K-drama Yumi’s Cells creators on how series starring Kim Go-eun redraws the lines for TV adaptations
- Writers and director of Korean drama Yumi’s Cells that mixes live action and animation talk about the challenges of season 2 and whether there’ll be a third
- Season 2 of the web comic adaptation, which streamed to over 160 markets, focuses on the romance between Kim Go-eun and Park Jin-young’s characters
By Lee Gyu-lee
When news of the live adaptation of the smash-hit web comic Yumi’s Cells was announced in 2021, there were mixed reactions, some welcoming the series adaptation and others showing concern about its animated depiction of the cell characters.
However, despite the concerns, the series has proven itself capable of winning viewers’ hearts with its fusion of live action and animation, as well as compelling storytelling delivered through lead actress Kim Go-eun’s performance.
“I feel this series expanded the scope of the genres that a series can tackle. At first, no one could imagine how [the series] would come out. Everyone was like, ‘Is it possible’? and we showed that it is possible to have both live action and animation,” said Song Jae-jeong, the co-writer of the series.
“As a writer, this series is meaningful as I’ve had a chance to dwell on finding the appropriate line [in making an adaptation].”