Webcomics

WEBTOON pushes to expand indie creators’ reach on CANVAS; introduces AI-powered translation program

WEBTOON is making a significant push to expand indie creators' reach on its CANVAS platform. The company announced a unified version of the creator-driven...

Ollie Kaplan - March 26, 2026

Interview: Robyn Lee Hamada’s GOURMET HOUND is coming to WEBTOON Unscrolled

WEBTOON Unscrolled is FINALLY publishing the print editions of the fan-favorite WEBTOON series Gourmet Hound by Robyn Lee Hamada.

Avery Kaplan - March 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

Yongsoo Kim promoted to President of WEBTOON Entertainment

Newly appointed President Yongsoo Kim, previously the CSO and Head of Global of WEBTOON, joins the company's Board of Directors.

March 5, 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

WEBTOON releases SURVIVING ROMANCE animated promotional trailer

Kalai Chik - February 17, 2026

Two-and-a-half years after its conclusion, WEBTOON has posted a promotional animated trailer for Lee Yone's horror webcomic series, Surviving Romance on Valentine's Day. Animated...

Magic From the Margins: NOT ANOTHER CLICHE turns creativity into magic

Tonya Pennington - February 12, 2026

In Magic From The Margins, Latonya “Penn” Pennington explores sci-fi fantasy webtoons and Tapas comics by marginalized creators. For the nineteenth entry, they’re checking out Not...

Interview: Purpah teases SUITOR ARMOR Season 4 & reflects on the series so far

Ollie Kaplan - February 6, 2026

Suitor Armor creator Purpah teases what's to come for the WEBTOON romantasy series in Season 4 and reflects on the importance of rest.

Interview: GRAVEWEAVER maintains the fourth wall with I’M THE GRIM REAPER fans

Ollie Kaplan - February 5, 2026

GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.

The heated appeal of the gay sports romance

Hannah Collins - February 3, 2026

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

Kakao Entertainment’s P.CoK is behind BATO’s takedown

Kalai Chik - January 26, 2026

Kakao Entertainment's anti-piracy task force tracked down BATO's founder and core developer, and is moving forward with legal proceedings.