K-Dramas Inspired by Webtoons - Some of the Best!

In recent years, K-dramas—Korean TV series—have been gaining popularity not only in Asia but around the world. One reason for this success is that many of these K-dramas are adaptations of webtoons and manhwas, the popular digital and print comics from South Korea.

These adaptations combine the charm of stories already written in comics with the classic drama and emotion of Korean television, creating engaging and visually stunning stories. Today, we’ll explore some of the best K-dramas that have sprung from these incredible narratives and have won fans around the world.

To create this list, we took into account ratings from sites like MyDramaList and IMDb, ensuring that only the highest-rated and most-loved K-dramas were selected.

Furthermore, this time we sought to highlight the fidelity of the adaptations in relation to the original material, since fans of webtoons and manhwas often expect their characters to be close to the stories they have already read!

True Beauty (2020)

The plot mixes romantic comedy with deeper themes, such as the pressure of beauty and self-acceptance. True Beauty is one of the most popular k-dramas and stood out for capturing the essence of the webtoon well, in addition to having a charismatic cast.

PS: The costumes in this k-drama are wonderful.

Itaewon Class (2020)

With strong characters, a plot about perseverance and justice, and discussions about themes such as diversity and acceptance, Itaewon Class became a hit both in Korea and internationally.

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim? (2018)

Sweet Home (2020)

The adaptation was praised for its visual effects and dark atmosphere, becoming one of Netflix's most-watched productions in Korea.

Love Alarm (2019)

The Uncanny Counter (2020)

Cheese in the Trap (2016)

The interesting thing about webtoon adaptations for k-dramas is that many of these digital comics were created with a visual experience in mind, which makes the transition to the screen much easier. Faithfulness to the source material is a crucial point for success, and many k-dramas unfortunately fail to capture the essence of their stories, leaving their fans dissatisfied with the adaptation.

That's why we made this selection, looking for works that are faithful to their material.

For those who read the article's description, you should know that this list, despite taking into account the scores on the websites, is highly influenced by my personal taste (and I accept that responsibility). That said, k-dramas adapted from webtoons and manhwas have proven to be a great success, with stories that attract and captivate the audience.

If you're looking for a new series to binge-watch and are a fan of emotional stories, romantic comedies or even horror, I hope this list has something for you.

Now it's your turn, recommend me a K-drama that's not on the list, maybe it'll be on the next one? We're always looking for new works to watch!