Kakao Entertainment Makes Waves with Live-Action Adaptation of 'Secret Relationships'

Exciting news for fans of the popular webtoon 'Secret Relationships' as Kakao Entertainment revealed on February 27 that it has been transformed into a captivating live-action drama.

The much-anticipated drama, a joint collaboration between Fuji TV, Playlist, and Kakao Entertainment, made its debut on global streaming platforms such as Watcha, FOD, and iQIYI. The lead roles were flawlessly portrayed by WEi members Kim Jun Seo, Cha Sun Hyung, Cha Jeong Woo, and Kim Ho Young, adding an extra layer of brilliance to the series.

But that's not all - 'Secret Relationships' has also been reimagined into a compelling web novel. Released on Kakao Page on the 14th, the novel delves deeper into the characters' complexities and intertwining relationships, enriching the narrative of the original webtoon.

A spokesperson from Kakao Entertainment expressed, "The growing success of content based on Kakao Entertainment's story IP has paved the way for dynamic collaborations with renowned domestic and international production companies. This year, we are proud to present fresh opportunities to showcase the excellence of Kakao Entertainment's IP."

Excitement peaked as 'Secret Relationships' claimed the top spot on Watcha's coveted TOP 20 watch list, captivating audiences with its engaging storyline and talented cast.

The buzz has not gone unnoticed by Korean netizens who shared their thoughts on the adaptation:

"I sense this is making waves abroad as well." "Visuals play a big role in BL, but it doesn't particularly appeal to me..." "I'm pleasantly surprised to see Watcha still going strong." "Can't wait to binge-watch it once more episodes are out, haha." "Seems like Watcha has some interesting offerings these days." "Daon steals the show; the casting for Joo Seong Hyun missed the mark." "Holding off for now, but looking forward to diving in once the episodes stack up, haha." "This BL webtoon got me hooked from the start - excited to see how the drama unfolds. Daon's actor seems like a perfect match." "I find the actor playing Daon quite adorable." "..." "Wishing this drama all the success it deserves."

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