Webtoon Shark Explodes in Popularity and Profits After Live-Action Adaptation
Discover how a hit webtoon skyrocketed to 200,000 daily views and boosted revenue 11x since its adaptation premiered last month!
Webtoon 'Shark' Surges in Popularity After Live-Action Adaptation
Webtoon sees over 200,000 daily views, elevenfold increase in revenue since adaptation's debut last month
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Dramatic Growth After Adaptation
Kakao Entertainment's long-running webtoon Shark has witnessed a dramatic boost in popularity thanks to its new live-action series adaptation. The series, originally launched in 2016, has already amassed over 190 million cumulative views in Korea.
- 200,000+ daily views since the drama launch
- Elevenfold revenue increase reported by Kakao
The surge was noted following the May 15 release of the live-action drama Shark: The Storm. By May 29, the rise in webtoon readership and revenue was officially reported.
About 'Shark: The Storm'
Shark: The Storm is a sequel to the 2021 film Shark: The Beginning. It expands the story into a serialized drama format.
- Main character: Woo-sol Cha (played by Min-seok Kim), trains as a professional MMA fighter after leaving prison.
- Main antagonist: Woo-yong Hyun (Hyun-wook Lee), a ruthless villain who becomes Woo-sol's foe.
The story centers on Woo-sol's transformation from mere survivor to determined protector, fighting not just for survival but for those he cares about.
No Official English Release Yet
Both the webtoon and its live-action adaptation are not yet officially available in English.
- Webtoon creators: Woon and Woo-seop Kim
- First serialized: 2016
- English version: Not available