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The Myth of the Mega IP
Hold your breath because here comes the dive.
Sep 12 • Mike Song
Kidari Studio Proves Webtoons Can Be Profitable
Kidari Studio is having a banner year with their Q2 numbers hitting far above the black and providing a model by which webtoon publishers and platforms…
Aug 31 • 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
WEBTOON (and Naver) Invests 140 Billion KRW in LINE Manga
That’s about 100 million USD, just FYI.
Aug 28 • Mike Song
It's Official. NHN's Comico is Closing for Good.
This makes the SECOND Japanese webtoon platform announced for closure in August.
Aug 18 • Mike Song
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WEBTOON Made a Huge Move and No One Noticed
Jan 9 • Mike Song
WEBTOON's Q2 are Up. Let's take a look.
Aug 17 • 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
The Myth of the Mega IP
Sep 12 • Mike Song
The Unwritten Rule of Webtoons
May 23 • Mike Song

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WEBTOON's Q2 are Up. Let's take a look.
No witty subtitle this time.
Aug 17 • Mike Song
The Webtoon Industry is All-In on Content
What is the answer to monetizing content? More content, apparently.
Aug 15 • Mike Song
The Korean Indie Webtoon Industry is Shifting
And fast by the signs of it.
Aug 8 • Mike Song
An Ode to Lezhin Japan
I wish I could say I was surprised.
Aug 1 • Mike Song
4 Major Hurdles Facing the Webtoon Industry
Time for some hard truths.
Jul 20 • Mike Song
"Teach You A Lesson" Reflects Deeper Societal Issue in Korea
Kids, man.
Jun 21 • Mike Song
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