Webtoon Differences: Comparison Of 22 Webtoon-Based K-Dramas And Their Webtoon

"The Heavenly Idol" by Shin HwaJin on Naver Webtoon / tvN / "Semantic Error" by Jeo SuRi on Manta Comics / Watcha

A lot of K-Dramas are actually based on existing webtoons and vice versa. Some K-Dramas are so good that they later get adapted into webtoons. However, webtoons and K-Dramas are very different. The writers of both often try to tell the story in a way that is exciting for their different audiences. As a result, many K-Drama lovers are curious about K-Dramas and their webtoon differences.

Over time, we have noticed some differences between the K-Drama version and the webtoon version of some popular K-Dramas. So we have started a series showcasing the differences between the storylines, the characters, and even some of the most iconic scenes.

Here is a list of webtoons and K-Dramas that are different from each other. There are articles linked under each one that goes into detail about what the exact differences are.

Note: Keep this article bookmarked because it will be updated as more articles are written! This list is in no particular order.

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1. "Lovers of the Red Sky"

Webtoon Differences: Comparison Of 22 Webtoon-Based K-Dramas And Their Webtoon

"Hong CheonGi" Webtoon / SBS

What the drama is about: It tells the mysterious story of the only female painter in the Joseon Dynasty (played by Kim YooJung) who befalls a terrible fate after entering the palace.

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2. "Nevertheless,"

Webtoon Differences: Comparison Of 22 Webtoon-Based K-Dramas And Their Webtoon

JeongSeo Author's Instagram / JTBC

What the drama is about: The drama tells the realistic love story of Yu NaBi played byย Han SoHee) and Park JaeEon (played by Song Kang). Yu NaBi doesn't trust the ide