'Spirit Fingers' Captivates Global Audience, Praised for Faithful Adaptation and Heartwarming Story

The drama 'Spirit Fingers,' exclusively released on TVING since last month, is receiving immense praise from global viewers for perfectly capturing the message of its original webtoon.

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, 'Spirit Fingers' tells the vibrant healing romance of young people embarking on a journey to find their own colors. The story follows Song Woo-yeon (played by Park Ji-hu), a shy high school student who couldn't express herself freely due to concerns about others' opinions, as she discovers what it means to pursue something her heart beats for and how the world changes when she finds her voice and learns to love herself.

The original webtoon by Han Kyeong-chal, boasting 1.3 billion cumulative views, has long been loved by readers worldwide for its fairy-tale-like colors and warm atmosphere, even inspiring a remake webtoon in Indonesia. This global acclaim led to high expectations for the drama adaptation.

Prior to its official release, 'Spirit Fingers' held a special preview event at CGV, screening episodes 1 through 6. The original author, Han Kyeong-chal, who attended the event, expressed overwhelming satisfaction, stating, "I had high expectations, but it was even better than I imagined. The 'Spirit Fingers' characters truly felt like they jumped out of the webtoon. The synchronization with the original is incredible, the cafe set is stunning, the directing is superb, and most importantly, they perfectly captured the warm feeling of the webtoon that so many enjoyed." The author was visibly moved by the faithful adaptation.

Upon its release, 'Spirit Fingers' has garnered rave reviews not only in Korea but also internationally. On its premiere day, it ranked first in the Korean drama category on Japan's Remino platform and has consistently maintained a spot in the Top 5 on Viki, proving its global influence with top ratings.

The key to 'Spirit Fingers'' success lies in its faithful adaptation, preserving the original webtoon's emotional depth. Unlike many webtoon-based dramas that alienate original fans with drastic changes, this series successfully conveyed the webtoon's core message of self-discovery, empathy, and growth. The vibrant performances by actors like Park Ji-hu and Jo Joon-young, coupled with direction that maximized the visual elements of the webtoon, have deeply immersed viewers in the story.

Global viewers have lavished the drama with praise, commenting, "It's no exaggeration to call it the best webtoon-based drama ever. It perfectly captured the charm, warmth, and message that made the original special," "I love the captivating characters. Viewers can empathize with and root for them, making them incredibly appealing," "Creators making dramas based on webtoons should learn from 'Spirit Fingers'," "'Spirit Fingers' has reignited my passion for Korean dramas," and "A surprisingly cute drama. It perfectly ended my K-drama slump."

Netizens are expressing their delight, with comments like "It's like the webtoon came to life!", "The actors are all so talented, they really bring the characters to life", and "Finally, a drama that understands the source material!"