Another manhwa is getting the K-drama adaptation and judging from the sheer volume of manhwas/webtoons in South Korea there will be no shortage anytime soon. The story is called Want to Do Nothing and deals with a 26-year old woman whose life falls apart in busy Seoul when she breaks up with her boyfriend she was discussing marriage with, her mom dies in a car accident, and she loses her job after a sexual harassment complaint. She ends up wanting to do nothing with her life and moves to the remote seaside village looking to live off her meager savings but spending it on doing what would make her happy. She ends up finding happiness in things that don’t cost money like walks and time alone before encountering people who add warmth. The story deals with many modern day disappointments, frustrations, and unfairness but the writer wants to convey to readers not to give up in life even if its hard, to keep on living. The drama cast and start filming in the fall of 2021. It does sound a lot like When the Weather is Fine but hopefully enough differences to deliver a different experience. Directing will be the PD of Cheese in the Trap and Coffee Prince.
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