Webtoons, the digital comics that have been the source material for scores of Korean films and TV series, are to receive a major boost from the South Korean government. Yu In-chon, minister for ...

Just as the dominance of video content shifted from broadcasters to YouTube, a similar transition appears underway in the ...

Moon Man, a sci-fi comedy based on Korean artist Cho Seok’s 2016 webtoon Moon You, raked in US$460 million worldwide after its release in July 2022, and was the second-highest-grossing film that year ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Regina Kim covers Korean and Asian American entertainment. Below is a summary of our conversation, which covered a wide range of ...

Well-known comics company DC, which is known for their greatest superheroes, has finally announced that they will be launching their Webtoon series as graphic novels for the readers. With this ...

Dexter Alex is a prolific African Storyteller and a freelance writer who thrives on weaving intricate plots alongside his writing endeavors. With a passion for music, literature, and a deep ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Vos MacDonald is a New York-based writer who covers Korean media. While Korean TV dramas draw inspiration from varied sources ...

For the longest time, Japanese manga adaptations have been the backbone of the anime industry, as shows use their source material as a guide to help bring unique stories to life. Recently, though, ...

Webtoonists are seeing their bank accounts grow as the popularity of webtoons continues across the globe. In 2019, webtoonist Kian84, famed for his "Fashion King" (2011-2013) series, bought a 4.6 ...