K-Dramas Short Adapted From Manhwas Webtoon

Chicken Nugget
닭강정 ‧ Drama ‧ 2024 - 10 EP / 32 min

It tells the strange story of how a beautiful young girl, Choi Min Ah, turns into fried chicken because she happens to enter a mysterious machine. It follows Choi Sun Man, her father, and Go Baek Jung, an intern, who join efforts to turn her back to human and discover deep dark secrets in the process.  (Source: Kpopmap.com)  

Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Fantasy

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Fried Chicken" (닭강정) by Park Ji Dok (박지독).

Doona!
이두나! ‧ Drama ‧ 2023 - 9 EP / 50 min

Du Na, a member of the girl group Dream Sweet, suddenly leaves the group one day and ends up living in the same share house as Won Jun, a college student. Du Na mistakes him for being her sasaeng fan, and Won Jun does not know who she is. They become curious about each other.  (Source: Korean = Netflix Korea || Translation = kisskh)  

Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "The Girl Downstairs" (이두나!) by Min Song Ah (민송아).

Once upon a Small Town
어쩌다 전원일기 ‧ Drama ‧ 2022 - 12 EP / 34 min

Han Ji Yul works as a veterinarian in Seoul. One day, he receives a phone call from his grandfather. His grandfather doesn’t mention specifics, but his voice sounds serious. Han Ji Yool decides to go to Heedong Village, where his grandfather lives and runs an animal clinic. There, Han Ji Yul meets police officer An Ja Yeong. It turns out his grandfather is actually touring Europe. According to the note left by his grandfather, Han Ji Yul has to take over his grandfather’s animal clinic for half a year, while his grandfather is away.  Even when An Ja Yeong was preparing for her test to become a police officer, she wanted to work as a police officer in Heedong Village, where she grew up. She is usually the first one to appear and provide help to residents in need. She helps Han Ji Yul solve inconveniences related to his daily life in the village, and they develop a romantic relationship.  (Source: AsianWiki)

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life

Secret Playlist
플레이,플리 ‧ Drama ‧ 2023 - 8 EP / 55 min

Ordinary 24-year-old college student Han Joo, on the surface, appears to be a hardworking job seeker facing the harsh reality. However, she secretly nurtures her dream of becoming a singer by operating a cover song SNS account called 'Plii', all while keeping her identity hidden.   On the other hand, there's a member of the popular idol group S.E.Z., Do Gook. Approaching the end of his contract, he decides to seek out Plii, whom he has admired, for a collaboration project as he prepares to go solo. However, it turns out that the two were classmates in college! Han Joo, who must conceal her identity as Plii, and Do Gook, who needs to find Plii. Can they really uncover each other's true identities?  (Source: Korean = TVING || Translation = kisskh)  

Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Secret Playlist" (플레이,플리) by 2F (이에프)

Serendipity's Embrace
우연일까? ‧ Drama ‧ 2024 - 8 EP / 1 h 10 min

In her final year of high school, Lee Hong Ju experienced her first love, which ended in heartbreak, leaving her skeptical of romance. A decade later, she becomes an animation producer and unexpectedly reunites with Kang Hu Yeong, now a financial planner, at a café. Will their emotions spark a second chance at love, or is it too late?  (Source: kisskh)  

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Uyeonilkka?" (우연일까?) written by Nam Ji Eun (남지은) and illustrated by Kim In Ho (김인호).

The Sound of Magic
안나라수마나라 ‧ Drama ‧ 2022 - 6 EP / 1 h 10 min

Yun A I, a high school student supporting herself and her younger sister through part-time jobs, ranks near the top of her class despite her difficult circumstances. After her father was driven away by debt collectors and her mother fled, Yun A I longs for a stable adult life. She competes with classmate Na Il Deung for the top grade, and they begin developing feelings for each other. One day, she meets the mysterious magician Lee Eul at an abandoned amusement park, where he performs for those who believe in magic and comforts her with his words.  (Source: kisskh)  

Genres: Music, Psychological, Drama, Fantasy

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Annarasumanara” (안나라수마나라) by Ha Il Kwon (하일권).