Korean BL dramas are now a part of the mainstream media because of their worldwide popularity. However, this genre has always been more about the Korean entertainment industry since as early as 2007. Several Korean BL dramas are adapted from Webtoons or Manhwas and are popular among readers. Here are the top 5 Korean BL dramas based on Webtoon that you must not miss.Â
Best BL Dramas: Semantic Error
- IMDb: 8.5/10
- Original Writer: Jeo Soo-ri
- Director: Kim Soo-Jung
- Starring: Park Seoham, Park Jae-chan, Kim No-Jin
- Episodes: 8
- Where to Watch: GagaOOLala
Semantic Error is the first boys-love drama (BL) to become a social phenomenon in South Korea. It centers on the calculated and cold computer science major Chu Sang Woo, who falls for his polar opposite, design major Jang Jae-young. When Jang’sor, an art project, is taken away, and his plans to study abroad are thrown out, he seeks out Sang Woo to torment him. However, when the duo is compelled to collaborate, an odd but beautiful attraction develops between the two.Â
Cherry Blossoms After Winter
- IMDb: 7.5/10
- Original Writer: Bam Woo
- Starring: Jinwook Ok, Kang Hui, Hyunwook Kim
- Episodes: 8
- Where to Watch: Viki
Here’s to the most popular tropes – friends to lovers! Cherry Blossoms After Winter is about two childhood best friends – Seo Hae Bom and Jo Tae Seong, who have an undeniable spark. They start living together. As a 12th grader, Hae Bom is in the same class as Tae, which makes their situation a little more awkward. Due to Tae Seong’s behavior, his best friend hates living with him. However, the truth is that Tae Seong has been in love with his best friend since they were younger.Â
Best BL Dramas: The New Employee
- IMDb: 7.1/10
- Original Writer: Moscareto
- Director: Jho Kwang-soo Kim
- Starring: Hyuk Kwon, Moon Ji Yong, Sihun Choi, Nam Kyu-Hee
- Episodes: 7
- Where to Watch: Viki
Who doesn’t have a bit of the opposite attract trope? The New Employee is one of the best BL dramas based on Webtoon. This webtoon adaptation centers on the life of Woo Seung-hyun, who is not good with relationships having no good experiences. However, his life turns different when he meets his cold and strict boss, Kim Jong-chan. Seung-Hyun has been in love with the boss’ ex, which makes the Boss’s situation a little complex, but it gets more complicated by the boss’ duality towards the intern.Â
Blueming
- IMDb: 7.8/10
- Original Writer: Who Can Define Popularity? by Tak Bon
- Director: Hwang Da-Seul
- Starring: Hyuk-Joon Jo, Eun-bin Kang, Kim Seon-hwa
- Episodes: 11
- Where to Watch: iQIYI
Cha Si-won believes only people with good looks become popular, so he adopts a charming personality and takes good care of himself. As college begins, Si-won believes he will be the popular guy on the campus; however, he realizes that won’t be the case when he doesn’t meet the charming and wealthy straight-A student, Hyeong Da-un. If you are interested in college romance, Blueming is one of the best BL dramas based on Webtoon.Â
The Director Who Buys Me Dinner
- IMDb: 6.8/10
- Original Writer: Toesa
- Director: Yang Kyeong-hui
- Starring: Youngwoon Park, Jeong Woo Park, You-Sung Jang
- Episodes: 10
- Where to Watch: iQIYIÂ
The Director Who Buys Me Dinner revolves around Min Yu-dan, the director of Min Entertainment, and Dong-baek, the new employee at Min Entertainment Company. Dong-Baek has no recollection of his past life, whereas Min has been reincarnated four times and has a memory of all those lives. The pair must date to survive, as the curse will only be broken when Min falls in love with Dong-baek. Will they fall for each other? Watch the show to learn more about the curse.
Korean BL dramas have been thriving lately, with several shows being coming out every month. Above are the 5 Korean BL dramas based on Webtoon that you must watch. Let us know your favourite BL drama in the comments below.
