Top 11 kdrama based on webtoon

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There have been several Korean dramas that are based on webtoons. Webtoons or Manhwa are online comics or graphic novels that are popular in South Korea and have gained international recognition. Here are a few kdramas that were adapted from popular webtoons –

1. Itaewon Class (2020)

Itaewon Class adapted from the webtoon by Jo Gwang-jin, this drama stars Park Seo-joon as a young man who opens a bar-restaurant in Itaewon after facing various setbacks in life. It explores themes of revenge, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

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2. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)

This romantic comedy is based on a webtoon by Jung Kyung-yoon. It tells the story of a narcissistic vice president of a company and his highly competent secretary. The drama explores their evolving relationship and touches on themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

3. The Uncanny Counter (2020-2021)

Adapted from a webtoon by Jang Yi, this supernatural action drama follows a group of individuals with special powers who work as “counters” to hunt evil spirits. It combines elements of fantasy, action, and mystery.

4. True Beauty (2020-2021)

True Beauty is a romantic comedy is based on the webtoon of the same name by Yaongyi. It tells the story of a high school girl who uses makeup to transform her appearance and become the “goddess” of her school. The drama explores themes of beauty, self-acceptance, and love.

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5. Cheese in the Trap (2016)

This drama is based on a webtoon by Soonkki. It follows the complicated relationship between a university student named Hong Seol and her senior, Yoo Jung. The story delves into psychological games, trust, and the complexities of human behavior.

6. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

This drama is based on the webtoon “Psycho But It’s Okay” by Jo Yong. It follows the story of a psychiatric ward caregiver and a children’s book author with an antisocial personality disorder. The drama explores themes of mental health, healing, and love.

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7. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

This Cha Eun Woo drama is based on the webtoon of the same name by Gi Maeng-gi. It tells the story of a college student who undergoes plastic surgery to improve her appearance and faces the challenges of societal beauty standards. The drama explores self-esteem, identity, and inner beauty.

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8. Love Alarm (2019-2021)

Love Alarm adapted from the webtoon by Chon Kye-young, this romance series is set in a world where a mobile app can notify people if someone nearby has romantic feelings for them. It revolves around a love triangle and explores the complexities of modern relationships.

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9. Her Private Life (2019)

This romantic comedy is based on the webtoon “Noona Fan Dot Com” by Kim Sung-yeon. It follows the story of a professional art curator who leads a double life as a passionate fan of a pop idol. The drama explores the themes of fangirling, identity, and love.

10. Sweet Home (2020)

Sweet Home adapted from the webtoon by Kim Kan-bi and Hwang Young-chan, this thriller/horror series is set in a world where humans turn into monsters based on their desires. It follows the residents of an apartment building as they fight for survival. The drama explores themes of fear, humanity, and hope.

11. A Business Proposal (2022)

Business Proposal is a South Korean romantic comedy television series adapted from the web novel “The Office Blind Date” (사내 맞선) by Hae Hwa (해화). it stars Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Se-jeong. It tells the story of Shin Ha-ri, an employee who accepts to go on a blind date in place of her friend, but finds out that her date is actually her boss.

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