AceShowbiz - Webtoons have become a significant source of inspiration for K-dramas, with many series successfully adapted from popular digital comics. From beloved titles like Cheese in the Trap and What's Wrong With Secretary Kim to recent sensations such as Business Proposal, Sweet Home, and Marry My Husband, the trend of turning webtoons into live-action dramas is stronger than ever.

In 2026, this trend is expected to accelerate with highly anticipated adaptations including Delusion, Positively Yours, The Remarried Empress, and Solo Leveling. Despite this increasing wave of adaptations, there remain numerous remarkable webtoons that have yet to receive the K-drama treatment but clearly deserve it. Here’s a look at seven outstanding webtoons that would make fantastic K-dramas, ranked by their potential impact and storytelling appeal.

7. Trapped in A Soap Opera

Available on Webtoon, Trapped in A Soap Opera offers a unique spin on the otome isekai genre. The story follows Jia Han, who finds herself reincarnated as the villainess Shin Sera in a melodramatic soap opera. To survive, she must repair her damaged reputation with the male leads and the protagonist, who harbors secrets of her own. The series cleverly plays with melodramatic tropes, making it a fun and thrilling story about survival and redemption. With stunning male characters and a gripping plot, Trapped in A Soap Opera is primed to become a captivating K-drama, potentially rivaling Amazon Prime Video’s revenge thriller Marry My Husband.

6. Want to See My Cat

Also on Webtoon, Want to See My Cat is a heartwarming regression romance that blends wholesomeness with emotional depth. The protagonist, Mun Chayeong, chooses to travel back ten years after an untimely death—not into a fantasy realm, but to reconnect with her husband and beloved pets. As she attempts to improve their futures, even minor changes cause unexpected shifts in her life. This complete webtoon’s gentle narrative and themes of love and second chances make it an excellent candidate for adaptation, especially appealing to animal lovers.

5. Trapped

Following the success of vampire romances and supernatural thrillers, Trapped stands out as another promising Webtoon for adaptation. The series centers on Han Chae-a, an ex-convict caught in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with Yunsu, a vampire. Their intense and complex relationship deepens as dark secrets from their pasts resurface. With 203 completed chapters, Trapped offers enough content for multiple seasons, making it a thrilling prospect for K-drama producers looking for a suspenseful romance with supernatural elements.

4. My Bias Gets on the Last Train

Though still relatively new, having debuted in May 2025, My Bias Gets on the Last Train taps into the largely unexplored world of the music industry in K-dramas. The story features indie artist Hae-in, known to fans as Long Afternoon, and Yo-eun, who unknowingly admires her favorite artist in person during their nightly encounters at a train station. The webtoon’s unique setting and character dynamics hold great promise for a musical drama that could captivate audiences with themes of identity, fandom, and the pursuit of dreams.

3. Tears on a Withered Flower

Since its launch in June 2025, Tears on a Withered Flower has rapidly gained popularity and won a major award at the 2025 World Webtoon Awards. This emotionally charged story follows Haesu, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage that crumbles when her husband cheats on her. Amid her heartbreak, she finds unexpected solace in Taeha, who supports her through her turmoil. Sharing themes of healing and new beginnings, this series could translate beautifully into a mature, poignant K-drama—if only the right actor is found to portray Taeha’s charm and depth.

2. Devilish Romance

A captivating blend of supernatural crime thriller and enemies-to-lovers romance, Devilish Romance is ripe for K-drama adaptation. The plot follows Damon Ma, a banished devil seeking revenge and his idol, believed to possess a serial killer. Alongside Narcissa Gye, his target and reluctant partner, Damon attempts to catch the killer while scheming to make Narcissa fall in love with him. The intricate tension and supernatural elements echo the success of Netflix’s My Demon, making it surprising that this gripping series hasn’t yet been adapted for live action.

1. Let's Play

Originally released in 2016, Let's Play has achieved immense success as a webtoon and was even adapted into an anime that premiered on Crunchyroll in October 2025. The story revolves around Sam Young, an indie game developer devastated when her popular streamer neighbor, Marshall Law, unintentionally damages her game’s reputation. Their evolving relationship, set against a backdrop of gaming and streaming culture, offers a fresh and relatable romantic comedy that resonates with modern audiences. Notably, a live-action adaptation was announced by Allnighter in 2021 but has yet to materialize, leaving open the possibility for a K-drama version to bring this beloved story to a wider audience.

Webtoons continue to be a rich source of inspiration for K-dramas, blending unique genres and compelling narratives. From melodrama and romance to supernatural thrillers and music industry stories, these seven titles showcase the diverse storytelling potential waiting to be brought to life on screen. As 2026 unfolds with new adaptations, fans can look forward to seeing many of these beloved webtoons transformed into captivating K-drama series.