Korean webtoon artist and screenwriter Kang Full triumphed in his latest series, “Lightshop Keeper,” now streaming on Disney+. 

Based on Kang Full’s own webtoon, “Lightshop Keeper” stars Ju Ji-hoon and Park Bo-young, who are playing two characters who seem to be in vastly different worlds but somehow find their lives colliding, “Lightshop Keeper” is a testament to Kang Full’s immersive world-building and heartfelt and masterful storytelling that both entertain and move.

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Ju Ji-hoon in "Lightshop Keeper" (Disney+)

The first four episodes are now available on Disney+, gripping viewers with tales of horror and mystery. 

The series also stars Kim Seol-hyun, Bae Seong-woo, Kim Min-ha (“Pachinko”), Uhm Tae-goo, Lee Jung-eun (“Parasite”), Park Hyuk-kwon, Shin Eun-soo, Kim Sun-hwa and Kim Ki-hae. 

Kang Full previously achieved series success through “Moving” (also on Disney+) and “Lightshop Keeper” is as gripping as the former. 

In Kang Full’s world, nothing is ever as it seems. Superheroes and villains hide in plain sight and live among the ordinary citizens. 

“Lightshop Keeper” is a genre-bending mystery thriller about six strangers who find themselves drawn to a light shop at the end of a dark alley where the line between the living and the dead is blurred.

From webtoons to the global stage

Before becoming a household name in K-drama, Kang Full was a visionary who carved his path as a webtoon artist. 

Starting his career as a cartoonist in 1997, he became a pioneer in the webtoon space as an artist in 2002, self-publishing his works on his website. 

His knack for intricate storytelling and world-building and relatable (most of them bordering on the supernatural) characters quickly gained him a dedicated following.

The breakthrough moment that catapulted him to international fame came in 2023 with the groundbreaking K-drama “Moving,” which premiered on Disney+ and cemented its place as one of the all-time greats in K-Drama history.

The Real Genius Behind His Stories

But long before “Moving,” Kang Full is already Kang Full—his genius lies in his ability to create complex stories with equally complex characters with weaknesses, compassion, and power.

Whether it’s the supernatural human beings of “‘Moving,” the eerie tenants of “Apartment,” or the individuals who can alter time in “Timing,” his stories veer away from the cliché by blending and bending genres, infusing elements of love, sacrifice, and the afterlife into suspenseful plots.

His works often explore universal themes of vulnerability, resilience, and redemption, resonating with audiences across cultures. Despite their fantastical settings, Kang Full’s stories are ultimately about humanity—our fears, hopes, and capacity for connection.

Lightshop Keeper

For his latest masterpiece, “Lightshop Keeper,” Kang Full once again demonstrates his storytelling prowess. This nail-biting and suspenseful eight-episode Disney+ original series blends fantasy and humanity, delving deep into each character’s struggles as they navigate a way out of the world between life and death and unlock the answers to their miseries.

“Lightshop Keeper” is a testament to Kang Full’s immersive world-building and heartfelt and masterful storytelling that entertains and moves.

Catch “Lightshop Keeper” now available on Disney+.