This is the 6656th most frequent Korean word.
원작
"원작" means "original work."
Here, '원작' refers to the original work upon which another art form, such as a movie, is based.
이 영화는 유명한 소설 원작에 기반을 두고 있습니다.
This movie is based on a famous novel as its original work.
In this context, '원작' highlights the source material for the drama, indicating the novel it adapted.
나는 이 드라마의 원작 소설을 이미 읽었어요.
I have already read the original novel for this drama.
The term '원작' here refers to an original work that serves as inspiration for creative interpretation or derivation.