Kakao Entertainment announced on the 14th that it has unveiled four new webtoons that are generating buzz on KakaoPage and KakaoWebtoon this March.
The webtoon 'Munchkin Taming,' which recorded 1st place in the weekly ranking for KakaoPage webtoons during the second week of March, is a popular new release that launched on the 1st of this month. The work is based on the web novel of the same name by author Milcha, who has penned many popular titles representing KakaoPage, including 'The Circumstances Under Which She Had to Go to the Duke’s Castle' and 'The Chick Hunter Is Fulfilling Filial Duty!' The webtoon is adapted by writer Sotan, known for the delicate artwork reminiscent of fairy tales in 'I Became the Black Mask Dragon.' It captivates fans with beautiful illustrations that are central to the romance genre.
The story revolves around the protagonist who reincarnates as the notorious villain 'Kinemia Lyon' from a fantasy web novel. According to the original story, this malevolent lord character is supposed to end his life at the guillotine due to the grievances of his subjects, but the protagonist is determined to change the plot and avoid death at all costs. In doing so, she begins to gather the finest talents in their respective fields, such as blacksmiths, alchemists, and warriors, thereby altering her own fate and the world.
'I Want to Live as a Villain,' which was also unveiled on the 1st on KakaoPage, is a hit work that recorded 2nd place in the weekly fantasy rankings for webtoons in the first week of March. The work is a noble comic adaptation of the web novel of the same name by the fantasy master Ji-Gap-Song, known for previously publishing 'Extra in the Novel' and 'Memoir of the Regressor.' The webtoon has garnered positive reviews for its attractive portrayal of the diverse characters in the original story and the convincing artwork that brings the unreal world of the game to life.
The story begins with the protagonist, an ordinary office worker, becoming possessed by a game character named 'Dekulein' that he was developing. The issue is that Dekulein is a villain character who always confronts other characters, placing him at the center of numerous incidents. The protagonist, now experiencing the harsh fate of Dekulein, who survives only once out of a thousand development tests, twists their fate toward death based on the character's settings and various possibilities that they know.
The new KakaoWebtoon release 'Maid of the Empire,' launched on the 8th, is already receiving positive responses, including achieving 1st place in the real-time webtoon ranking on KakaoPage. This work is an adaptation of the web novel of the same name by author Mokabada, which has accumulated 23 million views. It combines a solid original world view with the unique artwork and adaptation by the author Gobang. The webtoon delivers both the thrill of power struggles and the charm of romance fantasy, capturing the excitement and beauty inherent in the genre.
The protagonist 'Leona,' who did not hesitate to engage in political scheming as a maid of the empire, faces death when the empire crumbles. However, in that moment, she returns to the time she entered the palace as a maid, and she devises new strategies to rectify the mistakes from her previous life. Meanwhile, as secrets surrounding the crown prince are exposed to the world, the empire once again finds itself in peril.
'Shinma's Line' will be released as a webtoon on the 22nd on KakaoWebtoon. The work, a noble comic adaptation of the web novel of the same name written by Kwon Tae-yong and Aksan, has drawn interest as its original has accumulated 30 million views on KakaoPage. It is expected to gain popularity not only among fans of the martial arts genre but also with readers who love action.
The story begins with the protagonist 'Danakseon' accidentally treating the martial arts supreme master 'Choakryang.' Born between two legendary physicians, Danakseon lost his parents early but inherited their medical skills and warm-heartedness towards patients. He focuses solely on treatment, disregarding the past of the 'villain' Choakryang, who led many people to death, and Choakryang is moved by Danakseon's devotion and gradually decides to stay by his side.