Korean action drama Bad Guys, which first aired in 2014, is set for an Indonesian adaptation.
Marking a collaboration between Vidio, Base Entertainment and CJ ENM Hong Kong, the Indonesian adaptation of Bad Guys will star Afrian Arisandy (Nightmares and Daydreams), Oka Antara (The Raid 2), Dwi Sasono (Andragogy), Randy Pangalila (Qodrat), Maudy Effrosina, and Omara Esteghlal.
Set to air as one of Vidio’s tentpoles on the platform in 2025, Bad Guys follows a desperate police officer who is determined to solve his daughter’s murder and apprehend a serial killer by recruiting a team of convicts.
Bad Guys has boarded head writer, Ambaridzki Ramadhantyo, whose credits include Respati and Netflix’s Cigarette Girl. Ferry Pei Irawan (Ghost Island) and William Chandra (Cult) will direct the series.
The 10-episode series will be primarily shot in Jakarta, Cibubur, and Bogor.
The original Korean series starred Kim Sang-joong, Park Hae-jin, Ma Dong-seok, Jo Dong-hyuk and Kang Ye-won and aired on OCN, which is owned by CJ ENM.
“Bad Guys is a standout project for BASE Entertainment, marking an exciting collaboration with Vidio and CJ ENM Hong Kong,” said Shanty Harmayn, Partner and Chief Executive of BASE Entertainment. “As Vidio’s first-ever Korean remake, the series has been reimagined with action-packed drama tailored specifically for Indonesian audiences, offering a fresh perspective unlike any other streaming show. With compelling storytelling, exceptional production quality, and the dedication of a talented cast, writers, and crew, Bad Guys is set to captivate viewers — especially fans of the action genre — on Vidio.”
Michael Jung, Managing Director of CJ ENM Hong Kong, said: “This is our first time producing a drama in Indonesia and what an honour to produce the remake of Bad Guys with Indonesia’s media conglomerate, BASE Entertainment and Vidio. We are truly excited about new partnerships and hope that the audiences in Indonesia will like the remake of Bad Guys.”
Teguh Wicaksono, Vidio’s Chief Marketing Officer, added: “We are incredibly proud to introduce Bad Guys as Vidio’s debut adaptation of a Korean action drama. At Vidio, we constantly seek new and exciting intellectual properties, and we believe Bad Guys aligns perfectly with our audience’s passion for high-energy action. With its innovative approach, ensemble cast, and compelling storyline, we are confident that Bad Guys will become one of the most anticipated series on Vidio in 2025.”