Adapting webtoon Korean drama is not a new trend in the Korean drama world. There are so many highest-rated Korean dramas that were the first webtoon. Fans are really excited and happy to see their favorite comic characters come on-screen. In this blog, I’ll tell you the Top 12 Korean dramas of 2020 based on webtoon.
Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Network: jTBC, Netflix
Cast: Hwang Jung Eum, Yook Sung Jae, Choi Won Young
Episode: 12
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mystic Pop-Up Bar is based on the webtoon called Twin Tops Bar (Ssangappocha) by Bae Hye Soo. It is the story of the bar which opens only at night on the rooftop building. The bar shop is run by Wol Joo is an ill-tempered woman, a former afterlife detective Chief Gwi (Choi Won Young), and an innocent part-time worker Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung Jae). They help their customers in resolving their problems through dreams.
Itaewon Class
Network: jTBC, Netflix
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo Jae Myung
Episode: 16
Genre: Food, Friendship, Business, Romance, Life
The author of Itaewon Class Jo Kwang Jin and this webtoon is adapted into the Korean drama of the same name. It is the story of a boy Park Sae-Ro-Yi who lost his father after messing up with the rich brat. His father is the president of a big company. He spent years in prison. When he is released from prison his only goal is to destroy the Jangga Group. Sae-Ro-Yi opens the food restaurant in Itaewon with the help of other members.
Rugal
Network: OCN, Netflix
Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Park Sung Woong, Jo Dong Hyuk, Jung Hye In, Kim Min Sang, Park Sun Ho, Han Ji Wan
Episode: 16
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Sci-Fi
Rugal is an ongoing webtoon that was released in 2016. The story was written and illustrated by rel.mae. It is the story of an elite detective Kang Ki Beom (Choi Jin Hyuk) whose wife is murdered by a group of criminals called “ARGOS”. He is accused of killing his wife. Later he approaches a special organization and becomes a member of Rugal.
Memorist
Network: tvN
Cast: Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Se Young, Jo Sung Ha
Episode: 16
Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Supernatural, Fantasy
The author of Memorist is Jae Hoo, it is a fantasy thriller Korean drama. Dong Baek (Yoo Seung Ho) is a detective who has the supernatural power to scan people’s memories through touch. One day, he encounters a mysterious serial murder case. Memorist Korean dramas of 2020 based on webtoon is one of the best dramas.
True Beauty
Network: tvN
Cast: Moon Ga Young, Cha Eun Woo, Hwang In Yeop, Park Yoo Na
Episode: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth
True Beauty is an ongoing webtoon that was released in 2018 and the original name is Yeoshingangrim. The story was written and illustrated by Yaongyi. Joo Gyung (Moon Ga Young) is a high school student but she had a complex regarding her appearance. She often bullied by her classmates because of her appearance. Joo Gyung starts hiding her bare face with makeup in front of others. After transferring to Saebom High School, she gets to involves with two handsome and popular boys Lee Suho (Cha Eun Woo) and Seo Joon (Hwang In Yeop).
Sweet Home
Network: Netflix
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Shi Young, Lee Do Hyun, Park Gyu Young, Go Min Si
Episode: 10
Genre: Action, Thriller, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural
Sweet Home webtoon is adapted into a Korean drama with the same name. The author of the webtoon is Kim Carnby and Hwang Young Chan. It is a short horror thriller drama. Cha Hyun Su (Song Kang) is a high school student. He moves into a Green Home Mansion after his whole family dies in a tragic car accident and he was left all alone. Meanwhile, people are turning into a monster, and that is happening all around the world. Everyone is fighting against these monsters and trying to survive.
Meow, The Secret Boy
Network: KBS2
Cast: Kim Myung Soo, Shin Ye Eun, Seo Ji Hoon, Yoon Ye Joo, Kang Hoon
Episode: 24 (35 Min.)
Genre: Friendship, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Meow, the secret boy is based on a webtoon named welcome by Goo A-ra. It is of a cat Hong Jo(Kim Myung Soo) who can transform into a man and he fell in love with his owner Kim Sol Ah (Shin Ye Eun). She tries to protect the ones she loves. Hence, she attracts many cat-like people. Her father is like a Persian cat, her crush is like a Siamese cat, and other people only make her worry and fuss.
Backstreet Rookie
Network: SBS
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Kim Yoo Jung, Han Sun Hwa, Do Sang Woo
Episode: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Action, Business, Life,
Backstreet Rookie is based on the hit webtoon named Convenience Store Saet Byul by Hwalhwasan and Geumsagong. It is the story of convenience store owner Dae Hyun (Ji Chang Wook) and his part-time worker Saet Byul (Kim Yoo Jung). Three years ago they meet each other when Saet Byul was a high school student. Once again they cross each other paths and now they work together at the Convenience store.
The Uncanny Counter
Network: OCN, Netflix
Cast: Jo Byung Kyoo, Yoo Joon Sang, Kim Se Jeong, Yeom Hye Ran, Ahn Suk Hwan
Episode: 16
Genre: Action, Mystery, Supernatural
The Uncanny Counter Korean drama is based on a webtoon named Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi. This drama is full of mystery and action. Counters are appointed after near-death experiences to catch the evil spirits and punished them for their wrongdoings. They work in the eonni noodle restaurants. The Uncanny Counter is one of the best Korean dramas of 2020 based on a webtoon.
How To Buy A Friend
Network: KBS2
Cast: Lee Shin Young, Kim So Hye, Shin Seung Ho
Episode: 8 (35 Min.)
Genre: Friendship, Mystery, Comedy, Romance, School, Youth
How To Buy A Friend Korean drama is based on a webtoon named Friendship Contract by Laad Kwon. Park Chan Hong (Lee Shin Young) is a high school student and has a writing talent. He has a crush on his friend Uhm Se Yoon (Kim So Hye). She is the prettiest and most popular girl in school. Heo Don Hyeok (Shin Seung Ho) is a classmate of Park Chan Hong. He has no interest in studying and works to pay for his living expenses.
Dinner Mate
Network: MBC
Cast: Song Seung Heon, Seo Ji Hye, Lee Ji Hoon, Son Na Eun
Episode: 32 (35 Min,)
Genre: Psychological, Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Dinner Mate Korean drama is based on a webtoon named Would You Like To Have Dinner Together? by Park Si In. Kim Hae Kyung (Song Seung Heon) is a successful psychiatrist and food psychotherapist. He is a foodie and meets his clients while having a meal. Meanwhile, Woo Do Hee (Seo Ji Hye) is a producer- director at 2N Box. She is careless but is confident in what she wants.
Pop-Out Boy
Network: MBC
Cast: Kim Min Kyu, Kim Do Yeon
Episode: 10
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Pop-out Boy Korean drama is based on the webtoon series ‘Comic Book Boy Girl’ by Nimni. It is a story of a fictional comic male character Chun Nam Wook (Kim Min Kyu) who suddenly pop-out in front of the high school girl Han Sun Nyeo (Kim Do Yeon) from a comic book into the real world.
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