From Webtoon to Screen: 7 Thrilling K-Dramas Adapted from Webtoons

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

Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon "Strangers from Hell" by Kim Yong Ki, this drama tells the story of a young man who moves to Seoul and lives in a dormitory full of suspicious people.

7. Rugal (2020)

Genre: Thriller, Action, Sci-fi, Crime

Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon "Rugal" by Rel.mae, this drama tells the story of Kang Ki Beom (Choi Jin Hyuk), an elite detective who loses both of his eyes and receives artificial eyes with special abilities to fight the criminal organization Argos.

The thriller K-dramas adapted from webtoons above offer exciting storylines, strong characters, and stunning visuals. If you are a fan of webtoons and the thriller genre, don't miss these dramas!