Kakao Entertainment Opens Applications for New Drama Webtoon Series
Kakao Entertainment has officially opened applications for new drama series for its webtoon platform KakaoPage. According to the announcement dated May 16, 2026, the company is seeking works in various genres under the "drama" category, including slice-of-life stories, dark comedy, thriller, and youth narratives. This initiative is seen as an important step to expand the platform's content library and discover new talent.
Creators wishing to apply can submit their original stories that fit the drama category set by Kakao Entertainment. The company plans to consider works with distinctive narrative styles and innovative perspectives. Having previously made similar calls in romantic, fantasy, and action genres, Kakao now aims to steer readers toward emotionally deep, character-driven stories with a drama-focused selection.
Kakao Entertainment is the owner of KakaoPage, one of South Korea's largest digital content platforms, and is also behind many popular webtoon-to-K-drama adaptations. Productions such as What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, Itaewon Class, and True Beauty have emerged from this ecosystem. Therefore, the new drama series application is a great opportunity not only for webtoon readers but also for producers seeking potential TV and film adaptations.
Although the details of the application process have not yet been fully disclosed, it is stated that Kakao Entertainment will form a selection committee and winning projects will be published on the platform. Additionally, successful series may later be adapted into TV shows or films. In recent years, many writers and artists discovered through similar open calls have become well-known names in the industry.
This news serves as a call for new creators looking to step into the webtoon world. The importance that Kakao Entertainment is placing on the drama genre highlights the rise of story-driven and character-focused works in the industry. Application results and selected works are expected to be announced in the coming months. If you are a webtoon writer or artist, you should not miss this opportunity.
