Korean films adapted to webtoon (manhwa) have emerged as the "trending" and "hot" films that are sought after, and from the wonderful foundation of manhwa/webtoon, the producer is free to exploit, add, turning them into countless good, new, strange series, besides "original" Korean movies written by screenwriters. Korean movie adaptation of webtoon/manhwa possesses the charm and virality of the original manhwa/webtoon. Korean films adapted from webtoon also bring a fresh feeling, different and diverse content sources, and at the same time an attractive film segment that makes many actors want to accept the challenge. Around 2018 – currently, Korean webtoon/manhwa adaptations are extremely attractive to viewers. It is easy to understand why in 2022, a series of Korean webtoon/manhwa adaptations are planned to "debut", select suitable cast, compete for broadcast (typically Business Proposal, Superior Day, All of Us Are Dead). ...). Let's check with topshare to see which series are the top Korean movies adapted from the most attractive webtoon in 2022.
1 Again My Life
Again My Life - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Teaser Korean movie adaptation of webtoon in 2022, Again My Life
The revenge-themed webtoon "Again My Life" (Korean 어게인 마이 라이프) by Lee HaeNal was adapted into a drama. Again My Life tells the story of Kim HeeWu, a hot-tempered prosecutor who is murdered but he is allowed to travel back in time after his encounter with the God of Death. He is ready to take revenge on corrupt politician named Jo TaeSup.
The cast includes: Lee JoonGi, Kim JiEun and Lee KyungYoung taking on the main character line. The drama airs on April 8, 2022 on SBS.
2 Duty After School
Duty After School - Korean movie adaptation of the most attractive webtoon in 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Video announcement from TVING about the Korean movie adaptation of the webtoon in 2022, Duty After School
Studio Dragon has announced that they will be adapting Ha IlKwon's horror webtoon "Duty After School" (Korean title 방과 후 전쟁 활) into a webdrama. This adaptation narrates the story of students who are about to pass the SAT, who are forced to battle an unknown subject for extra scores.
Director Sung YongIl ("Class of Lies") and screenwriter Lee NamKyu ("The Light In Your Eyes") are in charge of producing the webdrama. Shin HyunSoo, Hwang SeIn, Ahn DoKyu, Kim SuGyeom, Kwon EunBin, and many more actors were chosen. Duty After School is also a movie produced by TVING.
3 Sixth Sense Kiss
Sixth Sense Kiss - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Teaser Korean movie adaptation of webtoon in 2022, Sixth Sense Kiss
Got W and Jocobong's romantic webtoon "Sixth Sense Kiss" (Korean 키스 식스 센스) will be adapted into a drama. Sixth Sense Kiss tells the story of a woman who sees the future of the person she kisses, and the love triangle between them.
The film airs on Disney +, Yoon KyeSang, Seo JiHye, Kim JiSuk and Lee JuYeon take on the lead role.
4 The Sound of Magic
The Sound of Magic - Korean movie adaptation of the most attractive webtoon in 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Teaser Korean movie adaptation of webtoon in 2022, The Sound of Magic
Ha IlKwon's webtoon "Annarasumanara" (Korean 안 나라 수마 나라) has been adapted into the Netflix drama "The Sound of Magic". The Sound of Magic tells the story of Yun Ai, who has lost her dream of becoming a magician, now living in difficult circumstances. She meets a magician and gradually begins to want to fulfill her dream.
Director Kim SungYoon who worked on "Love in the Moonlight" and "Itaewon Class" is in charge of adaptation. Ji ChangWook, Hwang InYoup and Choi SungEun take on the lead roles.
5 Bloodhound
Bloodhound - Korean movie adaptation of the most attractive webtoon in 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Netflix's introductory video that mentions the Korean movie adaptation of the 2022 webtoon, Bloodhound
Horror webtoon "Hunting Dogs" (Korean: 들) by JungChan will be adapted into a drama "Bloodhound". Bloodhound tells the story of three men entangled in debt and trying to get out of it.
This will be an original Netflix adaptation of 8 episodes. Director Kim JuHwan (movie "Midnight Runners", "The Divine Fury") is in charge of adaptation. Woo DoHwan, Lee SangYi, Park SungWoong, and Kim SaeRon were cast in the cast.
6 Black Knight
Black Knight - Korean movie adaptation of the most attractive webtoon in 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Introduction video about the Korean movie adaptation of the 2022 webtoon, Black Knight
The webtoon "Delivery Knight" (Korean 택배 기사) by Lee YungYun has been announced to be adapted into the Netflix drama "Black Knight". Black Knight's story takes place in a future where air pollution has become so severe that people can only live after delivery.
Kim WooBin, Esom, and Kang YouSeok were cast in the cast. The broadcast date has yet to be announced.
7 Internal Medicine Director Park
Internal Medicine Director Park - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Video introduction to Korean movie adaptation of webtoon in 2022, Internal Medicine Director Park
Comedy webtoon "Internal Medicine Director Park" (Korean 내과 박원장) by Jang BongSoo has been announced to be adapted into a drama. Internal Medicine Director Park follows the life of a doctor who dreams of being admitted but the reality is different.
Lee SeoJin and Ra MiRan joined to take on the main cast for the movie.
8 Golden Spoon
Golden Spoon - Korean movie adaptation of the most attractive webtoon in 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Video announcement about the Korean movie adaptation of the webtoon in 2022, Golden Spoon
Webtoon titled "Golden Spoon" (Korean 금 수저) will be produced into a drama. Golden Spoon has the content about the adventures of a child who has become a "golden spoon" (meaning from a rich family in Korean).
The drama was announced in 2019 and will be released in 2022. BTOB's SungJae, DIA's Jung ChaeYeon, Lee JongWon, YeonWoo, and more have been cast in the drama.
9 Mask Girl
Mask Girl - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Video announcing the cast in the 2022 Korean webtoon adaptation, Mask Girl
MaeMi and HuiSe's webtoon "Mask Girl" (Korean 마스크 걸) will be adapted into a Netflix drama. Mask Girl tells the story of Kim MoMi, who has a great body but an unattractive face. She dreamed of becoming famous, but she gave up because of her face. She lives like a normal office worker by day and 'BJ Mask Girl' by night.
Ahn JaeHong, Go HyunJung, and Yeom HyeRan are the main actors in Mask Girl.
10 The Borrowed Body
The Borrowed Body - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Video announcement about Korean movie adaptation of 2022 webtoon, The Borrowed Body
A teen romance webtoon called "Borrowed Body" (Korean: 빌린 몸) by Park SeKye has been announced to be adapted into a drama. The Borrowed Body is set at a private academy in the early years of high school. SangYoo became gloomy because of a scandalous rumor, DaRim - a top student and good athlete, she likes HoYoung. DaRim was rejected by HoYoung, but by chance her body was swapped with SangYoo's.
Studio 329 is in charge of adapting The Borrowed Body. Nam YoonSu, RyeoUn, and Park HaeEun were chosen to take on the lead roles.
11 Oh! Boarding House
Oh! Boarding House - the most attractive Korean webtoon adaptation of 2022. Source: kpopmap.com
Scenes from the Korean movie adaptation of the webtoon in 2022, Oh! Boarding House
The webtoon BL titled “The Fifth Boarding House” (Korean 하숙집 오! 번지) composed by Penguin has been adapted into a webdrama. Oh! Boarding House is about the romantic relationships of tenants who live together in a boarding house.
Im SungKyun and Shin YongSeok became the main actors of this drama.
