The webtoons have become one of the main sources of inspiration for Korean dramas, with successes such as Yumi cells AND Friendly rivalry successfully adapted for the screen. However, the recent announcement that the very popular webtoon BL Night painter It will be adapted in a series of live-action has aroused heated online disputes.
Originally released in 2019, Night painter It is a webtoon of the period that follows the complex relationship between Nakyum, a talented painter specialized in explicit works of art, and Seungho, a powerful gentleman known for his overwhelming desire for men. The series, now complete, has obtained a huge following and is between Lezhin’s Most successful titles, even of being printed in physical form.
Despite its popularity, Night painter It contains explicit themes and controversial content, including scenes involving consent and rape Dubbie, which have divided readers. The plot begins with Nakyum, drunk and incorrect, approaching Seungho for sex, which takes off a complicated and often worrying dynamic between the two.
The planned adaptation will be a short -form drama with episodes lasting about two minutes, mainly classified 15+, with about 19 years. This approach has not marked the recourse, since many fans and critics express concern for the fact that this sensitive material can be managed appropriately in live-action. Some long -standing readers who appreciated the webtoon narration also expressed a strong opposition to adaptation.
- What live-action adaptation is this, seriously, oh please … please ㅜㅜ some things are not good, and this is not good, damnation. There are works that can be adapted and works that should not be, and this should not be ;; The whole story from start to finish is precisely that type of content … how could they even try to adapt it? It would be just a complete reinvention …
- Don’t do it.
- Is it really? Seriously?
- I really hope this does not happen … ã… ã…
- Even if it is in the shape of a short shape, do not do it. Seriously, so annoying. Let 2D remain 2D. Why is there such an eye to make live-action adaptations these days?
- Without the content of 19+, nothing will be at all. They should really turn it into an anime …
While the adaptations of the webtoon continue to grow in popularity, Night painter The controversy highlights the challenges of bringing complex and mature content to the mainstream public, in particular in the formats of live action. Fans and spectators are looking closely to see how production will navigate in these delicate problems.
