It doesn't take a trend analyst to figure out that the hot new thing in K-Beauty land is actually a throwback to Y2K, and it's taking over the world. We're talking about Lee HyoRi and the 2000s makeup trend, inspired by the original It Girl of Korea, that is now making rounds as the latest bandwagon everyone wants to hop on.

Y2K has been at the core of virality for quite a while now, influencing not only fashion and makeup but also art, music, television, and culture, as a whole. However, a lot of this Y2K-inspired buzz has been an "upgrade" on actual Y2K styles, an homage, if you will. However, not much of the authenticity of Y2K was revived.

Readers who were around during the actual Y2K would agree that while Y2K fashion now is the epitome of trendiness and more in vogue than ever, real Y2K fashion and makeup weren't quite the same.

That is until we decided to bring back Lee HyoRi's iconic look from her music video for '10 Minutes'.

For those who might not know, Lee HyoRi is one of the most prestigious, beloved, and respected artists to ever come out of the K-Pop industry. From debuting in one of the hottest girl groups of her time, Fin.K.L, to going solo and bring crowned as the icon of sensuality, Lee HyoRi is essentially the OG "it girl" of Korea, influencing an entire generation then and now.

The year 2003, when HyoRi released her debut solo studio album "Stylish...E" was dubbed "The Year Of HyoRi", and "HyoRi Syndrome" spread all over South Korea. '10 Minutes' was one of the tracks on this album, and almost two decades later, it is going mega-viral worldwide.

How and why did this happen? Let's find out!

 

Lee HyoRi's Sustained Popularity Rises Globally With "Lee Hyori's Red Carpet"

Lee HyoRi is one of those artists whose popularity has remained unbeatable regardless of promotional activities across decades. Her most recent activities include the healing TV show "HyoRi's Homestay" and, musically, the project groups SSAK3 and Refund Sisters. Her influence remained just as impactful in this time as it was when she first shook the Korean entertainment scene but she was recognized as a legend and a veteran in the industry rather than going viral with sudden spouts of immense popularity.

However, when Lee HyoRi came in as the host of "The Seasons" - Korea's beloved late-night music talk show, creating "The Seasons: Lee Hyori's Red Carpet", her interactions with her guests started enjoying the aforementioned taste of virality and what's better than a viral moment on social media to introduce something/someone to a whole new audience?

In particular, the episode starring guest BLACKPINK's Jennie, the 3rd generation "it girl" of Korea, alongside host Lee HyoRi, the 1st generation "it girl", sparked renewed interest in the show, propelling it to global popularity and drawing attention from a whole new generation of fans. Thus, netizens who may not have known this queen before, came face to face with the icon herself.

According to Google Trends, global interest in Lee HyoRi in the past 12 months, reached a peak between January 7 to 13, 2024. The episode with Jennie was released on January 5, 2024. The most-searched terms during this time were "10 Minutes - Song by Lee HyoRi", "The Seasons: Lee Hyo-ri's Red Carpet", "The Seasons", "Lee HyoRi Red Carpet", "Lee HyoRi The Seasons", "The Seasons", "Miss Korea - Song by Lee HyoRi", and "Lee HyoRi makeup".

"Miss Korea" is one of the most remarkable Lee HyoRi songs, covered by BLACKPINK's Jennie on "The Seasons: Lee HyoRi's Red Carpet". This cover, released by KOCOWA TV, is now at 2M views on YouTube, proving its popularity.

Lee HyoRi's popularity kept rising steadily, with the graph showing an upward curve, which next peaked on April 10, 2024 - quite literally, yesterday! This means that the trend is still going, constantly gaining new impetus.

This peak, however, is because the "Lee HyoRi" makeup trend is currently at its highest virality, reaching more people than ever before. However, there was something else that aided this phenomenon - TWICE.

 

TWICE Cover Lee HyoRi's '10 Minutes'

On October 21, 2023, TWICE's NaYeon, JiHyo, and Momo covered Lee HyoRi's '10 Minutes' at their fan meeting. A fancam of this cover by user "나연이랑" was uploaded to YouTube the day after and now stands at 1 million views. Of course, the internet went crazy over how impeccable, alluring, and flawless this cover was, with NaYeon, JiHyo, and Momo setting the stage on fire. However, it was an edit of NaYeon from this performance that started the viral trend.

Despite the performance happening last year, it was only in March 2024 that it started picking up hotter momentum, not just among ONCE or K-Pop fans but among the general public all over the world.

According to Google Trends, it was on April 9 that google searches for TWICE's cover of '10 Minutes' peaked, right around the time when Lee HyoRi was trending globally.

The audio for Lee HyoRi's '10 Minutes' on TikTok exploded in popularity, with 100.4K posts as of April 9, 2024. The original video with this sound was the NaYeon edit, which went viral. At the same time, '10 Minutes' started trending on Instagram, with 18.2K reels at the time of writing. Now, this trend is slowly permeating YouTube as well.

 

Lee HyoRi's 2000s Makeup Trend

Beauty influencers did what beauty influencers do and gave us one of the best makeup trends inspired by the viral '10 Minutes'. As more and more people watched the original music video and stage performance of '10 Minutes', a makeup trend was born. Lee HyoRi was one of the first artists to bring this makeup style to K-Pop back in 2003, where it was then adopted by top artists like S.E.S members Bada and Eugene. It is no surprise, therefore, that 21 years later, it still has the same trailblazing impact as it did then. Falling perfectly in line with the current craze for Y2K, this trend found the perfect environment to grow and go viral.

Unsurprisingly, global interest in "Lee HyoRi makeup" over the past 30 days also peaked around April 9. On social media platforms like X, mentions about Lee HyoRi and Lee HyoRi's makeup increased a whopping 157.143%!

We pulled and analyzed thousands of posts from all over the internet and ran a sentiment analysis, which revealed an overwhelmingly positive opinion on Lee HyoRi in the last 14 days, while her reach peaked on April 10. In conclusion, Lee HyoRi and, in turn, the Lee HyoRi 2000s makeup trend is at its highest point at this very moment.

If you're wondering what exactly the 2000s makeup trend is all about, let us break it down for you.

The "Lee HyoRi 2000s makeup trend" is a cool-toned look with blue/grey eyeshadow, a matte base, lightly smoked-out eyeliner, and nude lips with gloss. Because of its subtlety, this makeup look looks fantastic on all skin tones, regardless of your undertone.

Check out some video tutorials below to do this "Lee HyoRi 2000s makeup" look yourself!

 

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K-Dramas based on webtoons are trending and Korean production companies are doing more and more of them. The trend of turning webtoons into awesome K-Dramas is rolling into 2024 with even more excitement! At Kpopmap, we got you covered on the dramas that are confirmed to hit your screens this year or later based on webtoon.

Remember all those dramas we loved from 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 dramas based on webtoon? Get ready for a new list filled with stories and unforgettable characters that are sure to keep us hooked with popular webtoon getting adapted into dramas.

We're splitting it into two parts: first, the dramas we know are coming in 2024 or soon, and second, the webtoons that waiting for cast announcement (no confirmation of broadcast).

Here are the dramas based on webtoon confirmed to air in 2024 or later.

We'll be updating this list all year long (like the previous years), so you won't miss a thing! Just bookmark us.

Note: Only dramas starting in 2024 and onward are covered.

Note: Some of these dramas were announced in 2023 but their broadcasting news is yet to be released.

 

1. "Love Song for Illusion" /  Schedule status: January 1, 2024

The webtoon "Fantasy Sonata" (in Korean "환상연가") by Vanziun is being adapted into a drama under the name "Love Song for Illusion". This story is about a King who has two sides to his personality, and a woman named Yeon Wol who wants revenge for her family. Yeon Wol comes from a noble family called Yeon clan. She pretends to be someone named KyeRa and tries to assassinate the King. However, something strange happens, and she loses her memory because of a mysterious scent. When she wakes up the next day, she finds herself as the King's concubine and can't remember her past.

Park JiHoon and Hong YeJi are confirmed to be leading the drama.

Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

2. "Marry My Husband" / Schedule Status: January 1, 2024

The webtoon "Marry My Husband" (in Korean "내 남편과 결혼해줘) by Seong SoJak is being adapted into a drama. The story revolves around JiWon, a woman with a limited time ahead of her, goes back in time to a decade ago. She's haunted by thoughts of revenge because her husband, who had an affair with her closest friend, was the one who took her life.

Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Lee YiKyung, Song HaYoon, Highlight's Lee GiKwang, and Gong MinJeung are casted into drama.

Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

3. "Flowers That Bloom At Night" / Schedule Status: January 12, 2024

The webtoon "Flowers That Bloom At Night" (in Korean "밤에 피는 꽃") by Toli, Jeongro, Yuna, and Bess. It is a comedic historical drama that follows the a 15-year widow lives a double life, helping people at night while wearing a mask.

Lee Hanee and Lee JongWon are part of the casting of the drama.

Webtoon: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

4. "Spirit Fingers" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Spirit Fingers" (in Korean "스피릿 핑거스") by Han KyoungChal was announced to be adapted into a drama. It is a school romance story about a girl joining an art club and learning to love and stand out for herself.

Park JiHu, Cho JunYoung, and Golden Child's Choi BoMin are part of the cast. The drama was filmed between March and October 2023.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

5. "Study Group"/ Schedule Status: Second half of 2024

The webtoon "Study Group" (in Korean "스터디그룹"), which is part of YLAB's Blue String Universe, written by Shin HyungUk and illustrated by Yoo SeungYeon, is being produced into a drama by TVING. It is a high school action drama which revolves around the strongest boy who dreams of being a top student. Yun GaMin, a high school student, longs to excel in his studies, but sadly, his talent lies solely in fighting. At the lackluster Yusung Technical High School, he decides to form a study group. This begins their (real) blood-splattering tale of their entrance exam journey.

Hwang MinHyun and Han JiEun are the lead actors of the drama.

Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

6. "Shop Of The Lamp" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Shop Of The Lamp" (in Korean "조명가게") by Kang Full was announced to be adapted into a drama. This webtoon is a horror and thriller genre, depicting strange things happening there against the backdrop of a dark, remote lighting shop away from the village. Strangers visit the lighting shop in a deserted place every day. Those who keep hovering around the store as if trying to say something eventually turn around without leaving any words.

SeolHyun and Ju JiHoon are part of the casting.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

7. "Pyramid Game" / Schedule Status: Februuary 29, 2024.

The webtoon "Pyramid Game" (in Korean "피라미드 게임") by Dalgonyak was announced to be adapted into a drama. The webtoon deals with subtle bullying in school life. Students cast their votes once a month in a popularity poll that creates a ranking system determining the school's social hierarchy. SuJi, a new transfer student, aims to climb the pyramid and rise to the top from the bottom, potentially changing the game's outcome.

WJSN's BoNa, Jang Daa, Ryu DaIn, Kang NaEon, Jeong HaDam, Shin SeulKi and Ha Yullia are casted for the drama.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

8. "Cashero"/ Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Cashero" (캐셔로) by team befar was announced to be turned to a webdrama. The drama is said to be produced by Netflix. Its story revolves around the story of ordinary superheroes who protect the daily lives of other ordinary people.

2PM's JunHo and Kim HyangGi are said to be reviewing their offer to appear in the drama.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

9. "Perfect Family" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Perfect Family" (in Korean "완벽한 가족") by N.B & JUNE will be adapted into a drama. It is a psychological thriller about a young schoolgirl who shocks everyone by admitting she murdered a classmate named Park KyungHo. What's even more unsettling is how her mother reacts. Instead of being horrified, her main concern is upholding the façade of a flawless family. She'll go to great lengths to preserve that image.

Park JuHyun, Yoon SeAh, and Kim ByongChul are confirmed to be casted into the drama.

Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

10. "Treat Me Carelessly" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Treat Me Carelessly" (in Korean "함부로 대해줘) by SunWoo will be adapted in to a drama. The drama revolves around Shin YunBok, a student from Seongsan village, whose beliefs are firmly grounded in Confucianism and his interactions with Kim HongDo, his art mentor, known for a brash and candid disposition.

INFINITE's L (Kim MyungSoo) and Lee YouYoung are in talks for the drama casting.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

11. "One: High School Heroes" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "ONE" (in Korean "원") by Lee EunJin is adapted into the drama "One: High School Heroes." It tells the story of the transformation of EuiGyeom (the protagonist) who is being excessively pressured by his father to excel in academics for some reason.

Lee JungHa, Lim HyunTae, Kim SangHo, and Kim JooRyeong are confirmed to be casted into the drama.

Webtoon: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

12. "Cinderella at 2AM" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Cinderella at 2AM" (in Korean "새벽 두 시의 신데렐라") by Aigome will be produced into a drama. The story revolves around Ha YoonSeo, who, for the past three years, has been in a relationship with Seo JooWon. However, it's been two months since she found out that JooWon is the youngest son of a conglomerate. Hearing from JooWon's mother that she should break up with her son, Ha YoonSeo accepts money as compensation. Despite her deliberate attempts to create distance and end the relationship, JooWon remains persistent and continues his efforts to change YoonSeo's heart.

Shin HyunBeen and Moon SangMin are in talks for the drama casting.

Webtoon: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

13. "S Line"/  Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "S-Line" (in Korean "S라인") by NOMABI is confirmed to be produced into a drama. The drama is a fantasy thriller that portrays various social scenarios that unfold when one day a visible "red line" appears above a person's head, connecting them to someone they had a physical relationship with, revealing something so private to everyone. This affects the course of the society, especially with the revelations come with consequences.

Lee SooHyuk, OH MY GIRL's Arin, and Lee DaHee are confirmed to be casted into the drama.

Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

14. "Wedding Impossible"/ Schedule status: February 26, 2024

The romance webtoon "Wedding Impossible" (in Korean "웨딩 임파서블") by Lee Chung and Song JungWon is announced to be adapted into a drama. It is a romance with conflicted desires between a gay chaebol heir who asks an unknown actress to marry and the chaebol's ambitious brother.

Jun JongSeo, Kim DoWan and Moon SangMin are cast in this drama. The first episode will air on February 26 at 8:50PM KST.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

15. "History of Losers" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "History of Losers" (in Korean "찌질의 역사") by Kim Poong and Sim YoonSoo is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of 20 years old boys who evolve into men. It tells the pathetic stories of them never getting mature.

Cho ByeongKyu, Song HaYoon and RyeoUn are cast.

Check out the introduction of the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

16. "The Borrowed Body" / Schedule status: TBA

The teen romance webtoon named "Borrowed Body" (in Korean "빌린 몸") by Park SeKye is announced to be adapted into a drama. The story is set in during the first year of high school. Students Sang Yoo, DaRim, and HoYoung are all the three lead characters. We start off with Sang Yoo who is gloomy due to a scandalous rumor and DaRim is a top student, not to mention, also an athlete. Our last lead HoYoung is DaRim's crush.

Studio 329 is in charge of the adaptation. Nam YoonSu, RyeoUn, and Park HaeEun are cast.

Check out our introduction to the webtoon here. You can vote for the actress you want to see here in our dream cast.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

17. "Money Game" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Money Game" and "Pie Game" (the sequel to "Money Game") (in Korean "파이게임") by Bae JinSoo was announced to be adapted into an OTT drama. It tells the story of 8 people, who participate in a TV reality show where eight participants are isolated and left to survive with a shared amount of 44.8 billion KRW. They will win the money they manage to save together.

Chun WooHee, Ryu JunYeol, Park JeongMin, Park HaeJoon, Bae SungWoo, and more are cast.

Get to know more about the webtoon and its characters here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

18. "Chicken Nugget" / Schedule status: March 15, 2024

The science fiction thriller webtoon "Dak Gang Jeong" (in Korean "닭강정") by Park JiDok was announced to be adapted into a drama "Chicken Nugget". The webtoon tells the strange story of how a beautiful young girl, Choi MinAh, is turned into fried chicken because she happens to enter a mysterious machine.

Director Lee ByungHun ("Melo Is My Nature", "Extreme Job" and more) is in charge of the said production. Ahn JaeHong, Ryu SeungRyong, and Kim YouJung are cast for the drama.

Find out about the characters and the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

19. "Aquaman" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Aquaman" (in Korean "아쿠아맨") by Mcqueenstudio will be adapted into a drama. It depicts the love and friendship of young people beyond gender.

It is planned by Kakao Entertainment. Jung WooJin, PENTAGON's HongSeok, Lee SoHee, and Shin SoHyun are the lead actors.

Check out the cast and summary of the drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

20. "Vampire Chef" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Vampire Chef" (in Korean "뱀파이어 셰프") by SeoYun and Kim MinHye will be adapted into a drama. It tells the blood purification project of the chef and owner of a restaurant named Hong KiJoon.

Cho YiHyun is in talks to be the childhood friend of Hong KiJoon.

Check out more information about the drama, its characters and our dream cast here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

21. "Things Have Fallen Off" / Schedule status: TBA

The short webtoon "Things Have Fallen Off" (in Korean "떨어져 나간 것") by TaRi will be adapted in a drama. It tells the story of a woman who looks back on her memories with her ex-boyfriend. It would be the Korean version of the movie "About Time".

Moon ChaeWon is in talks.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

22. "The Year We Turned 29" / Schedule status: TBA

The youth romance comedy webtoon 'The Year We Turned 29" (in Korean "아홉수 우리들") written by Soo BakYang is announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of three friends who are 29 years old and who are going through this harsh year ending with a "9".

El-rise who has produced the drama "When the Devil Calls Your Name" is in charge. Kim HyeYoon is in talks.

Have a look at the webtoon and its characters here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

23. "The Witch" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "The Witch" (in Korean "마녀") by Kang Full was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of a man who loves a woman he calls a "witch".

GOT7's JinYoung and Roh JeongEui are cast.

You can find out more about the webtoon, the adaptation's cast, characters, and more here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

24. "i-Shopping" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Child Shopping" (in Korean "아이쇼핑") written by Eum SeYun and illustrated by Ryu GaMyung, will be turned into a drama. It is gripping action thriller that portrays the tale of an abandoned adopted child's fight for survival and vengeance. The plot centers on the revelation of an underground "adoption broker organization" that provides kids for discreet adoptions and even goes so far as to take them back if there's a "refund" request. The narrative unfolds as Tae Shik, who was once involved with this organization, endeavors to rescue these "refunded" children.

Yum JungAh and Won JinA, Dex, and Lee NaEun are confirmed for the cast.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

25. "A Killer Paradox" / Schedule Status: February 9, 2024.

The thriller webtoon "The Murder and the Toy" also called "Murder DIEary" (in Korean "살인자난감") by Kkomabi and Nomabi is announced to be adapted into a Netflix drama. It tells the story of a man who became a murderer after an accident and a detective chasing him.

Choi WooShik and Son SukKu are cast for this Netflix original drama.

You can read more about the webtoon, its characters, and more here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

26. "Homeland and Nationality" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Homeland and Nationality" (in Korean "조국과 민족") by Kang TaeJin was announced to be produced into a Netflix drama. The story revolves around DoHoon Park, an intelligence agent who is not afraid to resort to violence and torture for the way of his country, and how he was recruited by a South Korean agent with who he makes a secret deal, which he shouldn't have done.

Yoo JaeMyung is in talks for casting. The script was reported to be written by "Narco-Saints" scriptwriter Kwon SungHwi, and it will be directed by Baek SeungHwan.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

27. "HeeSu In Class 2" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "HeeSu In Class 2" (in Korean "2반 이희수") by Lily was announced to be produced into a web drama. The story is about the youthful romance of HeeSu, an ordinary 18-year old boy, and his neighbor who has a secret.

Lee SangJun and Cho JunYoung are cast for the web drama.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

28. "Jung Nyeon" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Jung Nyeon" (in Korean: "정년이"), written by Seo Ire and illustrated by NaMon, was announced to be produced into a drama. The story revolves around JungNyeon, a girl from Mokpo, who dreams of becoming part of the Gukgeuk Troupe (a play with women as actresses).

Kim TaeRi, Shin YeEun, Ra MiRan, Moon SoRi, and Jung EunChae are confirmed to be cast into the drama.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

29. "Bastard" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Bastard" (in Korean "후레자식") by Kim KanBi and Hwang YeongChan was announced to be adapted into a drama. It is a thriller story about a high school student named SeonWoo Jin who lives alone with his father, who is a murderer.

Park JiHoon is part of the cast.

Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.

Check out our dream casting for the two other main characters of the show - SeonWoo DongSu (Jin's father) and Yoon Kyun (Jin's girlfriend) here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

30. "Delightful Outcast" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Delightful Outcast" (in Korean: "유쾌한 왕따"), written by Kim SoongRyong, was announced to be produced into a drama. It tells the story of the outcast DongHyeon. On the day of his 15th birthday, he meets SooHyeon, a transferred student and something starts shaking in him.

Sung YuBin, Cho HyunChul, and Won JiAn are part of the casting.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

31. "Haesi's Shinru" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Haesi's Shinru" (in Korean: "해시의 신루"), written by MyeongRan and Yoon LeeSu and illustrated by INUS, was announced to be produced into a drama. In an extra space of the Joseon Palace, a burning triangle romance takes place between a mysterious woman and the monarchs of Korea and China.

32. "Boys Be Brave" / Schedule Status: TBA

The BL drama "Boys Be Brave" is based on the BL webtoon of the named "Roommates" ("고백을 못하고" in Korean). The story revolves around three close friends who catch feelings for each other but are unable to confess them to one other.

This drama is set to be directed by Lim HyunHee, who was also in charge of the successful 2023 BL drama "Our Dating Sim".

The cast is composed of Kim SungHyen, Nam SiAn, Jung YeoJun, and Ahn SeMin.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

33. "Blueming" remake / Schedule Status : TBA

Two years ago, the BL drama "Blueming", based on the webtoon "Who Can Define Popularity" by Tak Bon, was released and this year, a remake should be done. Recently, the company Idol Romance shared on their social medias a casting announcement related to this new project, in hope to do a remake of this first drama.

The new drama is set to have 8 episode of 30 minutes run each, the audition for the casting is open, and the filming should be done in the first half of 2024.

Webtoon links: Korean / English

 

34. "Friendly Competition" / Schedule Status: TBA

The webtoon "Friendly Rivalry" (in Korean "선의의 경쟁") is a thriller mystery GL story by Chae YunSong and Jae YeongSim. The story follows SeulGi, who was no.1 in her old suburban school. Now, having transferred to the prestigious Chaehwa Girls' High in Seoul, she must engage in fierce, friendly competition with her rich and talented rival Jay.

This thriller GL webtoon will get a drama adaptation this year, Girls' Day HyeRi is reportedly part of the cast.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

35. "Just Like Jazz" / SChedule STatus : March 2024

Based on the BL webtoon "Jazz For Two" ("재즈처럼" in Korean) by Clarju, the drama "Just Like Jazz" will tell the story of TaeYi who meets SeHeon, the new transfer student, in the music room. How dare SeHeon play TaeYi's brother’s song? “If I ever catch you playing the piano again...that’ll be the end of you.” And with that begins TaeYi and SeHeon's story, as unpredictable and visceral as jazz.

The drama is set to premiere in March, and the cast is composed of Ji HoGeun, Newkidd's JinKwon, OMEGA X's HanGyeom, and Kim JungHa.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

36. "Delusion" / Schedule status: TBA

The mystery horror historical webtoon "Delusion" (in Korean "현혹") by HongJakGa was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of vampires set in Gyeongseong in 1935 and Shanghai in the 1800s.

Director Han JaeRim ("The Face Reader", "The King") is in charge. Ryu JunYeol, and Han SoHee will be part of the cast for this upcoming drama.

Check out more about the webtoon and its dream cast here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

Season 2

37. "Weak Hero Class 2" / Schedule status: TBA

The webtoon "Weak Hero" (in Korean "약한영웅") by Seopass and Razen was adapted into a drama last 2022, and it was officially announced that a season 2 is in store for fans of the webtoon and the drama. Season 2 of "Weak Hero Class 1" is expected to continue naturally from where the previous season left off, which is with Yeon ShiEun transferring to Eunjang High School in Yeongdeungpo, after he couldn't get into any schools in Seoul because of BumSeok’s father. It will then explore the story of how Yeon ShiEun got the title of "Eunjang's White Mamba".

Note: The photo will be updated with the new poster upon its release.

The drama will be produced by Wavve. Park JiHoon is said to be returning for the show, while RyeoUn and Bae NaRa are part of the new cast for the 2nd season.

Find out the cast and summary of the 1st season here.

Read more about the 2nd season here.

Check out more about the characters and vote for your dream cast here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

While some idols do not have individual Instagram accounts, more and more are opening them. Some idols have also been gaining followers over the years.

Here are the most followed female K-Pop idols on Instagram and a rough ranking of other idols on Instagram. If you are not following your favorite idols' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data was retrieved on February 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM KST. We will update regularly.

 

1. BLACKPINK's Lisa - 101m followers - @lalalalisa_m

 

2. BLACKPINK's Jennie - 83.6m followers - @jennierubyjane

 

3. BLACKPINK's JiSoo - 77.4m followers - @sooyaaa__

 

4. BLACKPINK's Rosé - 76.4m followers - @roses_are_rosie

 

5. IU - 32.2m followers - @dlwlrma

 

6. Suzy - 19.8m followers - @skuukzky

 

7. Jeon SoMi - 19.7m followers - @somsomi0309

 

8. Girls' Generation's TaeYeon - 19.1m followers - @taeyeon_ss

 

9. HyunA - 18.1m followers - @hyunah_aa

 

10. Girls' Generation's YoonA - 17.3m followers - @yoona__lim

 

11. Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young - 16.2m followers - @tiffanyyoungofficial

 

12. Red Velvet's Joy - 14.6m followers - @_imyour_joy

 

13. TWICE's Momo - 14.3m followers - @momo

 

14. Red Velvet's SeulGi - 13m followers- @hi_sseulgi

 

15. TWICE's Tzuyu - 13m followers - @thinkaboutzu

 

16. Jessica - 12.2m followers - @jessica.syj

 

17. TWICE's NaYeon -  12.2m followers - @nayeonyny

 

18. aespa's Karina - 12.2m followers @katarinabluu

 

19. Kim SeJeong - 12m followers - @clean_0828

 

20. Red Velvet's Irene - 11.7m followers - @renebaebae

 

21. TWICE's Sana - 11.7m followers -  @m.by__sana

 

22. IVE's Jang WonYoung - 11.5m followers - @for_everyoung10

 

23. Red Velvet's YeRi - 10.8m followers - @yerimiese

 

24. CL - 10.8m followers - @chaelincl

 

25. LE SSERAFIM's Sakura - 10.8m followers - @39saku_chan

 

26. f(x)'s Krystal - 10.7m followers - @vousmevoyez

 

27. TWICE's JiHyo - 10.6m followers - @_zyozyo

 

28. Sandara Park - 10.1m followers - @daraxxi

 

29. TWICE's ChaeYoung - 10.1m followers - @chaeyo.0

 

30. TWICE's Mina - 9.8m followers - @mina_sr_my

 

31. LE SSERAFIM's Huh YunJin - 9.4m followers - @jenaissante

 

32. TWICE's DaHyun - 9.3m followers - @dahhyunnee

 

33. MAMAMOO's HwaSa - 9.1m followers - @_mariahwasa

 

34. LE SSERAFIM's Kim ChaeWon - 8.8m followers - @_chaechae_1

 

35. (G)I-DLE's Yuqi - 8.4m followers - @yuqisong.923

 

36. TWICE's JeongYeon - 8.4m followers - @jy_piece

 

37. Girl's Day's HyeRi - 8.2m followers - @hyeri_0609

 

38. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun - 8.1m followers - @seojuhyun_s

 

39. Red Velvet's Wendy - 8m followers - @todayis_wendy

Here are more female K-Pop idols' Instagram follower numbers and accounts.

Over 7m followers

(G)I-DLE's Minnie (@min.nicha), Girls' Generation's SooYoung (@sooyoungchoi), SunMi (@miyayeah), IVE's An YuJin (@_yujin_an), LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha (@zuhazana), aespa's Winter (@imwinter)

 

Over 6m followers

f(x)'s Sulli (@jelly_jilli), Girls' Generation's HyoYeon (@hyoyeon_x_x), Girls' Generation's YuRi (@yulyulk), SISTAR's BoRa (@borabora_sugar), aespa's NingNing (@imnotningning), aespa's Giselle (@aerichandesu)

 

Over 5m followers

f(x)'s Amber (@amberliu), Girls' Generation's Sunny (@515sunnyday), T-ARA's JiYeon (@jiyeon2__), (G)I-DLE's ShuHua (@yeh.shaa_), (G)I-DLE's SoYeon (@tiny.pretty.j), LE SSERAFIM's Hong EunChae (@hhh.e_c.v), (G)I-DLE's MiYeon (@noodle.zip)

 

Over 4m followers

EXID's Hani (@ahnanihh), Lee Hi (@leehi_hi), BoA (@boakwon), SISTAR's Hyolyn (@xhyolynx), NaNa (@jin_a_nana), Minzy (@_minzy_mz), MAMAMOO's MoonByul (@mo_onbyul)

 

Over 3m followers

AOA's SeolHyun (@s2seolhyuns2), Son NaEun (@marcellasne_), f(x)'s Victoria (@victoria02_02), T-ARA's HyoMin (@hyominnn), MAMAMOO's Solar (@solarkeem), MOMOLAND's Nancy (@nancyjewel_mcdonie_), AKMU's SuHyun (@akmu_suhyun), Kim MinJu (@minn.__.ju)

 

Over 2m followers

Park Bom (@newharoobompark), APINK's EunJi (@artist_eunji), Jung ChaeYeon (@j_chaeyeoni), Heize (@heizeheize), DAVICHI's MinKyung (@iammingki), MAMAMOO's WheeIn (@whee_inthemood), WJSN ChengXiao (@chengxiao_0715), Choi Yena (@yena.jigumina), Kang HyeWon (@hyemhyemu), Lee ChaeYeon (@chaestival_), Kwon EunBi (@silver_rain.__), ITZY's RyuJin (@iamfinethankyouandryu)

 

Over 1m followers

Ailee (@aileeonline), Sorn (@sssorn_chonnasorn), EXID's SolJi (@soul.g_heo), EXID's JeongHwa (@parkjjongaa), f(x)'s Luna (@hermosavidaluna), Girl's Day's YuRa (@yura_936), Girl's Day's MinAh (@bbang_93), Weki Meki's Kim DoYeon (@lafilledhiver_), Nako (@75_yabuki), Hitomi (@10_hitomi_06), Kang MiNa (@_happiness_o), Kim SoJeong (@onedayxne), YeRin (@every__nn), VIVIZ's EunHa (@rlo.ldl), VIVIZ's SinB (@bscenez), VIVIZ's UmJi (@ummmmm_j.i), Kwon NaRa (@hv_nara), OH MY GIRL's Arin (@ye._.vely618), Jamie (@jiminxjamie), KARD's JiWoo (@_zziwooo0), YuJu (@yuuzth), Jo YuRi (@zo__glasss), KARD's SoMin (@somin_jeon0822), ITZY's YuNa (@igotyuandme), ITZY's YeJi (@yezyizhere), ITZY's Lia (@lia_loves___), ITZY's ChaeRyeong (@chaerrry0)

 

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments.