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The Webtoon Industry Killed the Translation Industry
Technically, it should be "Is Killing" since we're watching it happen in real-time.
Mar 28 • Mike Song
Daum Webtoon is Officially Dead
And with it, one of my favorite logos for a webtoon platform.
Mar 20 • Mike Song
A Prime Example of Predatory Publishing in Webnovels (Part 1 of 2)
I've seen a lot of contracts (and written quite a few), but this one was by far the worst.
Mar 2 • Mike Song
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WEBTOON Made a Huge Move and No One Noticed
Jan 9 • Mike Song
WEBTOON Set to Prime CANVAS in 2026
Dec 13, 2025 • Mike Song
WEBTOON Stumbles in Q3
Nov 14, 2025 • Mike Song
How to Launch a New Webtoon
Dec 29, 2025 • Mike Song
A Prime Example of Predatory Publishing in Webnovels (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 2 • Mike Song
Confessions of a Former Webtoon PD (Part 2)
Feb 7 • Mike Song

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Webtoons Return to the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair
Tables are open now for reservation.
Feb 20 • Mike Song
WEBTOON Updates Their UI. Again.
And a bonus prediction: they're going to change it again.
Feb 16 • Mike Song
Taking the World Webtoon Festival to International Markets
Third time's the charm. Or at least we hope so.
Feb 14 • Mike Song
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Lezhin Snack: An Honest Review
Watch now | Not enough for a meal.
Feb 10 • Mike Song
Naver's Q4 Earnings Hint at a Drop
Webtoon revenue drops to a new low.
Feb 9 • Mike Song
Confessions of a Former Webtoon PD (Part 2)
Cue the rant.
Feb 7 • Mike Song
Confessions of a Webtoon PD (Part 1 of 2)
Webtoon, not WEBTOONS, folks. Don't @ me.
Jan 24 • Mike Song
The Dark Side of Webnovel Contracts: 4 Red Flags Creators Should Know
Based on literally the worst publishing contract I've seen in my professional career.
Jan 17 • Mike Song
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