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Review: HONBUL: FLAME OF THE SOUL sparks a slow-burning romance

Hilary Leung -
The webcomic adaptation of the BL novel "Honbul: Flame of the Soul" weaves an intriguing tale of past and present.

Korean webcomics platform Peanutoon to shutter in February

Hilary Leung -
The Korean webcomics platform Peanutoon has suddenly announced service termination at the end of February, leaving creators scrambling to find a new home for their works.

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 2 features the best fight so far

Hilary Leung -
Episode 2 also raises questions on the inner workings of the system and Jinwoo as a player.

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 1 levels up from Season 1

Hilary Leung -
Solo Leveling Season 2 rises above Season 1 and it's only the first episode.

Magic From The Margins: A MAGICAL GIRL’S GUIDE TO ADULTING Shows That Every Day Life Has Its Bright Spots

Avery Kaplan -
In Magic From The Margins, Latonya “Penn” Pennington explores sci-fi fantasy webtoons and Tapas comics by marginalized creators. For the fifth entry, they’re checking out A...

K-Comics Beat’s Monthly Manhwa Recs #2

Avery Kaplan -
Welcome to the second edition of K-Comic Beat’s Monthly Manhwa Recs! Our team has come together to provide you with a variety of recommendations...
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Anime, Film, & TV

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 2 features the best fight so far

Hilary Leung -
Episode 2 also raises questions on the inner workings of the system and Jinwoo as a player.

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 1 levels up from Season 1

Hilary Leung -
Solo Leveling Season 2 rises above Season 1 and it's only the first episode.

TRUE BEAUTY glams up for Season 2

Hilary Leung -
"True Beauty" is glamming up with foundation, blush, mascara, and more as it prepares for its upcoming second season.

SOLO LEVELING Season 2 stuns with thrilling trailer before January debut

Hilary Leung -
Solo Leveling's final trailer is here! Jinwoo fights to save his mom as Season 2 drops Jan 4 with 'Red Gate' & 'Jeju Island' arcs.

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END sets sights on April 2025 premiere

Hilary Leung -
Mark your calendars! The Beginning After the End anime premieres April 2025, and you can stream Season 1 exclusively on Crunchyroll!

SOLO LEVELING wins “best anime” at Astra Awards

Hilary Leung -
"Solo Leveling" has claimed the title of "Best Anime" at the Astra TV Awards, with English voice actor Aleks Le accepting the honor on behalf of the show. Other nominees include "Pluto" and "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End".
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Reviews

Review: HONBUL: FLAME OF THE SOUL sparks a slow-burning romance

Hilary Leung -
The webcomic adaptation of the BL novel "Honbul: Flame of the Soul" weaves an intriguing tale of past and present.

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 2 features the best fight so far

Hilary Leung -
Episode 2 also raises questions on the inner workings of the system and Jinwoo as a player.

Review: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 Episode 1 levels up from Season 1

Hilary Leung -
Solo Leveling Season 2 rises above Season 1 and it's only the first episode.

K-Comics Beat 10 Best Webtoons of 2024

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K-Comics Beat’s 10 Best Webtoons of 2024 are here! From Boys’ Love to slice-of-life and vampires, these picks have something for everyone. What will you read next?

Review: ON A LEASH is a toothsome, toxic romance

Adam Wescott -
On a Leash is a gritty adult romance with complex characters and distinctive art. That said, its rougher edges won't be for everybody.

Review: SAPHIE THE ONE-EYED CAT is a super sweet print adaptation

Samantha Puc -
Graphix's print edition of Saphie the One-Eyed Cat collects some of the "greatest hits" from the first year of Joho's iconic webcomic.
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Korean Pop Culture

IVE Wonyoung’s Harasser Fined and Sentenced

Hayame Kawachi -
IVE's Jang Wonyoung wins her case against YouTuber Sojang, who is sentenced to probation, suspended imprisonment, and fined.

YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE announces theatrical release

Hayame Kawachi -
"You Are the Apple of My Eye," starring TWICE's Dahyun, set for February 21 theatrical release.

ILLIT sings theme song for IT TAKES MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE TO FALL IN LOVE

Hilary Leung -
K-Pop girl group ILLIT will sing their first original track, "Almond Chocolate," as the theme song for the live-action adaptation of the manga "It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love".

UNDER THE OAK TREE Maxi and Riftan are thrown into the modern world

Hilary Leung -
Under the Oak Tree's artist has reimagined the couple into high school students for a photo booth collaboration.

SQUID GAME Season 3 may be sooner than everyone thinks

Hilary Leung -
"Squid Game" fans, rejoice! Season 3 is confirmed for 2025, but sharp-eyed viewers may have spotted a hint about the exact premiere date.

Shin Min-ah and Lee Jong-suk in talks for THE REMARRIED EMPRESS drama adaptation

Hilary Leung -
Shin Min-ah & Lee Jong-suk might star in "The Remarried Empress" live-action adaptation!
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Business News

Korean webcomics platform Peanutoon to shutter in February

Hilary Leung -
The Korean webcomics platform Peanutoon has suddenly announced service termination at the end of February, leaving creators scrambling to find a new home for their works.

Wattpad WEBTOON Taps Shane Mang to Lead Licensing & Merchandise

Hayame Kawachi -
Shane Mang joins WEBTOON as Head of Licensing & Merchandise to bring fans exclusive new merch!

Stillfront and WEBTOON team up: popular webcomics turned into free-to-play mobile games

Hayame Kawachi -
Stillfront’s Nanobit partners with WEBTOON to create mobile games based on hit webcomic series.
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