If you are someone who loves reading webtoons then sometimes you must want if your favorite actors or actresses also be part of that webtoon it will be cherry on top. Sometimes directors show the webtoon as it is or sometimes they give the twist to the webtoon. Check out 2020 Webtoon K-dramas. Here in this blog, we’ll share Korean dramas of 2021 based on webtoon.
She Would Never Know
Cast: Rowoon, Won Jin Ah, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Joo Bin
Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance
She Would Never Know Korean drama based on “Senior, Don’t Put on That Lipstick” by Elise. This drama shows the office romance of a senior and her junior who works in the marketing team of a cosmetics company. Chae Hyun Seung (Rowoon) works at the marketing team and has a huge crush on his senior. Yoon Song Ah (Won Jin Ah) is the AB at the same company and she is the trainer and senior of Hyun Seung.
Must You Go?
Cast: Chani, Park Jung Yeon, Lee Seung Hyub, Jian
Episodes: 8
Genre: Fantasy, Music, Historical, and Romance
Must You Go/ Will You Leave Korean Drama adapted from the webtoon “It’s Thorny” by Park Sun Jae and Ra Hee. It is a short drama you can binge-watch on weekends. Min Yoo Jung (Park Jung Yeon) is struggling hard to achieve her dreams and then she meets a man Park Yeon (Chani) from the past. He is the well-known singer of the Joseon Dynasty one day he was transported to the present in 2021.
So I Married the Anti-fan
Cast: Choi Tae Joon, Choi Soo Young,
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music
So I Married the Anti-fan Korean drama adapted from the same name by Kim Eun Jung. Hoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon) is a popular star whereas Geun Young (Soo Young) is a magazine reporter. They hate each other because of one misunderstanding, and after that Geun Young became Hoo Joon’s Number 1 Anti-Fan.
Love Alarm Season 2
Cast: Song Kang, Kim So Hyun, Jung Ga Ram
Episodes: 6
Genre: Romance, Friendship, Romance
Love Alarm is based on the same name by Chon Kye Young. Love Alarm season 2 Korean drama revolves around an app named “Love Alarm” which detects the love interests between a certain radius. If someone loves you and that person is within the 10mm radius then the alarm will rings. Click here for Love Alarm Season 1.
Taxi Driver
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Esom, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin
Episodes: 16
Genre: Action, Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Taxi Driver Korean Drama based on “The Deluxe Taxi” by Carlos and Lee Jae Jin. Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon), a former army officer. One day his mother was murdered by a serial killer and after that incident, his life changed in a different direction. Now he is a deluxe taxi driver and works for Rainbow Taxi Company. Deluxe taxi is not an ordinary taxi. They offer a special “revenge-call” service to their clients. Meanwhile, Ha Na (Esom) is a prosecutor who investigating Rainbow Taxi. Taxi Driver is one of the best Korean dramas of 2021 based on a webtoon.
Navillera
Cast: Park In Hwan, Song Kang, Na Moon Hee, Hong Seung Hee
Episodes: 12
Genre: Friendship, Life, Family
Navillera Korean drama is based on the webtoon with the same name by Hun and Ji Min. It is the story of Sim Deok Chul (Park In Hwan) is a 70-years-old man whose dream was to perform ballet. He is retired as a post office employee. Deok Chul finally decided to pursue his dream again but his family was not happy with his decision. There, he meets Lee Chae Rok (Song Kang) he is a 23-year-old student. His mother was a ballet dancer, but she died from a disease when Chae Rok was young.
My Roommate Is A Gumiho
Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Lee Hye Ri, Bae In Hyuk, Kang Han Na
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
My Roommate Is a Gumiho s based on the same name by Na. It is the story of a college student Lee Dam (Hye Ri) and a 999-year-old gumiho (nine-tailed fox) Shin WooYeo (Jang Ki Yong ) who is collecting human energy to become human. Lee Dam mistakenly swallowed gumiho’s marble after that they lived together.
At A Distance, Spring Is Green
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Kang Min Ah, Bae In Hyuk
Episodes: 12
Genre: Friendship, Romance, Life, School, Youth
At a Distance, Spring is Green is adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Jinyoong. It is a story of 3 university students who have different lifestyles and characters. All of them were suffering in their life, they had different problems. This story portrays how they started healing from their past scars and helped out each other to live a happy life.
The Witch’s Diner
Cast: Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop
Episodes: 8
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Supernatural
The Witch’s Diner Korean drama is adapted with the same name by Goo Sang Hee. Zo Hee Ra (Song Ji Hyo) is a witch who wants to buy Jung Jin’s Restaurant which she used to run with her mother after losing her job. Their business went down so Jung Jin’ decided to work with Zo Hee Ra. The witch serves magical food to grant people a wish in exchange for something she wants from them.
Lovers of the Red Sky
Cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Ahn Hyo Seop, Gong Myung, Kwak Si Yang
Episodes: 16
Genre: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Lovers of The Red Sky Korean drama adapted with the same name by Jung Eun Gwol. Hong Chun Ki is a great artist, she was born blind due to the curse of a demon king, later she gained a sense of vision and entered the most prestigious art college. Then she meets Ha Ram, an astrologer, he was born with sight, later lost his vision in an accident. Despite being blind, he can foretell the future by tracing the movement of the sky at night. Hong Chun Ki falls for Ha Ram and has many obstacles in joining together.
Yumi’s Cells
Cast: Kim Go Eun, Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Yu Bi, Park Ji Hyun
Episodes: 14
Genre: Romance and Psychological
Yumi’s Cells is based on the same name by Lee Dong Gun. It is a story about a young woman Kim Yumi and her life and the changes that take place in the cells inside her. The comic representation of the cells was very funny, her love cells were in a state of coma after a failed relationship, and they replenish after meeting true love. Yumi Cell is one of the best Korean dramas of 2021 based on a webtoon.
Shadow Beauty
Cast: Shim Dal Gi, Choi Bo Min, Lee Na Gyung, Heo Jung Hee
Episodes: 13
Genre: Thriller, Psychological, Romance, Drama
Shadow Beauty Korean Drama is adapted with the same name by Ahum. It is the story of Koo Ae Jin who is bullied terribly in school due to her appearance. After school, she leads a secret life wearing loads of makeup and does photo editing, and establishes to the world as Instagram celebrity ” Genie”.
Nevertheless
Cast: Song Kang, Han So Hee, Chae Jong Hyeop, Lee Yul Eum, Yang Hye Ji
Episodes: 10
Genre: Friendship, Psychological, Romance, Youth, Mature
Nevertheless Korean drama is adapted from the same name by Jung Seo. Park Jae Eon (Song Kang) is majoring in art and Yoo Na Bi (Han So Hee) is a senior in the same university. Park Jae Eon is very different from others and he hides his true self from others and he is not in a serious relationship. So Hee has a terrible past of relationship and decided not to love anyone. These two personalities meet, understand each other, and change their lives.
Her Bucket List
Cast: Kim So Hye, Na In Woo, Kim Woo Rin, Lim Se Jun
Episodes: 10
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Her Bucket List was adapted with the same name by Hwang Yang and Sop. Cha Ra Ri is madly in love with Geon Hyung, they were a lovely couple. Suddenly, she is completely broken hearing the news of her lover. She was completely depressed and wanted to end her life too. Han Sol is an amazing singer who has a lot of fans online and he is a trainee. He wanted to debut but his fright on stage prevents this.
D.P.
Cast: Jung Hae In, Koo Kyo Hwan, Kim Sung Kyun, Son Seok Koo
Episodes: 6
Genre: Action, Military, Comedy
D.P. Korean drama is adapted from the webtoon “D.P Dog Day” by Kim Bo Tong. D.P. is a military-based drama. An Jun Ho (Jung Hae In) is a soldier who is quiet and calm at the same time inflexible. His observation power is very good and Sergeant Park Beom Gu (Kim Sung Kyun) is impressed by his skills so he transfers him to the D.P. team. Their mission is to catch deserters. D.P. is one of the best Korean dramas of 2021 based on a webtoon.
The King’s Affection
Cast: Park Eun Bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon Su, Choi Byung Chan, Bae Yoon Kyung, Jung Chae Yeon
Episodes: 20
Genre: Historical, Romance
The King’s Affection is adapted from the manhwa “Yeonmo” by Lee So Young. It is a cross-dressing K-drama. In the past, having twins was considered a bad sign. The princess was supposed to be killed but her mother begged to save her life. Therefore she sent her away from the palace. Years later, the crown prince died in an incident. The queen decides to bring back the princess to the palace and cross-dresses her as the prince.
Work Later, Drink Now
Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Han Sun Hwa, Jung Eun Ji, Choi Si Won
Episodes: 12
Genre: Friendship, Comedy, Life
Work Later, Drink Now is adapted from the webtoon “Sooldo Girl” by Mi MikKang. It is the story of three single women who are in their 30s. They love to spent time and drink together. An So Hee (Lee Sun Bin) is a broadcasting writer, Han Ji Yeon (Han Sun Hwa) is a yoga instructor, and Kang Ji Gu (Jung Eun Ji) is a YouTuber.
Hellbound
Cast: Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Yang Ik Jun, Park Jung Min, Won Jin Ah
Episodes: 6
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
Hell Bound is adapted with the same name by Yeon Sang Ho and Choi Kyu Seok. Hellbound is about where people know about the cause and time of their death by hearing some voice and at the time a dead angel appears and kills them. Jung Jin-Soo (Yoo Ah In) is the head of the religious group Saejinrihwe. Bae Young Jae (Park Jung Min) is a PD at a broadcasting station. Song So Hyun (Won Jin A) is Young Jae’s wife. Min Hey Jin (Kim Hyun Joo) is a lawyer by profession whereas Jin Kyung Hoon (Yang Ik Jun) is a detective. Everyone is investigating the truth of Saejinrihwe. Hell Bound is one of the best Korean dramas of 2021 based on a webtoon.
Crime Puzzle
Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Go Ah Sung
Episodes: 10
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Crime
Crime Puzzle is adapted from the webtoon “Crime Puzzle” by Meen. Han Seung Min (Yoon Kye Sang) is a popular professor at the Police University. Yoo Hee (Ko Ah Sung) works as a criminal profiler and girlfriend of Seung Min.
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