“I Alone Level Up,” an animation available on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon

[‘Naver Webtoon’ Crunchyroll Anime Awards Sets Record with 9 Wins, Making New History for K-Animation]

26May

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[‘Naver Webtoon’ Crunchyroll Anime Awards Sets Record with 9 Wins, Making New History for K-Animation]

Kakao Entertainment's 'Solo Leveling' (나 혼자만 레벨업 or 나혼렙) made history by winning the top award at the 'Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025,' the world's largest animation awards, in nine categories, becoming the first Korean animation to achieve this honor. With this achievement, 'Solo Leveling' has been recognized for its excellence in major categories including 'Anime of the Year,' solidifying its global presence and marking a significant turning point for the domestic animation industry's global expansion. Crunchyroll, the largest streaming platform for anime with over 17 million subscribers, selected 'Solo Leveling' as the winner in multiple categories out of 48 competing works through fan voting and expert judging. Based on the original web novel and webtoon, both Season 1 and Season 2 of t...

AB6IX takes their first musical step with their debut song ‘Breathe’.

10May

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AB6IX takes their first musical step with their debut song ‘Breathe’.

The group AB6IX released their first single album on the 9th and unveiled the music video for the title track 'ECHO.' 'ECHO' is a song that combines bright and cheerful melodies with the unique vocals of the members, serving as a signal for AB6IX's official debut. The music video contains emotional content showcasing the members' travels and play, presenting AB6IX's mature visuals and sensibility. AB6IX is steadily growing based on warm empathy with fans, and they are expected to approach the public with even deeper emotions through this activity. A representative from Brand New Music expressed hope that many people would feel a warm resonance through AB6IX's sincere and teamwork-filled new song 'ECHO,' and stated that they will meet fans in an even better way in the future.

Joy Hyun and Choo Young-woo reunite after 3 years… A first love redemption narrative to be completed in ‘The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl’.

9May

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Joy Hyun and Choo Young-woo reunite after 3 years… A first love redemption narrative to be completed in ‘The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl’.

Joy Hyun and Choo Young-woo reunite after 3 years to star in tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo.' Based on the webtoon of the same name, 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo' tells the story of a boy destined to die and a MZ shaman girl as they unfold a first love salvation romance. The story revolves around high school shaman Park Seong-a (played by Joy Hyun) and Bae Gyeon-woo (played by Choo Young-woo), who defies fate to protect their first love, with various episodes featuring colorful K-ghosts adding a unique fun factor. Joy Hyun and Choo Young-woo reunite after 'School 2021,' building up exciting expectations for their respective characters. 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo' is set to premiere in June.

‘ONE : High School Heroes’, transitioning from a webtoon to a drama…

1May

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‘ONE : High School Heroes’, transitioning from a webtoon to a drama…

Wavve will kick off the first original drama of the first half of 2025 with the academy action series 'ONE: High School Heroes,' which is set to be released in May. The series has embarked on a full-fledged journey ahead of its public release, based on the popular webtoon 'ONE' of the same name. The story revolves around 'Kim Eui-gyeom,' the top student in the school, and 'Kang Yoon-gi,' who organizes the 'Heroes' using his talents, in a masked academy revenge drama. Actor Lee Jung-ha takes on the role of the protagonist 'Kim Eui-gyeom,' while actor Kim Do-wan shines as 'Kang Yoon-gi,' a character who lures Eui-gyeom into the Heroes. Furthermore, Director Lee Sung-tae is in charge of adaptation and direction, raising expectations for an enhanced genre completeness. 'ONE: High School Heroes...

Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.

11Mar

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Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.

The Kakao webtoon 'Secret Between Us' has been adapted into a drama and is gaining huge popularity worldwide, leading to increased viewership and revenue in both South Korea and North America. The synergy effect between the webtoon and the drama is growing, and the web novel 'Secret Between Us' is also gaining popularity. As a result of these achievements, Kakao Entertainment's strategic collaboration expertise in the 'IP Value Chain' is receiving attention, and various video adaptation lineups are expected to be announced in the future.

Kakao Webtoon’s original drama “Secret Affair” to be simultaneously released worldwide today!

27Feb

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Kakao Webtoon’s original drama “Secret Affair” to be simultaneously released worldwide today!

Kakao Entertainment's drama based on the webtoon 'Secret Between Us,' which has recorded 170 million views, was simultaneously released worldwide today. This work has achieved success globally, not only in Korea but also in 6 countries including North America's Tapas and Japan's Piccoma, gaining high popularity. 'Secret Between Us' has successfully expanded beyond the original webtoon to web novels and OST, and it is expected to further increase IP synergy with the broadcast of the drama. Kakao Entertainment expects its IP power to grow even stronger through this, and collaborations with competitive production companies domestically and internationally are increasing.

Kakao Entertainment unveils new webtoons in the spotlight for February!

13Feb

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Kakao Entertainment unveils new webtoons in the spotlight for February!

Kakao Entertainment unveiled four new webtoons that have been the talk of the town in February. The new releases include a variety of works such as 'The Strongest Brother Has Lost His Memory,' 'We're Planning to Erase This Country,' 'Thirty-One Gosh, She,' and 'Plum Blossom Shade,' spanning genres like romance, action, fantasy, and historical drama. Particularly, 'The Strongest Brother Has Lost His Memory' has been making waves by claiming the top spot in the webtoon romance weekly rankings. 'We're Planning to Erase This Country' and 'Thirty-One Gosh, She' each feature a twisty story complemented by vibrant artwork and humor, portraying tales of urban life. Additionally, 'Plum Blossom Shade' ranks high in the Thursday webtoon rankings with its exquisite historical drama artwork by Baekha.

Channel A’s new weekend drama ‘The Witch’ will feature the return of actor Park Jin-young! His science-type elite+excellent eyes, perfect synchronization rate still cuts revealed!

25Jan

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Channel A’s new weekend drama ‘The Witch’ will feature the return of actor Park Jin-young! His science-type elite+excellent eyes, perfect synchronization rate still cuts revealed!

It has been reported that actor Park Jin-young will be returning in the new weekend drama 'Witch' on Channel A. The drama 'Witch' is a mystery romance that explores the law of misfortune surrounding women, depicting the story of a science-type elite 'Dong-jin' and his passionate love. Based on the webtoon 'Witch', the drama is highly anticipated for its unique worldview by author Kang Full and direction by director Kim Tae-kyun. Park Jin-young will play the role of the top-tier data miner 'Dong-jin', showcasing a perfect performance. In the first released still cuts, he portrays the rational side of Dong-jin, receiving high praise from the production team and director for his acting. 'Witch' is set to premiere on Saturday, February 15th at 9:10 PM, meeting viewers not only in Korea but als...

Kakao Webtoon’s special new series of 11 episodes unveiled for the Lunar New Year! Popular guarantee writers such as Jang Yi with ‘Incredible Rumor’ and No Kyung-chan with ‘Unrivaled’ make a grand return!

23Jan

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Kakao Webtoon’s special new series of 11 episodes unveiled for the Lunar New Year! Popular guarantee writers such as Jang Yi with ‘Incredible Rumor’ and No Kyung-chan with ‘Unrivaled’ make a grand return!

Kakao Webtoon is set to release 11 new webtoons during the Lunar New Year holiday. The lineup, consisting of new works by authors who have created hit works both domestically and internationally, includes various genres such as sports, thriller, martial arts, and zombie thrillers. Notable works in the lineup include a sports drama by author Jang Yi titled 'Rhythm and Baseball,' 'Black Haze' by author Yong Yong, one of the martial arts world-building works by author No Kyung-chan titled 'Red Storm - Return of the King,' and the zombie thriller 'Welcome to Undead Park' by the globally renowned author Kugi. It is expected that this lineup of works will drive early-year success, and Kakao Entertainment has stated that they will strengthen their original webtoon competitiveness with diverse mat...

Global Success of ‘Solo Leveling’ Anime Season 2 Celebrated with Enhanced Collaboration Event with KakaoPage/Kakao Webtoon

21Jan

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Global Success of ‘Solo Leveling’ Anime Season 2 Celebrated with Enhanced Collaboration Event with KakaoPage/Kakao Webtoon

The global hit drama "Solo Leveling" continues its successful run with an animation season 2, holding special events on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon. Season 2 has achieved top rankings on Japan's Amazon Prime TV show and secured a spot in the weekly TOP 10 on Netflix in 11 countries, proving its global popularity. The "Solo Leveling" intellectual property (IP), stemming from the original web novel and webtoon's popularity, has expanded into animation and games, garnering worldwide success. To commemorate this achievement, an event is currently taking place. Kakao Entertainment is anticipating further expansion through continued investment in the "Solo Leveling" IP, with news circulating about preparations for a live-action drama adaptation.