A Chinese version of popular Korean drama “Full House” will kick off filming in December, Korean film producer Group Eight announced Monday.

Group Eight and software solution provider Asia Media Holding will jointly produce a Chinese television drama under the same title, “Full House.”

Korean graphic novel "Full House" by Won Soo-yeon (left) and Eli of K-pop boy band U-KISS. (Amuse Korea, NH Media)

Korean star producer Lee Min-cheol took the helm as the director of the upcoming Chinese drama. The lead male character will be played by Eli of K-pop boy band U-KISS.

The Seoul-based companies plan to host a local audition in Shanghai, China, in search of a fresh actress who best fits the role.

Launched in 2004, the Korean “Full House” has gained wide popularity here and overseas, positioning its lead actors Song Hye-kyo and Rain among the top hallyu stars. The KBS drama saw a stunning 40 percent audience rating.

The Korean drama was dramatized from the original Korean graphic romance novel “Full House” by Won Soo-yeon, who is considered as one of the most successful Korean graphic novelists.

Actors Song Hye-kyo (right) and Rain appear on Korean rom-com "Full House" in 2004. (KBS)

Actors Song Hye-kyo (left) and Rain appear on Korean rom-com "Full House" in 2004. (KBS)

Actors Song Hye-kyo (right) and Rain appear on Korean rom-com "Full House" in 2004. (KBS)

Another work by Won, “Mary Stayed Out All Night” starring actors Jang Keun-suk and Moon Geun-young, was also dramatized and aired on KBS in 2011.

By Chung Joo-won (joowonc@heraldcorp.com)