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Netflix Unveils Main Trailer for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Viral Hit
Japanese series debuting on June 11 also reveals more cast members
― Netflix released the main trailer and key art on Friday for its upcoming live-action series Viral Hit (original title: Kenka Dokugaku), while also confirming additional cast members. The newly revealed trailer follows high school student Kota Shimura, who is pushed to the brink by bullying and poverty before teaching himself how to...
Short-Form Live-Action Series Based on Painter of the Night BL Webtoon Set for May Release
Adaptation of webtoon by Byeonduck is scheduled for release on May 28 exclusively on Lezhin Snack
― Lezhin Entertainment's short-form live-action series platform Lezhin Snack will premiere the Painter of the Night series in May. The company confirmed on May 4 that the adaptation of the hit webtoon by Byeonduck is scheduled for release on May 28 exclusively on Lezhin Snack. The series has drawn signi...
Major Spanish Piracy Site Shut Down After Joint Effort Between Korean Webtoon Companies, Spanish Authorities
Platform recorded approximately 86 million visits in March 2025
― A coalition of major Korean webtoon platforms have successfully shut down one of the largest Spanish-language piracy sites, marking a significant milestone in global anti-piracy efforts. On April 27, Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon announced that, together with member companies of the Copyright Overseas Promotion Association (CO...
CJ ENM to Spin Off Webtoon Label Manhwa Family as Separate Entity
Company says spin-off will allow each business unit to strengthen its expertise, operate more independently
― CJ ENM, one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in Korea, is moving to spin off its webtoon production label Manhwa Family into a separate entity, as part of a broader strategy to focus on its core live-action content business. According to a regulatory filing on April 21, CJ ENM Stud...
Yumi's Cells Webtoon Sees 13-Fold Increase in Views Following Season 3 Release
Increase has been particularly pronounced among women in 20s, 30s
― The release of the third season of the live-action adaptation of the Yumi's Cells webtoon is driving a sharp resurgence in its original webtoon. According to Naver Webtoon, the original webtoon recorded a roughly 13-fold increase in views in the two weeks following the season 3 debut (April 13–26), compared to the two weeks prior to...
KidariStudio Wraps Filming for Short-Form Live-Action Adaptation of Wild Eyes Webtoon
Webtoon tells story of exiled crown prince, assassin tasked to kill him
― Korean webtoon and web novel production company Kidari Studio revealed on April 28 it is moving forward with its latest webtoon adaptation for the newly launched short-form video platform Lezhin Snack with a live-action adaptation of the Wild Eyes webtoon. The short-form adaptation completed filming on April 16, and the projec...
Kakao Entertainment to Launch Webtoon Adaptation of Suji Kim's The Forgotten Meadows Web Novel
New story takes place in same universe as Under the Oak Tree
― Kakao Entertainment announced on April 29 it will release a webtoon adaptation of The Forgotten Meadows, a new web novel by Suji Kim, on May 5 via KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon. The project has drawn attention as the latest work from Kim, the author behind the global hit Under the Oak Tree, which became the first Korean web novel to enter ...
Korea's Largest Illegal Webtoon Site Newtoki Shuts Down Ahead of Crackdown
Operator of Newtoki announced all affiliated platforms would cease operations
― One of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon distribution sites, Newtoki, has abruptly shut down its services just weeks before the government rolls out a new rapid blocking system targeting copyright infringement. According to industry sources on April 27, the operator of Newtoki announced that all affiliated platforms ...
WEBTOON Partners with Genies to Launch Interactive AI Avatars for Webcomic Characters
Rollout begins with The Greatest Estate Developer, The Knight Only Lives Today, My In-Laws are Obsessed with Me
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Monday a strategic partnership with Genies to introduce interactive, character-driven digital experiences, marking a new step in the evolution of webcomic storytelling. Through the collaboration, WEBTOON creators will be able to transform their character...
Naver Webtoon Reports 23% Revenue Boost as Anti-Piracy System Delays Illegal Distribution
Company finds number of titles illegally uploaded within 24 hours of release dropped by about 90% by end of Q1 2026
― Naver Webtoon revealed on Wednesday its anti-piracy system “Toon Radar” has led to a significant increase in paid transactions on its Korean service, as improvements in preemptive blocking technology delay the spread of illegal copies. According to the company's “Q1 2026 Toon Radar R...
A Mark Against Thee Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation
Webtoon follows man who is released after spending 17 years in prison for murder he did not commit
― A live-action adaptation of the A Mark Against Thee webtoon was confirmed on Tuesday, with actress Hyun-jung Go currently in talks to join the cast. According to Korean news outlet Newsen, Go has received an offer to star in the project and is positively reviewing the role. The series will be directe...
Naver Webtoon, Munpia Launch 'World's Largest Web Novel Contest'
Contest to offer total prize pool of 380 million won
― Naver Webtoon and Korean web novel platform Munpia announced on Monday the launch of the 2026 "World's Largest Web Novel Contest," offering a total prize pool of 380 million won (approximately US$258,000) as the companies seek to discover and support the next generation of web novel creators. Submissions will be open from May 13 to June 21, with...
Daejeon Secures Approval for Webtoon IP Cluster Project
Project, backed by budget of 39.9 billion won, will develop 4,909-square-meter complex
― Daejeon Metropolitan City has cleared a key administrative hurdle in its plan to build a large-scale webtoon industry hub, after its Webtoon IP Advanced Cluster Project passed a central government investment review with conditions. The approval from South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety effectively r...
Tappytoon Wins Webby People's Voice Award
Tappytoon was also recognized as Webby Honoree in Best Visual Design
― Contents First announced on Wednesday that its global webtoon platform Tappytoon has won the Webby People's Voice Award in the Entertainment, Sports & Events category (Apps, Software & Immersive) at the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the Internet,” the Webby Awards are presented by the International...
The Player Who Can't Level Up Webtoon's Game Adaptation Debuts Playable Demo on Steam
Webtoon is being adapted into 3D action roguelite game
― The video game adaptation of the hit webtoon The Player Who Can't Level Up released its first playable demo on Steam on Thursday. Tripearl Games is developing and Smilegate is publishing the 3D action roguelite game. The newly released demo offers players an early look at the game's core systems, including fast-paced combat, build-based progre...
Carnby Kim, Youngchan Hwang Return With New Thriller Webtoon Copycat
Story explores main character's complex reaction over having his work plagiarized
― Acclaimed thriller creators Carnby Kim and Youngchan Hwang have made their return to WEBTOON with a new series titled COPYCAT, which debuted on April 14 in English. The series debuted in Korean on January 6. Known for hit titles such as Bastard and Sweet Home, the duo have built a reputation for crafting thrillers. T...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Reveals Teaser Video, Poster
Trailer highlights stark contrast in military life before, after arrival of protagonist
― The upcoming live-action The Legend of Kitchen Soldier series based on the webtoon of the same name released on Thursday its teaser trailer, highlighting a stark contrast in military life before and after the arrival of its protagonist. The staff also revealed a poster for the series on Tuesday. The teaser open...
Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on Bookscan's March Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
19 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Demon Slayer, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died also rank on list
― The 20th volume of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for March. This month's list featured 19 manga volumes, including: #1 — Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 20 #2 — Gege Akut...
Korea Cartoonists Association to Hold Webtoon Forum on Cyberbullying, Mental Health
Webtoon artists like Super Pink, Raha Lee will present at event on April 24
― The Korea Cartoonists Association (KCA) will host its second Webtoon Forum of 2026 on April 24, focusing on cyberbullying and mental health issues faced by creators. The event will take place at the Dariso Theater in Seoul and aims to address growing concerns over online harassment targeting webtoon artists. Industry obser...
'Covet the Scholar, Princess' Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation
Historical romance series combines palace intrigue with political drama
― A live-action adaptation of the webtoon Covet the Scholar, Princess has been confirmed, with casting discussions underway. According to a report from Korean entertainment media outlet OSEN on Saturday, actors Yeon-seok Yoo and Se-young Lee are in talks to star in the series and are positively reviewing their offers. If confirm...
Return of the Blossoming Blade Webtoon Resumes With Season 3
Webtoon has recorded approximately 3.9 million global subscribers, 2.1 billion cumulative views
― The webtoon Return of the Blossoming Blade officially resumed serialization on April 14, with a new animated trailer from Studio LICO released alongside its return. The series is continuing with its latest arc following over a year of hiatus, marking the start of a new phase for the popular title. WEBTO...
Supreme Court of Korea Produces Legal Education Webtoon, Animation Projects
Webtoon, motion comic episodes are scheduled for release between April-May
― The Supreme Court of Korea announced on Monday the production of new legal education content, including a webtoon, moving webtoon, and animated videos aimed at the general public and students. The webtoon project, titled Three-Day Survival with Solomon, is part of a legal education series and consists of six episodes in bot...
Live-Action Webtoon-Based Moving Show's 2nd Season Casts Gyu-bin Won as New Bong-seok
Jung-ha Lee will not return for role of Bong-seok due to military service
― Disney+ has cast newcomer Gyu-bin Won as Bong-seok in the second season of Moving, the live-action series based on the webtoon of the same name. Won replaces Jung-ha Lee from the first season. Lee, who originally played Bong-seok, will not return for the second season due to military service. According to Korean news outlet ...
Bloodhounds Webtoon Sees Surge in Readership Following Release of 2nd Season of Live-Action Netflix Series
New season tops Netflix's Non-English Shows chart in 2nd week
― The webtoon Bloodhounds recorded a sharp increase in global readership following the release of season 2 of the live-action series adaptation on Netflix on April 3. According to Naver Webtoon, global views of the series rose approximately 22 times in the two weeks after the show's release (April 3–16), compared to the two weeks prior to...
Live-Action Korean TV Series Perfect Crown to Receive Web Novel Adaptation on KakaoPage
Series is set in alternate version of modern-day S. Korea where constitutional monarchy still exists
― A web novel adaptation of the Korean live-action television series Perfect Crown is set to launch in May, expanding the series into digital publishing. The live-action series, which premiered on April 10, is set in an alternate version of modern-day South Korea where a constitutional monarchy still...
Jun-yeol Ryu to Star in Netflix Live-Action Series Adaptation of Webtoon G'day
Series adapts mystery thriller by Yong Sung Choi originally serialized on Lezhin Comics between 2015-2017
― Jun-yeol Ryu has been cast as the lead in Netflix's upcoming live-action series Outback, based on the webtoon G'day. According to Korean entertainment news outlet Xports News, the series adapts the mystery thriller by Yong Sung Choi originally serialized on Lezhin Comics between 2015 and 2017....
WEBTOON Establishes Chief Business Officer Role in Global Leadership Restructure
Restructuring aims to improve execution speed, coordination across markets
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Monday a new global leadership structure, including the creation of a Chief Business Officer (CBO) role, as the company moves to integrate its regional operations and accelerate global expansion. The restructuring follows the appointment of President Yongsoo Kim and is aimed at improving ex...
Manta Adds Japanese Manga Titles to Its Platform
List includes Wind Breaker, Medalist, and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.
― Webtoon platform Manta announced on Tuesday it has begun offering Japanese manga on its service, expanding beyond its existing catalog of webtoons and web novels. The platform said readers will now be able to access manga titles alongside its current content library. Initial series available on the service include W...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Debuts Streaming in Korea on May 11
Series follows conscripted soldier who unexpectedly finds his calling in army kitchen
― The live-action adaptation of the web novel/webtoon The Legend of Kitchen Soldier is set to premiere on May 11 on Korean streaming platform TVING, the platform announced on Wednesday. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, originally written by JRobin and drawn by Jin-soo Lee, follows a conscripted soldier who unexpected...
Bad Boss Webtoon Set for Live-Action Series Adaptation
Originally serialized on Lezhin Comics in 2013, Bad Boss has recorded over 2 million subscribers
― Studio Tina and Studio Dragon announced on Monday they have begun development on a live-action series based on the webtoon Bad Boss by NEON B. The two companies recently signed an agreement to move forward with the project, which is currently in early development. Production details, including schedule...
Netflix Delays Live-Action 'Viral Hit' Series by 2 Weeks to June 11
Japanese live-action adaptation of Korean webtoon series to star Ōji Suzuka
― Netflix confirmed on Friday that its upcoming live-action Japanese series Viral Hit has been rescheduled to June 11, which is two weeks later than its original May 28 release date. Newly released still cuts showcase protagonist Shimura Kota, played by Ōji Suzuka, throwing punches and shouting in intense scenes. Viral Hit f...
Joon-ik Lee to Direct Short-Form Live-Action Series Adaptation of Father's Home Meal Webtoon
Series follows family whose dynamics shift after mother is no longer able to cook, leading her husband to take on role for 1st time
― Lezhin announced on Tuesday a short-form live-action adaptation of the webtoon Father's Home Meal has completed filming and entered post-production, with a release planned for the second half of 2026 on Lezhin Snack. The series follows a family whose dynamics shift af...
Mamamoo's Solar Releases Song for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Film Everyday We Are
Everyday We Are is widely known as final film of late actress Sae-ron Kim
― Solar of Korean girl group Mamamoo has released “My Wish,” an original soundtrack song for the film Everyday We Are. "My Wish" is a ballad track centered on themes of longing and unfulfilled love, featuring Solar's vocal performance. Solar is a singer and actress best known as a member of the K-pop group Mamamoo. Debuting in...
Inklore Announces New Titles, Previews at Anime Boston
Company reveals licenses of Her Tale of Shim Chong, The Red Sleeve
― Inklore, Penguin Random House's imprint for manga and webcomics, revealed new acquisitions and previews during its industry panel at Anime Boston on April 4. The panel included the announcement of upcoming print publications for Her Tale of Shim Chong by Seri and Biwan and The Red Sleeve by KANG Mikang, CreativeSUMM, Dopamine, and ...
Ize Press Licenses 4 Webtoons for English Print Release
Special Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, Merry Marbling to debut in print in late 2026
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Reunion / Image courtesy of Ize Press
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Merry Marbling / Image courtesy of Ize Press Ize Press, the Korean content imprint of Yen Press, announced the acquisition of...
Yumi's Cells Webtoon to Receive 1st Stage Musical Adaptation
K-pop girl group Girls Generation member Tiffany Young will alternate in lead role of Yumi
― A stage musical adaptation of the webtoon Yumi's Cells will premiere on June 30, running through August 23 at the CJ Towol Theater in Seoul's Arts Center. The production is being staged by SEM Company and Studio N, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon focused on adaptations. Development of the stage version began i...
Romance 101 Webtoon Set for Live-Action Adaptation
Actor In-youp Hwang is in talks to take leading role
― A live-action adaptation of the webtoon Romance 101 has entered development, with actor In-youp Hwang in talks to take a leading role. According to a report from Korean television network JTBC on Thursday, Hwang has been offered the role of Nayoo Yeon, the male lead, and is currently coordinating his schedule. No final casting decision has been ...
Parasite Director Joon-Ho Bong Reveals 1st Animated Feature Ally for Global Release
Film has been in development since 2019, will center on group of curious deep-sea creatures
― Director Joon-ho Bong is developing his first animated feature film, Ally, with a planned worldwide release following completion in the first half of 2027. CJ ENM, one of the largest movie production and distribution companies in Korea, announced the film on Friday. According to CJ ENM, the project has been...
LINE Yahoo Gains Control of Kakao Games Following Stake Acquisition (Updated)
Industry sources expect acquisition raises possibility of expanded use of LINE's IP portfolio, including titles from LINE Manga
― LINE Yahoo has become the largest shareholder of Kakao Games following a recent stake acquisition, marking a shift in the company's ownership structure. Kakao Games CEO Sang-woo Han said on March 26 that no specific management changes or organizational restructuring have b...
The Year We Turned 29 Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Series
Romance story follows 3 women with same name navigating relationships, careers, personal challenges as they approach age 30
― A live-action adaptation of the webtoon The Year We Turned 29 is moving forward, with production confirmed and development underway. According to Korean newspaper Munhwa Ilbo on March 24, Artist Studio has finalized plans to produce the series based on the webtoon and is curr...
Webtoon by Korean Dictator's Grandson Surpasses 67 Million Views on Social Media
Chun expressed gratitude to readers saying he felt “surprised and overwhelmed” by response
― The webtoon series by Woo-won Chun has surpassed 67 million views after being serialized on social media over a three-month period. Chun shared the milestone on Instagram on March 23, expressing gratitude to readers and saying he felt “surprised and overwhelmed” by the response. The series, titled Monggeul T...
Kakao Entertainment, Naver Webtoon Win Civil Lawsuit Against Major Piracy Site Agitoon
Court accepted both companies' claims of 1 billion won each
― Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon won a civil lawsuit on March 11 against the operator of Agitoon, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon and web novel distribution sites, with the court awarding a total of 2 billion won (about $1.33 million) in damages. The court fully accepted both companies' claims of 1 billion won each, hold...
Netflix Unveils Main Trailer, Poster for Live-Action Bloodhounds Season 2
Trailer introduces Baek-jeong, ruthless operator behind global underground boxing league
― Netflix released the main trailer for the second season of Bloodhounds on March 19, teasing a new and more dangerous threat facing its central characters. The new season will debut worldwide on April 3. The trailer introduces Baek-jeong, the ruthless operator behind a global underground boxing league known as ...
Seoul Business Agency Launches 2026 Seoul-Themed Webtoon, Web Novel Support Program
2026 program will select 5 projects, each receiving 100 million Korean won
― The Seoul Business Agency (SBA) announced on March 16 a new initiative to support the development of web novels and webtoons based on Seoul-themed intellectual property, aiming to expand original stories into film, television, and other formats. The 2026 program will select five projects, each receiving 100 million Korean w...
Kakao Entertainment Reports 1 Billion Pirated Content Removals in Latest Anti-Piracy White Paper
Company states it has helped shut down 32 illegal websites in past 4 years
― Kakao Entertainment released its 8th Anti-Illegal Distribution Response White Paper on March 11, reporting that the company has removed more than 1 billion instances of pirated content globally since launching its anti-piracy task force. The report details the activities of Kakao Entertainment's Anti-Piracy Response Team, P...
Korean Cartoonist Association Hosts Webtoon Forum on AI, Copyright, Creative Tools
Creator Jin-kyu Choi introduces webtoon-focused AI production tool he developed using Google's "Vibe Coding"
― The Korean Cartoonist Association (KCA) held its first Webtoon Forum of 2026 on March 13 in Seoul, focusing on the impact of generative AI on creative workflows, copyright, and legal rights. The event, held at a cultural venue in Mapo District, brought together creators, legal experts, and ...
Naver Webtoon Reports US$2.7 Billion Creator Payout Over 5 Years
Naver Webtoon outlines 3 core priorities for 2026
― Naver Webtoon shared its creator support performance and 2026 business strategy at a press conference held in Seoul on March 17, highlighting continued investment in its global ecosystem. At the event, Yongsoo Kim, the recently appointed president of WEBTOON Entertainment, made his first public appearance since taking the role, emphasizing the impo...
Live-Action Film Trilogy Prequel to Inside Men Set for Production Following Years of Development Changes
Previously planned live-action series adaptation underwent multiple revisions, including casting changes, shift in format
― A new live-action film trilogy based on the webtoon Inside Men is in development, reimagining the story as a prequel that explores the origins of the power network depicted in the original work. The project will consist of three films set in the late 1980s, focusing on the earl...
Northeast Asian History Foundation Launches Webtoon Series The First Women
Webtoon with planned English release spotlights 6 pioneering women who overcame colonial rule, social barriers in modern Korean history
― The Northeast Asian History Foundation has announced the launch of a new webtoon series titled The First Women, spotlighting six pioneering women who overcame colonial rule and social barriers in modern Korean history. The series aims to reinterpret history throug...
Seoul City Government Launches Policy-Themed Webtoon
4-chapter series follows Seo-yoon Kim as she prepares for major company project titled “Future City Competition"
― The Seoul city government released a new webtoon titled Seoul, Riding Dreams on March 18 via KakaoPage, showcasing city policies through a narrative format. The four-chapter series follows Seo-yoon Kim, an architectural design team lead, as she prepares for a major company project title...
Itaewon Class Creator Gwangjin Launches Jangga Spin-Off Web Novel on Kakao
Jangga follows Jang's rise from extreme poverty and instability during the post-Korean War period
― Kakao Entertainment will release Jangga, a new web novel by Gwangjin, on March 21 at 6:00 p.m. KST (5:00 a.m. EDT) via KakaoPage. The series marks Gwangjin's first web novel and serves as a spin-off set in the universe of Itaewon Class, focusing on the origin story of its main antagonist Jang Dae-hee....
Gachiakuta Ranks #1 on Bookscan's January Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
18 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, more rank on list
― The first volume of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for January. This month's list featured 18 manga volumes, including: #1 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #2 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 28 #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volum...
Kakao Ent. Reports Early Success for KakaoPage Rookie Web Novel Debut Program
38 new web novels have started serialization on KakaoPage since program's first recruitment round in October
― Kakao Entertainment announced on March 12 performance results for its KakaoPage Rookie program, a debut initiative designed to support new web novel writers, revealing that dozens of titles launched through the program have already attracted strong reader engagement. According to the compan...
South Korean Supreme Court Finalizes Ruling in Favor of Webtoon Creator Pito in Copyright Dispute
Korea Cartoonist Association says ruling clearly confirms creators' rights under the law
― According to reporting from Korean news outlet Nocut News on February 26, South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a ruling in favor of webtoon creator Pito in a long-running copyright infringement case, rejecting claims that a platform executive held joint authorship of the work. Following the court's decisi...
Publang Adds 3 Web Novels Digitally to Catalog
Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, Beware the Ides of March available now
― Publisher Publang announced on Saturday three new digital titles joining its catalog: Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, and Beware the Ides of March. All the titles are web novels. The titles were revealed through the company's newsletter and are available on the publisher's digital platform, publang.com. Beware the Pup is a shifter-...
Korean Web Novel, Webtoon Platform Blice to Shut Down
Service operated as serialization platform that allowed creators to upload, sell web novels, webtoons directly
― Korean web novel and webtoon platform Blice will end its service on June 30, according to a recent notice posted on the platform. Blice, which launched in 2018, operated as a serialization platform that allowed creators to upload and sell web novels and webtoons directly. The service cite...
Your Throne Webtoon Returns on March 31 After 1+ Year Hiatus
Animated trailer features song “Two Faced” by LUCY
― The Your Throne webtoon will return on March 31 after roughly a 15-month hiatus, Naver Webtoon announced through a newly released trailer on Saturday. The animated trailer was directed by BDP, with Seul-gi Park serving as art director and Min-sun Park as director of photography. The trailer features the song “Two Faced” by LUCY. Created by SAM, Yo...
Naver Webtoon Tests Simultaneous Global Releases, Reports Up to 200% Revenue Growth
Naver Webtoon plans to expand simultaneous global releases as part of its broader effort to reduce piracy, strengthen international monetization
― Naver Webtoon stated on March 9 a pilot program synchronizing Korean and global episode releases has significantly increased revenue and readership, with some titles recording more than 200% growth in payments after returning from hiatus. The company test...
Yuhan Corporation Launches Webtoon About its Founder in Collaboration With Tae-ho Yoon
Webtoon adopts narrative structure resembling drama production presentation
― Yuhan Corporation, a Korean pharmaceutical company, has released a new webtoon highlighting the life and legacy of its founder, Il-han Yu, as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebrations. According to the company, the webtoon, titled NEW Il-han, premiered on March 1 on KakaoPage and will run for eight episodes, wit...
WEBTOON Entertainment Names Yongsoo Kim President to Lead Global Operations
WEBTOON Ent.'s leadership team will report to President, who in turn reports to Founder, CEO Junkoo Kim
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Friday it has appointed Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global WEBTOON Yongsoo Kim as President, tasking him with overseeing global operations and driving the company's next phase of growth. Kim has also been named to the company's Board of Directors. Under ...
My Secret Friend Haechi Animated Series, Produced by Seoul City, Surpasses 10 Million Views
Story follows mythical guardian who once protected gateway between spirit world, human world
― The Seoul Government announced on March 3 that the animated series My Secret Friend Haechi, starring the city's official mascot Haechi, has surpassed 10 million cumulative views on YouTube. The 26-episode animated series began airing on EBS in December 2025. The story follows Haechi, a mythical guardian wh...
Naver Webtoon Launches AI Character Chat Service in Japan via LINE Manga
Character Chat has surpassed 6 million cumulative users
― Naver Webtoon announced on Friday it has expanded its AI-powered chatbot service, Character Chat, to Japan, launching the feature on its Japanese platform LINE Manga under the localized name "Kyara Chat." Originally introduced in June 2024 within the Korean Naver Webtoon app, Character Chat allows users to interact directly with webtoon chara...
Korean Government to Invest to Diversify Webtoon Market
Initiatives will support approximately 250 projects
― The Korean government will invest a total of 4 billion Korean won (approximately US$3 million) in 2026 to reduce genre concentration in the webtoon market and expand the creator base. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) announced two funding programs on February 24: “Diversity Comics Producti...
High School Queen Webtoon to Receive Live-Action Adaptation
Story follows Joseon-era queen, skilled swordswoman Cheonga Kim who is reincarnated as modern high school student
― Studio Dragon, a Korean entertainment production company, announced on February 24 that it has signed a development agreement with Jaedam Media, a webtoon production company, to adapt the webtoon High School Queen into a live-action television series. Jaedam Media is known for producin...
Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Returns to Tapas With Season 5 Part 2 on March 6
Series will resume weekly updates every Wednesday
― The webtoon Villains Are Destined to Die will return to Tapas on March 6 with Season 5 Part 2, following a roughly two-month hiatus. Tapas confirmed on February 20 that after its comeback, the series will resume weekly updates every Wednesday, releasing one episode per week, with a scheduled one-week break after every four episodes. The series has ...
The Remarried Empress Webtoon to Return This Fall With Side Stories
Production company MSTORYHUB apologized for confusion
― Production company MSTORYHUB confirmed last Sunday that The Remarried Empress webtoon will return this fall with new side stories, staring from episode 248. MSTORYHUB shared the announcement through the series' official afterword, in which it also apologized for earlier messaging that may have led fans to believe that the franchise had fully co...
tvN Reveals Sneak Peek of 2026 Lineup, Including Multiple Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
Short clips revealed for 4 series
― On February 11, Korean TV network tvN unveiled a sneak peek at its 2026 series slate, highlighting several live-action adaptations of popular webtoons and web novels. Among the titles previewed was The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, a webtoon/web novel originally written by JRobin and illustrated by Jin-soo Lee. First announced as a live-action series in July 2025, th...
My Reason to Die Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Series
Chae-min Lee will star in series
― The webtoon My Reason to Die is officially being adapted into a live-action series. According to Korean entertainment media outlet YTN Star, actor Chae-min Lee, who starred in the webtoon-based live-action series Crushology 101, has been confirmed as the male lead, marking one of his biggest projects to date. He will star as Gyeol Cha, the mysterious central charac...
No Anime Win at Annie Awards; KPop Demon Hunters Wins 10 Awards
The Red Turtle director Michaël Dudok de Wit wins prestigious Winsor McCay award
― The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, revealed the winners for its 53rd Annual Annie Awards on Saturday. No anime won awards at the event. However, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' animated film KPop Demon Hunters won all 10 awards for which it was nominated, including for "Best Feature." The film a...
Solo Leveling Franchise's Audio Drama Adaptation on Pocket FM Launches 2nd Season
Immersive audio drama series debuted on Pocket FM on February 16
― The Solo Leveling webtoon and web novel is continuing its cross-media expansion with the release of Season 2 of its immersive audio drama series, which debuted on February 16 exclusively on Pocket FM. The new season is produced in partnership with Soundist Entertainment and is available worldwide in English, giving fans another way t...
Boyfriend on Demand Live-Action Korean Series Starring Black Pink's Jisoo Reveals Teaser Trailer, Stills
Series about webtoon producer who turns to virtual dating subscription service debuts on Netflix on March 6
― Netflix unveiled stills and a teaser video on February 5 for the Boyfriend On Demand romantic comedy live-action series starring Jisoo and In-guk Seo, offering a glimpse into its playful, tech-infused premise. The series debuts globally on Netflix on March 6. Boyfriend On Demand follows Mi-r...
Tokyopop Licenses Nagi & Hayasaki, Beneath the Fallen Camellia Blooms, More Manga
Ugly Girls light novel series; Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary manhwa; She is Still Cute Today manhua also licensed
― Tokyopop confirmed with ANN on Thursday it has licensed 11 manga, one light novel series, one manhwa, and one manhua for release in 2026. Barnes & Noble is listing them for release on the following dates: Title: Nagi & Hayasaki
Author: Neko Kiirono
Release Date: May 19
Summary: A spicy romco...
K-Pop Girl Group Kiss of Life Member Belle Releases Soundtrack Song for The Remarried Empress Webtoon
Webtoon ended serialization last month; live-action Disney+ adaptation to debut this year
― K-pop girl group Kiss of Life member Belle released her first webtoon soundtrack song, titled "I Rise," for the The Remarried Empress webtoon on February 11. "I Rise" serves as an opening song for the webtoon and translates the webtoon's emotional narrative into music, capturing the inner strength and quiet r...
Blue Angel Manhwa Revived After 35 Years With New Webtoon Sequel
Blue Angel Reboot launches on February 13 in Korea
― Kakao Entertainment is bringing back legendary creator Hyun-se Lee's 1991 iconic manhwa Hard-Boiled Angel (Blue Angel) with the launch of Blue Angel Reboot, a webtoon remake and sequel. The new series will debut on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon on February 13. Lee is returning to draw the series. Originally published as a print comic in 1991, Blue A...
Live-Action Adaptation of An Hour of Romance Webtoon Confirms Lead Cast
Actors Hye-sun Shin, In-woo Na reunite for 1st time in 5 years; joined by Kyun-sang Yoon, Joo-woo Lee
― Netflix has officially confirmed production of its live-action webtoon-based series An Hour of Romance, announcing its lead cast on Wednesday. Actors Hye-sun Shin and In-woo Na will reunite for the first time in five years, joined by Kyun-sang Yoon and Joo-woo Lee. TappyToon describes the story of...
Manta Comics Opens Global Submissions for New Creator Program
Platform offers pay-per-episode or hybrid model that combines subscriptions with pay-per-episode
― Manta Comics has officially opened applications for its new Manta Creator program, inviting webcomic creators from around the world to submit original series across all genres — including both all-ages and mature content. The program is open to individual creators, beginners, experienced artists, and st...
Naver Webtoon Launches 'Flower Scholar' Character Project With Global Merch Push
Project features characters from Operation: True Love, My In-Laws Are Obsessed with Me, Can't Get Enough of You, Selfish Romance, The Fox Club
― Naver Webtoon has unveiled a new character-driven crossover project ahead of Lunar New Year, bringing together popular male leads from multiple series under a shared “flower scholar” concept. Titled Flower Scholar Squad, the initiative marks the platform's ...
A Joyful Life Webtoon Gets Short-Form Live-Action Series Adaptation
Webtoon tells healing coming-of-age story about young woman trapped in a hollow life
― A Joyful Life, a girl's love webtoon originally serialized on Kakao Webtoon between 2023 and 2025, has been adapted into a short-form live-action series, marking another example of webtoon IP expanding into vertical video formats. Produced by KSNPICK, Korea's largest casting-platform operator, the short-form serie...
The Stellar Swordmaster Webtoon Gets Mobile RPG Adaptation
Webtoon is currently available in 10 languages, has surpassed 250 million global views
― Naver Webtoon's animation and games subsidiary Studio RICO has officially begun development on a new mobile game based on the global hit webtoon/web novel The Stellar Swordmaster, the company announced on Monday. The upcoming title will be published by Studio RICO in partnership with Korean game developer CodeDr...
Toomics Denies Sale Rumors as It Seeks New Investment
Company responds after report earlier this month stated Toomics had begun process to sell management control
― Toomics, a Korea-based webtoon platform known for adult-oriented titles, has denied recent reports claiming the company is being sold. Sooseong Webtoons, the largest shareholder of Toomics Holdings, said on February 4 there is no plan to sell management control of the company, pushing back ...
Live-Action Yumi's Cells Season 3 Set for April Release, Introducing Yumi's Final Love Interest
TVING reveals new still images offering first glimpse of Yumi, new character
― TVING, a Korean streaming platform, announced on Monday that the live-action Yumi's Cells series is returning this April with its third season, marking the show's first comeback in nearly three years since Season 2 concluded in 2022. Season 3 will introduce Soon-rok Shin, Yumi's final romantic partner — and eventual husba...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Positively Yours Ranks at #1 on Rakuten Viki in 116 Countries
Series also holds No. 1 spot on Japan's U-NEXT in Korean drama ranking for 2 weeks
― According to Rakuten Viki, the Positively Yours live-action series ranked No. 1 in weekly viewership during its first broadcast week across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. The series also entered the Top 5 in markets including the Middle East and India, underscoring its broad international appeal...
Lezhin Snack to Stream 10 Short-Form Dramas Based on Webtoons
List includes My Mother's Lover, Rabbit Hole, The Savior's Time, My Friend's Hidden Charm
― Lezhin Comics has officially confirmed the production of 10 live-action short-form series based on webtoons to stream on its newly launched short-form video platform, Lezhin Snack. Gaydar Girl! My Mother's Lover OX Yoo Jeong-nam Rabbit Hole Small Castle - The Unwithering Flower Boys' High School Naughty Marri...
Teaser Trailer for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Manager Kim Unveiled
Teaser quickly surpasses 430,000 views on YouTube
― The teaser trailer for upcoming webtoon-based live-action series Manager Kim debuted on January 1 and has been drawing attention from fans. Despite its brief 45-second runtime, the teaser quickly surpassed 430,000 views, signaling strong early interest. The teaser opens with the line, “We're just middle-aged men in glasses,” before rapidly shifting...
Major Manga, Manhwa Pirate Site Bato.to Shuts Down; Chinese Man Suspected as Operator Detained
Chinese, Japanese agencies worked together to file complaints that led to man's detention; man allegedly admits to operating 60 related sites
― Japan's Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), an organization that aims to reduce worldwide piracy and actively promote the international distribution of Japanese content, revealed on Thursday its involvement in the detention of a man who was the ...
ALA Lists Manga Among 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children, Adults; on 2026 'Rainbow Book List'
Kaiji Kawaguchi, Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Confession; Kaori Ozaki's Dogs and Punching Bags make top 10 for adults list
― The American Library Association (ALA) announced its "2025 Best Graphic Novels for Adults" and "2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children" lists on Thursday. Additionally, the ALA announced the "2026 Rainbow Book List" on Tuesday, which "proudly presents a curated selection of books that ce...
Korean Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Operator Behind Major Webtoon Piracy Site OKTOON
4.5-year prison sentence handed down by appellate court has been upheld
― South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a prison sentence for the operator behind some of the country's largest illegal content distribution sites, including the notorious webtoon piracy platform OKTOON, marking a significant legal milestone in the fight against webtoon copyright infringement. According to Korean news agency...
Webtoon Views for Judge Lee Han-young Surge Following Live-Action Series Release
Views for original webtoon increased more than 20-fold
― The webtoon adaptation of Judge Han-young Lee has seen a dramatic spike in readership following the release of its live-action series adaptation on January 2. According to Naver, views for the webtoon version increased more than 20-fold during the first two weeks after the live-action series premiered, reflecting renewed attention across the f...
Dreaming Freedom Webtoon Gets Short-Form Live-Action Series
DIA K-pop girl group member Chae-won Kwon stars in series about bullied student
― The webtoon Dreaming Freedom is set to receive a live-action adaptation in the form of a short-form drama series. The webtoon, serialized between 2021 and 2025, is drawn by 2L. Actor Seon-ho Yoo stars as Siyun, a figure who exists between the dream world and the real world. Ju-ha Yeo plays Jeongmin, who begins to plot ...
Viral Hit Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series Adaptation in Japan
Live-action series premieres on May 28
― Netflix Japan announced on Monday that Taejun Pak and Junghyun Kim's webtoon Viral Hit will get a live-action series adaptation, set for exclusive global release on May 28. Viral Hit follows Ho-bin Yoo, a high school student who is relentlessly bullied at school. After an unexpected incident, he begins broadcasting videos in which he confronts and defeats his ...
WEBTOON Entertainment Denies IPO Misrepresentation Claims in U.S. Court Filing
Case now enters substantive phase focused on factual disputes, liability
― WEBTOON Entertainment has formally denied allegations that it misrepresented its business conditions during its Nasdaq initial public offering, according to a court filing submitted in the United States. According to Korean business news outlet Seoul Economy, the response, filed on January 9 with the U.S. District Court for t...
Netflix Unveils New Snippets From Web Novel, Webtoon Adaptations
Newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds season 2, Get Schooled, Field Mouse
― Netflix has revealed new snippets from several web novel- and webtoon-based titles as part of its 2026 content lineup, announced on January 20. The newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds Season 2, Get Schooled (English title: Teach You a Lesson), and Field Mouse ...
Disney Plus Korea Reveals New Snippets of Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
The Remarried Empress, Delusion will both debut in 2nd half of 2026
― Disney Plus Korea has unveiled new snippets from two upcoming webtoon-based live-action series, The Remarried Empress and Portraits of Delusion. On January 22, Disney Plus Korea revealed its 2026 global lineup, showcasing more than 10 series set to stream worldwide on the platform. Among them, The Remarried Empress and Portraits o...
The Remarried Empress Webtoon Concludes After 7-Year Run
Disney+'s live-action adaptation slated to debut in 2nd half of 2026
― The hit webtoon The Remarried Empress has officially come to an end. The final episode, Chapter 247, was released on January 15 on Naver Webtoon in Korea. A post-series author's note followed on January 22, marking the official conclusion of the work. WEBTOON Entertainment has also published the final chapter in English. First la...
South Korea's New AI Law Raises Questions for Webtoon Creators, Platforms
Under new law, companies that develop, provide AI models, services must clearly disclose AI-generated content
― South Korea on Thursday introduced what it claims is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating AI with the "AI Basic Act." The landmark law is aimed at promoting the development of artificial intelligence while introducing safeguards for transparency and safety. While the gove...
Terror Man Animated Series Debuts in Korea on January 29
Series follows high school student cursed with ability to foresee disasters
― TVING, a Korean streaming platform, announced earlier this month it will exclusively release the animated series Terror Man on January 29, drawing attention as a major step in expanding webtoon-based adult animation. Based on the webtoon that launched YLAB's Superstring Universe, Terror Man follows Jungwoo, a high school s...
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