Exciting New Webtoon Live-Action Thriller 'iShopping' Sets Premiere for July
Discover 'The Defects,' a gripping South Korean thriller about children abandoned by their adoptive parents, fighting for survival and revenge.
Korean Cable Network ENA Announces New Series 'iShopping'
Korean cable network ENA has announced the upcoming debut of its new series, iShopping, set to premiere on July 21. This high-stakes action thriller is based on a popular Kakao webtoon of the same name and follows the harrowing survival and revenge journey of children abandoned by their adoptive parents.
Webtoon Origins and Popularity
The original iShopping webtoon gained significant recognition, winning the "Most Creative" prize at the 2017 SPP Webtoon Awards and amassing over 51 million views. The webtoon is available on KakaoPage, a South Korean content platform known for its extensive library of webtoons and web novels. (page.kakao.com)
Main Cast and Characters
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Jung-ah Yum as Se-hee Kim: A respected hospital chair and philanthropist who secretly heads an illegal adoption and child-trafficking ring.
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Jin-ah Won as Ah-hyun Kim: A girl who survived after being "returned" by her adoptive family. As the leader and protector of other surviving children, Ah-hyun wages a desperate fight for survival and justice. This role marks Won's first foray into action drama.
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Jin-young Kim (Dex) as Jeong-hyun: A loyal enforcer raised by Se-hee Kim. As the de facto operator of the trafficking ring, his presence will drive much of the series' tension.
Availability of the Webtoon
Currently, there is no official English version of the iShopping webtoon available. However, readers can access the original Korean version on KakaoPage. (page.kakao.com)
*Source: Joy News 24 (Yang-soo Kim)