The list is divided into TWO PARTS, the confirmed dramas based on webtoon for 2023 and the webtoons announced to be adapted in dramas sometime soon but with no confirmation of broadcast (this one). Note: the dramas might air in 2023 or later according to the production plan and progress. We often update the two lists, don’t forget to bookmark us for updates.
1. “Art of Girls” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The female-centered webtoon “Art of Girls” (in Korean “썅년의 미학”) by Min SeYoung is announced to be adapted into a web drama. It is a four-cut story that depicts the uncomfortable moments you encounter while living as a woman in Korea. The drama will be produced by Merry Christmas production. More are to be announced. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
2. “Dead Man’s Letter” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The mystery webtoon “Dead Man’s Letter” (in Korean “망자의 서”) by GAR2 is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of a Ju HaNa who asked her childhood friend Do WooRi to marry her and to disguise himself as dead. They were planning to flee the country after they obtained the insurance money, but things went awry. WooRi ends up getting killed, and HaNa is charged with murder. The drama will air on KBS. The exact schedule and casting are yet to be released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
3. “Something About Us” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
“Something About Us” (in Korean “우리사이느은”) is a webtoon dealing with men and women in their twenties worrying about love and friendship. The drama was announced to be produced in 2018 but nothing much has changed since then. Seo KangJoon was in talks for a while but the drama did not come true. No channel has taken on the project. Find out more about the webtoon and which actresses Koreans want to see act with him in the adaptation here. Webtoon links: Korean, English
4. “The Remarried Empress” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “The Remarried Empress” (in Korean “재혼 황후”) by AlPaTaReuTeu and SoomPool was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the romance story of the perfect empress of the East Empire named Nabie. The Emperor was not planning to make her an Empress so she divorces him and decides to be an Empress elsewhere. Before becoming a webtoon, the drama was a web novel by RoPhan. The drama will be produced in collaboration with the production company Studio N. More is to be confirmed. Find out the cast desired by Koreans for the adaptation here. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
5. “A Bitch and a Punk” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “A Bitch and a Punk” also called “YeonNom” (in Korean “연놈”) will be adapted into a drama. It is a comedy romance school webtoon. The boy to whom she could not say “don’t go” and “I love you” appears in front of her after 3 years. It tells the story of a boy and a girl that are facing the time spent together. Through their love story, high school students grew through their love. The webtoon started back in 2015. Until now, it has accumulated 1.3 billion views and has been in the top webtoons for more than 160 weeks. The drama was announced to be produced in 2019. The casting is yet to be released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
6. “Favorite Part” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Favorite Part” (in Korean “좋아하는 부분”) is a romance. It will be adapted into a drama. It tells the struggling romance of a woman name So WooJoo, who has particular tastes in men. The drama was announced to be produced in 2019. The casting is yet to be released. Find out more about the webtoon and which cast Koreans want to see in the adaptation here. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
7. “Horror and Romance”/ Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Horror and Romance” (in Korean “호러와 로맨스”) is also announced to be adapted. It tells the romance between a writer of horror stories who wants to know what love is, and a writer of romance, who hates horror stories. The drama was announced to be produced in 2019. The casting is yet to be released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
8. “Deceased’s Soul” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The mystery fantasy webtoon on the subject of death “Deceased’s Soul” (in Korean “고인의 명복”) written by Jo JuHui is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of the son of a hospital director and the daughter of a funeral hall owner who grew up together. One wants to turn the spirit back to the body and one wants to guide the spirit to the after-world. The drama will be produced in collaboration with the production company Studio N. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
9. “So You” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The thriller webtoon “So You” (in Korean “소유”) by Han was announced to be adapted into a drama. It is a catastrophe thriller with desire, deficiency, and obsession. Director Bang EunJin (“Way Back Home”, “Salut D’Amour”, “Method”) will be in charge. The drama is to air on OCN. No date or cast is released yet. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
10. “Dear X” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Dear X” (in Korean “친애하는 X”) by Ban JiWoon was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of the downfall of the nation’s top actress Baek AhJin and her hidden face. The casting and broadcasting dates are yet to be released. The director Yoo Ha is in charge. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
11. “Revenge is Ours” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Revenge is Ours” (in Korean “복수는 우리의 것) also called “Hell Hath No Fury” by Nam YooHyun and DdaelKkam was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of three women who take revenge on their ex-boyfriend who was actually a married man. PFcompany is in charge of the project. There is no schedule or actors cast yet. Webtoon links: Korean / available in English in the app Pocket Comics under the title “Hell Hath No Fury”
12. “A Man’s Man” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “A Man’s Man” (official English title) (in Korean “상남자”, literal translation “Real Man”) by Kim TaeKoong and Dogado is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of an ordinary office worker who worked hard and rose to the top of a famous company by looking only at success. In return for his desire for success, he lost all his loved ones. Studio N is in charge of the adaptation. The webtoon is based on the novel by Kim TaeKoong of the same title. No cast was released yet. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
13. “CELL” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “CELL” (in Korean “셀”) by Kang HyungKyu will be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of a high student from the upper class whose life completely changed when his parents’ business went bankrupt. He then starts to gain special abilities making him desire material success. Take One Studio is in charge of the adaptation. No cast was released yet. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
14. “Gorae Byul - The Gyeongseong Mermaid” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The popular historical romance webtoon “Gorae Byul - The Gyeongseong Mermaid” (in Korean “고래별”) by Na YoonHee will be adapted into a drama. The webtoon is set in the independent movements during the Japanese colonial era. The lead character SuA is a servant in a pro-Japanese household. On the beach, she meets EuiHyeon who jumped into the sea after being shot by the Japanese police. This webtoon is a reinterpretation of “The Little Mermaid” with Korean sensibility. Take One Studio is in charge of the adaptation. No cast was released yet. Check out more about the characters and vote for your dream cast here. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
15. “Now I’m Taking A Break From Dating” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The romance webtoon “Now I’m Taking A Break From Dating” (in Korean “지금은 연애를 쉽니다”) by Yoo HyunSuk will be adapted into a drama. The story revolves around two young individuals who used to be schoolmates, each going through rough patches in their lives in terms of love, bumping into each other, and unlearning their trauma through getting to know each other’s sincere feelings. Jaedam Media is in charge of the adaptation. No cast was released yet. Check out more about the characters and vote for your dream cast here. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
16. “Summer Solstice Point” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The adult webtoon “Summer Solstice Point” (in Korean “하지점”) by YuJu was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of SeoHa, a divorced woman running a coffee shop, who starts to have strange feelings for the 20-year-old part-timer named JiHoo. Jaedam Media is in charge of the adaptation. No cast was released yet. Webtoon links: Korean (over 19 years old) / Not officially available in English.
17. “Designer” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Designer” (in Korean “디자이너”) by Hatzling was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of Eugene, a middle school judo player whose life has been ruined by the drug administration. He became a “designer” who manufactures doping-related drugs to avenge those who destroyed his life. Jaedam Media is in charge of the adaptation. No cast was released yet. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
18. “Delusion” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The mystery horror historical webtoon “Delusion” (in Korean “현혹”) by Hongjacga was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of vampires set in Gyeongseong in 1935 and Shanghai in the 1800s. Director Han JaeRim (“The Face Reader”, “The King”) is in charge. No cast was released yet. Check out more about the webtoon and its dream cast here. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
19. “Love Tractor” / Schedule status: 2022
The BL webtoon “Love Tractor” (in Korean “트랙터는 사랑을 싣고”) by AngryMonster and HmmYongYong is announced to be adapted into a drama. It is a romance story where we meet SeonYool, a man from the city who comes to the countryside for a while and meets YeChan, a country guy who loves the countryside so much. The casting is in process. The drama would be released in 2022 and to be produced by the same production of “Semantic Error”. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
20. “Secret Relationship” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The BL webtoon “Secret Relationship” (in Korean “비밀 사이”) by McQueen STUDIO is announced to be adapted into a drama. Here is the summary: DaOn is a smart, resourceful, and hardworking employee, trying to overcome his poverty. His cheap ways get on the nerves of his co-worker SeongHyun who hates him. After a particular incident with his poor parents, DaOn gets closer to SeongHyun while trying to settle his feelings for his previous tutor, JaeMin. With emotions all mixed up and all the secrets, what will be DaOn’s fate? The casting is in process and no date were released. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
21. “Secret Playlist” / Schedule status: 2022
The romance webtoon “Secret Playlist” (in Korean “플레이, 플리”) by 2F is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of Hanju, a university student who is also a cover artist named PLII. She does everything to hide her secret identity when Levi, a popular idol, asks for a collab. However, the two of them grow closer as they are classmates. Will she be able to hide her identity? The casting is not released yet and the web drama by Playlist studio will be released in 2022. Check out more information about the webtoon and its main characters here. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
22. “A Girl That He Knows” / Schedule status: 2022
The romance fantasy webtoon “A Girl That He Knows” (in Korean “아는 여자애”) by Honeybee is announced to be adapted into a drama. Here is the summary: HaYoung suddenly returned to high school one day. Can she achieve her first love if she is given another chance? It is destiny for her, and she is just “a girl that he knows”. The casting is not released yet and the web drama by Playlist studio will be released in 2022. In the meantime, check out our dream casting for the main characters HaYoung, JaeHyun and EunJae here! Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
23. “Artists” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Artists” (in Korean “아티스트”) by Ma YoungSik is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of three childhood friends who are living a non-mainstream life due to repeated failures. One day suddenly, one of them achieves a lot of success. The drama will have an archive form with hyperrealism. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
24. “Street Food Apocalypse” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Street Food Apocalypse by BaekBong was announced to be adapted into a drama. The webtoon is about a street food war, where the protagonists visits different street food stalls around the country to challenge them. Stuido 329 will be producing the drama. The casting is not yet released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
25. “The 26th Murder” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “The 26th Murder” by Abidi Inoue and Suo was announced to be adapted into a drama. The webtoon is a crime thriller that tells the story of Jang PilDoo, a psychopathic serial killer who was caught after committing a heinous crime. He loses all his memories due to a concussion one day before his scheduled execution. Realize Pictures and Neo Story will collaborate in the production of the drama. The casting is not yet released. Check out more information about “The 26th Murder” and our dream cast here. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
26. “Time Share House” / Schedule status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Time Share House” (in Korean “타임셰어하우스”) by Hong GilDong and Jo JooHee will be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of DoAh who got a job in 2018 and got kicked out of her house for several reasons. She started to live in a strange share house for 100,000 KRW a month for the rent and deal with extraordinary cases. The casting is not yet released. Find out more about the dream cast of the webtoon here. Webtoon links: Korean / English.
27. “Gift” / Schedule Status: Unconfirmed
Kakao Entertainment’s baseball webtoon “Gift” (in Korean: 기프트) was announced to be made into a drama. The webtoon by Jeonglrilir is about a baseball coach named MinYong, who has the supernatural ability to see a player’s skill just by looking at them, and the high school players who received his coaching. The casting is not yet released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
28. “She’s My Type” / Schedule Status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “She’s My Type” (in Korean: 취향저격 그녀) by Rose Ong will be adapted into a drama. “She’s My Type” is story about love, friendship, and growth of Ha HaeDam, a college freshman who was made fun of for her unique makeup and fashion. One day, she finds out that her neighbor is her sunbae, ChanYeol, who actually lives a double life as a “beauty influencer”. She receives coaching from him and becomes style “sniper”, turning the campus upside down. She receives coaching in exchange of keeping his secret. The casting is not yet released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
29. “Nobleman” / Schedule Status: Unconfirmed
The webtoon “Nobleman” (in Korean: 귀인) by Jeong YeonSik will be produced into a drama by Unsang Media. The webtoon is based on an actual incident called, “Fake Lee KangSeok Incident”, which occurred in 1957. In the webtoon, the main character Yang ChunSik pretends to be Lee KangSeok, who is a man of power. The casting is not yet released. Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English. Don’t forget to check the second part of the list with confirmed dramas based on webtoon in 2023. 38 K-Dramas Of 2023 Based On Webtoon - Confirmed KDRAMA STORIES|Dec 9, 2022
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24 Dramas Of 2019 Based On Webtoon KDRAMA STORIES|Aug 1, 2019 What Is Your Favorite Drama Based On Webtoon? IDEAL TYPE WORLD CUP|Apr 28, 2020 The drama is included in the confirmed list, not the announced list. Check it below: https://www.kpopmap.com/3-dramas-of-2022-based-on-webtoon/ Since the webtoon adaptation is confirmed, it is in the “confirmed” list. https://www.kpopmap.com/14-dramas-of-2020-based-on-webtoon/ Hope this helps. Also OMG I didn’t know ‘‘So I Married an Anti-fan’’ also has been turned into a kdrama. When I read that Webtoon the first thing I thought this would be make an excellent kdrama. It’s a shame it didn’t get aired though but I would be really happy if they filmed it again and aired it.
