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We're only a few months into the year, and 2023 is already giving us some dream webtoon adaptations! This includes 48+ that have been confirmed and 28+ that have been announced so far already. The latest addition to this list is "Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal (who you might know from the "Our Beloved Summer" webtoon), which has been confirmed to get a K-Drama adaptation that is scheduled to start filming as early as April! At the time of writing, Park JiHu, Cho JoonYoung, Golden Child's Choi BoMin, and Park YooNa have been confirmed to lead the drama.
For those who might not know, "Spirit Fingers" tells the story of a young girl named Song WooYeon, who joins an art club to make an attempt at coming out of her shell and expressing herself. Navigating love and friendships, WooYeon explores her own colorful, multidimensional identity as she steps into the wondrous age of 18. Rising actress Park JiHu will play the role of Song WooYeon, the central protagonist of the drama.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
The predominant genres in this webtoon are slice of life and campus romance, which means it can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and is guaranteed to be a delightful experience. Author Han KyoungChal shared in an exclusive interview with Kpopmap that she based many of the characters in the webtoon on different aspects of her own personality. In particular, Song WooYeon is a character that she considers special.
All the characters I've created are precious to me but probably WooYeon from "Spirit Fingers" is the most memorable for me. I was reminded of my student days while I was drawing WooYeon so I felt like I was growing up with her. It's also because I've been comforted by a lot of readers who resemble WooYeon.
Han KyoungChal, Author of "Spirit Fingers" to Kpopmap
It is evident that a lot of heart went into this webtoon, which in turn comforted millions of readers all over the world. In fact, on Naver Webtoon alone, 34.3M readers have enjoyed the English translation of "Spirit Fingers", which speaks volumes of its popularity. So, let's find out more about the webtoon, shall we?
Song WooYeon is first introduced to us as a bright, imaginative, and cheerful high school student who nonetheless lacks self-esteem, as many 17-year-olds do. One day, she runs into a group of young people drawing in public with a live model posing for them.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
WooYeon notices that they're unafraid of being themselves and enjoy their hobby unabashedly, without worrying about what other people might think. This reminds WooYeon of how she loved to draw as a kid, and it almost inspires her to start again. Lost in her admiration, she accidentally locks eyes with one of the artists - Gu SeonHo, who then asks her to be their next model. Choi BoMin will play the role of Gu SeonHo.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
Unable to refuse, especially when she is starting to have a crush on SeonHo and feels pressured by the determination of the group, WooYeon complies timidly, only to be gifted with some mediocre-at-best portraits in return. Still, the confidence on their faces, even with the far-from-perfect drawings, was what left an impression on WooYeon.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
As WooYeon stood there, second-guessing whether they were part of a drama club instead of an art club, SeonHo came over to hand her his drawing. To her surprise, this one was actually decent and came with a "thank you" note and his contact number too! As it turns out, the group, called "Spirit Fingers" draws there every Sunday and would love to welcome her if she is interested. The President of "Spirit Fingers" is Nam GeuRin. Park YooNa will play the role of Nam GeuRin.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
So, after due consultation with her friends, WooYeon calls the number and confesses that she can't really draw well enough to be in the club. However, SeonHo assures her that all she needs is to love drawing. Thus begins her adventure into "Spirit Fingers" and a whole new world opens up in front of her where she can seek her own true colors.
"Spirit Fingers" by Han KyoungChal on Naver Webtoon
Little did she know, she will also meet the love of her life Nam GiJeong in this process, after mistaking him for a bully! Actor Cho JunYoung will play the role of Nam GiJeong in the K-Drama adaptation of "Spirit Fingers". WooYeon and GiJeong meet in the worst possible way, seeing each other in terribly embarrassing situations. However, the endearing romance that soon blooms between them is easily one of the most celebrated in the webtoon community.
You can read the webtoon in English and Korean.
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