There are various genres of K-dramas, one of the most popular genres is the rom-com genre. Aside from original works, some romantic K-dramas are adapted from webtoons/digital comics. There are numerous popular webtoons that later get adapted into K-dramas, with most of them being romantic webtoons. Here are some of the best romantic K-dramas adapted from webtoons. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

Romantic K-Dramas Adapted from Webtoons

1. Business Proposal

A highly-recommended romantic K-drama is an adaptation of a popular webtoon. Adapted from the webtoon titled The Office Blind Date, the K-drama adaptation is called Business Proposal. The storyline is similar to the webtoon. The story follows Shin Ha Ri, an office employee who takes part in a blind date to stand in for her best friend, Jin Yeong Seo. Yet faith brings Ha Ri with the CEO of the company she works for, Kang Tae Mu. Despite her terrible first impression, Tae Mu continues their relationship after the blind date. Instead, Kang Tae Mu asks Shin Ha Ri for her hand in marriage. Since then, Ha Ri tries to cover her lies and avoids getting noticed by Kang Tae Mu at the office.

2. True Beauty

Another popular rom-com drama is True Beauty. The K-drama – which is an adaptation of the webtoon titled The Secret of Angel – follows a high school student, Lim Ju Gyeong, who feels insecure about her looks. Having been the victim of bullying during her junior high school days, Ju Gyeong tries to change her fate by covering her makeup to boost her confidence. 

One day, Ju Gyeong encounters a good-looking boy from her school at a comic bookstore. She doesn’t wear any makeup when she meets Lee Su Ho. Since she’s afraid that someone sees her true appearance, Ju Gyeong pleads Su Ho to keep it a secret. Since then, they get closer to each other, and Ju Gyeong later meets Han Seo Jun. Despite his aloof demeanors, Seo Jun secretly has feelings for Ju Gyeong.

3. Yumi's Cells

This rom-com K-drama is quite unique as it mixes live-action elements with 3D animation to create the brain cells in the main protagonist’s, Yumi, brain. From her love, rational, emotional, and even hunger cells are all depicted in adorable 3D animation.

This K-drama follows Yumi, a regular office employee who lives a drab life. That is until her encounter with Go Woong in a blind date. Both of them decide to start a romantic relationship, and Yumi’s romantic life begins. The cells in Yumi’s brain influence every step and decisions Yumi makes.

4. Summer Strike

If you are looking for a romantic K-drama with a casual story and makes you feel fuzzy, you should consider watching this drama. This K-drama, which is an adaptation of a webtoon of the same title, follows Lee Yeo Reum, who has to go through difficult times while living in Seoul.

From being betrayed by her boyfriend -- not long after her mother passed away in an accident -- not to mention the treatment from her office colleagues pushed Yeo Reum to quit her job and move to a village by the sea. In this new place, she meets a man named Ahn Dae Bom, an introverted and quiet librarian. Since they often meet and are related on several occasions, the two get closer.

5. Backstreet Rookie

This romantic K-drama which has some comedic elements, is adapted from a webtoon titled Convenience Store Saet-byul, which tells the love story of a minimarket owner and a part-time worker in the minimarket. The drama, which initially tells the story of Jung Saet Byul, a high school student who asks Choi Dae Hyun for help to buy her cigarettes at the convenience store.

Instead of helping her, Dae Hyun gives her some stern telling. After three years, Dae Hyun, who is now a minimarket owner, meets Saet Byul. Thanks to Saet Byul, who is now a minimarket employee, the store's sales have increased. The relationship between the two blossoms, so how will their relationship end? Learn more about their story in this Korean drama.

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6. She Would Never Know

If you like love stories that involve a younger man and an older woman, then you must watch this Korean drama. This Korean drama, adapted from a popular webtoon titled Sunbae, Don’t Put on That Lipstick, tells the story of Yoon Song Ah and Chae Hyun Seung who work in the same office as a marketing team for a cosmetic product.

Yoon Song Ah is a perfectionist and has a dream of starting her own cosmetics company. Whereas Chae Hyun Seung is her junior, who secretly has feelings for Yoon Song Ah. However, Hyun Seung must be faced with the fact that Song Ah is not interested in younger men. So, what will Hyun Seung do? Watch their story in She Would Never Know.

7. The Forbidden Marriage

This romantic K-drama has a royal background. The Forbidden Marriage follows a king named Lee Heon during the Joseon era. The king struggles to forget the death of his wife. This makes the whole kingdom worried as the king doesn't have a successor yet. Because of this, the kingdom issued a law that prohibited single women from marrying as long as King Lee Heon had not remarried.

One day, he meets a con woman named Ye So Rang who pretends to be possessed by the spirit of the king's wife. Out of curiosity, the king meets her and makes So Rang work as a maid in the palace. While living there, So Rang continues to pretend to cover up her lies. Eventually, she and the king grow closer and love blossoms between them.

8. Dinner Mate

This romantic K-drama is an adaptation of a popular webtoon titled Shall We Have Dinner Tonight?. It tells the story of a successful psychiatrist named Woo Do Hee, who deals with the heartbreak of her patients. Kim Hae Kyung is a worker at a media company. The two meet when they both face a romantic relationship that hurts them. This accident puts them together more often and they have dinner together every week. Over time, the two of them get to know each other more deeply.

9. Love Alarm

This drama is an adaptation of the popular webtoon by Chon Kye Kyeong of the same title. It tells the story of an online dating app. The app notifies its users if there is someone who likes or is interested in them within 10 meters. The story of this romantic K-drama is quite unique.

10. Kiss Sixth Sense

This romantic K-drama, is an adaptation of a webtoon of the same title. It follows Hong Ye Sul, who is an ambitious employee at an advertising company. She works for her boss named Cha Min Ho, who has a tough personality and enjoys being in control. This makes Ye Sul depressed for 5 years. Meanwhile, Ye Sul has a supernatural ability that allows her to see the future when she kisses someone on the lips. One day, Ye Sul accidentally kisses Cha Min Ho.

So, those were some of the best romantic K-dramas adapted from webtoons. Stick around for more anime and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. For more info from Dunia Games, install the Dunia Games app from Google Play Store! On the Dunia Games app, you can make top-ups of your favorite games and get extra data of up to 3GB!

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