The new competition series, “Eye Candy,” based on the producer’s “Sokkuri Sweets” is among more than a dozen Roku Original programs to debut soon. The exact premier dates will be announced at a later time.
The project will combine creators from both hemispheres to contribute to new scripted projects based on Japanese properties, targeted at an international audience.
Current Representative Director and Operating Officer, Yoshikuni Sugiyama will serve as President, and the replacement for Yoshinobu Kosugi , who will be taking the new position of Vice Chairman and Senior Executive Operating Officer
The announcement marks the eighth international deal for the award-winning drama series. Atresmedia will be remaking the series in Castilian Spanish later this year.
The Dutch local adaptation titled "Showcolade," is set to air on NPO1 on 18th April, and every Sunday after that. The sweets-based game show is currently being produced by BlazHoffski.