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Yumi's Cells
Drama ∙ Webtoon

Serial Information

NAVER Webtoon, NAVER Series

Created by

Lee Dong-gun

Genre

Psychological drama, Romance

Basic Info.

Yumi's Cells stands out for its unique portrayal of the protagonist Yumi's emotions and inner world through personified cells. Each cell represents a specific aspect of her mind, managing her emotions, actions, and thoughts. For instance, the Love Cell drives Yumi to fall in love, while the Reason Cell ensures she makes logical and rational decisions. This imaginative approach provides a charming and insightful glimpse into the complexities of Yumi's inner life.



Additional Info.

"Yumi's Cells unfolds in two parts: the activity of the cells in Yumi's mind and her love story in real life. The narrative cleverly shows how Yumi’s cells influence her decisions and how these choices manifest in her reality. Writer Lee Dong-gun revealed from the beginning of the series that his goal was to depict ""a story about a period of boredom between a man and a woman, leading to a breakup, and eventually, the discovery of new love."" This approach adds a layer of realism to the dynamics of romantic relationships, portraying the main characters’ interactions in a way that resonates deeply with readers. The drama adaptation remains remarkably faithful to the original webtoon, earning widespread acclaim as one of the best webtoon-to-drama adaptations ever made. It meticulously captures the characters' appearances, the storyline, and numerous details from the source material, garnering positive responses from both fans of the webtoon and new viewers alike. Kim Go-eun, who played the lead role, received the Best Actress Award at the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards in 2022. That same year, the drama won the Best Original OTT Program Award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, highlighting both the quality of the production and the exceptional performances of the cast."