More and more webcomics platforms are turning to short dramas.
The first was Lezhin Snack which adapted manhwa into short live-action vertical dramas, and WEBTOON is the next to jump into the vertical short fray. “Short Dramas” will span from 40 to 50 episodes, all around a minute or two each. Viewers can watch a few episodes for free before having to pay with coin tokens to unlock the rest of the episodes. These vertical shorts will be available to watch in both English and French.
WEBTOON is kicking Short Dramas off with six romance webcomics. These are all available on the WEBTOON app.
Love Bites
Created by: WmW
Writer: Alicia Wallace
Artist: Anzaitea
Adaptation: Ele
Assistance: Saisho and Jun
When Kieran meets his new classmate, Mason Kane, he bristles with an unexplainable disdain. Soon it becomes apparent why: Mason is a werewolf. But when a fight turns into a sudden kiss that neither expects, Kieran’s feelings for Mason turn to attraction in an instant. None of it makes sense – vampires and werewolves are supposed to be mortal enemies, so why does Kieran find Mason so irresistible?
Amassing over 111 million views, Love Bites can be read on WEBTOON. The webcomic concluded with 69 episodes.
Maybe Meant to Be
Writer: honeyskein
Artist: damcho
Jia Han, a 32-year-old freelancer with no work, is tired of her parents nagging her to get married and finally move out. When she runs into her childhood friend, Mincheol Jin, who is also feeling the same pressure from his parents, she blurts out that they should just get married to solve both of their problems. Little did she know he’d accept her suggestion, and she suddenly finds herself thrust into marriage. A story of an unexpected romance that’ll have you scrolling for more!
Completed with two seasons and a total of 132 episodes, Maybe Meant to Be has garnered over 190 million views.
Swolemates
Writer/Artist: LummyPix
When the cocky, social-media star Braydin, and the nerdy, gamer Alex first meet at the gym, their relationship starts off on the wrong foot. But, as they’re forced to work together they find out they might have more in common than they initially thought. Also they get buff AF.
Swolemates is ongoing with three seasons and has more than 59 million views.
Rules for Dating Trash
Writer/Artist: Seo Yeon
After a messy breakup with a trashy ex forces Ihyeon Seon to take a three-year-long break from college, the last thing she wants to do upon her not-so-inconspicuous return is to dive straight into another relationship. But then comes Chanu Nam, a notorious bad boy who finds himself having a vested interest in Ihyeon. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a low-key senior year is looking like it’s going to be anything but. The harder Ihyeon pushes Chanu away, the stronger he keeps pulling her back. But something’s gotta give – so who’s giving in first?
Rules for Dating Trash concluded with 58 episodes but had a few spin-offs and extra chapters. The webcomic has more than 54 million views.
Dirty Deeds
Original work: Kim Yeonghan
Adaptation: Bulsa
Artist: MUTE and Seo Inhwa
When Sahui’s quiet life at Yeonghwadang, a secluded shaman house where she spent her whole life, is disrupted by imposing CEO Tae-eon Jeong, she wants nothing more than to keep her distance. Scarred by abandonment and a childhood accident, she has no interest in love. Yet Tae-eon’s arrogance, charm, and relentless attention begin to break through her defenses, stirring emotions she thought she had buried for good.
Dirty Deeds has garnered over 16 million views and has concluded with 75 episodes and five spinoff chapters.
I’ll Marry Your Brother
Original work: HAYUNMI
Adaptation: seogac
Artist: Dahye Jeong
A beautiful and successful news anchor, Yeojin’s life looks perfect from the outside. But in reality, she’s trapped in an unhappy marriage. Not only did her husband have an affair with her close coworker, but he also murdered her parents and stole their company. Yeojin thought her life was over, but when she opened her eyes, she found herself back on her wedding day. Watching her husband and his mistress flirt, Yeojin swears to get her revenge. She will do whatever it takes, even if she must marry her husband’s older brother.
These six Short Dramas were released on August 16.
Source: Variety
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