Kakao Entertainment announced on the 23rd that it will unveil a new lineup of works to drive box office success at the beginning of the year through the '2025 Lunar New Year Special Webtoon Relay Event' from the 23rd to February 1, over 11 days. A total of 11 works will be featured, including 8 new releases, returning series, and 3 major new titles launched during the year-end and New Year holidays, with daily releases and events taking place.
The lineup of webtoons being released this time consists entirely of works by authors who have driven box office success domestically and internationally. The genres are diverse, including sports, thrillers, martial arts, and mecha. First up, launching on the 27th, is 'Miraculous Rumor,' written by Jang Yi, a sports drama new work that is one of the most anticipated titles. It features the story of two rival professional baseball players who, after being released from their respective teams, aim for a professional comeback that everyone deems impossible, blending lightheartedness with emotion.
Launching on the 28th, 'Black Haze' is also a work that is generating high expectations among readers as the news of its launch spreads. Remade after 13 years, it is set to be unveiled with enhanced quality in aspects like artwork and direction. 'Black Haze' is by Yong Yong, the author known for the globally successful 'Five Disciples of Charlotte,' which has 8.5 billion views, and it depicts the mission of a first-class magician who hides his identity while trying to protect a boy associated with a magic school, known as a 'monster.'
There is also a returning series that is warmly welcomed by readers after a long time. It is 'Red Storm' Season 2: 'Red Storm – Return of the King,' one of the works set in the martial arts universe by Noh Kyung-chan, known for titles like 'Avimussang' and 'Gwanjonegangjin.' After saving a blood-soaked red desert from war, the story follows a boy embarking on a grander journey to save the world, launching on the 31st.
The much-anticipated finale on February 1 will be the zombie thriller 'Welcome to Undead Park,' which is expected to be a strong global hit. First-time webtoon artist Kugi, who gained a global fanbase of 330,000 with their previous work 'Killing Stalking,' which sold 1 million copies worldwide, is known for their high reputation. The newly introduced 'Welcome to Undead Park' tells the story of individuals isolated in an amusement park in the U.S. when an unknown zombie virus breaks out, as they struggle for survival.
In addition, 'Heaven to Hell,' by author Kim Jong-hoon, launched on December 27 last year, will have a work recommendation event on the 30th. The well-made traditional mecha action new work 'Flower of the Giant,' along with 'Observational Human,' launched on the 7th, and 'Kimya Vlog,' by author Didi, will have a work recommendation event on the 24th, drawing significant interest from users.
Meanwhile, Kakao Page will also hold a special event for the Lunar New Year. From the 20th to the 31st, through the '2025 Kakao Page Lunar New Year Special Masterpieces Lineup,' 12 works, including the web novel 'Privilege for the Possessed,' the webtoon 'The Villainess Rewinds the Hourglass,' and the webtoon 'Leveling Up Just by Eating,' will be made available for free on the event day. Additionally, from the 23rd to the 31st, a 'Golden Week Promotion' will provide a lottery for up to 20,000 won in cash to commemorate the return of series and the launch of major new works. The target works will include returning series such as the webtoon 'I Will Become the Head of the Family in This Life,' 'I Was a Maid Rather than a Princess,' and web novel 'Time Healer Ceres,' along with new works like 'Baby of the Black Market Clan' and 'Chick Class Hunter is Doing Filial Duty,' among various other lineups.