Dingdong wants the Filipino adaptation of K-drama DOTS to have Philippine context

Dingdong Dantes who will star as "Big Boss" on the Filipino adaptation of Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS) said he wanted this version to have a Philippine context.

"Puwede natin bigyan ng Pinoy flavor talaga. Tingin ko, kung bakit pumapatok 'yung mga shows natin sa kanila is [because it's] very regional 'yung mga kuwento, nakaka-relate tayong mga Pinoy. Kumbaga parang pareho ang pinagdadaanan natin, tungkol sa pag-ibig, tungkol sa mga pinaglalaban mo — and much more, kung gawin natin in Philippine context," Dingdong told reporters in an interview at his GMA contract signing press conference.

Although details about DOTS have yet to be settled, Dingdong said it will definitely have a Pinoy touch.

"Definitely, iisipan natin na Philippine context lahat so from there, nandun na 'yung mga desisyon kung saan ishu-shoot, anong klaseng uniporme, anong klaseng badge of service," he said.

For now, Dingdong said he asked for a break to help Marian take care of their second child, Baby Ziggy.

"Humihingi ako ng konting break kasi nga wala pang helper, kasi talagang si Marian talaga lahat, mabuti nandiyan 'yung aming biyenan, lahat tumutulong," Dingdong said.

GMA Network announced on April 22 that the Kapuso Primetime King will play the role of "Big Boss" which was originally portrayed by Korean actor Song Joong-ki with his lead star and real life wife Song Hye-kyo as Beauty. — LA, GMA News