[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Han Kyung-hee = <Real Man> (Story by Haneulso, Art by Dogado, Original by Kim Taegoong), popular on Naver Webtoon every Friday, is set to start full-scale drama production with director Kim Hee-won’s participation, aiming to crank it up next year.
Webtoon <Real Man> tells the story of Han Yoo-hyun, a man who starts as an ordinary office worker and climbs to the position of a corporate CEO, solely focusing on success.
It’s a work that draws a strong connection with readers with its interesting setup, where the protagonist, who loses everything he loves while endlessly chasing desires, returns to his younger self taking entry exams again, challenging the regrets-filled life he had.
Director Kim Hee-won, who successfully debuted with the Disney Plus series <Lighting Shop>, will take charge of directing the drama <Real Man>.
Director Kim was quickly recognized for his directing skills, being nominated for the Best Director award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.
Amidst the rising interest in his next project, Director Kim Hee-won has decided to participate in the production of <Real Man>, garnering attention. It is expected to be a work that will resonate with many people with its warm perspective on daily life.
The original is a web novel of the same name by author Kim Taegoong, which was adapted into a webtoon in 2020 and premiered on Naver Webtoon. With excellent adaptation, delicate artwork, and high-quality directing, it consistently ranks at the top of the weekday webtoons, securing a fanbase.
The webtoon <Real Man> has surpassed 470 million cumulative views globally and is translated into English, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, and other languages, reaching overseas readers.
Especially in Japan’s Line Manga, it captivated local readers by realistically depicting the joys and sorrows of office workers, ranking first in the human drama genre’s popularity, gaining significant interest.
Meanwhile, the drama <Real Man> is produced by Studio N, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon, which has proven its capability with consecutive hits like the recent Netflix series <Trauma Center> and the movie <Zombie Daughter>. [Photo credit: Naver Webtoon, JC ENT]
