7 Latest Popular Korean Drama Adaptations from Novels, Latest Releases - Classics

Kapanlagi.com - The stories in Korean dramas don't always come from drama writers. However, there are some Korean dramas that are adapted from novels, like the latest Korean drama adaptations from novels below.

Some of these latest Korean drama adaptations from novels follow the story in the novel completely. However, there are also dramas that only take the main character's story from the novel in a general sense.

So, what are the Korean drama adaptations from novels? Here is a list of the latest Korean drama adaptations from novels that have exciting stories and shouldn't be missed.

1. SOMEBODY

Drama Somebody (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.0 IMDB
Episode	8 episodes
Duration	55 minutes
Aired	Netflix
Cast	Kim Young Kwang, Kang Hae Lim, Kim Yong Ji

The first Korean drama adaptation of the latest novel is titled SOMEBODY. This thriller genre drama aired in 2022 tells the story of a killer who uses a dating app to lure his victims into his trap.

Meanwhile, the dating app software developer, along with his friend, investigates a murder case that entangles them in the web of a serial killer. And this drama itself is adapted from the novel American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis.

2. RECIPE FOR FAREWELL

Drama Recipe For Farewell (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.4 IMDB
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	32 minutes
Tayang	Vidio, VIKI, Kocowa
Pemain	Han Seok Kyu, Kim Seo Hyung, Jin Ho Eun

Drama Korea adaptation of the second latest novel is titled RECIPE FOR FAREWELL. This drama is adapted from a non-fiction novel by Kang Chang Rae titled Oneuleun Jom Maewoolji Molla. This drama tells the story of a married couple's life. The husband's name is Chang Wook, a 40-year-old man.

On the other hand, Chang Wook has a wife named Da Jung, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Because of her illness, Da Jung has difficulty eating. So her husband cooks every day. Actually, Chang Wook is not good at cooking, but he is willing to learn to cook in order to serve a variety of dishes for his wife.

3. BIG MOUTH

Drama Big Mouth (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.9 IMDB
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	32 minutes
Released	Disney+ Hotstar, HULU, Wavve
Cast	Lee Jong Suk, Yoona Girls Generation, Kim Joo Heon

Then there is another Korean drama adaptation of the novel, BIG MOUTH. This drama is not entirely taken from the novel, KLovers, but in general, BIG MOUTH is inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel titled The Count of Monte Cristo.

This novel tells the story of Edmond Dantes' ups and downs, who is imprisoned due to false accusations by his three colleagues before reappearing as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and seeking revenge against his enemies.

In the Korean drama BIG MOUTH, there is a character named Park Chang Ho, a loud-mouthed lawyer who is imprisoned on false charges. He is accused of being Big Mouse, a mysterious and feared criminal. And it has become quite a popular Korean drama.

4. LITTLE WOMEN

Drama Little Women (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.8 IMDB
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	75 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Kim Go Eun, Nam Ji Hyun, Park Ji Hun

Then there is the drama LITTLE WOMEN which is also one of the Korean dramas adapted from a novel. Although not entirely similar, but in general, this drama is inspired by the classic novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott.

The original story revolves around the four March sisters who are trying to pursue their dreams. The Korean drama version also focuses on the lives of three sisters who have to survive in poverty.

Then, their fate becomes even more miserable due to the disappearance of 70 billion won. This drama also shows about dreams and achieving goals like the drama LITTLE WOMEN, but the storyline is different from the novel.

5. PACHINKO

Drama Panchinko (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	8 episodes
Duration	54 minutes
Aired	Apple TV
Cast	Kim Min Ha, Lee Min Ho, Jin Ha, Youn Yun Jung

Drama PACHINKO is also a Korean drama adaptation of a novel, KLovers. The drama is based on the same title by South Korean author, Min Jin Lee. This drama tells the story of Sunja, a naive village girl and the daughter of a small inn owner, who gets involved in a love affair with Hansu, a wealthy and powerful broker.

Sunja, upon discovering that she is pregnant, decides to marry another man named Baek Isak and migrate to Japan. At the beginning of her relocation, Sunja experiences difficulties in adjusting to her new environment. In fact, Sunja and Isak face negative stigma from the Japanese people.

6. POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST

Drama POONG, The Joseon Psychiatrist (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.1 IMDB
Episode	22 episodes
Duration	75 minutes
Aired	Netflix, WeTV, VIKI, Vidio, VIU
Cast	Kim Min Jae, Kim Hyang Gi, Kim Sang Kyung

Then there is a Korean drama titled POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST which is also an adaptation of another novel. This drama is based on a novel by Lee Eun So and is based on the writer's imagination. This story is apparently inspired by the Treatise on Medicine by the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo.

It is mentioned there that one of the eight categories of medical doctors is sim'eui, which is related to healing the wounded heart. It is told that a royal doctor named Yoo Se Poong is involved in a palace conspiracy, leading to his expulsion and opening his own clinic. And so begins his new clinic life.

7. THE INTEREST OF LOVE

Drama The Interest of Love (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.5 IMDB
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	70 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Yoo Yeon Seok, Mun Ga Young, Geum Sae Rok

And the latest Korean drama adaptation of a novel is titled THE INTEREST OF LOVE. This drama tells the story of the love between four individuals with different personalities, but eventually find compatibility and become two couples.

This drama presents a realistic romantic story from the life of a bank employee. It is known that THE INTEREST OF LOVE itself is a drama adapted from the novel entitled Sarangui Ihae by Lee Hyuk Jin.

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