K-Dramas and Korean webtoons are both popular so when webtoons are adapted into K-Dramas they certainly interest! Korean production companies make more and more adaptations every year.
At Kpopmap, we keep listing all the dramas and web dramas based on webtoon for you. After 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 dramas based on webtoon, we listed up all the 2023 dramas based on webtoon!
The year has been filled with exciting releases. Webtoon fans ended up watching the drama and K-Drama fans ended up reading the webtoon. Here are the dramas based on webtoon that aired in 2023.
Note: Only dramas starting in 2023 are included.
Note: This article has been updated throughout the year.
Stay updated in 2024 with the list below:
1. "Duty After School" / Release Date: March 31, 2023
Studio Dragon has adapted the thriller webtoon "Duty After School" (in Korean "방과 후 전쟁활동", literal translation "After School War Activities") by Ha IlKwon into a web drama. It tells the story of students of the country about to pass the CSAT who have been conscripted to fight an unidentified object for extra points.
TVING / "Duty After School" by Ha IlKwon on Naver
PD Sung YongIl ("Class of Lies") and writer Lee NamKyu ("The Light In Your Eyes") was in charge of the production of the webdrama. Shin HyunSoo, Hwang SeIn, Ahn DoKyu, Kim SuGyeom, Kwon EunBin, and more are part of the cast. It is a TVING original.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
2. "Moving" / Release Date: August 9, 2023
The supernatural webtoon "Moving" (in Korean "무빙") by Kang Full was adapted into a drama. A supernatural story about high school students and their parents who keep secrets that others don't know.
"Moving" by Kang Full on KAKAO / Disney +
The director Mo WanIl ("Misty" and "The World of the Married") was in charge of the production of the drama. Zo InSung, Han HyoJoo and Cha TaeHyun are part of the cast in this Disney+ drama.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
3. "Bloodhounds" / Release Date: June 9, 2023
The thriller webtoon "Hunting Dogs" (in Korean "사냥개들") by JungChan was adapted into the drama "Bloodhounds." It tells the story of three men who got entangled with each other due to debt and their attempt to get out of it.
"Bloodhound" by JungChan on KAKAO / Netflix Korea
It is a Netflix Original drama with 8 episodes. Director Kim JuHwan (movies "Midnight Runners", "The Divine Fury") was in charge of the adaptation. Woo DoHwan, Lee SangYi, Park SungWoong, and Jung DaEun are part of the cast.
For more information about webtoon and its characters, you can check here.
Read more about Woo DoHwan's character in the drama here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
4. "Black Knight" / Release Date: May 12, 2023
The webtoon "Delivery Knight" (in Korean "택배기사") by Lee YungYun was adapted into the Netflix drama "Black Knight". The story takes place in a dystopian future where the air pollution has become so serious that people only live out of delivery.
Netflix / "Black Knight" by Lee YungYun on KAKAO
Kim WooBin, Esom, and Kang YouSeok are cast for the drama.
Find out about the characters and the webtoon here.
Check out our cast and summary for more about the drama including posters and teaser here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
5. "Mask Girl" / Release Date: August 18, 2023
The webtoon "Mask Girl" (in Korean "마스크걸") by MaeMi and HuiSe was adapted into a Netflix drama. It tells the story of Kim MoMi who has a great body but an unattractive face. She dreamed of becoming a celebrity, but she gave up because of her face. She lives as an office worker during the day and is the 'BJ Mask Girl" at night.
Netflix / "Mask Girl" by MaeMi and HuiSe on Naver
Ahn JaeHong, Ko HyunJung, NaNa, and Yeom HyeRan are the lead actors of this Netflix drama.
Check out the introduction to the webtoon here.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
6. "See You in My 19th Life" / Release Date: June 17, 2023
The romance webtoon "See You in My 19th Life" (in Korean "이번 생도 잘 부탁해", "Please Take Care Of Me In This Life as Well") by Lee Hey was adapted into a drama. It tells the reckless romance of a woman who remembers her past lives.
tvN / "See You in My 19th Life" by Lee Hey on Naver Webtoon
Shin HaeSun and Ahn BoHyun are cast for this drama.
Check out our dream casting for the role of the male lead, Moon SeoHa here!
Check out the cast and summary and learn more about the characters here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
7. "Daily Dose of Sunshine" / Release Date: November 3, 2023
The webtoon "Morning Comes To The Mental Ward" or "Nurse Sheena's Asylum Diary" (in Korean " 정신병동에도 아침이 와요") by Lee RaHa was adapted into the drama "Daily Dose of Sunshine". It tells the story of a nurse working in a mental ward.
Netflix / "Daily Dose of Sunshine" by Lee RaHa on Naver
Park BoYoung, Yeon WooJin, Lee JungEun, Jang DongYoon, and more are part of the cast for this Netflix drama.
Find out more about the webtoon and its characters here.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
8. "Divorce Attorney Shin"/ Release Date: March 4, 2023
The webtoon "Divorce Attorney Shin" (in Korean "신성한 이혼") by Kang TaeKyung was adapted into a JTBC drama. It tells the story of a lawyer specializing in divorce.
"Divorce Attorney Shin" by Kang TaeKyung on KAKAO / JTBC
Jo SeungWoo and Han HyeJin are cast. The drama started on March 4 on JTBC.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
9. "Doona!" / Release Date: October 20, 2023
The popular romance webtoon "The Girl Downstairs" (in Korean "이두나!") by Songah Min was adapted into a drama. It is a light-hearted yet meaningful webtoon about two young people who cross paths and change each other's lives forever.
"Doona!" by Min SongAh on Naver / Netflix
Suzy and Yang SeJong are the leads of this Netflix Original Series.
Check out our dream cast and more information on the webtoon here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
10. "Sing My Crush" / Release Date: August 2, 2023
The BL webtoon "Follow the Wind" (in Korean "따라바람") by Geomdong and JUSTOON was adapted in a drama. It is a music romance story about the dreams of the band "Follow the Wind", with its vocals "Wind" and the band's manager HanTae.
"Follow the Wind" by GeomDong and JUSTOON on Bomtoon / NEW
Jang DoYoon and Son HyeonWu are casted in this BL drama.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
11. "Vigilante" / Release Date: November 8, 2023
The webtoon "Vigilante" (in Korean "비질란테") by CRG and Kim KyuSam was adapted into a movie and a Disney+ drama. In a world where the law is flawed, the lead character will try to make it perfect.
Disney+
StudioN is in charge. Nam JooHyuk, Lee JunHyuk and Cho SeungWoo are cast.
Check out the introduction to "Vigilante" here.
Check out the cast and summary to learn more about the drama here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
12. "Joseon Lawyer" / Release Date: March 31, 2023
The webtoon "Joseon Lawyer" (in Korean "조선변호사") by Sim Gun and Writer Jeong was adapted into a drama. It is a refreshing and heartwarming story about Kang HanSu, a lawyer who plans lawsuits and even takes advantages of the feelings of wronged victims. Due to unintended events, he becomes revered as the people's "solver" and hero, which causes him to really grow into a just lawyer.
"Joseon Lawyer" by Sim Gun and Jeong on Bomtoon / MBC
Woo DoHwan and WJSN's BoNa are cast for this MBC drama.
Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
13. "A Shoulder to Cry On" / Release Date: March 15, 2023
The BL webtoon "A Shoulder to Cry On" (in Korean "소년을위로해줘") by DongMul was adapted into a drama. Here is the summary: Due to TaeHyun's joke, DaYeol gets falsely accused of scandalously attacking him. Among the archers, DaYeol's athletic path is in danger. DaYeol asks TaeHyun to explain the truth; however, he discovers that he is getting swayed by him.
"A Shoulder To Cry On" by DongMul on Bomtoon / WATCHA
OMEGA X's JaeHan and YeChan are casted for the drama. The drama was planned to air in 2022 but finally was aired in 2023.
For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
14. "Death's Game" / Release Date: December 15, 2023
The webtoon "Death's Game" (in Korean: "이제 곧 죽습니다") by Lee WonSik and Ggulchan was adapted into a drama. The story revolves around YiJae Choi, a 31-year old job seeker who couldn't find a job for 5 years after graduating from college. His ex-girlfriend, who he dated for 6 years, will be marrying another man 3 months after breaking up with him. YiJae commits suicide by jumping off a building, and experiences a reincarnation.
"Death's Game" by Lee WonSik and GgulChan on Naver / TVING
Seo InGuk and Park SoDam are casted for this drama.
Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
15. “Moon In The Day” / Release Date: November 1, 2023
The webtoon “Moon In The Day” (in Korean "낮에 뜨는 달") has been announced to be adapted in a drama back in 2018 and finally aired in 2023. It is a story about a man whose time has stopped and a woman who is passing through past and present. It is not a simple love story but a ‘romance thriller’.
"The Moon That Rises In The Day" by HyeYum on Naver / ENA
Kim YoungDae and Pyo YeJin are cast for the drama.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
16. "A Good Day To Be a Dog" / Release Date: October 11, 2023
The romance fantasy webtoon "A Good Day To Be a Dog" also called "Lovely Again Today" (in Korean "오늘도 사랑스럽개") was adapted into a drama. It tells the story of a woman who has been cursed to change into a dog every night and a guy who is afraid of dogs. She tries to remove the curse.
"A Good Day To Be A Dog" by LeeHye on Naver
ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo, Park GyuYoung, and Lee HyunWoo are the leads of this drama.
For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
17. "The Perfect Deal" / Release Date: October 6, 2023
The webtoon "Deal" (in Korean "거래") by WooNam20 was adapted into a Wavve drama. It tells the story of three high school alumni who meet for the first time in a while and drink a lot. They put one of them to sleep because he was too drunk but they received a phone call saying that he was kidnaped. Will the two of them get him back safely?
Wavve / Deal" by WooNam20 on Naver
Yoo SeungHo, Kim DongHwi, and Yoo SuBin are cast.
Check out the cast and summary here.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
18. "Unintentional Love Story" / Release Date: March 17, 2023
The BL webtoon "Unintentional Love Story" (in Korean "비의도적 연애담") by PB was adapted into a web drama. It is a romance that tells the story of a relationship that starts with a lie but eventually blossoms into real love.
"Unintentional Love Story" by PB on Lezhin / TVING
Cha SeoWon and B1A4’s GongChan are cast for this BL drama.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
19. "The Killing Vote" / Release Date: August 10, 2023
The webtoon "National Death Penalty Vote" (in Korean: "국민사형투표"), written by Eom SeYoon and illustrated by Jeong LeePoom, was produced into a drama. The story is about a so-called "devastation" that judges the "innocent demons" in Korea, causing friction with other figures such as the police.
"National Death Penalty Vote" by Eom SeYoon and Jeong LeePoom on KAKAO / SBS
Park HaeJin, Im JiYeon, and Park SungWoong are part of the casting.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
20. "Love Tractor" / Release Date: June 7, 2023
The BL webtoon "Love Tractor" (in Korean "트랙터는 사랑을 싣고") by AngryMonster and HmmYongYong was adapted into a drama. It is a romance story where we meet SeonYool, a man from the city who comes to the countryside for a while and meets YeChan, a country guy who loves the countryside so much.
"Love Tractor" by AngryMonster and HmmYongYong on Bomtoo / Watcha
The drama was produced by the same production of "Semantic Error". DoWon and Yoon DoJin are cast.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
21. "The Heavenly Idol" / Release Date: February 15, 2023
The webtoon "The Heavenly Idol" (in Korean "성스러운 아이돌") by Studio M and illustrated by AkSa, was adapted into a drama. It is a fantasy comedic romance story about the entertainment industry where one day, a High Priest of a suddenly finds himself in the body of an idol.
tvN / "The Heavenly Idol" by Studio M and AkSa on Naver
Kim MinGue, Go BoYeol, and more are part of the casting.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
22. "The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract" / Release Date: November 24, 2023
The webtoon "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" (literal translation, in Korean "열녀 박씨 계약 결혼뎐") by Kim NeoWool and B was adapated into a historical romance drama. The main character Park YeonWoo, who lived in the Joseon Dynasty, suddenly falls to Korea in the 21st century after her husband dies. When she came to her senses, dead husband was in front of her.
"The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract" by Kim NeoWool and B on Naver / MBC
Lee SeYoung and Bae InHyuk are the leads of the drama.
Check out an introduction to the webtoon here.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
23. "Not Others" / Release Date: July 17, 2023
The webtoon "Nam Nam" (in Korean "남남") by Jung YoungRong was adapted into a drama. It is a family story about a strange mother and a cool daughter living together and show various happenings that happen during their daily life. It drew attention by recording more than 25 million views.
"Nam Nam" by Jung YoungRong on KAKAO / ENA
Park SungHoon, Girls' Generation's SooYoung, Jun HyeJin and Ahn JaeWook are part of the casting.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
24. "Perfect Marriage Revenge" / Release Date: October 28, 2023
The web novel "Perfect Marriage Revenge" (in Korean "완벽한 결혼의 정석") by Lee BeomBae was turned into a drama. The romance revenge drama is about a woman who chooses a contract marriage to be able to stage her revenge.
"Perfect Marriage Revenge" by Lee BeomBae on NAVER / MBN
Sung Hoon and Jung YooMin are the leads of this drama.
Web Novel: Korean / English.
25. "Secret Playlist" / Release Date: November 18, 2023
The romance webtoon "Secret Playlist" (in Korean "플레이, 플리") by 2F was adapted into a drama. It tells the story of Hanju, a university student who is also a cover artist named PLII. She does everything to hide her secret identity when Levi, a popular idol, asks for a collab. However, the two of them grow closer as they are classmates. Will she be able to hide her identity?
TVING
Kim HyangGi, Shin HyunSeung, and Yeon Oh are casted in the drama.
Check out more information about the webtoon and its main characters here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
Season 2
26. "Taxi Driver 2" / Release Date: February 17, 2023
The webtoon "Deluxe Taxi" (in Korean "모범택시") (official English title "Red Cage") by Carlos and KeuKeu JaeJin was adapted into the drama "Taxi Driver" in 2021. SBS released a season 2 of the drama. It tells the story of a special taxi company Rainbow Transportation and their deluxe taxi driver Kim DoGi's complete acts of revenge on behalf of unfair victims.
SBS / "Taxi Driver 2" by Carlos and KeuKeu JaeJin on KAKAO
Lee JeHoon, Esom, and Pyo YeJin are the lead actors of the season 1, but Esom is no longer acting in the season 2.
For more information about the season 1 and the webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English
27. "D.P. 2" / Release Date: July 28, 2023
The webtoon "D.P Dog Day" (In Korean "D.P 개의 날") by Kim BoTong was adapted into the Netflix Drama "D.P." on Netflix in 2021, and its season 2 was released this year. It is a story about JoonHo and HyoYeol, two members of the D.P. Arrest Team in charge of capturing army deserters, and the stories they learn about the deserters along the way.
"D.P Dog Day" by Kim BoTong on Lezhin / Netflix Korea
Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan, Son SukKu, and more are casted in this season 2.
Check out the cast and summary of the 1st season, for more about the characters and teasers, here.
Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.
28. "Sweet Home 2" / Release Date: December 1, 2023
In 2020, Netflix released the season 1 of "Sweet Home" based on the popular thriller horror webtoon "Sweet Home" (in Korean "스위트홈") by Carnby Kim and YoungChan Hwang. It tells the story of a loner high school student who lost his family and the bizarre and shocking things that happened to him in his new flat.
Netflix Korea / "Sweet Home" by Carnby Kim on Naver
Song Kang, Lee SiYoung, Go MinSi and Park GyuYoung are cast for the season 2.
For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary of the 1st season here.
Webtoon links: Korean, English
29. "The Uncanny Counter 2" / Release Date: July 29, 2023
The fantasy and thriller webtoon "Amazing Rumor" (in Korean "경이로운 소문") by JangYi was adapted into the drama named "The Uncanny Counter" in 2020, and its season 2 aired in 2023. It tells the story of evil spirits of the afterlives who come down to earth to have eternal life and the counters that are capturing them.
"Amazing Rumor" by JangYi on Kakao Webtoon / tvN
Kim SeJeong, Cho ByeongKyu, Yu JunSang, and Yeom HyeRan are the lead actors. The drama was broadcast on tvN, and is now available on Netflix.
For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary of the 1st season here.
Webtoon links: Korean / English.
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