KillerDrama

Dramas based on novels and web novels

Adaptations of novels and web novels: the backbone of C-drama fantasy and historical romance.

  1. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 달의 연인

    K-drama · 2016 · SBS

    From the book Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua

    ActionFantasyHistoricalMelodramaRomance

  2. Love in the Moonlight 구르미 그린 달빛

    K-drama · 2016 · KBS

    From the book Moonlight Drawn by Clouds by Yoon Yi-soo

    ComedyLGBTQ & BLRomance

  3. A Korean Odyssey 화유기

    K-drama · 2017–2018 · tvN

    From the book Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en, Li Chunfang

  4. Business Proposal 사내 맞선

    K-drama · 2022 · SBS

    From the webtoon A Business Proposal

  5. Moon Embracing the Sun 해를 품은 달

    K-drama · 2012 · MBC

    From the book Moon Embracing the Sun by Jung Eun-gwol

    FantasyHistoricalRomance

  6. The Untamed 陈情令

    C-drama · 2019 · Tencent Video

    From the novel Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

    FantasyWuxia & xianxia

  7. Sungkyunkwan Scandal 성균관 스캔들

    K-drama · 2010 · KBS

    From the book Sungkyunkwan Scandal 1 by Jung Eun-gwol

    HistoricalRomantic comedy

  8. Nirvana In Fire 琅琊榜

    C-drama · 2015 · Dragon Television

    From the book Nirvana in Fire by Hai Yan

    HistoricalPoliticalWuxia & xianxia

  9. Pachinko 파친코

    K-drama · 2022 · Apple TV

    From the book Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

  10. 1 Litre no Namida 1リットルの涙

    J-drama · 2005 · Fuji Television

    From the book 1 Litre no Namida by Aya Kitō

  11. The Legend of Zhen Huan 後宮甄嬛傳

    C-drama · 2011 · Dragon Television

    From the book The Legend of Zhen Huan by Wu Xuelan

    Historical

  12. When the Weather Is Fine 날씨가 좋으면 찾아가겠어요

    K-drama · 2020 · JTBC

    From the book When the Weather Is Fine

    Romance

  13. Blossoms Shanghai 繁花

    C-drama · 2023–2024 · CCTV

    From the book Fan hua by Jin Yucheng

  14. Three Kingdoms 三国

    C-drama · 2010 · Jiangsu Television

    From the book The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, Jiang Daqi

    Historical

  15. Journey to the West 西游记

    C-drama · 1986–1999 · CCTV

    From the book Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en, Li Chunfang

    ActionComedy

  16. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 後宮如懿傳

    C-drama · 2018 · Dragon Television

    From the book Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Wu Xuelan

    Historical

  17. Scarlet Heart 步步惊心

    C-drama · 2011 · Hunan TV

    From the book Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua

    HistoricalRomance

  18. Three-Body 三体

    C-drama · 2023 · Tencent Video

    From the book The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin

    Science fiction

  19. A Dream of Splendor 梦华录

    C-drama · 2022 · Tencent Video

    From the book Zhao Pan'er Rescuing a Courtesan by Guan Hanqing

    Romance

  20. Galileo ガリレオ

    J-drama · 2007–2013 · Fuji Television

    From the book Precognitive Dreams by Keigo Higashino

    CrimeMystery

  21. Atsuhime 篤姫

    J-drama · 2008 · NHK

    From the book Tenshō-in Atsuhime by Tomiko Miyao

  22. Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 天龙八部

    C-drama · 2003

    From the book Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong

    Wuxia & xianxia

  23. Hidden Love 偷偷藏不住

    C-drama · 2023 · Youku

    From the book Hidden love / Tou tou zang bu zhu

    Youth & school

  24. Journey to the West 西遊記

    C-drama · 2010 · Jiangsu Arts Channel

    From the book Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en, Li Chunfang

  25. Kangxi Dynasty 康熙王朝

    C-drama · 2001 · CCTV

    From the book Kangxi Emperor by Eryue He

    Historical

  26. Tenchijin 天地人

    J-drama · 2009 · NHK

    From the book Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka

  27. The Dream of Red Mansions 红楼梦

    C-drama · 2010 · Anhui Television

    From the book Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin

    Romance

  28. The Longest Day In Chang'an 长安十二时辰

    C-drama · 2019–2020 · Youku

    From the book The Longest Day In Chang'an by Ma Boyong

    Historical

  29. Fights Break Spheres 斗破苍穹

    C-drama · 2018

    From the novel Fights Break Spheres by Tian Can Tu Dou

    Historical

  30. Laughing in the Wind 笑傲江湖

    C-drama · 2001 · CCTV

    From the book The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jin Yong

    Wuxia & xianxia

  31. Noble Aspirations 青云志

    C-drama · 2016–2017 · Hunan TV

    From the novel Zhu Xian by Xiao Ding

    FantasyHistoricalWuxia & xianxia

  32. Sound of the Desert 风中奇缘

    C-drama · 2014 · Hunan TV

    From the book Ballad of the Desert by Tong Hua

    HistoricalRomance

  33. The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber i 倚天屠龙记

    C-drama · 2009

    From the book The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber by Jin Yong

    Wuxia & xianxia

  34. The Hospital 白色巨塔

    Taiwanese drama · 2006 · China Television

    From the book The Hospital by Hou Wen-yong

  35. The Return of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣

    C-drama · 2006 · CCTV

    From the book The Return of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong

    Wuxia & xianxia