'IRIS' writer to tackle drama rendition of webtoon 'Last'

Writer Kim Hyun Joon who wrote the much adored series KBS 2TV's drama, 'IRIS,' has a new project on his hands!

The popular webtoon on Daum, 'Last,' will be made into a drama version as his next work according to production company A Story on March 6. �The story centers on Chang Tae Ho, a male lead who becomes a homeless person after failing at a stock operation involving an exorbitant value on Korea's stock market after having been successful, leading him to face a secretive ranked organization consisting of Seoul's homeless. �Starting from the bottom, he rises up in rank to fight for leadership of the group against the boss who earns money by exploiting the poor homeless people.

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It was revealed that after the webtoon was picked up for a drama, Kim Hyun Joon met up with the original creator, Kang Hyung Kyu, to talk about the adaptation. �

It will be produced with the goal of airing on one of the main terrestrial broadcasting stations in the second half of this year!