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Kakao Webtoon artist CHOKAM launches storyboard video course
Kalai Chik
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June 4, 2026
CHOKAM, author of "The Broken Ring," has opened a pay-to-view video course for storyboard and webtoon adaptation workflows.
REVIEW: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing
Masha Zhdanova
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June 1, 2026
The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!
Painter of the Night Returns to Lezhin Comics on July 22nd
Kalai Chik
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May 31, 2026
Byeonduck's globally popular BL webtoon, Painter of the Night, will return to Lezhin Comics in less than two months.
Comics News
Kakao Webtoon artist CHOKAM launches storyboard video course
Kalai Chik
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June 4, 2026
CHOKAM, author of "The Broken Ring," has opened a pay-to-view video course for storyboard and webtoon adaptation workflows.
REVIEW: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing
Masha Zhdanova
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June 1, 2026
The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!
Painter of the Night Returns to Lezhin Comics on July 22nd
Kalai Chik
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May 31, 2026
Byeonduck's globally popular BL webtoon, Painter of the Night, will return to Lezhin Comics in less than two months.
GACHIAKUTA author, Kei Urana, reactivates X/Twitter account
Justin Guerrero
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May 29, 2026
Gachiakuta mangaka and Graffiti designers deactivate x/twitter accounts amidst online drama with the Gachiakuta fanbase.
OPINION: The future of webcomics and platforms
Masha Zhdanova
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May 26, 2026
look at some smaller platforms for posting webcomics and webtoons and new developments in self-hosting webcomics.
First Season Ends for OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT
Imani Brooks
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May 24, 2026
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint manhwa ends first Season after 311 chapters. Fans can catch up with the webcomic digitally via WEBTOON.
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LINK CLICK wins the Silver Anhuma Award at T.I.F.A. Festival
Kalai Chik
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June 2, 2026
Chinese donghua, Link Click, won the Silver Anhuma Award at Brazil's Tietê International Film Awards Festival.
KPop Demon Hunters x KAYOU Trading Cards
Imani Brooks
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May 30, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters and trading card company KAYOU team up in this exciting collab! Fans can pre order two card packs and partake in the fun.
First Season Ends for OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT
Imani Brooks
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May 24, 2026
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint manhwa ends first Season after 311 chapters. Fans can catch up with the webcomic digitally via WEBTOON.
STAR TREK boldly goes to WEBTOON with STARGAZERS and RECOLLECTION comics
Ollie Kaplan
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May 15, 2026
Two Star Trek titles have been announced for WEBTOON: Stargazers and Recollection. Here's what we know so far!
Hologram speculations and more for KPop Demon Hunters world tour
Kalai Chik
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May 15, 2026
Netflix and AEG announced a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters. Fans can sign-up to stay ahead of further announcements.
WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation add 4 more hit webcomics to receive animated adaptations
Justin Guerrero
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May 14, 2026
WEBTOON entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announces 4 more WEBTOON Originals series that will be receiving animated adaptations.
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REVIEW: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing
Masha Zhdanova
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June 1, 2026
The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!
Review: TO THE LAST GRAM thoughtfully explores living with an eating disorder
Samantha Puc
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May 12, 2026
To the Last Gram digs its teeth into what it's like to live with an eating disorder and its associated effects—physical, mental, and social.
Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk
Hannah Collins
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March 12, 2026
Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.
Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO
D. Morris
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February 25, 2026
Kokuho, Japan's submission for Best International Feature film, is an epic about perfecting one of Japan's most revered art forms.
Movie Review: Alas poor SCARLET, we know you too well
D. Morris
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February 17, 2026
Scarlet has all the hallmarks of a magnum opus. Unfortunately, it offers impressive visuals and a disappointingly simplistic narrative.
Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride
D. Morris
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February 2, 2026
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
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KPop Demon Hunters x KAYOU Trading Cards
Imani Brooks
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May 30, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters and trading card company KAYOU team up in this exciting collab! Fans can pre order two card packs and partake in the fun.
Hologram speculations and more for KPop Demon Hunters world tour
Kalai Chik
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May 15, 2026
Netflix and AEG announced a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters. Fans can sign-up to stay ahead of further announcements.
StudioMonowa penned as latest Korea-Japan media venture
Kalai Chik
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May 3, 2026
Top leadership from media giants CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT announced a combined venture called StudioMonowa, described as a premium IP studio.
XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession
Samantha Puc
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February 23, 2026
XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.
XG announces gender-inclusive name change
Samantha Puc
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January 14, 2026
J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.
SOLO LEVELING: RAGNAROK manhwa goes on hiatus for artist Jin’s mandatory military service
Samantha Puc
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January 9, 2026
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.
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WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation add 4 more hit webcomics to receive animated adaptations
Justin Guerrero
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May 14, 2026
WEBTOON entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announces 4 more WEBTOON Originals series that will be receiving animated adaptations.
Piccoma angers manga authors and readers with AI animations
Kalai Chik
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May 1, 2026
Kakao's Japanese digital manga and webtoon platform, Piccoma, drew ire from users and authors alike with its release of AI anime shorts.
Newtoki and Booktoki pirating sites suddenly shut down
Kalai Chik
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April 27, 2026
Webtoon pirating site, Newtoki (or Newtokki), as well as its manga and web novel pirating iterations has suddenly shut down.
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