If there’s one storytelling format Korea has perfected beyond K-dramas, it’s webtoons. These digital comics aren’t just wildly popular — they’re shaping the future of Korean entertainment. Many hit dramas today (Business Proposal, Sweet Home, A Business Proposal, True Beauty, My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, All of Us Are Dead) began as webtoons before becoming global sensations.
And honestly? There are so many more webtoons practically begging to be adapted next. With rich world-building, addictive premises, and characters already beloved by millions of readers, these webtoons feel like K-drama gold waiting to be mined.
Here are the top Webtoons that need a K-drama adaptation right now — and why they’d absolutely explode on screen.
1. “Your Throne” (by SAM)
If any webtoon feels made for live-action, it’s Your Throne — a dark, elegant, slow-burn political fantasy with stunning visuals and two unbelievably compelling female leads.
The tension between Medea and Psyche, the palace intrigue, the morally grey characters, the lush world-building — it strikes the perfect balance between Game of Thrones energy and K-drama emotional complexity.
This series could become a phenomenon, especially with the growing demand for female-led thrillers and morally complex antiheroines. With the right casting, it would dominate both domestic and international charts.
2. “The Remarried Empress” (by Alphatart & HereLee)
This is one of the most begged for adaptations in webtoon fandoms worldwide.
Featuring a queen betrayed by her emperor husband, a political divorce, and a gorgeous foreign prince who offers her a new life, The Remarried Empress is dramatic, romantic, and emotionally satisfying.
It has everything a hit sageuk needs:
- Royal politics
- A cold-but-loyal male lead
- A queen reclaiming her power
- Stunning historical aesthetics
If The King: Eternal Monarch and Mr. Queen had a baby, it would look like this webtoon.
3. “Eleceed” (by Son Jeho & ZHENA)
For fans of action, comedy, found family, and lovable superpowered cats, Eleceed is perfection.
The story follows Jiwoo — a kind-hearted boy with lightning powers — and Kayden, a powerful shapeshifter stuck in the body of a cat. Their dynamic is hilarious, heartfelt, and endlessly entertaining.
A drama adaptation could easily appeal to fans of:
- Extraordinary Attorney Woo (wholesome leads)
- Weak Hero Class 1 (school action)
- Moving (superpowered youth)
Plus, Kayden as a CGI cat would be iconic.
4. “Lore Olympus” (Korean Webtoon Edition via LINE Webtoon)
Though originally by Rachel Smythe, the Korean Webtoon ecosystem fully embraces Lore Olympus, and a Korean adaptation could genuinely elevate it.
A modern, hyper-stylized retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, it blends romance, high fashion, neon aesthetics, and emotional depth. Korea has already proven it can execute modern mythology well (Tomorrow, The Tale of the Nine Tailed), so imagine a glossy, stylized K-drama version of the underworld.
With the right visual direction, it would be a cultural moment.
5. “Bastard” (by Carnby Kim & Youngchan Hwang)
This psychological thriller is one of the best Korean webtoons ever created — and a K-drama adaptation could easily reach Strangers From Hell or Beyond Evil levels of acclaim.
The plot follows a boy whose father is a serial killer, and the horrifying dilemma he faces when the next target is the girl he likes. The tension, the pacing, the morally twisted storytelling — it’s perfect for a 10–12 episode thriller.
Korean dramas excel at psychological suspense, and Bastard is a masterpiece waiting to be translated into live action.
6. “Seasons of Blossom” (by HONGDUCK-HAN & NEMONE)
This understated, beautifully written slice-of-life series is tailor-made for K-drama.
With interconnected stories exploring youth, trauma, healing, friendship, and bittersweet romance, each “season” follows a different pair of characters. It feels like a more emotional, artistic version of A-Teen or Our Beloved Summer.
A K-drama adaptation would be:
- visually soft
- emotionally raw
- deeply nostalgic
- beautifully character-driven
Exactly the kind of campus drama viewers worldwide love to sob over.
7. “Omniscient Reader” (by Sing N Song & Sleepy-C)
Think action fantasy + meta storytelling + survival game mechanics — Omniscient Reader is a blockbuster waiting to happen.
The protagonist Dokja realizes the world has turned into the novel he used to read, and he’s the only person who knows the plot. What follows is an epic mix of alliances, monsters, betrayals, and mind-bending twists.
This is the type of webtoon with the same global potential as Solo Leveling or Sweet Home. With a cinematic budget and strong VFX team, it could be Korea’s next massive genre hit.
8. “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty” Side Stories (a spinoff adaptation fans want)
While My ID Is Gangnam Beauty already has a drama, fans have been begging for extended side stories — especially focusing on Yeonwoo or Soo-Ah’s redemption arc.
The webtoon includes content beyond the drama’s timeline, including deeper emotional nuance and relationship growth. With Korea’s current love for introspective character dramas, a second adaptation or anthology-style retelling could easily succeed.
9. “Hooky” (LINE Webtoon)
Though whimsical and comedic, Hooky has everything Korea loves in fantasy dramas: magic, misunderstood witches, political conspiracies, lovable siblings, and a warmhearted narrative.
It could become Korea’s version of Wednesday — quirky, magical, visually stunning, and emotionally rich.
A talented cast of young actors could turn this into a global youth hit.
10. “Not So Shoujo Love Story” (by Curryuku)
Few romance webtoons are as self-aware and hilarious as this one. It follows a girl desperate to be the main character of a romance story — only to accidentally become the “villainess” in someone else’s love triangle.
This could easily become a lighthearted comedy K-drama in the vibe of Business Proposal, True Beauty, or Her Private Life. With quirky humor, relatable characters, and meta storytelling, it would be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Why These Webtoons Deserve Drama Adaptations
K-dramas adapted from webtoons succeed because:
- they already have built-in fanbases
- their stories are visual and high-concept
- characters are distinct and memorable
- pacing fits perfectly into 8–12 episode arcs
- the emotional beats translate beautifully on screen
These webtoons, in particular, offer a mix of genres Korea excels in: romance, psychological thrillers, fantasy, youth stories, political intrigue, and character-driven narratives.
And with Netflix, Disney+, and TVING aggressively investing in webtoon-IP, it’s only a matter of time before these hits become live-action sensations.
Final Thoughts: The Next Wave of K-Drama Hits Starts With Webtoons
Korea’s storytelling future is already here — and it’s illustrated in full color on the webtoon platforms millions of readers visit every day. These webtoons don’t just deserve K-drama adaptations; they have the potential to shape global pop culture the moment they hit screens.
If done well, the next Sweet Home, the next True Beauty, and the next Moving are already drawn and waiting.
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