Korean webtoon-based content captivates global viewers

K-콘텐츠 이끄는 웹툰
If you’re a K-drama watcher, you may already have become a fan of the Netflix series “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”. But, have you also heard about “Trauma Center: Golden Hour”? That’s the title of the webtoon that “The Trauma Code” is based on. Today we want to explore the popularity of webtoon-based K-content that is captivating viewers around the world.
For that, we are joined by culture critic Professor Chie Hye-won at Kyung Hee University’s Arts and Cultural Management Program. Welcome Professor Chie!
Q1. Let’s begin with the success of the latest K-dramas that have been adapted from webtoons. Why don’t we start with the medical drama “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”?
Q2. What other K-webtoon adaptations have been at the center of attention lately?
Q3. The reason why we’re seeing all these webtoons being turned into dramas is they have proven to be successful for some time now. (“Itaewon Class”, “All of Us Are Dead”, “True Beauty”, etc.) What aspects of Korean webtoons appeal to drama makers?
Q4. (And speaking of such elements) We cannot leave out webtoon artist Kang Full’s works that have been successfully transformed into mystery and superhero series like “Light Shop“ and “Moving“. (The originally Disney+ series Moving was aired on public broadcaster MBC where the final episode of season 1 just ended on Sunday) What’s the key to these shows' popularity?
Q5. What are the strengths of webtoon-based dramas and what are the elements needed to translate the unique charm of webtoons into dramas?
Q6. Are there any challenges or side effects in terms of producing such shows based on webtoons or web novels?
Q7. Also, there has been an increase in the production of overseas dramas based on Korean webtoons. What are the chances of success on the global stage?
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2025-02-10, 14:00 (KST)