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Disney+ Reveals 1st Teaser Poster for Live-Action Series The Remarried Empress
The Remarried Empress is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Disney+, Hulu this fall
― Disney+ and Hulu unveiled the first teaser poster on Sunday for their upcoming Korean original series The Remarried Empress, based on the hit web novel and webtoon of the same name. The poster features Min-a Shin as Empress Navier, dressed in an elegant red gown inside a church. It also includes one of the charac...
Marvel, WEBTOON Announce 3 Original Vertical-Scroll Series at SDCC
New slate includes: Tony's Girl, That Time Deadpool Fell Into WEBTOON...and Found The Longest Title of All Time!!!, X-Men Korea
― Marvel Comics and WEBTOON announced three original webcomic series created exclusively for WEBTOON during Marvel's Next Big Thing panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. Designed specifically for WEBTOON's vertical-scroll format, the new slate includes Tony's Girl, That T...
Live-Action Series Spooky in Love Gets Webtoon Adaptation
Netflix series ranked #8 on non-English shows chart on Netflix in debut week
― The live-action Korean Netflix series Spooky in Love has received an official webtoon adaptation. The webtoon launched on Naver Webtoon on July 17 and updates weekly. An international rollout across seven countries is also planned for mid-August. Based on the 2011 film Spellbound, Spooky in Love follows Yeo-ri Chun, a wea...
Ize Press Announces Print Licenses for Codename: Anastasia, Mignon BL Webtoons
Mignon box set to bundle hour-long uncensored animated film, exclusive 11-minute side-story animation
― Ize Press announced at its San Diego Comic-Con 2026 industry panel on Friday that it has licensed two boys-love webcomics, Codename: Anastasia and Mignon, for English print publication. Codename: Anastasia, written by Boyseason and illustrated by Han, is an espionage thriller following Taekjoo Kwo...
Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide
Looking for a new book to read? We've got you covered! Check out our reviewers' thoughts on a Lovecraftian Korean novel, two separate books about space orcs, and the much-anticipated print release of sci fi danmei classic Little Mushroom!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included novel was published in June or July or is an upco...
Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Pop-Up Store to Open in New York in August
"System Sync" store to run from August 14-30 will feature merch, photo installations, stamp rally
― Ize Press announced on Friday it will open a limited-time pop-up store dedicated to Solo Leveling and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint in New York City from August 14 to August 30. Named System Sync, the pop-up will be located at 238 E 6th Street in Manhattan and is timed to coincide with Anime NYC on Au...
Teaser Videos for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series A Bona Fide Killer Unveiled
Trailers contrast protagonist Bona's ruthless efficiency in eliminating criminals with her ordinary struggles at home
― Korean broadcasting studio MBC released two teaser trailers on July 9 and July 16 for its upcoming live-action series A Bona Fide Killer, offering a closer look at the double life of its assassin protagonist ahead of the series' July 31 debut. Based on the webtoon of the same name,...
ANN Manga and Novel Summer Reading List 2026
Remember those summer reading lists you used to get as a kid? While they could have a few gems, for the most part, they weren't all that exciting. But what if your teachers had given you manga and light novels to read?
― Remember those summer reading lists you used to get as a kid? While they could have a few gems, for the most part, they weren't all that exciting. But what if your teachers had give...
Tomb Raider King: End Line Sequel Launches in English Across 4 Major Webtoon Platforms
Sequel continues story of Joo-heon Seo after events of original series
― Tomb Raider King: End Line has officially launched in English on WEBTOON, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta as of July 14, bringing the sequel to the franchise to readers across multiple digital platforms simultaneously. The sequel first debuted in South Korea on Kakao Page, with the webtoon launching on July 5, followed by the web n...
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to Feature Webtoon Creator Panels, Industry Deep Dives
Industry guests include K-pop group, webtoon creators ENHYPEN; webtoon creators TurtleMe, Leeanne M. Krecic
― San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which will be held from July 23-26, will host a full slate of webtoon and manhwa programming, with WEBTOON Entertainment leading four creator panels. The event will also host independent panels examining the format's industry growth and ongoing censorship challenges...
WEBTOON Launches AI Story Chat Service byUs Featuring Creator-Approved Webtoon IP
Service allows users to create original stories by interacting with characters from creator-approved IPs
― Naver Webtoon announced on July 1 it has launched byUs, a new AI-powered story chat service that lets users create original stories by interacting with characters from creator-approved webtoon IPs. The service allows users to become the protagonist of their own story while chatting with webtoon...
Icheon City Government Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest
Submissions are open until August 14 in 3 divisions: elementary school, middle & high school, general
― The city of Icheon in Gyeonggi Province, Korea, announced on Tuesday it has launched an AI-generated webtoon contest centered on Seo Hui, the renowned Goryeo-era diplomat celebrated for his diplomatic achievements. The competition invites participants to create original webtoons depicting how Seo ...
Boss's Blatant Taste Webtoon to Get Live-Action Series Adaptation
Story follows romance between wealthy AI expert, free-spirited vocalist of indie band
― The romance webtoon and web novel series Boss's Blatant Taste is set to receive a live-action series adaptation, with actors Sung Hoon and Se-young Oh currently in talks to lead the series. Based on the web novel by Sikeukeu, Boss's Blatant Taste follows Do-hyuk Kwon, a wealthy AI expert who trusts only data, as ...
Live-Action Film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub Sets September Release
1st teaser poster, trailer also revealed manhwa-based film
― The upcoming live-action film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, based on the final installment of Young-man Hur's iconic Tazza manhwa series, has confirmed a September theatrical release in South Korea. The production also unveiled its first teaser poster and trailer on Thursday. Directed by Kook-hee Choi, the crime thriller follows Tae-young ...
Agent Kim Reactivated Becomes 1st Korean Live-Action Series to Feature Fully AI-Generated Story Sequence
Sequence depicts protagonist carrying out secret missions before events of main story
― Agent Kim: Reactivated, live-action adaptation of the the webtoon Manager Kim, has become the first Korean live-action series to feature a fully AI-generated story sequence spanning three minutes, according to AI production company Morpheus Studio. The series used AI to create a roughly three-minute flashback seq...
Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Concludes Main Story in Korea
Series launched in 2020, ended in chapter 214 on Friday
― The Villains Are Destined to Die webtoon, based on the web novel of the same name, concluded its main story on KakaoPage in South Korea on Friday bringing its nearly five-year serialization to an end with Chapter 214. Originally launched in 2020, the webtoon marked Chapter 214 as the conclusion of the main story, and the staff stated they pla...
Taiwanese Live-Action Adaptation of Itaewon Class Webtoon Debuts on HBO Max on July 31
Series follows Luyong Zhou, who fights to uncover truth behind his father's death while protecting his family's restaurant
― The staff of Fired Up!, the Taiwanese live-action adaptation of the hit webtoon Itaewon Class, announced on June 17 the series will debut on HBO Max on July 31. The series follows Luyong Zhou, who fights to uncover the truth behind his father's death while protecting his famil...
Kakao Ent. Launches Tomb Raider King Sequel Across Webtoon, Web Novel
Sequel continues story of Joo-heon Seo after events of original series
― Kakao Entertainment has launched Tomb Raider King: End Line, a sequel to its hit Tomb Raider King franchise, on KakaoPage. The webtoon debuted on July 5, followed by the web novel on July 6. (Note: The following paragraph contains spoilers for the original series.) The sequel continues the story of Joo-heon Seo after the events...
Veteran Korean Voice Actor Hee-sun Kang, Voice of Crayon Shin-chan's Misae, Dies at 65
Her son, actor and producer Eun-seok Ahn, shares heartfelt tribute on social media after her funeral
― Veteran Korean voice actor Hee-sun Kang, best known as the longtime voice of Misae Nohara, Shin-chan's mother in the Korean dub of Crayon Shin-chan, died on July 4 following a battle with colon cancer. She was 65. According to news outlets in Korea, Kang died at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospita...
Tokyopop Licenses How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire, Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding, More Manga/Comics
Also: Hololive's Advent vs. Justice: The Comic, Love at First Howl, more
― Tokyopop announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday the following licenses: Title: Love at First Howl manga
Author: Nasubitaka
Summary: Tama, a human raised by a pack of wolves who can transform into humans, is closer to the wolves than he is to humans.
He lives a happy life with his wolf childhood friend, Tatsu. Tatsu...
Tomb Raider King Volumes 1-14 Manhwa Review
Archeology is more than just running through tombs full of monsters – sometimes, archeology means you have to bring down corporate conglomerates and governments, as well.
― It is an adage that bad guys often make the most interesting characters, but in Tomb Raider King, there are no good guys. Among the many bad guys of the premise, our protagonist, Jooheon Suh, is definitely a baddie. He was a bad g...
Ize Press Licenses Legroom, Philomel the Fake, Footsteps in the Snow for January 2027 Print Release
Full-color paperback editions will be available at bookstores, comic shops, online retailers beginning in January 2027
― Ize Press announced at its Anime Expo industry panel on Friday that it has licensed three more Korean webtoons for English print publication: Legroom, Philomel the Fake, and Footsteps in the Snow. All three titles are scheduled to debut in January 2027. Legroom, created by Dacto, i...
The Merman Trapped in My Lake Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review
To call this an unhealthy love story may be a bit of an understatement.
― If there were a literary fairy tale that was going to teach you that not all love is healthy, it would be Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Despite what Disney told you, Andersen's mermaid is obsessed with her prince to the point where she sleeps on a cushion outside his room like a dog (worse than a dog, really; mi...
Seoul City Releases Webtoon Promoting Support Programs for Socially Isolated Youth
The story follows a young man who withdraws from society and lives alone in a small rented room after failing to find employment
― The Seoul Metropolitan Government has released a new webtoon highlighting support programs for socially isolated and reclusive young adults. Titled 1% Battery, 120 Knocks, the four-episode webtoon launched on KakaoPage on June 17. The story follows a young man who withdr...
Korean Government to Turn Seniors' Life Stories Into Webtoons as Part of Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
The initiative will document lives of residents aged 75 to 90 living in areas at risk of depopulation
― Korean Heritage Service, a Korean government agency, has launched a new initiative to document the lives of elderly residents in regions facing population decline, with the collected stories to be adapted into digital content including webtoons and short-form videos. The agency announced on June 2...
Hero Killer Animated TV Series Reveals Director, Passion Paris Joins Production
Teaser visual also revealed
― The upcoming animated television series adaptation of the Hero Killer webtoon revealed new production details at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Friday, including the adaptation's director, an additional production partner, and its first teaser visual (pictured above). French animation studio Passion Paris has joined the project as a co-producer alon...
Naver Webtoon Launches 'Cuts Make' App for Short-Form Animation Creation
Cuts Make enables users to produce videos by selecting scenes, characters from webtoons
― Naver Webtoon announced on Wednesday it has launched a new content creation app titled "Cuts Make," which allows users to create short-form animated videos using officially licensed webtoon intellectual property (IP). Cuts Make is a creative tool connected to the platform's short-form animation service Cuts, en...
Live-Action Webtoon-Based Agent Kim Reactivated Series Reveals Trailer, Global Netflix Release on June 26
Netflix stream coincides with show's Korean broadcast debut
― Agent Kim Reactivated, the live-action adaptation of the Manager Kim webtoon, will launch globally on Netflix on June 26, with an official trailer unveiled alongside the announcement on June 15. The series will also debut on Korean broadcasting studio SBS on June 26. The trailer offers a first look at the series' action-driven tone, highl...
Tomb Raider King Animated Series Streams Creditless Opening Sequence
Korean-animated series with Japanese dub debuts on July 8
― Kadokawa began streaming the clean opening sequence (without onscreen credits) for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon on Wednesday. The video features the opening theme song "SHOW DOWN" by Korean girl group QWER...
Pinkfong's Bebefinn Franchise to Get Amazon Kids+ Original Animated Series
Series will incorporate existing popular songs from Bebefinn franchise, newly produced original tracks
― Korean-based entertainment company The Pinkfong Company announced on June 15 it has partnered with Amazon's Amazon Kids+ to produce a new original animated series based on its Bebefinn franchise. Titled The Big Book of Bebefinn, the series will be developed as an Amazon Kids+ Original, marking th...
Korea Hosts International Task Force Meeting to Combat Global Piracy
Discussions also covered ongoing international investigations under Interpol's “Stop Online Piracy” initiative
― South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) convened an international enforcement meeting on June 9 in Seoul to strengthen global cooperation against copyright infringement targeting K-content. The “2026 International Copyright Protection Enforcement Conference,” held at ...
Korean Politician Calls for Debate on Educational Rights Protection Bureau After Watching Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You A Lesson
The live-action series topped Netflix's non-English TV rankings for 2 straight weeks since its debut on June 5
― Gyeonggi Province superintendent-elect Min-seok Ahn, a five-term lawmaker, called for a public debate on establishing an “Educational Rights Protection Bureau” after watching Netflix's webtoon-based live-action series Teach You A Lesson. Ahn, who was elected in the June 3 election as a me...
Webtoon Artist Reports Revenue Tripling After Piracy Site Shutdown
Hyunwook: “I didn't expect much impact since my work wasn't even on the [pirate] site, but my paid revenue ended up rising about three times"
― A Korean webtoon artist went viral after revealing that their revenue nearly tripled following the shutdown of a major illegal piracy site, highlighting the ongoing impact of webtoon piracy on creators' earnings. Webtoon creator Hyun-wook Park (pen name Hyun...
2026 World Webtoon Awards Opens Reader Nominations
Nominations for main awards will run from June 15 to July 24 through event's official website
― Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) have opened nominations for the 2026 World Webtoon Awards, marking a shift toward reader-driven selection and the introduction of prize money for the first time. Nominations for the main awards will run fr...
'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Webtoon Breaks Record on KakaoPage Launch
Webtoon achieved platform's highest-ever hourly, daily transaction revenue for newly released title
― The webtoon adaptation of Kakao Entertainment's flagship IP Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work set record-breaking performance metrics on the day of its launch on KakaoPage on June 5. According to the company, the webtoon achieved the platform's highest-ever hourly and daily transactio...
Uncanny Counter Season 1 Live-Action Series Review
For evil spirits and the fighters who counter them, death isn’t the end of the story; it’s just the start of a new chapter.
― As a child, So Mun (Jo Byeong-kyu) lost his parents in a horrible car accident. With a disabled left leg as a reminder, So is now living with his grandparents and is a target of bullying and abuse at school. With his friends, Woong-min (Kim Eun-soo) and Ju-yeon (Lee Ji-won), S...
Tomb Raider King Animated Series' 2nd Video Unveils Ending Song, More Cast
QWER also performs ending song, Yūko Kaida joins cast as General Clark
― Kadokawa presented the second Japanese-language promotional video for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon on Saturday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "To Be Continued" by the ...
Ize Press to Release Love So Pure BL Webtoon in English Print in December 2026
Series has garnered more than 4.6 million views, establishing itself a notable title among global BL readers
― Ize Press announced on Friday it will publish the English-language print edition of the boys-love webtoon Love So Pure in December 2026, bringing the completed digital series to bookstores nationwide for the first time. The full-color paperback will feature the mature version of the story a...
Alleged Operator of Webtoon Piracy Website Newtoki Extradited From Japan to S. Korea
Event marks 1st time Japan has extradited one of its own nationals to S. Korea under bilateral agreement
― The suspected operator behind Newtoki, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon distribution sites, was extradited from Japan to Korea, marking a major breakthrough in its efforts to combat global digital piracy. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced the 37-year-old s...
Tomb Raider King Animated Series Reveals Korean-Dubbed Trailer Ahead of Streaming Debut
Show's 1st 2 episodes will stream in advance on Laftel on Saturday
― The upcoming Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon has confirmed its release window in Korea alongside the debut of its first official trailer on Monday, building anticipation ahead of its premiere. According...
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Volumes 4-6 K-Comic Review
This may be one of the okay-est titles I’m reading, but there’s enough to keep me coming back each time a new volume is released.
― Shadow Realms are something of a trigger for Desir Herrman. That's understandable – before his return to his high school-equivalent life, he watched everyone he loved die in one before ultimately succumbing himself. He would be justified in freaking out when he and his t...
U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit to Spotlight Korea-Japan Content Industry Collaboration
3-day event will begin with keynote sessions, panel discussions
― A Korea-Japan content industry summit will be held in Tokyo this July, bringing together companies and stakeholders across webtoon, web novel, film, animation, and K-pop sectors. The U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 9, with events held at Tokyo Innovation Base on the first day and Mandarin Oriental T...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series 'One-of-a-Kind Romance' to Debut in 2nd Half of 2026
Story follows ordinary job seeker who unexpectedly becomes manager of top star Mu-i Tak
― Production company Corpus Korea confirmed on June 2 that the One-of-a-Kind Romance webtoon is getting a live-action adaptation that will premiere in the second half of the year on TVING, with additional distribution on Viu in Hong Kong and ABEMA in Japan. The series stars Soo-young Park (also known as Joy of K-...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You a Lesson Debuts on Netflix at No. 5 Globally
Series reached No. 1 in several countries including South Korea, the Philippines
― The webtoon-based live-action series Teach You a Lesson ranked at No. 5 worldwide shortly after its release. According to FlixPatrol, the ranking website for Netflix, the series entered the global streaming chart at No. 5 on June 5, the day it debuted. It reached No. 1 in countries including South Korea and the Philip...
Web Novel Series 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Gets Webtoon Adaptation
Series follows rookie employee on field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends while developing survival strategies
― Kakao Entertainment has announced that the web novel Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work will be adapted into a webtoon, which debuted on Kakao Page on June 5. The adaptation marks the first visualized version of the widely popular original ...
S. Korea Gov't Vows Global Crackdown on Webtoon Piracy, Targets Newtoki Operator
Minister Hwi-young Chae acknowledges limitations of S. Korea's recently implemented emergency site-blocking system
― South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Hwi-young Chae pledged on May 28 to pursue copyright offenders “to the very end,” vowing to track and apprehend perpetrators of webtoon piracy regardless of their location or nationality. Speaking at a policy advisory meetin...
Live-Action Weak Hero Producer Warns of Casting Scams Amid Season 3 Rumors
Production company Playlist Studio states: "We are not conducting any street casting at this time"
― Production company Playlist Studio has issued a warning about individuals impersonating casting staff for the live-action Weak Hero series' possible third season, following reports of fraudulent approaches circulating online. In an official statement shared via social media, the company said it had i...
Webtoon-based Live-Action Series Back to Work! to Debut on June 22
Teaser trailer, posters also revealed for office romance series
― Korean broadcasting studio tvN revealed on May 30 the webtoon-based live-action series Back to Work! will debut on June 22. tvN also recently revealed a teaser trailer and posters. Based on the webtoon of the same name by McQueen Studio that surpassed 200 million views, the 12-episode series follows Ji-yoon Cha, a seventh-year office ...
Korean Occult Film Exhuma Inspires Maengjong Spinoff Webtoon
Webtoon centers on high school years of film characters Ha-rim, Bong-gil
― Naver Webtoon launched a new horror-occult webtoon titled Maengjong on May 30. Maengjong is a spin-off of the hit Korean occult film Exhuma, which drew over 10 million moviegoers and sparked a resurgence of interest in the genre. The webtoon centers on the high school years of shaman Ha-rim and Bong-gil — two characters who l...
Ghost Dating Simulation Season 1 K-Comic Review
Ghost Dating Simulation is, in all fairness, kind of schlocky. But it's also compulsively readable and tries to use its genre to its advantage.
― At first, this sounds like a story we've all seen a thousand times before: a disillusioned young man tries his hand at being a gaming streamer, ends up getting pulled into a game, and is immediately surrounded by a bevy of lovely ladies. I went into Ghost D...
Tomb Raider King Korean-Animated Series Reveals New Character Videos, July 8 Debut
Series gets "world premiere" screening in Tokyo with simultaneous stream of cast stage greeting
― Kadokawa revealed the July 8 debut for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon on Thursday. Kadokawa has also recently released two new character promotional videos for the serie...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Movie Purge List Confirms Production, Lead Cast
Story follows young girl who loses everything during political upheaval
― Korean news outlet JTBC reported on Friday that a live-action film adaptation of the webtoon Purge List (Salsaengbu) is in development. The outlet also confirmed the lead cast featuring Woo-sung Jung, Sung-il Jung, and Ha-joon Wi. The webtoon is a hard-boiled action period work rooted in real historical figures, and follows a ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Manager Kim Debuts on June 26
Ji-sub So stars in series based on webtoon set in same universe as Lookism, Viral Hit
― Korean broadcasting studio SBS confirmed on Friday that the live-action Manager Kim series starring Ji-sub So based on the webtoon of the same name will premiere on June 26. The eight-part series will follow the story of Kim, a seemingly ordinary office worker, who reveals his past as a former special agent after...
Live-Action Series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Sparks Increase in Web Novel, Webtoon Readership
Views of original web novel rise 170 times in week after series debuts
― The live-action series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier is driving a sharp resurgence in the original web novel and webtoon. According to Naver Webtoon on May 20, views of the original web novel surged 170 times in the week after the series debuted, compared to the week prior to its teaser video rollout. The webtoon saw a 61-fold ...
Betrayal of Dignity Volume 1 Novel Review
If you aren’t a fan of jerk romantic interests, I’d recommend looking for a different book.
― This is a beautifully written and well-translated book about an absolute horror show of a man. Betrayal of Dignity, whose webtoon adaptation is also available to read on Manta's site and app, is an impressive combination of light novel and old school romance novel, which makes it almost aggressively readable...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Moving Begins Production on Season 2
Season 2 continues story of super-powered individuals who have returned to everyday life
― The webtoon-based live-action series Moving is officially embarking on its next chapter. On Monday, production began on Moving season 2 with the release of a script reading video. Upon the initial release of the first season, the series became the most-watched Korean original on Hulu in the United States durin...
Disney+ Sets June 1 Debut, Drops Main Trailer for Live-Action Webtoon-Based Series Doctor on the Edge
New trailer highlights chaotic reality behind island's seemingly peaceful façade
― The live-action webtoon-based series Doctor on the Edge, formerly known as Endurance Doctor, has locked in its premiere date and unveiled its main trailer, signaling the start of a new medical romance set on a remote island. The live-action series will debut on June 1, including in the U.S. as a Hulu original. Based o...
HYBE Expands Dark Moon Franchise With Werewolf-Centric Multimedia Project
The Witch of Yerasah centers entirely on werewolf characters; explores themes of fate, identity, self-determined love
― HYBE announced on Monday it is expanding its original story IP Dark Moon with a new installment, DARK MOON: The Witch of Yerasah, marking the first time the series focuses exclusively on a werewolf-driven narrative. The project is being rolled out as a large-scale multimedia initia...
Inklore Reveals English Print Cover for 1st Volume of Eleceed Webtoon
Publisher will release 1st volume on January 19, 2027
― Inklore has revealed the first English-language print cover for global webtoon hit Eleceed, marking another step in the series' expansion beyond digital platforms, along with its upcoming anime adaptation. Publisher Inklore will release Eleceed, Vol. 1 on January 19, 2027, bringing the action-fantasy series by Jeho Son and ZHENA to English-lang...
WEBTOON Ent. Narrows Losses in 1st Quarter 2026
Company also cuts net loss to US$8.8 million, down about 60% from US$21.97 million 1 year ago
― WEBTOON Entertainment narrowed its losses in the first quarter of 2026, posting an operating loss of US$8.03 million — down from US$26.63 million in the same period a year earlier, a roughly 70% improvement. The company disclosed the results on May 11. The company also cut its net loss to US$8.8 million, ...
Com2uS Sets 2027 Release for Gachiakuta, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Games
Company had announced both games last year
― Com2uS is sharpening its focus on webtoon- and anime-based IP, signaling upcoming game projects tied to major titles such as Gachiakuta and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, with a broader push expected in the coming years. During its latest earnings call on Wednesday, the company stated that the games for both franchises are slated for a 2027 release. The c...
Kindergarten for Divine Beasts Webtoon Gets AI-Based Animated TV Series
Project is drawing attention for integrating AI into full broadcast production pipeline
― The web novel and webtoon Kindergarten for Divine Beasts is being adapted into a broadcast animation using artificial intelligence (AI), marking another step in the expansion of webtoon-based IP into new formats. According to industry sources, Kindergarten for Divine Beasts will air later this month on the AniO...
Kakao Ent. Opens Submissions for New Drama Webtoon Series
Company classifies wide range of titles under its drama category, including: everyday slice-of-life stories, black comedies, thrillers, youth narratives
― Kakao Entertainment announced on May 13 that it will accept submissions for new drama-genre webtoons from May 27 through June 10, as part of its ongoing effort to expand its content pipeline. The company classifies a wide range of titles under its...
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 3 Novel Review
When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all?
― When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all? Dokja Kim is about to find out. In the middle of navigating the Capture the Flag scenario in what used to be the webnovel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), Dokja finds himself faced with a group of self-proclaimed Renouncers – people who read some of the novel, bu...
This Week in Anime - Robots in Plain Sight
Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right?
― Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available streaming on their official Yo...
Piccoma to Launch Short-Form Anime Category in Late May
The Viridescent Tiara, The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Swordmaster, Post-Possession Damage Control, Jack Be Invincible, Why Yuria Hid Her Wealth, Destined to Be an Outcast works to get anime on platform
― Piccoma, the subsidiary of Kakao, announced on April 27 it is set to introduce a new short-form animation category titled “ANIME” in late May, expanding its platform beyond comics and novels. The fe...
Site Branded as Illegal Webtoon Site Newtoki Reappears Ahead of Korea's Emergency Blocking System
Site resurfaced 1 day after original site announced shutdown last month
― The notorious illegal webtoon and web novel site Newtoki has resurfaced in a similar form one day after announcing its shutdown on April 27, highlighting the limits of South Korea's upcoming emergency site-blocking system. According to Korean online news outlet News1, new access links to a site branded as Newtoki have been cir...
Korea Fair Trade Commission Launches Probe into Webtoon, Web Novel Industry Practices
Commission plans to survey more than 100 companies including major domestic platforms, content providers
― The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched a full-scale investigation into the revenue structures and business practices of the webtoon and web novel industry, aiming to address long-standing concerns over unfair contracts and profit distribution. According to reporting from Korean onl...
Netflix Sets June 5 Premiere for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You A Lesson
Series starring Moo-yul Kim reveals new teaser video, poster
― Netflix confirmed on Thursday that its upcoming live-action series Teach You A Lesson will premiere on June 5, unveiling a teaser poster and trailer alongside the announcement. In the teaser trailer, scenes of classroom disruption, school violence, gambling, and even organized crime underscore the severity of the crisis. Hwa-jin Na reass...
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...
Spring 2026 K-Comics Guide
It's the Spring K-Comics Guide! Come get your fill of mostly full-color vertical scroll books and maybe find your next obsession!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2026 K-Comics Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included manhwa was published in March or April, although some are ongoing titles without a physical release. This guide focuses exclusively on series premieres, i.e., on...
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...
King's Maker Volumes 1-2 K-Comic Review
In a landscape dominated by isekai and lighter fare, King’s Maker stands out for its unrelenting darkness.
― In a landscape dominated by isekai and lighter fare, King's Maker stands out for its unrelenting darkness. Not that it's fully grim, but even when the plot is touching on lighter topics or having a moment of humor, there's always an understanding that the underlying reality of its world is a s...
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...
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