BL masterpiece 'Yahwacheop' is being made into a live-action drama?! Along with the fan response that there are more worries than expectations, we'll give you a full summary of author Byun Deok's age, income, face, and gender!

1. Finally a live-action version! Returning to the drama Night Story

The BL webtoon legend <Yahwacheop> is finally being produced as a live-action drama!
Auditions and pre-production are currently underway, with filming scheduled for June 2025.
It is said that it will be released in a short-form drama format of about 2 minutes per episode.

The production was done by director Choi Bo-kyung of 'Ants are Riding' and 'Divorce Insurance'.
The production company is Kidari Studio, Lezhin Entertainment, Doodoo, and Mongjakso.
It is basically rated for ages 15 and up, but it is said that a separate paid version will also be produced.

2. Who is the cast? Fans’ reaction… Well, I don’t know.

As soon as news of the live-action adaptation was revealed, fan reactions were surprisingly mixed.
Is this a situation where there is more worry than anticipation, and more sighs than cheers?

“A live-action version of Night Story…? Let’s just make it into an animation, you idiots.”
“There’s not a single person on my timeline who would welcome a live-action adaptation.”
“Yoon Seung-ho and Na-gyeom’s emotions are expressed by real actors…? I’m losing my immersion.”
“BL is fun because it’s the world furthest from reality, but why do they keep dragging it back to reality…”

In particular, <Yahwacheop> is a work in which mood, mise-en-scène, and emotional line are important.
There are many questions like, “Which actor can properly portray ‘Yoon Seung-ho’ and ‘Baek Na-gyeom’?”
Auditions are currently underway, but casting has not been confirmed yet. Fans are also growing increasingly worried.

3. Who is the original author, 'Byeondeok'?

What kind of person is the writer Byun Deok, who is known as the golden hand of the BL world?

- Gender: Known as female
- Age: Not exactly disclosed, but webtoon debut before or after graduating from college → estimated to be in early 30s
- Income: 45 million cumulative views + OST + goods + makgeolli collaboration = estimated to be in the top 1% of writers
- Face: The face is not disclosed. Only hints are given in SNS certification shots or acceptance speeches.

According to the author's interview, there are also health issues such as dry eye.
He said he is getting strength from the letters and support from fans. He said that the love for the work is the real driving force.

4. Don't you know why the Night Flower Collection is a legend?

Why was <Night Story Book> so popular?

- It's BL, but it's a Joseon Dynasty historical drama, so it's unique (dopo, hanbok, formal speech, calm eyes)
- A combination of a heartless and stubborn person with a strong emotional line
- Real fan tattoo, cosplay, and secondary creation craze
- 1st place in Lezhin Comics BL rankings for 5 consecutive years

The author also said, “There may never be another work like this.”
You described <Night Story Collection> as “the good fortune of a writer’s life.”

5. Live-action version, where and how can I see it?

The official platform has not been decided yet.
However, in terms of short-form content, it is similar to YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Coupang Play, Wave, etc.
There are many opinions that there is a high possibility of OTT+SNS fusion being released.

The official release date will be announced soon, so let's set up notifications and wait, right?

The drama is being made into a live-action film, so for true fans this might be a moment of worry rather than anticipation.
But without damaging the mood of the original work,
If the author and fans' affection is well expressed, wouldn't it be remembered as another type of 'Night Story Book'?

What do you guys think about the live-action version?
If there are any actors who you think would be suitable for the roles of Yoon Seung-ho and Baek Na-gyeom, please recommend them in the comments! Let's chat together.

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