Shocking development: the BL (Boys Love) webtoon 'Yahwacheop' is reportedly getting a drama adaptation—and filming has already begun—triggering heated debate over how a 19+ (adults-only) series can be adapted for TV.
On the 31st, a post by netizen A began spreading across online communities. A wrote, "I went to see Choi Champan's House, and they said they were filming 'Yahwacheop'," sharing a photo taken in front of the set.
First released on Lezhin Comics in 2019, 'Yahwacheop' is a Joseon-era genre webtoon that quickly went viral among readers, gaining huge popularity in Korea and overseas. In 2021, singer-songwriter Ahn Ye-eun even recorded an OST for the webtoon, drawing further attention.
Still, controversy persists. Many point out that adapting a title originally rated 19+ could be its fatal flaw.
Reactions this time include: "How are they even going to make this...", "The webtoon relies on the art and explicit content—will that work?", and "I'm curious but scared."