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Through the course of Korean entertainment, the catalogue of K-Dramas has only multiplied, reaching audiences worldwide. Then, over the past few years, the industry has made use of various forms of other media like webtoons and web novels, using them as source material to create the next award-winning drama. Opposed to webtoons, web novels are like your typical novel, however, it is exclusively published online. The author releases one or a few chapters at a time, following a set release schedule.
Even web novels have seen a tremendous amount of success, with fans binge reading series until the early hours in the morning. Then, just like their webtoon counterparts, they are made into K-Dramas that move our hearts. Seeing a web novel come to life becomes a source of joy for the series' avid readers and fans.
Now, look down below for a list of K-Dramas based on web novels. If you're a long-time fan, this might be a trip down memory lane. And for any newcomers, you'll definitely find a K-Drama you will want to add to your watchlist.
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1. "So I Married The Anti-Fan"
Naver Series / Naver TV
Cast: Choi TaeJoon, Girls' Generation's SooYoung, 2PM's ChanSung, Han JiAn, and more
Summary: WhoJoon (Choi TaeJoon) is a top K-Pop star with a cold image. However, underneath that is a pure soul, carrying the heartbreak of his first love. GeunYoung (SooYoung) is WhoJoon's anti-fan and a journalist who just started her career three years prior. The two end up living together and eventually develop feelings for each other.
Watch Because: Choi TaeJoon and SooYoung have amazing chemistry that
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