Aquaman (webtoon)
| Aquaman | |
|---|---|
| 아쿠아맨 | |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Author | McQueen Studio |
| Publisher | |
| Magazine | Kakao Webtoon |
| Webtoon service | Yes |
| Original run | 2016–2019 |
Aquaman (Korean: 아쿠아맨; Japanese: アクアマン) is a South Korean webtoon by McQueen Studio.[1][2] It was published on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon from 2016 to 2019 and recorded about 200 million cumulative views during its run.[3][4] The series was one of Kakao's widely read titles during its run. In October 2023, Kakao Entertainment said that the webtoon would be made into a Japanese live-action television series with Fuji TV,[5] with Kakao supplying the source material and development input and Fuji TV in charge of production. The program is planned for broadcast on Fuji TV and its streaming service FOD,[6] with release expected between 2025 and 2026.[7] The webtoon was also listed among Kakao's works offered on Tencent's platform in China in 2017,[8][9] and Kakao Webtoon later became a leading comics app in Thailand following its launch there in 2021.[10][11]
The webtoon is a romantic comedy that follows a university student navigating the challenges of first love and friendships.[12]
Characters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ji SungJoon | He is the main character in the webtoon. His behavior is friendly and outgoing, and he is well-connected with his group of friends. He looks out for Shin NaRu and Choi SoRa, though he does not always realize how they feel.[13] SungJoon is confident but also has a softer, more thoughtful side, especially in romantic situations, where things do not always go smoothly. |
References
- ^ "Kakao, Fuji TV to release Japanese version of 'Aquaman' webtoon". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Webtoon "Aquaman" to be adapted into a Japanese terrestrial drama, co-produced by Fuji TV". Yonhap News.
- ^ "Kakao Entertainment and Fuji TV sign a new content partnership". Kakao Entertainment. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "【フジテレビ】約２億ビュー！韓国・カカオエンターの人気Webtoonを日本版ドラマとして共同制作へ「フジテレビグローバル事業戦略発表会」". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in Japanese). October 26, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ 머니투데이 (October 27, 2023). "카카오웹툰 '아쿠아맨' 일본서 드라마로 만든다". 머니투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kakao Webtoon "Aquaman" to Co-Produce Drama with Japan's Fuji TV". The Report.
- ^ Yoon-seo, Lee (May 29, 2024). "Popular Korean webtoons to be remade into international TV series". The Korea Herald. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ 기자, 최민지 (October 27, 2023). "카카오웹툰 ‘아쿠아맨’ 日 공중파 드라마로 공동제작". 디지털데일리 (in Korean). Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kakao Page and Daum Webtoon Enter the Chinese Market". se-cu.com. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kakao Webtoon's "Aquaman" to be broadcast as a drama in Japan in 2025".
- ^ "주식회사 카카오엔터테인먼트". kakaoent.com (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ 권길여 (December 10, 2021). "무려 '1억 8000만뷰' 기록한 인기 웹툰 '아쿠아맨' 실사화 주인공 된 아이돌". www.insight.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ Carinne (June 28, 2022). ""Aquaman" (2023 Web Drama): Cast & Summary". Trends - In-Depth K-Pop & K-Culture Insights | Kpopmap. Retrieved September 5, 2025.