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Independent BL bookshop Yiggybean calls for community support amid unexpected tariffs

Independent BL bookstore Yiggybean is asking for community support after being hit with a 145% tariff on a recent merchandise order. The shop vows not to raise prices despite the financial setback.
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WEBTOON teams up with IDW to bring popular titles like GODZILLA to the platform

WEBTOON and IDW Publishing team up to launch digital adaptations of "Godzilla," "They Called Us Enemy," and more starting April 25.

RIDI Corporation reports record revenue amid operating loss for 2024

Ridi Corporation, parent company of Manta, posts record revenue but reports an operating loss for the fiscal year 2024.

NAVER WEBTOON joins ACE to combat global digital piracy

WEBTOON Entertainment’s NAVER WEBTOON joins ACE, becoming the first Korean-founded and webcomic company to fight digital piracy globally.

NEZHA 2 becomes fifth highest-grossing film of all time

Hayame Kawachi -
"Nezha 2" has made history, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of all time and surpassing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

WEBTOON Entertainment highlights the power of fandom at SXSW 2025

Hayame Kawachi -
WEBTOON Entertainment is bringing fandom to the spotlight at SXSW 2025 with two major panels exploring its impact on global entertainment.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa unveils Lalisa Comics with debut title ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC

Hilary Leung -
BLACKPINK's Lisa launches Lalisa Comics to debut "Alter-Ego: The Official Comic," inspired by her upcoming solo album.

WEBTOON launches $200,000 video contest to celebrate fandom

Hayame Kawachi -
WEBTOON is celebrating fandom like never before with its biggest video contest yet! Fans can showcase their creativity by making TikToks or YouTube Shorts inspired by their favorite WEBTOON Originals for a chance to win a share of $200,000 in prizes.

NEZHA 2 smashes box office records in China

Hilary Leung -
"Nezha 2" has made history as it breaks the $1 billion barrier at the box office in less than two weeks after its release.

Manta adds new subscription plan to include GEM titles

Hilary Leung -
Manta will launch the Premium Plan which grants access to its library and Gem-only titles that were previously barred to subscribers.

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