Top 10 Best Korean Movies Adapted from Webtoons As of 2023

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Strangers From Hell

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Summary of the movie Strangers From Hell

Strangers From Hell is a 2019 Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same name by author Kim Yong-ki. The film tells the story of Yoon Jong-woo, a young man who comes to Seoul in search of a job. He rented a room in an old boarding house and began to encounter strange and scary things.

Jong-woo is a shy and vulnerable person. He cannot fit in with his strange neighbors and begins to feel insecure.

Jong-woo's neighbors all have dark and scary secrets. They begin to stalk and harass Jong-woo, causing him to fall into a vicious cycle of fear and despair.

Brief basic information of the movie Strangers From Hell

Korean name: 지옥의 화원 (Strangers From Hell)
Vietnamese name: Devil's land
Genre: Horror, Psychological, Crime
Director: Lee Jung-min
Screenwriter: Kim Yong-ki
Main cast: Im Si-wan, Lee Dong-wook, Park Jong-hwan, Lee Hyun-woo, Choi Won-young
Number of episodes: 10 episodes
Broadcast channel: OCN
Broadcast time: July 31, 2019 - August 21, 2019

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All of Us Are Dead

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Summary of the movie All of Us Are Dead

All of Us Are Dead is a 2020 South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same name by author Joo Dong-geun. The film tells the story of a group of high school students trapped in their school after a zombie virus outbreak.

The zombie virus spread from a failed experiment by a group of biology students. These students accidentally created a virus that can turn people into zombies in just a few minutes.

A group of high school students trapped in their school must find a way to survive and escape the epidemic. They face ferocious zombies and untrustworthy adults.

Brief basic information of the movie All of Us Are Dead

Korean name: 지금 우리 학교는 (All of Us Are Dead)
Vietnamese name: Zombie school
Genre: Horror, Psychological, Survival
Director: Lee Jae-kyoo
Screenwriter: Chun Sung-il
Main cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Park Solomon, Yoo In-soo
Number of episodes: 12 episodes
Broadcast channel: Netflix
Broadcast time: January 28, 2020 - February 12, 2020

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Taxi Driver

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Summary of the movie Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver is a 2021 South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same name by author Lee Jae-kyu. The film tells the story of a group of people who run a secret taxi service dedicated to avenging victims of crimes that cannot be punished by the law.

Kim Do-ki is a former soldier who lost his memory after a secret mission. He works for a secret taxi service run by a man named Jang Sung-Chul. This taxi service specializes in avenging victims harmed by criminals who cannot be punished by law.

Along with a group of other taxi drivers, Kim Do-ki uses his superior fighting skills and driving ability to help those in need. They avenged victims of rape, abuse and murder.

Brief basic information of the movie Taxi Driver

Korean name: 택시운전사 (Taxi Driver)
Vietnamese name: Taxi driver
Genre: Action, Crime, Psychological
Director: Park Joon-woo
Screenwriter: Lee Jae-kyu
Main cast: Lee Je-hoon, Esom, Pyo Ye-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Cha Ji-won
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast channel: iQiyi
Broadcast time: April 29, 2021 - June 25, 2021

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Itaewon Class

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Content of the movie Itaewon Class

Itaewon Class is a 2020 South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same name by author Jo Kwang-jin. The film tells the story of Park Sae-royi, a young man with a dream of becoming the owner of a restaurant. After being expelled from school for fighting with the son of a large corporation president, Sae-royi founded a new restaurant in Itaewon to get revenge.

Sae-royi is a person with a steadfast and decisive personality. He always followed his dreams and never gave up. On her journey, Sae-royi meets and befriends a group of other young people who also have their own dreams and ambitions. Together they overcame difficulties and challenges to build a successful restaurant.

Basic information of the movie Itaewon Class

Korean name: 이태원 클라쓰 (Itaewon Class)
Vietnamese name: Itaewon class
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Romance
Director: Kim Sung-yoon
Screenwriter: Jo Kwang-jin
Main cast: Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kwon Nara
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast channel: JTBC
Broadcast time: January 31, 2020 - March 21, 2020

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Extraordinary You

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Summary of the movie Extraordinary You

Extraordinary You is a 2019 Korean drama based on the webtoon of the same name by author Moo Ryoo. The film tells the story of Eun Dan Oh, a high school girl with schizoid personality disorder. She believes that she is living in a comic book and that she is a supporting character in that story.

Eun Dan Oh accidentally meets Nam Joo Hyuk, another supporting character in the comic. Nam Joo Hyuk is a nameless character and has no role in the comic. Eun Dan Oh decides to help Nam Joo Hyuk have a name and a role in the comic.

Together, Eun Dan Oh and Nam Joo Hyuk begin to uncover the secrets of the comic book world and find a way to change their fate.

Brief basic information of the movie Extraordinary You

Korean name: 어쩌다 발견한 하루 (Extraordinary You)
Vietnamese name: The day I found you
Genre: Psychological, Romance, Fantasy
Director: Kim Sang-hyeop
Screenwriter: Moon Yoo-na
Main actors: Kim Hye-yoon, Rowoon, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Na-eun
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast channel: MBC
Broadcast period: October 2, 2019 - November 21, 2019

This list of the top 10 best Korean movies adapted from webtoons as of 2023 is a great start for beginners. With many different genres to choose from, you're sure to find a movie that suits your tastes. Take the time to look through this list and discover the best webtoon movies from Korea!