'My Love From The Star' To Release China Movie Version This Summer

SBS drama, "My Love From The Star" has become a huge hit in China.

News that a Chinese movie version will be released this summer has surfaced, making fans in China all the more excited. 

An official stated on May 7 that they are currently in the works for creating the movie version and that they are most likely to release the movie sometime in August.

Many edits are being made as the popular 21 episode drama is being transformed into a 2 hour movie with the same premise. 

They are currently in the process of making final copyright contracts with the China agency in order to release and confirm a specific date for release.

"My Love From The Star" first aired in Korea earlier this year and received an overwhelming response from fans all over the world.

The unique drama captured the attention of audiences not only in Korea, but also China, Malaysia, Singapore and even the Philippines, according to GMA Network. 

The show premiered in the Philippines on April 21, quickly making #MatteDo, #MLFTSTheInvasion and #Steffi recurring hashtags on Twitter. 

"My Love From The Star" tells a love story of an alien, played by actor Kim Soo Hyun, who falls in love with a "self-centered, but lovable actress," portrayed by Jeon Ji Hyun.  

The success of the romantic drama has extended to the stars of the show as well. 

Both Kim Soo Hyun and Jeon Ji Hyun have gained attention and love within Asia for their performances. 

Kim, who is both an actor and singer, rose to stardom so quickly that he reportedly booked 16 endorsement deals in 60 days, according to Want China Times. 

The 26-year-old charmed fans during a car exhibition in Beijing at the end of April, making 1 million yuan (US $160,000) in a total of 90 seconds. 

The 16 endorsement deals that the actor has been involved in has reportedly earned him at least 110 million yuan (US $17.56 million). 

Jeon Ji Hyun has been making her mark as well as she grazed the cover of China's Harper's Bazaar. 

The stunning actress was also invited to be the brand ambassador for a Chinese female footwear label, according to Xin MSN Entertainment. 

After appearing on the drama, everything that Ji Hyun's character wore on the show has been completely seling out within Asia as well. 

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