared 10 million cumulative views.

The original production of “Raising His Mistress’s Child” drew some 4.8 million viewers and logged more than 513,700 completed viewers – figures that prompted COL Group’s international platform to commission a localized version aimed at Korean audiences.

The remake follows a woman whose survival of a difficult childbirth is compounded by the discovery that the baby placed in her arms belongs to her husband’s mistress, while her own newborn has been taken away. She sets out to reclaim her child and hold those responsible to account.

Early engagement metrics have been notable. The Korean adaptation recorded an 84.4% first-episode retention rate and a 67.6% second-episode retention rate.

Han Chae Young is best known for her roles in “Boys Over Flowers” and “Autumn in My Heart.” Her casting follows a wider shift across the region, with established film and television talent moving into mobile-first productions as the microdrama format draws larger audiences and higher production investment.

Timothy Oh, general manager of COL Group International and chief marketing officer at FlareFlow, said: “Microdrama has evolved far beyond short-form entertainment. Today, audiences expect premium storytelling, cinematic production quality and performances from actors they know and love. Han Chae Young’s decision to headline the Korean version of ‘Raising His Mistress’s Child’ reflects how far the industry has come. Mainstream television stars increasingly recognize microdramas as a premium storytelling format capable of reaching millions of deeply engaged viewers. This marks the beginning of a new era, where the biggest stories, the best talent, and the most compelling entertainment experiences are increasingly being created for the vertical screen.”

FlareFlow, which has released approximately 5,200 series on its platform, operates in 14 languages and counts 33 million registered users across more than 200 countries and regions. The Korean remake of “Raising His Mistress’s Child” is part of a broader localization push by the platform, pairing proven global intellectual property with recognized local talent.