title: "Covet the Scholar, Princess Live-Action Drama Confirmed, Yoo Yeon-seok and" Lee Se-young in Talks excerpt: "The historical romance webtoon is getting a live-action adaptation, with" Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Se-young reportedly reviewing lead offers. category: anime date: '2026-04-19T16:00:53+08:00' author: Aimirul tags:
- Covet the Scholar, Princess
- webtoon
- live-action
- K-drama
- historical romance featured: false coverImage: /images/anime/covet-the-scholar-princess-live-action-drama-confirmed-yoo-yeon-seok-and-lee-se-young-in-t.jpg
Another webtoon adaptation is on the way, and this one looks aimed straight at fans who love court politics, slow-burn tension, and messy noble-family drama.
A live-action adaptation of Covet the Scholar, Princess has been confirmed, with casting talks now in progress. According to Korean entertainment outlet OSEN, actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Se-young are currently in discussions to lead the project, and both are said to be reviewing their offers positively. If both deals go through, this would be their first project together.
The original Covet the Scholar, Princess webtoon is a historical romance built around palace intrigue and political conflict. The story follows Princess Eun-myeong, who grows up in isolation inside the royal court. After falling in love at first sight with the scholar Kim Seoyul, she decides to pursue marriage with him, but things get complicated fast when old family grudges and power struggles start crashing into their relationship.
Based on the current report, Lee Se-young is expected to play Princess Eun-myeong, described as a bold and curious royal who actively chases what she wants. Yoo Yeon-seok has reportedly been offered the role of Seoyul, a nobleman who keeps his distance even as the princess openly approaches him.
That setup alone already sounds like catnip for viewers who enjoy Korean historical romance series with a bit more edge. It is not just about royal flirting, bro. The bigger hook here is the mix of romance, court tension, and political baggage, which usually gives these stories more bite than a standard period love story.
For Malaysia and the wider SEA audience, this is the kind of adaptation that could land nicely if the casting sticks. Korean webtoon-to-screen projects already have a strong audience across the region, and period dramas with strong leads tend to do well with viewers who want something more dramatic than a light rom-com. If you're the type who likes shows where every confession comes with dynasty-level consequences, this is one to keep on your radar.
There is still a lot we do not know yet, though. The series is currently in talks over broadcast distribution, and no release date has been announced so far. So yes, the adaptation is happening, but it is still early days. Casting is not locked, platform details are still under discussion, and fans will need to wait a bit longer before getting a proper teaser, stills, or premiere window.
One extra thing worth noting, especially for readers here trying to catch up with the source material: there is currently no official English version of the webtoon available. That could be a bit annoying for Malaysian and SEA fans who hear the buzz now and want to read it immediately before the drama drops. If this adaptation gains momentum, there is a decent chance interest around the title will grow fast across the region, especially among viewers already deep in the Korean drama and webtoon scene.
So for now, the headline is simple: Covet the Scholar, Princess is officially getting a live-action adaptation, and Yoo Yeon-seok plus Lee Se-young could end up being the pairing to watch if negotiations close successfully.
Source: Anime News Network