An Introduction To "Vigilante": The Dark Hero Webtoon Getting A K-Drama & Film Adaptation Starring Nam JooHyuk

Management SOOP / "Vigilante" Webtoon

The demand and popularity of K-Dramas based on webtoons are at an all-time high, and the entertainment industry is responding promptly by showering us with new adaptation announcements more frequently than ever before. In 2022 itself, there are 29 webtoon adaptations that have been announced and 48 that have been confirmed, are airing, or have aired already.

The latest webtoon to join the league of confirmed webtoon adaptations is "Vigilante", created by CRG and Kim GyuSam. At the time of writing, it has recently been reported that actor Nam JooHyuk has been confirmed for the leading role in "Vigilante". He will be playing the role of the eponymous vigilante Kim JiYong. Actors Yoo JiTae and Lee JunHyuk have also been confirmed in the main roles of Jo Heon and Jo KangOk, respectively. In addition, "Vigilante" will also be getting a film adaptation, helmed by Studio N.

An Introduction To "Vigilante": The Dark Hero Webtoon Getting A K-Drama & Film Adaptation Starring Nam JooHyuk

"Vigilante" Webtoon

Much like the title of the webtoon suggests, "Vigilante" tells the story of an avenger who takes the enactment of justice into his own hands after the law fails him. Our protagonist, Kim JiYong, is a model police university student who appears to have it all: good looks, social skills, brains, and b