Archive - Webtoon-ish

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

February 2026

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

Lezhin Snack: An Honest Review

Watch now | Not enough for a meal.

Feb 10 • Mike Song

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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)

Feb 7 • Mike Song

January 2026

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

WEBTOON Made a Huge Move and No One Noticed

I would expect Lezhin to feel the squeeze within the next year.

Jan 9 • Mike Song

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