The Year We Turned 29 Webtoon Is Being Adapted Into a Live-Action Series: The Story of Three 'Woo-ris' Comes to the Screen
One of the most beloved drama and slice-of-life works in the webtoon world, The Year We Turned 29 (originally titled Ahop-isul-hui), is officially being adapted into a live-action series. Published on the Naver Webtoon platform since 2019 and having reached a wide fan base, this production will bring to the screen the story of three women at one of the most critical turning points of their lives. Fans have welcomed the news that this sincere and realistic story will be adapted into a series with great excitement.
The story focuses on three close friends who share the same name but have completely different personalities and lifestyles: Bong Woo-ri, Cha Woo-ri, and Kim Woo-ri. These three 29-year-old women are trying to cope with uncertainties in their careers, disappointments in their love lives, and the social pressures that come with turning thirty. The famous growing pains encountered when the last digit of one's age is nine, known as "Ahop-su" in Korean culture, form the main theme and emotional depth of the series.
The artist Su-bak, the creator of the webtoon, is known for conveying the existential crises and daily life challenges experienced by modern young adults in a highly sincere language. In recent years, the trend of major production companies like Studio N bringing successful webtoons to the screen has gained great momentum with projects like True Beauty and Yumi's Cells. The The Year We Turned 29 adaptation is also expected to form a deep connection with viewers, especially those in their late 20s, and become one of the successful examples of the genre.
Although no official announcement has been made regarding the cast and the exact release date of the series, various casting predictions and expectations have already begun to be expressed on social media. How the melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere of the original work will be reflected in the series is a matter of curiosity. More details regarding the production process and the lead actors are expected to be shared in the coming months. In the meantime, webtoon readers are hoping to see a faithful adaptation of the story.
