8 Unique Korean Dramas Adapted from Japanese Manga, from Romance to Action

Kapanlagi.com - There are many Korean dramas adapted from various sources, one of which is Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga. Yes, Japanese manga doesn't always end up becoming an anime, KLovers. Like some of the Korean dramas below.

Yes, Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga can actually be an exciting watch for KLovers. There are Korean dramas that provide unique and funny romantic stories, but there are also Korean dramas that provide action and slice of life stories.

So, for those who are curious, here is a list of Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga that can be your weekend watch. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS (2009)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	25 episodes
Air Date	Vidio, VIU, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, iQIYI, iFLIX, VIKI
Cast	Goo Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong

This Korean drama is adapted from a Japanese manga called Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio. The drama tells the story of a girl named Geum Jan Di who comes from a poor family. She is accepted into a famous and elite school called Shin Hwa.

Then Geun Jan Di meets handsome men who call themselves F4 (F Four) led by Gu Jun Pyo. Gu Jun Pyo is a wealthy person and the owner of the school who really likes Geum Jan Di. From here, their story begins, from the conflict of Gu Jun Pyo's parents and also the complicated love problems that shouldn't be experienced by high school students.

 

2. PLAYFULL KISS (2010)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing	VIKI, Netflix, Prime Video
Cast	Kim Hyun Joong, Jung So Min, Lee Tae Sung

Drama PLAYFULL KISS is an adaptation of the manga Itazura Na Kiss by Tada Kaoru. This drama tells the story of a woman named Oh Ha Ni who is in class F and falls in love with Baek Seung Jo, her schoolmate in class A, which is a class for smart students.

Unfortunately, Baek Seung Jo is very popular. He is a smart student with a handsome face. One day, Oh Ha Ni and her father live in the house of her father's friend. But who would have thought, her father's friend is actually Baek Seung Jo's father. And Oh Ha Ni's life with Baek Seung Jo begins.

 

3. GOD OF STUDY (2010)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing	VIKI
Cast	Kim Soo Ro, Bae Doo Na, Yoo Seung Ho

Drama GOD OF STUDY is an adaptation of the popular Japanese comic titled Dragon Zakura. This drama tells the story of the problems of troubled students that often become a difficult thing. However, this does not reduce the spirit of Kang Suk Ho, a regular lawyer who finally creates a special class for naughty students to lead them to prestigious universities, Chunha Dae University.

 

4. CITY HUNTER (2011)

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Rating	8.1 IMDB
Duration	70 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Aired	VIU, Apple TV, iQIYI
Cast	Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk

This Korean drama is adapted from a manga and anime of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo. CITY HUNTER tells the story of action and romance, making it a successful drama that is slightly different from others. It is also included in the list of Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga that you shouldn't miss.

 

5. MY ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND (2019)

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Rating	7 IMDB
Duration	35 minutes
Episodes	40 episodes
Aired	VIU, VIKI, Apple TV, Netflix
Cast	Yeo Jin Goo, Bang Min Ah, Hong Jong Hyun

This Korean drama adapted from a Japanese manga is based on the manga Absolute Boyfriend by Watase Yu. It tells the story of Um Dada, a makeup artist with special effects who secretly dates a popular actor named Ma Wang Joon. They have been in a relationship for seven years.

However, due to their fame, their relationship begins to falter. Until one day, a humanoid robot named Zero Nine is programmed to fall in love and be loyal to one person. Zero Nine falls in love with the woman and becomes the entertainment for a couple between a robot and a human.

 

6. THE BANKER (2019)

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Rating	7.3 IMDB
Durasi	35 minutes
Episode	32 episodes
Aired	VIKI
Starring	Kim Sang Joon, Chae Shi Ra, Yoo Dong Geun

This Korean drama adapted from a Japanese manga titled Kansayaku Nozaki Shuhei by Ryouka Shuu. The story revolves around No Dae Ho, an honest and sincere man who is known as the branch manager of Daehan Bank located in a small town.

The bank branch is on the list of banks that will soon be closed. Strangely, No Dae Ho is promoted to an auditor at the bank's headquarters in Seoul to fight corruption in the bank, which will be his next workplace.

 

7. I HAVE NOT DONE MY BEST YET (2022)

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Rating	8 IMDB
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	12 episodes
Aired	TVING
Starring	Park Hae Joon, Kim Gab Soo, Park Jung Yeon

This drama is a Korean adaptation of a Japanese manga titled Ore Wa Mada Honki Dashitenai Dake by Shunju Aono. The story follows Nam Geum Pil, a man in his 40s who lives with his father and daughter.

He suddenly decides to quit his job and receives criticism from his family, but he doesn't care. Although he appears to be unemployed, he actually makes a lot of money as a web comic writer.

 

8. TODAY'S WEBTOON (2022)

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Rating	7.2 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Network	VIKI, VIU
Cast	Kim Se Jeong, Choi Daniel, Nam Yoon Suk

And the Korean drama adapted from the last Japanese manga series titled TODAY'S WEBTOON. This drama is an adaptation of the Japanese manga series, Juhan Shuttai! by Matsuda Naoko. The manga was also adapted into a drama with the same title that aired in 2016.

In general, the drama TODAY'S WEBTOON tells the story of the character On Ma Eum, who was once a judo athlete. However, his career had to end due to an injury he suffered. He then works at a company in the webtoon editorial department because he is fascinated by the company.

Those are some Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga that KLovers can know. Even some Korean dramas adapted from Japanese manga have become popular dramas that KLovers shouldn't miss.

 

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