4 Reasons To Look Forward To The Webtoon Based Series “Island”

In 2022, we have seen K-Dramas with unique and refreshing themes. “Pachinko”, “Tomorrow” and “Alchemy of Souls”, which fans were absolutely awed by, had peculiar plotlines. The use of these unpopular themes the K-Drama universe is more frequent now, and “Island” is the latest on the list.

Nessie, Staff Writer
3 min to read · Published : Dec 26, 2022

4 Reasons To Look Forward To The Webtoon Based Series “Island”

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In 2022, we have seen K-Dramas with unique and refreshing themes. “Pachinko”, “Tomorrow” and “Alchemy of Souls”, which fans were absolutely awed by, had peculiar plotlines. The use of these unique and captivating themes in K-Dramas is more frequent now, and “Island” is the latest on the list.

“Island” is a fantasy drama set on Jeju Island, and it explores the journey of three gifted individuals assigned by fate to fight against the evil residing on the island. As the webtoon hints, the mystery and thrill in the atmosphere will be intense, and numerous battles are bound to occur.

Kim NamGil plays Pan, a half immortal that has been battling the evil forces on the island for thousand of years. His underling, a Catholic priest and exorcist named John, is played by ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo. Won MiHo, a chaebol heiress and teacher who possess special skills is played by Lee DaHee. The drama posters have shown a thrill like no other, so here are 4 reasons to look forward to the webtoon based series, “Island”.

1. Exorcism As A Unpopular K-Drama Theme

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We’ve seen quite a few K-Dramas that capitalize on the theme of exorcism or mysterious otherworldly creatures. While this drama has so many terrifying monsters to conquer, the idea that these creatures would be exorcised is quite a new turn. Fans will love the way the characters fated to fight the evil in this drama makes use of their special powers to cleanse the plagued land of Jeju.

2. Cha EunWoo as a Catholic priest

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Cha EunWoo has played a handful of roles in the past. From the aloof and intelligent Lee SuHo from “True Beauty”, to the talented writer Yi Rim in “Rookie Historian Goo HaeRyung”, the ASTRO vocalist knows how to nail it all. However, his role as John in this drama comes as a pleasant surprise to fans. Cha EunWoo shows fans the fearless side of John as he assists Pan in eradicating evil from the island. One thing is certain though: fans will be loving this side of the actor for a long time.

3. Kim NamGil’s Expert Portrayal of a Monster Hunter

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Kim NamGil has wowed continuously in his acting career, especially in his recent groundbreaking role in the drama “Through The Darkness”. He has proven to be exceptional in portraying cold and calculating heroes, and his role as Pan in this drama is no different. As an immortal who is somewhat human, he has continuously fought against the evil forces on Jeju Island. His fight, however, is far from over, but alongside his new companions, there may be hope. Fans will love to see how Pan conquers his enemies as an experienced monster hunter.

4. Lee DaHee Facing Her Inevitable Fate

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Won MiHo (Lee DaHee) does not anticipate the strange events of her planned stay on Jeju Island, that does not render her spiritless. MiHo proves to be brave in the face of unsuspecting demon attacks, certifying her resilience. She fights of the monsters with Pan and John, and fans will certainly love the heroine she becomes in this drama.

“Island” promises eye-catching battles between good and evil as well as profitable character development. To get a glimpse of the thrill of this unique drama, check out the trailer here: