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A first glimpse into WEBTOON’s 2026 Creator Residency Program

K-Comics Beat gets our first glimpse into how WEBTOON's creator residency program functions within a Los Angeles space for its creators.

Justin Guerrero - April 29, 2026

A deep dive into Webtoon’s new Creator Dashboard

Webtoon has rolled out a new Creator Dashboard. Here's a deep dive into the changes and additions available to creators.

Justin Guerrero - April 24, 2026

Taking Tappytoon into a New World with Ernest Woo

As Tappytoon celebrates its tenth year since its founding, co-founder Ernest Woo talks to K-Comics Beat about the future of webtoons.

March 9, 2026

The potential of Manta’s new creator program

K-Comics Beat writers Justin Guerrero and Masha Zhdanova weigh in on the recent Manta Comics announcement about its global creator program.

February 18, 2026

The heated appeal of the gay sports romance

Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.

February 3, 2026

K-Comics Beat’s Best Webtoons and Webcomics of 2025

K-Comics Beat - December 16, 2025

K-Comics Beat staff and contributors name the Best Webtoons and Webcomics of 2025, encompassing vertical scroll titles and more.

What Webtoon’s 2026 program changes could mean for creators

Justin Guerrero - December 15, 2025

Webtoon has announced a new suite of programs and opportunities to empower creators on the platform in 2026. Here's a breakdown.

K-Comics Beat’s Best Manga & Manhwa of 2025

K-Comics Beat - December 12, 2025

The K-Comics Beat team has come together to compile its inaugural list of the best manga and manhwa of 2025.

Korean Golden Globe nominations highlight storytelling and innovation

D. Morris - December 10, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice are nominated thrice each at this year's Golden Globes, highlighting Korean cinema in historic ways.

Top 5 most unhinged webtoon characters

Alan Kawachi - October 29, 2025

From Cho Seok to Jiu Ji-Tae, meet the top 5 most unhinged webtoon characters who redefine chaos, comedy, and complete mental breakdowns.

5 webtoons that will haunt you this Halloween

Hayame Kawachi - October 22, 2025

Get in the Halloween spirit with these 5 spine-chilling WEBTOON horror series that will keep you up at night, from "Unknown Caller" to "Tales of the Unusual."