5 Webtoon-Based K-Dramas To Binge This Weekend [Updated 2023]
"Princess Hours," "Full House," "True Beauty" and more iconic K-Dramas were illustrated works before top-notch actors gave them life through the small screen. Did you know that there's a long list of K-Dramas that were adapted from webtoons? You might be shocked - your favorite K-Drama might have been an online published story before!
With that said, here are some of the recent webtoon-based K-Dramas that are perfect for your weekend binge! Keep on reading!
1. 'All of Us Are Dead'
Did you know that the megahit zombie apocalypse series "All of Us Are Dead" was once a webtoon?
The Netflix series stars this generation's rising stars Park Ji Hu, Yoon Chan Young, Cho Yi Hyun, Park Solomon, Lee Yoo Mi, Yoo In Soo and more.
The apocalyptic-horror drama depicts the zombie virus outbreak set in a high school, and how the students struggle to survive while making crucial life-long decisions.
Apart from the spine-chilling scenes, prepare a box of tissues as the drama might just hit close to home!
2. 'Hellbound'
Had enough of the zombie-themed dramas? Yoo Ah In's occult Netflix series "Hellbound" is perfect for you!
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"Hellbound" follows the sentencing of sinners whose lives are burning down in hell. In the drama, the demons are presented as titan-like creatures that appear to judge people and their wrongdoings.
The six-episode series depicts the survival stories of humans surrounded by a supernatural phenomenon, which is either a boon or bane.
3. 'The King's Affection'
Surprise! SF9 Rowoon and Park Eun Bin's historical-romance drama "The King's Affection" was once a webtoon!
It follows the story of a crown prince who hides a deep secret about his identity. The crown prince is actually a woman in real life, who had to pretend to be her twin brother in order to become the crown prince, and serve their people.
Things were going smoothly not until she started falling in love with her tutor.
"The King's Affection" does not only make viewers blush and flustered, but it also will take everyone to a beautiful place set in the past.
4. 'Yumi's Cells'
One of the highest-rated dramas in 2022 was Kim Go Eun and Ahn Bo Hyun's "Yumi's Cells."
It is also one of the most popular webtoon-based K-Dramas set in an office setting. The drama follows Yumi's (Kim Go Eun) daily life as a regular office worker. The story revolves around her brain cells that control her every decision and feeling.
"Yumi's Cells" is a feel-good drama that is perfect for a one sitting binge, thanks to its light-hearted and entertaining plot.
5. 'Business Proposal'
Nothing stops Kim Sejeong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Seol In Ah and Kim Min Gyu from generating a lot of buzz in the Hallyu world with their newest romance drama "A Business Proposal."
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The A-grade webtoon-based drama follows the story of Shin Ha Ri (Kim Sejeong) who goes on a blind date in place of her best friend Jin Young Seo (Seol In Ah). She did not know that she was meeting the CEO of her company, Kang Tae Mu (Ahn Hyo Seop).
Her run-of-the-mill life takes a glamorous turn as her boss proposes a one of a kind business to her! Will sparks fly or will they both fall?
