Category: Korean

Inklore Reveals English Print Cover for 1st Volume of Eleceed Webtoon

May 19, 2026 admin No Comments

Publisher will release 1st volume on January 19, 2027 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/inklore-reveals-english-print-cover-for-1st-volume-of-eleceed-webtoon/.237474

Korean

WEBTOON Ent. Narrows Losses in 1st Quarter 2026

May 19, 2026 admin No Comments

Company also cuts net loss to US$8.8 million, down about 60% from US$21.97 million 1 year ago Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/webtoon-ent-narrows-losses-in-1st-quarter-2026/.237477

Industry, Korean

Com2uS Sets 2027 Release for Gachiakuta, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Games

May 18, 2026 admin No Comments

Company had announced both games last year Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/com2us-sets-2027-release-for-gachiakuta-omniscient-reader-viewpoint-games/.237471

Games, Korean, Manga

Kindergarten for Divine Beasts Webtoon Gets AI-Based Animated TV Series

May 16, 2026 admin No Comments

Project is drawing attention for integrating AI into full broadcast production pipeline Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/kindergarten-for-divine-beasts-webtoon-gets-ai-based-animated-tv-series/.237307

AI, Animation, Korean

Kakao Ent. Opens Submissions for New Drama Webtoon Series

May 16, 2026 admin No Comments

Company classifies wide range of titles under its drama category, including: everyday slice-of-life stories, black comedies, thrillers, youth narratives Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/kakao-ent-opens-submissions-for-new-drama-webtoon-series/.237341

Industry, Korean

Piccoma to Launch Short-Form Anime Category in Late May

May 11, 2026 admin No Comments

The Viridescent Tiara, The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Swordmaster, Post-Possession Damage Control, Jack Be Invincible, Why Yuria Hid Her Wealth, Destined to Be an Outcast works to get anime on platform Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/piccoma-to-launch-short-form-anime-category-in-late-may/.237240

AI, Anime, Comics, Korean

Site Branded as Illegal Webtoon Site Newtoki Reappears Ahead of Korea's Emergency Blocking System

May 9, 2026 admin No Comments

Site resurfaced 1 day after original site announced shutdown last month Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-09/site-branded-as-illegal-webtoon-site-newtoki-reappears-ahead-of-korea-emergency-blocking-system/.237174

Industry, Korean

Korea Fair Trade Commission Launches Probe into Webtoon, Web Novel Industry Practices

May 9, 2026 admin No Comments

Commission plans to survey more than 100 companies including major domestic platforms, content providers Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-09/korea-fair-trade-commission-launches-probe-into-webtoon-web-novel-industry-practices/.237088

Industry, Korean, Novels

Netflix Sets June 5 Premiere for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You A Lesson

May 8, 2026 admin No Comments

Series starring Moo-yul Kim reveals new teaser video, poster Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/netflix-sets-june-5-premiere-for-webtoon-based-live-action-series-teach-you-a-lesson/.237177

Korean, Live-Action

Netflix Unveils Main Trailer for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Viral Hit

May 8, 2026 admin No Comments

Japanese series debuting on June 11 also reveals more cast members Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/netflix-unveils-main-trailer-for-webtoon-based-live-action-series-viral-hit/.237173

Korean, Live-Action