The Hooligans Webtoon Sees 58-Fold View Surge Leading Up to Release of Live-Action Adaptation

Webtoon The Hooligans by acclaimed artist Tae-ho Yoon is experiencing a surge in popularity, riding the momentum of its live-action adaptation Low Life.According to Kakao Entertainment on July 22, the webtoon's weekly view count on kakao Webtoon increased approximately 58 times between the third week of June (June 16-22) and the third week of July (July 14-20). Sales also jumped 26 times over the same period, reflecting renewed interest in the title. Set in a coastal village near Sinan, Low Life follows a group of greedy yet earnest locals who stumble upon a rumor about a sunken treasure ship. The story unfolds as they each scheme, clash, and collaborate in pursuit of buried fortune, blending dark comedy, crime, and character-driven drama.Fans can read the official English version of the webtoon on Toomics and Lalatoon.The Low Life live-action adaptation is available on Hulu. The live-action adaptation released on July 16, and is also available on Disney+ in some countries.Source: Kakao Entertainment's press release