8 Webtoon Adaptation Dramas That Will Air Throughout 2024, K-Drama Lovers Note the Titles!

Kapanlagi.com - K-Dramas are still one of the most influential forms of entertainment in the Korean entertainment industry besides K-Pop. The reason for the large number of K-Drama Lovers around the world is due to the themes presented, the storylines offered, and the acting of the actors and actresses that far exceed audience expectations.

Therefore, the Korean drama industry will surely produce new dramas every year, whether they are original ideas or adaptations from Webtoons.

Drama adaptations from Webtoons seem to have become a trend over the past few years. This is no exception for the year 2024, as many Korean dramas that will air are adaptations from Webtoons.

Curious about which dramas they are? Let's check out the complete list here!

1. Lovely Runner

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Lovely Runner is a drama adapted from a Korean Webtoon that recently finished airing and received a lot of attention. This drama is based on the Webtoon titled The Best of Tomorrow by Kim Bbang, which was released in 2017.

Although this drama is an adaptation, some storylines have been changed from the original version. However, this did not lead to criticism of the drama Lovely Runner. On the contrary, viewers enjoyed the storyline as well as the acting and chemistry of Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, which were deemed satisfying.

This drama tells the story of a woman named Im Sol, who is a huge fan of an idol named Ryu Sun Jae from the K-pop band Eclipse. This is because in the past, when Im Sol was at her lowest point, Sun Jae appeared to encourage her and gave her a reason to live. However, one day the news reported that Ryu Sun Jae had passed away.

And accidentally, Im Sol returns to the past. Specifically, 15 years ago, when Ryu Sun Jae was still alive and still a school student. From there, Im Sol is determined to change the future so that the tragedy of Ryu Sun Jae's death does not happen again. What will be the end of their story?

2. Pyramid Game

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This drama addresses the issue of bullying in South Korean high schools and is also an adaptation of the Webtoon by Dalgonyak of the same title. The popularity of the Webtoon series Pyramid Game, released in 2020, was rising at that time, leading to its adaptation into a Korean drama. Some of the actresses starring in it include Wonyoung IVE's sister—Jang Da Ah, Ryu Da In, and Bona WJSN.

The story focuses on a transfer student named Sung Soo Ji at Baekyeon Girl’s High School, who witnesses the horrors of bullying occurring at her school through the Pyramid Game, a game that determines the caste system through voting by other students. The student who receives the highest votes will enter group A and be safe from all forms of bullying. Meanwhile, students in group F will be bullied by the entire school.

3. Study Group

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It has been confirmed to star several well-known artists such as Hwang Minhyun and Han Ji Eun. The Korean drama Study Group, adapted from the Webtoon of the same title, is confirmed to air in 2024 on the streaming platform TVING.

This action-thriller genre drama, written by Hyungwuk Shin and illustrated by Seungyeon Ryu, tells the story of a student named Yoon Ga Min who comes from Yusung Technical High School, a school known for having many delinquents and is also dubbed the worst school for studying.

Although Yoon Ga Min is only good at fighting, he remains ambitious to get good grades and enter the best university. From there, Yoon Ga Min begins to form a study group. However, problems and bullying often befall the study group, prompting Yoon Ga Min to strive to protect them.

4. Weak Hero Class 2

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After the previous drama Weak Hero Class successfully captured the attention of K-Drama fans, the Webtoon with the original title Weak Hero by Seopass will be getting its second season drama that will be released in 2024. Park Ji Hoon, who stars as the main character, has garnered attention after his acting debut in the previous season, making viewers eager for a second season of the drama.

Following the original storyline from the Webtoon, the second season of the drama Weak Hero Class will follow the story of Yeon Si Eun who transfers to her new school, Eunjang High School. There, Yeon Si Eun will meet new friends like Seo Juntae, Park Humin, and Go Hyuntak. However, stronger enemies and alliances will also emerge to confront Eunjang High School. What will the complete story be like?

5. All Of Us Are Dead 2

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Another Webtoon adaptation drama that will receive its second season comes from the series All Of Us Are Dead. This horror-action drama by Joo Dong Geun, which is full of tension, achieved a rating as high as 8.5 according to MyDramaList.

In its first season, All of Us Are Dead focused on a zombie virus outbreak that forced a group of high school students to survive. In this second season, the story will likely shift to Cheong San, who comes back to life as a half-zombie, and the continuation of the fate of the six other students who managed to survive.

6. S Line

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The Webtoon titled S Line by Little Bee has been confirmed to be adapted into a drama of the same name that will air this year. Starring famous names like Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, and Arin Oh My Girl, the S Line drama will carry a fantasy-thriller genre that K-Drama lovers can't wait to see.

The story revolves around the appearance of a mysterious red line above someone's head. One thing that is known is that the line indicates people who have had sexual relations with each other. What could be the reason behind the emergence of these lines?

7. High School Return of a Gangster

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It attracted attention because the drama is adapted from a Webtoon of the BL or Boys Love genre, the director of the Korean drama High School Return of a Gangster mentioned that this drama will change its genre to just Bromance.

Scheduled to air in 2024, High School Return of a Gangster tells the story of a 47-year-old gangster named Kim Duk Pal who accidentally swaps bodies while trying to save a high school student who wants to commit suicide due to constant bullying, Song Yi Heon. Deuk Pal, who understands the reason behind the student's suicidal intentions, is determined to stop all the bullies who have ever tormented Yi Heon using his body.

8. Sweet Home 3

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The drama adapted from the Webtoon titled Sweet Home, directed by Kim Carnby and Hwang Youngchan, has caused quite a stir among K-Drama fans. This is not only due to its intriguing storyline but also because the main actor, Song Kang, has successfully captured the hearts of viewers with his handsome visuals.

It has been confirmed that the drama Sweet Home, which carries the horror drama genre, will receive its third season this year after the previous two seasons achieved remarkable popularity.

In this third season, Sweet Home will continue the story of Cha Hyunsu, who has become a half-monster and is trying to stop the actions of other monsters. Not only that, but Hyunsu is also striving to rediscover his identity as a human after his transformation into a half-monster.

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