Webtoon-Based Live-Action Thriller Series iShopping to Debut in July
Korean cable network ENA has announced that its new series iShopping will debut on July 21. Based on a popular Kakao webtoon of the same name, iShopping is a high-stakes action thriller that follows the harrowing survival and revenge journey of children abandoned by their adoptive parents.Recognized initially at the 2017 SPP Webtoon Awards with a "Most Creative" prize, the webtoon has amassed over 51 million views.iShopping stars veteran actress Jung-ah Yum as Se-hee Kim, a respected hospital chair and philanthropist who secretly heads an illegal adoption and child-trafficking ring. Driven by a warped belief in genetic superiority, she runs the "iShopping" program, which selects and raises only the "best" children.Actress Jin-ah Won plays Ah-hyun Kim, a girl who survived after being "returned" by her adoptive family. As the leader and protector of other surviving children, Ah-hyun wages a desperate fight for survival and justice. The role marks Won's first foray into action drama.Jin-young Kim, also known as Dex, plays Jeong-hyun, a loyal enforcer raised by Se-hee Kim. As the de facto operator of the trafficking ring, his presence will drive much of the series' tension.Currently, there is not an official English version of the webtoon available.Source: Joy News 24 (Yang-soo Kim)
