'Mercy For None' marks So Ji-sub’s long-awaited return to the action genre, 13 years after his turn as a corporate assassin in 'A Company Man'. Photo: Handout
Adapting a hit webtoon into live action has become a go-to move for drama creators, lowering risk while guaranteeing a ready-made fanbase eager to leap from digital panels to episodic storytelling.
It is no surprise that original screenplays are becoming the exception rather than the rule in today’s drama landscape.
