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5 funny webtoons that will make you LOL

Alan Kawachi -
Whether you’re craving thoughtful reflections or random insanity, these five funny webtoons are guaranteed to make you chuckle.

Magic From The Margins: KAIJU’s NOVAE is a Gorgeous Historical Romance as Intricate as the Stars

Tonya Pennington -
In Magic From The Margins, Latonya “Penn” Pennington explores sci-fi fantasy webtoons and Tapas comics by marginalized creators. For the fourteenth entry, they’re checking out Novae. Novae Creator:...

Boys Love for Life: 5 stories with Doctors

Merve Giray -
Boys Love, or BL for short is a genre that depicts romantic and/or sexual relationships between men. It’s a rich genre with stunning variety...

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s Lucky Cyan rocks out

K-Comics Beat -
Adam and Hilary return for the Lucky Cyan arc of To Be Hero X. This time: pop music, magical guitar bows and zombies.

AX 2025: Slushii fuses music and manga in SAPIENT DREAM

Hayame Kawachi -
Slushii’s original webcomic "Sapient Dream" debuts on WEBTOON July 6, blending sci-fi action with immersive music tied to his upcoming album.

OMNISCIENT READER drops more stills for Yoo Sangah, Jung Heewon, Lee Jihye, and more

Hilary Leung -
Everyone is getting ready for the fight of their lives in "Omniscient Reader."
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Anime, Film, & TV

WEBTOON’s TEENAGE MERCENARY is getting an anime adaptation

Hayame Kawachi -
WEBTOON’s fan-favorite action series "Teenage Mercenary" is getting an anime adaptation, joining the company’s growing anime lineup.

LORD OF MYSTERIES donghua confirms June 2025 global broadcast

Hilary Leung -
"Lord of Mysteries" has released its latest trailer with the confirmed release date.

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s Lucky Cyan rocks out

K-Comics Beat -
Adam and Hilary return for the Lucky Cyan arc of To Be Hero X. This time: pop music, magical guitar bows and zombies.

Season 2 announced for THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END

Hilary Leung -
Arthur will return with a whole new look in a new season of "The Beginning After the End."

PYRAMID GAME animation to premiere on LAFTEL in June

Hilary Leung -
The thriller drama series "Pyramid Game" will be adapted into an anime on LAFTEL.

AX 2025: LET’S PLAY anime unveils new character designs in trailer

Hilary Leung -
The anime adaptation of Eisner Award-nominated webcomic "Let's Play" hits Crunchyroll later this year.
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Reviews

5 funny webtoons that will make you LOL

Alan Kawachi -
Whether you’re craving thoughtful reflections or random insanity, these five funny webtoons are guaranteed to make you chuckle.

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s Lucky Cyan rocks out

K-Comics Beat -
Adam and Hilary return for the Lucky Cyan arc of To Be Hero X. This time: pop music, magical guitar bows and zombies.

Review: DEAR HONGRANG tells a heartbreaking tragedy

Hilary Leung -
"Dear Hongrang" follows the tragic tale of three people: a sister, a "placeholder" brother, and a fake brother.

REVIEW: New soccer BL manhwa MEET ME HALFWAY is off to a fun start

Masha Zhdanova -
Meet Me Halfway Written and illustrated by Heemaeng, adapting a novel by Mangogom Manta Manta’s marketing team was kind enough to share with me a sneak preview...

10 K-Dramas adapted from webtoons

Alexa Lopez -
Discover the most popular K-dramas adapted from webtoons, including "True Beauty," "Extraordinary You," "Itaewon Class," and more!

10 BL webtoons for beginners

Alexa Lopez -
New to BL webtoons? Discover 10 beginner-friendly Boys’ Love series filled with romance, humor, and heart.
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Korean Pop Culture

So Ji Sub tapped for role as protective father MANAGER KIM in live-action adaptation

Hilary Leung -
So Ji Sub is reviewing an offer to star in "Manager Kim."

Is SQUID GAME 3 the last we’ll see of the popular franchise?

Hilary Leung -
"Squid Game" may have a spin-off in its future.

OMNISCIENT READER live-action film drops July premiere date

Hilary Leung -
The film adaptation of "Omniscient Reader" will premiere on July 23.

STRAY KIDS’ Felix becomes global ambassador for Gong Cha

Hayame Kawachi -
STRAY KIDS’ Felix has been announced as the new global ambassador for Gong Cha. The worldwide bubble tea campaign kicks off in Korea.

TWICE expands Lovelys x Sanrio Collaboration with charming character makeovers

Hayame Kawachi -
TWICE and Sanrio expand their Lovelys collaboration with new designs showing Sanrio characters dressed as each TWICE member’s Lovely.

OMNISCIENT READER drops more stills for Yoo Sangah, Jung Heewon, Lee Jihye, and more

Hilary Leung -
Everyone is getting ready for the fight of their lives in "Omniscient Reader."
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Business News

STRAY KIDS’ Felix becomes global ambassador for Gong Cha

Hayame Kawachi -
STRAY KIDS’ Felix has been announced as the new global ambassador for Gong Cha. The worldwide bubble tea campaign kicks off in Korea.

Another platform bites the dust: POCKET COMICS to shut down in October

Hilary Leung -
The webtoon industry struggles as another platform terminates its services.

Tapas launches comic contest in partnership with Kickstarter

Hayame Kawachi -
Tapas launches a comic contest in partnership with Kickstarter, offering creators cash prizes and a chance to be published in a print anthology.
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