Hilary Leung

2 days ago | kcomicsbeat.com | Hilary Leung

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The Men of the Harem webnovel is getting a drama adaptation, and Suzy has been offered the role of Empress Latrasil Valentine Tarium. Her agency confirmed they received the offer but said the actor is still considering it. Lee Eungbok, the director of Sweet Home seasons 2 and 3—another drama based on a webcomic—will direct the series, with Hwang Jinyoung (My Dearest) writing the screenplay.

2 days ago | kcomicsbeat.com | Hilary Leung

A new trailer for Omniscient Reader promises action, thrill, and high-stakes survival. The full trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint—renamed Omniscient Reader—opens with two sides charging toward each other on a wrecked bridge. It quickly cuts to another intense battle, this time in a subway car. Viewers also get a first glimpse of the goblin who delivers deadly scenarios that people must complete to survive. The first challenge?

3 days ago | kcomicsbeat.com | Hilary Leung

Seo Yeji may be returning to the small screen—and in a chilling way. According to Spotvnews, the actress has received an offer to star in the upcoming drama adaptation of the webtoon Forest of Humans. If she accepts, this would mark her first drama role in three years since 2022’s Eve. As of this article’s publication, Seo is still reviewing the script and has not confirmed her participation. Forest of Humans is a psychological horror webtoon written and illustrated by Junho Hwang.

3 days ago | kcomicsbeat.com | Hilary Leung

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Mignon, the original BL animation created by Bboong Bbang Kkyu. The series first premiered on Vimeo on August 11, 2023, but was abruptly taken down just twelve days later, on August 23. According to production studio ABJ Company, the removal stemmed from “issues with the creator’s former agency.”Mignon found a temporary new home on Laftel on November 1, 2023, though access was restricted to viewers in Korea.

3 days ago | kcomicsbeat.com | Hilary Leung

A Thousand Blues, an award-winning sci-fi novel is headed for the big screen. The Korea Herald reports that A Thousand Blues, the award-winning debut novel by Cheon Seon-ran, is getting a Hollywood film adaptation. Warner Bros. signed a deal on May 10 to acquire the rights, offering between 600 million and 700 million won (approximately $440,000 to $510,000). The studio was drawn in by the novel’s storyline, which ultimately led to the offer.