The webtoons are stories with relatively new illustrations and bring narratives covered in fantasy, technology and freedom of expression, being a source of inspiration for Korean dramas.
Woons or 만화 - manhwa is a term used to describe the famous South Korean webcomics or "comics", which are published weekly online. They are famous mainly in Asia, where websites and reading platforms for webtoons have gained presence; thus giving visibility to graphic artists, story creators and of course, providing a new entertainment space for Korean dramas.
The big television stations realized how good and interesting it would be to bring this new audience to the big screen. Therefore, many webtoon works have been adapted for new Korean drama series, eventually appealing to fans who are eager to know which actors and actresses will be playing their favorite characters.
Let's take a look at some of these dramas inspired by Korea's most popular webtoons.
Itaewon class
Itaewon Class is one of the best television premieres of recent times and was inspired by the Webtoon of the same name, signed by Jo Gwang Jin. In the series, Park Sae Ro Yi is a young man determined to regain the family honor by going through numerous troubles, making friends and allies along the way and of course enemies as well.
Strangers From Hell
The police thriller, starring actors Lee Dong Wook and Im Si wan, is about young Jong Woo and his terrifying neighbors in a sinister pension in Seoul. If you like suspense and psychopaths, Strangers From Hell is for you!
Mystic Pop-up Bar
Based on Bae Hye-soo's webtoon, Mystic Pop-up Bar entered the Netflix catalog this year and has already become a classic. Customers blow off steam and look for a way to heal their wounds through a bar attendant beyond magic.
Why Secretary Kim?
The drama is based on Jung Kyung Yoon's novel of the same name, which was first published in 2013. A young narcissistic vice president, who cares about nothing but himself, nevertheless begins to worry after his absence. secretary, EM. Kim Mi So (Park Min Young), who after nine years in this arduous role decides to quit his job.
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