Web Novel 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Launches Webtoon Adaptation
The adaptation turns a top-ranked Kakao Page novel with 370 million views into its first visual format, betting the existing fanbase will carry the webtoon to similar success.
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Kakao Entertainment announced a webtoon adaptation of the web novel 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work,' which debuted on Kakao Page on June 5. The original novel topped Kakao Page's all-genre annual rankings in 2025 and has accumulated around 370 million views. The webtoon is drawn by artist Ssyungnyung and follows rookie employee Sol-eum Kim investigating urban legends.
The webtoon launched on Kakao Page on June 5, adapting the novel by Deok-soo Baek. Artist Ssyungnyung, known for 'I Failed to Oust the Villain,' handles the artwork. The series follows Sol-eum Kim, a rookie on a field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends and develops survival strategies. The original novel topped Kakao Page's all-genre annual rankings in 2025 and has accumulated around 370 million total views with over 600,000 user comments. Kakao Entertainment's press release notes the IP has grown into a flagship property, with sold-out exhibitions and pop-up events. The webtoon is designed to build unease within an ordinary office setting, revealing hidden rules in supernatural scenarios.
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