Who Created Nevertheless Webtoon And Illustrated It?

I’ve got a soft spot for creators who both write and draw, and 'Nevertheless' is a great example: the webtoon was both created and illustrated by Jung Seo (정서). That single-creator approach shines through — the pacing, mood, and art all feel tightly connected because they come from the same sensibility. I discovered it via the official webtoon platform, and reading it felt like flipping through someone’s personal sketchbook that happens to tell a romance.

The story’s realism and the way emotions flash across faces are hallmarks of Jung Seo’s style, and that’s probably why the series translated so well into a 2021 live-action show with Song Kang and Han So-hee; the core dynamics were intact, even if some scenes were adapted for TV. If you’re deciding where to start, try the webtoon for the full, uncompressed experience — the art is a big part of the appeal and Jung Seo is the person behind it all.

When I first stumbled across 'Nevertheless' on a lazy Sunday scroll, the thing that snagged me was the art — delicate linework, muted palettes, and faces that said more with a glance than some novels do in a chapter. That webtoon was created and illustrated by Jung Seo (정서), who both wrote the story and handled the visuals; the whole feel of the series reflects that unified voice. I binged the translated chapters on the official platform and kept flipping back to study panel composition and character expressions. Knowing one creator shaped both plot and look makes those small, telling moments feel intentional rather than incidental.

Beyond just naming Jung Seo as the creator, it's fun to think about how the webtoon landed culturally: it ran on Naver's platform and later reached a wider audience after being adapted into a live-action series in 2021 starring Song Kang and Han So-hee. The adaptation introduced the characters to folks who don’t usually read webtoons, but the original still has its own rhythm — quieter, more interior, and with more breathing room in the art. If you're curious about differences, check the webtoon for subtler cues and longer emotional beats that the show tightens up for TV.

I’ll admit I spent a disproportionate amount of time re-reading scenes where expressions change in a single panel; that’s Jung Seo’s strength, combining writing and illustration so the two enhance each other. Themes like messy modern dating, attraction versus attachment, and the awkward honesty of youth come through visually and in dialogue. If you like character-driven romance that doesn’t sugarcoat confusion, dive into the webtoon first — then see what the drama does with those moments. Either path, though, you’ll probably find yourself pausing on a panel or episode and smiling in a very rueful way.