Itaewon Class Creator Launches Prequel Web Novel Jangga on Kakao
Gwangjin, creator of the hit webtoon Itaewon Class, has launched a new web novel called Jangga that explores the backstory of the franchise's universe during post-Korean War Korea.
Itaewon Class Creator Launches Prequel Web Novel Jangga on Kakao
Gwangjin, the creator behind the popular webtoon Itaewon Class, has expanded the franchise with a new web novel titled Jangga, now available on the Kakao platform. This spin-off story takes readers back in time to explore the origins of the Itaewon Class universe.
Jangga focuses on the rise of the Jang character from extreme poverty during the challenging post-Korean War period in South Korea. The story promises to provide deeper context for the world that fans came to love in the original webtoon.
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Itaewon Class became a cultural phenomenon both as a webtoon and later as a live-action Korean drama. The story follows Park Saeroyi as he opens a restaurant in Seoul's Itaewon district and builds his business empire while seeking revenge against a powerful food corporation.
The original webtoon's success led to adaptations across multiple media, and this new web novel represents Gwangjin's continued commitment to expanding the story's universe. By setting Jangga in the post-war era, readers will gain insight into the historical and social foundations that shaped the modern Korea depicted in Itaewon Class.
Kakao has become a major platform for Korean digital content, making it a natural home for this new installment. Fans of the original series will likely appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the background and history that influenced the main storyline.