South Korean comics, also known as Manhwas and Webtoons, are incredibly popular globally. The webtoons are often adapted into movies and K-dramas due to their intriguing and unique plots and characters. Whether you like an unsettling mystery, an underdog story or a heart-wrenching romance, these comics have something for everyone. From Pig Pen to Positively Yours, here are 5 K-dramas adapted from Webtoons that are releasing soon!
Positively Yours
Starring Choi Jin Hyuk and Oh Yeon Seo, this 2026 Korean drama is based on a popular webtoon titled Positively Yours. It follows about a teacher and a chaebol who, after a one-night affair, find their lives entwined when the woman falls pregnant, forcing them to face their vows against marriage.
Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid
Starring Mun Ka Young and Choi Woo Shik. Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid is a dark retelling of the classic The Little Mermaid story that focuses on a mute girl protecting an independence activist amidst secrets and resistance.
Pig Pen
Starring Jang Ki Young and Roh Jeong Eui, it is an upcoming K-drama adaptation of the manhwa Pigpen, which follows a man running away from the suspicious behaviour of an unidentified family living in a mansion on a remote island.
Cashero
Starring Lee Jun Ho and Kim Hye Joon. This action fantasy K-drama adaptation follows Kang Sang Ung, a public servant with superhuman strength, who gains power based on the amount of cash he possesses.
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Azure Spring
Starring Red Velvet’s Yeri. Azure Spring follows a former athlete finding new purpose as a female diver. She meets Deok-hyun, a man stuck in the past. The webtoon explores themes of healing, nature, and community.
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