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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".

Bomtoon reveals winners of the 2024 Awards Ceremony

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Discover the winners of Bomtoon’s 2024 Awards, celebrating standout Boys' Love, Girls' Love, and romance titles. See which fan favorites topped the list!

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

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

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

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

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...

SQUID GAME Season 3 may be sooner than everyone thinks

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

Comics

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...

Boys Love for Life: 5 Stories with Shapeshifters

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...

Magic From The Margins: HIGH SPIRITS NEOMA’s supernatural urban fantasy

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

Boys Love for Life: 5 Stories with Age Gap

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...

Boys Love for Life: 5 Countryside Stories

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...

Magic From The Margins: HERE THERE BE DRAGONS is a lush fantasy with poignant worldbuilding

Tonya Pennington -
In Magic From The Margins, Latonya “Penn” Pennington explores sci-fi fantasy webtoons and Tapas comics by marginalized creators. For the second entry, they’re checking out Here...
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Anime, Film, & TV

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".

SOLO LEVELING Season 2: LiSA and Stray Kids’ Felix join forces for epic opening theme

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LiSA joins forces with Stray Kids' Felix to sing the opening theme song of "Solo Leveling" Season 2. Season 2 of Solo Leveling airs in January 2025.
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Reviews

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.

Review: BURNING EFFECT is Formulaic but Flavorful Battle Action

Adam Wescott -
Burning Effect doesn't necessarily do anything new as a battle comic, but it's exciting and just personal enough that you might not mind.

Review: VAMPIRE MAGICKA combines sparkles and horror for a new kind of magic

Tonya Pennington -
Bryan Golden's Vampire Magicka is a spooky twist on the classic magical girl genre formula in just 55 episodes, perfect for Halloween!
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Korean Pop Culture

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...

Boys Love for Life: 5 Stories with Shapeshifters

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...

Magic From The Margins: HIGH SPIRITS NEOMA’s supernatural urban fantasy

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

Boys Love for Life: 5 Stories with Age Gap

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...

Boys Love for Life: 5 Countryside Stories

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...

Magic From The Margins: HERE THERE BE DRAGONS is a lush fantasy with poignant worldbuilding

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

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.

Webcomics 101: Remembering Spottoon

Hayame Kawachi -
Spottoon was one of the companies that pioneered the Korean webcomic scene, offering officially licensed, English-translated manhwa through a mobile-friendly app and website.

How K-Pop and K-Dramas are attracting visitors to South Korea

Hayame Kawachi -
South Korea is solidifying its place as a must-visit location for entertainment lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.

How webcomic fans are driving physical book sales

Hayame Kawachi -
Webcomic readers are reshaping the publishing industry by driving the demand for physical books. Their enthusiasm unites digital storytelling and print, showcasing the enduring appeal of tangible formats in an increasingly online world.

DADDY, I DON’T WANT TO MARRY! and more: WordExcerpt books are back on Amazon

Hayame Kawachi -
WordExcerpt books are making a triumphant return to Amazon! After an absence, readers can once again purchase a selection of WordExcerpt's most popular Korean novels in English.
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ILLIT sings theme song for IT TAKES MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE TO FALL IN LOVE

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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".

Bomtoon reveals winners of the 2024 Awards Ceremony

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Discover the winners of Bomtoon’s 2024 Awards, celebrating standout Boys' Love, Girls' Love, and romance titles. See which fan favorites topped the list!

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

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

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