Tapas today announced the hit Korean webcomic, Dr. Brain, will be available in English for the first time on Tapas beginning today November 18, 2021. The science fiction thriller, written and drawn by Hongjacga (Space Sweepers, Star Wars: A Story Before A Force Awakens), was recently adapted for television by director Jee-woon Kim (The Age of Shadows, The Uninvited) and is now streaming globally on Apple TV+. The webcomic launch on Tapas will mark the first time the content is available in English. Dr. Brain will launch with three episodes and update on Thursdays.
Dr. Brain centers around a genius neuroscientist, Sewon, who connects to the brains of the recently deceased and discovers clues to murder cases. The webcomic is an electrifying depiction of Sewon’s struggle as he tracks down the suspects.
Produced by Kakao Webtoon Studio and originally released in Korea in 2016, Dr. Brain boasts more than 20 million accumulated views across Korean platforms Kakao Webtoon and Kakao Page. Now, fans watching the Apple Original series, which stars by Lee Sun-kyun (Parasite), can dig even deeper into the Dr. Brain world with the webcomic on Tapas.
“Hongjacga is a fantastic talent, and we are confident that his work will resonate with English-speaking audiences,” said Jeong-seo Park, CEO of Kakao Webtoon Studio at Kakao Entertainment. “A global streaming platform’s selection of Dr. Brain is a testament to the webcomic’s originality, solid plot, and directing, and is a marker for the global success of the IP.”
“We’re thrilled to bring the incredible Dr. Brain webcomic to an even wider audience with the Tapas platform launch,” said Michele Wells, CCO, Tapas Media. “Creator Hongjacga’s compelling story and evocative artwork are sure to appeal to fans of comics and sci-fi, and to anyone who loves escaping into an exciting, bingeworthy read!”
“I am very happy to present Dr. Brain webcomics to the North American readers through Tapas! I recommend that those who have seen the drama, read the webtoon, and those who have read the webtoon, watch the drama to get an immersive experience into the world of Dr. Brain,” said Hongjacga.
To check out the series for yourself, head on over to the following link: Dr. Brain
Source: Press Release
