“Because the drama and the original work went in different directions in the adaptation, many readers turned to the original out of curiosity about what was different,” he explained. In a follow-up post, the author said he decided to reveal his earnings to challenge the perception that creators do not benefit significantly when their works are adapted for television. He explained that authors can earn through multiple revenue streams, including novel royalties, webtoon income, advertising revenue, lecture fees, and adaptation rights.
