11 Best K-Drama Webtoon Adaptations 2022-2023 Recommended by KapanLagi, Have You Watched Any?

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Hillary Mayor

When webtoons gained popularity among fans, it prompted Korean drama and film producers to present even more. There are many K-Dramas that are highly talked about on streaming platforms that were originally webtoons, and fans are thrilled to see their favorite comic characters come to life on screen. Because K-Dramas have taken over the streaming platform due to their interesting drama, comedy, romance, and action storylines, as well as adapting webtoon stories, these adaptation dramas have gained high popularity.

K-Drama webtoon adaptation names like Itaewon Class, True Beauty, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, and Extraordinary You are certainly not unfamiliar to K-Drama Lovers!

Well, in 2022-2023, there are also many exciting K-Dramas adapted from webtoons! Curious about the best K-Dramas adapted from webtoons in 2022-2023 according to KL? Let's check out the list below!

1. Business Proposal

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Webtoon Business Proposal or also known as The Office Blind Date by HaeHwa, Perilla, and Narak has been adapted into a drama. Business Proposal is a romantic comedy drama aboutan office employee, Shin Ha Ri (Kim Sejeong) who goes on a blind date with her company's CEO, Kang Tae Mu (Ahn Hyo Seop) replacing her friend Jin Young Seo (Seol In Ah) while hiding her identity and getting involved in a complicated love story.

Kang Tae Mu and Shin Ha Ri eventually start a fake relationship to fool Kang Tae Mu's grandfather. However, he eventually falls in love with Shin Ha Ri for real.

Although many Korean netizens feel that this drama is too cliché, the ratings for Business Proposal continue to increase with each episode. The drama is presented with bright visual colors and exciting flirtations that will give you butterfly effects in your stomach!

2. All of Us Are Dead

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All of Us Are Dead is a thrilling story about high school students from Hyosan who are trapped in their school and trying to save themselves from a zombie virus outbreak. This series is adapted from the Naver webtoon story, Now at Our School by Joo Dong-geun, which was published between 2009 and 2011.

The story begins on a normal school day for Korean high school students-until a student returns from the school science lab, infected by an unknown virus. As the infection spreads outside the school and throughout the peninsula, the Military desperately interrogates a psychotic science teacher who started it all, while his students struggle to survive until help arrives.

The series stars talented young stars such as; Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Byung-chul, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Jeon Bae-soo

All of Us Are Dead presents a thrilling plot that will make your adrenaline and heart race with each episode!

3. Tomorrow

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Fantasy webtoon Tomorrow by RaMa has been adapted into a drama. Adapting the same title, this drama tells the story of job seeker Choi JunWoong who falls into a coma due to an accident and enters the Special Crisis Management Team of the underworld.

The Special Crisis Management Team was formed due to too many suicide cases leading to unexpected situations in the underworld. Their task is to take care of humans with a high risk of suicide and make them want to live.

This drama Tomorrow is also quite emotional and tear-jerking with each episode! Not only that, each episode gives moral messages that can be taken by the audience. Before watching, don't forget to prepare tissues.

4. Again My Life

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Again My Life is a webtoon adaptation drama that tells the story of Kim HeeWu, a hot-blooded prosecutor who is murdered and travels back in time after meeting the Angel of Death. He is ready to take revenge on corrupt politician Jo TaeSup.

The story begins with Kim Hee Woo, a low-class high school student who goes on to pass the bar exam. His relentless hard work eventually pays off, and he becomes a public prosecutor. In his investigation, he must examine a politician who is suspected of corruption. But his investigation suddenly ends when a mysterious man kills him.

However, he then realizes, discovering that he is actually alive. Restored to the mortal world, he finds that he must return to university and complete his academic journey again - while trying to find out the truth about what happened to him. Along his journey, he meets Kim Hee Ah, a young and very intelligent woman who is also the youngest daughter of the wealthy Cheonha business group family. As Kim Hee Woo and Kim Hee Ah intensify their search for answers, they discover that a secret cabal of wealthy power brokers may have played a role in his "death".

5. Kiss Sixth Sense

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Kiss Sixth Sense tells the story of Hong Ye-sool, a woman who has a supernatural ability to see the future when she is kissed, accidentally kisses her boss, Cha Min-hoo, and sees their future together.

Hong Ye Sool, the best executive accountant in Planning Team 1 at Zeu Ad, who is on the rise as a project manager. She has one secret: she can see the future when she kisses someone. One day, after Ye Sool's lips accidentally meet with the lips of her evil team leader, Min Hoo, she sees herself in bed with him in the future. While Ye Sool is confused about her future, her ex-boyfriend Pil Yo appears to work on a new project together and offers Yesool to date him three times. This romantic office comedy tells the story of Ye Sool, whose main focus is her job.

6. DUTY AFTER SCHOOL (2023)

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DUTY AFTER SCHOOL is one of the webtoon adaptation dramas that you shouldn't miss. This drama is adapted from a webtoon titled Banggwa Hoo Jeonjaenhwaldong or After School War Activities by Ha II-Kwon. Where the synopsis of DUTY AFTER SCHOOL tells of when final year students must join a mission to destroy mysterious monsters from an object in the sky.

These students work together to keep themselves safe from deadly monsters. When they successfully carry out the mission, they will be awarded points to take the university entrance exam. However, a number of conflicts arise when they each have their own ego. This drama can be watched through the Viki channel.

7. ISLAND (2022)

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ISLAND is a drama adaptation of the Webtoon of the same name by Yoon In Wan and Yang Kyung Il. This Korean drama has attracted attention because it stars popular actors. Meanwhile, the synopsis of ISLAND tells the story of three characters fighting to eradicate lustful demons.

Each of them has their own abilities that can prevent demons from attacking the human world. Their main goal is Jeju Island. The cooperation between a half-human and demon named Van, a priest named Yohan, and a woman destined to create a protective shield named Won Mi Ho will make you thrilled. ISLAND can be watched through Prime Video.

8. THE HAVENLY IDOL (2023)

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THE HAVENLY IDOL is a drama adaptation of the popular Webtoon written by Shin Hwa Jin, also known as Holy Idol. This Korean drama tells the story of an idol who swaps souls with Pontifex Rembrary. Having two different sides, the life of the idol named Woo Yeon Woo suddenly changes drastically.

Woo Yeon Woo himself is a member of Wild Animal. The boy group is actually in danger of disbanding. However, Woo Yeon Woo's strange behavior after being possessed by Rembrary's soul changes everything. You can watch this romance, comedy, and fantasy genre drama through Viki.

9. BLACK KNIGHT (2023)

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The next Webtoon adaptation drama is BLACK KNIGHT. This Korean drama is based on a Webtoon story also known as Delivery Knight by Lee Yoon-gyun. Meanwhile, BLACK KNIGHT tells the story of a world in the future set in 2071, which is threatened by air pollution.

A courier known as the strongest with the identity of Knight 5-8 will help deliver the daily needs of the people. Because of the polluted air, they must wear breathing aids. In this drama, the audience will be taken to see their struggle to survive and dream of a better and safer world. BLACK KNIGHT can be streamed through Netflix.

10. THE LAW CAFE (2022)

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The next Webtoon adaptation drama is THE LAW CAFE. This drama is based on the Webtoon titled Love According to Law. Meanwhile, THE LAW CAFE tells the story of a romantic relationship between a former prosecutor who chooses to open a legal consultation in a cafe.

He then meets a lawyer named Kim Yu Ri. Both of them will provide legal services to customers who come to the cafe. This drama can be watched through Viki.

11. CONNECT (2022)

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The next Webtoon adaptation drama is titled CONNECT. This Korean drama is based on the same titled Webtoon by Shin Dae-sung. For the Webtoon version, CONNECT is quite popular on Naver. Meanwhile, CONNECT tells the story of immortal humans known as Connect.

One of the characters is Ha Dong Soo who accidentally becomes a victim of organ trafficking, resulting in the loss of one of his eyes. However, it turns out that his eye is transplanted onto a cold-blooded psychopath. You can watch CONNECT on Disney+ Hotstar.

Those are the best Webtoon adaptation dramas of 2022-2023 that you don't want to miss. Interested in watching?

(kpl/nlw/mag)