From Webtoon to Screen: 7 Thrilling K-Dramas Adapted from Webtoons
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Gaya Hidup, VIVA Banyuwangi – Webtoons are increasingly popular as a source of adaptation for Korean dramas, including the thriller genre. With eye-catching visuals and proven storylines, thriller webtoons offer great potential to be adapted into successful K-dramas. Here are 7 recommendations for thrilling K-dramas adapted from webtoons that are exciting and suspenseful!
1. Sweet Home (2020)
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Action, Fantasy
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young Chan, this drama tells the story of Cha Hyun Soo (Song Kang), a lonely high school student who must survive amidst a monster outbreak that turns humans into terrifying creatures.
2. Taxi Driver (2021)
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon "The Deluxe Taxi" by Carlos and Lee Jae Jin, this drama tells the story of Kim Do Gi (Lee Je Hoon), a former special forces officer who works as a taxi driver for a mysterious company that offers revenge services.
3. All of Us Are Dead (2022)
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Action, Zombie
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon "Now at Our School" by Joo Dong Geun, this drama tells the story of a group of high school students who are trapped in their school when a zombie outbreak hits the city.
4. The Uncanny Counter (2020)
Genre: Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon "Amazing Rumor" by Jang Yi, this drama tells the story of a group of evil spirit hunters who disguise themselves as employees at a noodle restaurant.
5. Itaewon Class (2020)
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Revenge
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Gwang Jin, this drama tells the story of Park Sae Royi (Park Seo Joon), an ex-convict who struggles to build a restaurant business in Itaewon and take revenge on the person who destroyed his life.
6. Strangers from Hell (2019)
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Psychological
