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2021
LINE WEBTOON and HYBE announce original-content collaboration
LINE WEBTOON announced a collaboration with HYBE to produce original webcomics and novels featuring artists including BTS, TXT and ENHYPEN. Six original works are scheduled to launch on LINE WEBTOON’s global platform beginning January 15, 2022.
2021
Naver Webtoon launches German-language comic service
Naver Webtoon began offering German-language versions of its comics on March 31, including up to 20 titles popular in other Western countries.
2021
Naver announces acquisition of Wattpad and WEBTOON
Wattpad announced that South Korean company Naver would acquire Wattpad and WEBTOON for an estimated USD $600 million; the acquisition was expected to close in Q2 2021.
2020
Webtoon announces plans for a production division
Webtoon announced plans to launch Webtoon Studios, a production division intended to develop adaptations of comics for film, television, animation, merchandising, and other platforms. The source describes a plan, not a completed launch.
2020
LINE WEBTOON launches Lunar New Year promotion
LINE WEBTOON launched a limited-time Lunar New Year promotion in which eligible users could complete reading tasks for a chance to receive LINE POINTS.
2019
WEBTOON and Crunchyroll announce anime partnership
WEBTOON and Crunchyroll announced a strategic partnership to develop and co-produce new animated content, and to collaborate on distribution, licensing, and retail for each series.