Webtoon "The Losing Side Becomes First Lady" to Be Adapted into a Drama

Jaedam Media Signs Contract with Cross Pictures for Drama Adaptation

The webtoon "The Losing Side Becomes First Lady," which centers on a presidential election, is set to be adapted into a drama.

On August 19, Jaedam Media announced that it had signed a contract with film and drama production company Cross Pictures for the drama adaptation. "The Losing Side Becomes First Lady" tells the story of a married couple, National Assembly members Kwak Hyunwoo and Cho Jaeryeong, who compete for the presidency. The series depicts a husband, the conservative party candidate, and his wife, the progressive party candidate, who find themselves in political opposition but refuse to give up their affection as a couple.

The illustrations are by Kang Jiyeong, known for "Kingmaker" and "Oh, My God!," while the story is written by Choi Yujin, author of "Crow Duchess." The webtoon is currently being serialized on Naver Webtoon.