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Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

Masha Zhdanova -
The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel...

ANYC ’26: TAPPYTOON returns to ANYC to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Justin Guerrero -
Tappytoon returns to Anime NYC to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary including new and old merch, collectibles, and spicy BL panels.

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Park Seulki Rhea on manhwa’s present

Adam Wescott -
KComicsBeat interviews manhwa scholar Park Seulki Rhea about the state of modern manhwa and ongoing struggles to preserve the past.

Lezhin Comics Japan announces end of service in January 2027

Kalai Chik -
The Japanese version of Korean webtoon platform, Lezhin Comics, announced it will be shutting down in 2027 and merging into BeLtoon JP.

“Hyung,” He Said and the nuances of localization for Korean BL

Viv P. -
Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.

SDCC ’26: Marvel & WEBTOON announce 3 original series

D. Morris -
At SDCC, Marvel announced three original series developed with WEBTOON, featuring some of its most popular characters.
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