A type of digital comic called Webtoons have become highly popular in South Korea. This has also led to many webtoons and web novels getting adapted into hit shows.
Join in the fun by tuning in to these webtoon-based shows on Neflix!
1. Sweet Home
Sweet Home is the latest series to be adapted from a webtoon. It follows the story of troubled teen Cha Hyun-su (Song Kang) and his apartment neighbors struggling to survive and hold on to their humanity as humans become monsters.
This monsterization stems from desires consuming humans which leads the neighbors to fight against monsters as well as their own desires.
With a renowned director and solid ensemble cast, Sweet Home provides thrills and action while making you think about what it means to be human.
2. Love Alarm
Also starring Song Kang, as a very different character, is Love Alarm. This series revolves around the Love Alarm mobile app which notifies users if anyone has romantic feelings for them within a 10-meter radius.
Kim Jo-jo (Kim So-hyun) struggles with figuring out her feelings while also dealing with a tough situation at home and at school.
With everything revealed by the app, Love Alarm showcases a youthful romance and the implications of this type of technology. Can’t wait for the second season!
3. The Uncanny Counter
The Uncanny Counter is based on webtoon Amazing Rumor and tells the story of high school boy So Mun (Cho Byeong-kyu) who joins a group of demon-hunters called Counters.
The Counters search for and fight evil spirits who possess human hosts and encourage them to kill.
So Mun ends up battling bloodthirsty demons while discovering the truth behind the car accident that killed his parents. Full of action and heart, these unconventional heroes will move you.
4. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim is based on a novel that became a webtoon of the same name.
The story begins with vainglorious executive Lee Yeong-jun (Park Seo-jun) being surprised by his highly capable secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young)’s plans to resign.
As he tries his best to prevent her from quitting, their relationship begins to change. Full of laughs and swoon-worthy moments, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is a feel-good rom-com that also incorporates some touching and healing turns for the leads.
5. Itaewon Class
Park Seo-jun followed up What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim with a role as the main character in another popular webtoon based series. Itaewon Class follows the story of Park Saeroyi and his quest for success and revenge.
As a high school student, Saeroyi gets expelled and experiences tragedy at the hands of Jangga Group CEO Jang Dae-hee (Yu Jae-myeong) and his son Jang Geun-won (Ahn Bo-hyun). Saeroyi rises from the ashes and seeks to become more successful than Jangga Group with the help of his DanBam restaurant crew.
