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Geek Girl Authority
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Saturday Morning Webtoons: TEARS ON A WITHERED FLOWER and ALL COLORS OF SNOW
Good morning, fellow WEBTOON readers, and welcome to this week's installment of Saturday Morning Webtoons! This is where we shine a light on two WEBTOONs we are thoroughly enjoying. These stories have captivated us, chapter by chapter, each week, and we couldn't pass up sharing them with you! So grab your favorite snacks and an electronic device and settle into these sensational stories. DISCLAIMER: The following posts may contain spoilers for the WEBTOON series Tears on a Withered Flower and All Colors of Snow . RELATED: 10 Best WEBTOON Series Released in 2024 Tears on a Withered Flower Tears on a Withered Flower WEBTOON Original Series. We are heading back into the romance category on this week's installment. Kicking things off is GAE's Tears on a Withered Flower . The story follows Haesu, a young woman struggling in her marriage. After working so hard to clear up his debt, only to learn he cheated with a coworker, her life starts to spiral. During this, she is drawn to a mysterious man named Taeha, who has been desperately seeking her attention. But could he be hiding something that she's too desperate to see? We love a good WEBTOON series, but there is something about those that fall into the mature category. Tears on a Withered Flower doesn't shy away from the intensity this story brings. Haesu and Mincheol's relationship is herendous from the moment we meet them. Having the opportunity to see both perspectives enhances our understanding of the subject. The series is still new, but it has already captured our hearts. We want the best for Haesu, and at this point, there is a chance neither gentleman will fit the bill. Tears on a Withered Flower updates every Thursday. Readers can find it on the official WEBTOON page. RELATED: 5 Tyrants that WEBTOON Made Me Fall in Love With All Colors of Snow All Colors of Snow WEBTOON Original Series. Our second series, Ah Ai Maria's All Colors of Snow , falls into the romance category as well. The story follows Eugene, a young girl living in France and a part of high society. But that isn't where she wants to be. She wants more than balls, operas, embroidery and all that comes with being a lady. Eugene wants adventure. She wants to see the world and experience everything it has to offer. And after a fateful encounter with a mysterious Count, all of Eugene's might come true. But so may her nightmares. We enjoy a good historical romance, but we love one that also features drama and suspense. All Colors of Snow meets all of these things and never takes itself too seriously. We love the attention to detail, along with updating things like the dialogue to fit the normal flow of this century. While this series is a new original, it did spend some time in Canvas, which is where we first fell in love. No spoilers here, but readers are going to be over the moon with this series. We suggest not waiting to dive in, start early and read it often. All Colors of Snow updates every Wednesday. Readers can find it on the official WETBOON page. Book Review: THE ROM-COM COOKBOOK
Geek Vibes Nation
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
GVN Exclusive: Pre-Concept Art Revealed For HiHi Studios & Otherly's First Project Bad Influence
HiHi Studios, founded by streaming icon Valkyrae and Range Media's Kai Gayoso, has experienced success due in part to its readiness to expand and collaborate with talented partners. This commitment was further demonstrated when they recently announced a strategic partnership with Otherly Productions. The first project resulting from this collaboration is the Webtoon 'Bad Influence,' written by Orson James and Roman Calais, with art by Jor Ros. This exciting new endeavor was revealed in the following press release. This is followed by a GVN exclusive look at some of the character concept art by Jor Ros. HiHi Studios and Otherly Productions Debut BAD INFLUENCE As a WEBTOON Original With Artist Jor Ros (Los Angeles, CA – June 26, 2025) HiHi Studios — the manga and anime-led studio co-founded by streaming icon Valkyrae and Range Media's Kai Gayoso — is announcing a new strategic partnership with start-up Otherly Productions, a next-generation studio reimagining how original franchises are created, launched, and scaled for today's audiences. The first of their collaborations is BAD INFLUENCE, a high-energy, emotionally-raw sci-fi thriller set in a world of candy-colored lies, illustrated by the Barcelona-based artist Jor Ros and co-written by Orson James and Roman Calais. The first three episodes of BAD INFLUENCE are now available as a WEBTOON Original, with subsequent episodes dropping every Thursday. Readers have the option to unlock up to three additional episodes using WEBTOON's Fast Pass feature. In BAD INFLUENCE, the city of Weisshorn is a surveillance city, where life is a never-ending parade–literally. Mascots smile from every screen, propaganda loops in cheery jingles, and the people are kept docile by distraction. At the center of it all is Oswald, a charismatic dictator with a showman's flair and a deep need to control the story everyone lives inside. The series follows the adventures of Nel — a hot-headed and haunted young woman, who isn't buying the dream sold to the masses. Nel joins a rebel gang to take the system down. But the deeper she digs, the weirder it gets. She unearths glitches, ghosts, and truths that no one wants uncovered. Reality's falling apart. And Nel might be next. Co-Writer Orson James 'BAD INFLUENCE is about a reluctant rebel fighting back against the system. Weisshorn is a broad-smiling dystopia where control is asserted through system doesn't just rule with fear — it distracts, dazzles, and scripts your life through spectacle. If everyone's smiling, how bad can it be? It's the surveillance state dressed up as a theme park.' Co-Writer Roman Calais Nel's rebellion is an act of self-discovery. Nel isn't just fighting the regime — she's trying to figure out who she is beneath the roles she's been forced into. Life in Weisshorn is a mess of lies and trauma, and Nel's ready to break out. But she's not the chosen one. She feels lost, confused. Nel carries herself like a fighter, but behind that is a young woman patching over the cracks of doubt and insecurity with stubbornness and sheer will. And, in this world, holding it together might be the most radical act of all. Exclusive Early Concept Art for Bad Influence as presented by Co-Writers James and Calais Here's some early concept art of Nel–our main character–and her crew, the Headless Sixx. They're based in Sector 6 and got their name from a habit of blowing the heads off statues of Oswald's mascots. Subtlety isn't really their thing. When they want to stay anonymous, they wear rough, homemade masks of those same mascots–twisted tributes to the symbols they reject. Some people love them. Most don't. Partnering on Otherly Production's debut is HiHi Studios, a manga and anime-led studio, co-founded by Range Media's Kai Gayoso and streaming icon Valkyrae (13M+ subscribers). Valkyrae, Co-Founder of HiHi Studios 'My community has always been the heart of everything I do. When I saw what Otherly was building, I knew I had to be part of it. This partnership lets us launch and grow worlds fans will truly care about. Our first IP, BAD INFLUENCE, is weird, wild, and full of heart — and I'm so proud of it. Even if you've never read a comic in your life, trust me – once you start scrolling, you'll be hooked.' BAD INFLUENCE is available now as a WEBTOON Original, tapping into WEBTOON's millions of monthly readers and popular vertical scrolling format. Designed for cross-platform expansion, the release is the first step in a broader strategy to scale creator-owned worlds across short-form video, interactive experiences, merch, and long-form content. Otherly's Bryan St. John With a pipeline of similar projects launching in the coming year, the partnership with HiHi Studios reimagines how IP can be launched, scaled, and sustained — built for fandom from the ground up, and designed to meet audiences where they already are. Artist Jor Ros BAD INFLUENCE is about defiance, and being bold enough to break away from scripts and algorithms. The story of Nel, a deeply flawed yet earnest misfit, who is just trying to find her sense of belonging in a world she feels largely disconnected from, has been an incredible experience and opportunity as an artist. I've developed a deep bond with the characters in this world, and I think everyone will be able to see part of themselves in them. After all, their story boils down to people trying to figure things out in a relentless world that won't stop yelling at you so that it can capture your full attention, all of the time.' For more information follow Otherly Productions on Instagram, TikTok, X, BlueSky and YouTube. For more information follow HiHi studios on Instagram and follow Valkyrae on Instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
See the Exclusive Trailer to ‘Bad Influence' From Valkyrae's HiHi Studios and WEBTOON
Valkyrae has been taking over the internet for years so it's so surprise that she's still finding new and unique projects that we can't get enough of. After kicking off a new production studio—HiHi Studios, which focuses on manga and anime productions and also included co-founder Range Media's Kai Gayoso—the streamer is now working with WEBTOON studios on a brand-new project that'll definitely get you hooked from the first panel. Cosmopolitan has a first official-look at Bad Influence, a new sci-fi thriller WEBTOON original illustrated by Jor Ros and co-written by Orson James and Roman Calais. Together, the trio makes up Otherly Productions. Here's some more info from our friends at WEBTOON: You can check out the start of Nel's journey in an exclusive trailer above that gives you just a small glimpse into the wild world of Bad Influence that even Valkyrae hopes non-comic lovers will fall in love with. "Bad Influence is weird, wild, and full of heart — and I'm so proud of it," she said. "Even if you've never read a comic in your life, trust me – once you start scrolling, you'll be hooked." The first three episodes of Bad Influence are now available on WEBTOON, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Readers with WEBTOON's Fast Pass can unlock additional episodes that are available now.
Geek Girl Authority
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Saturday Morning Webtoons: BLOODHOUNDS and VIGILANTE
Good morning, fellow WEBTOON readers, and welcome to this week's installment of Saturday Morning Webtoons! This is where we shine a light on two WEBTOONs we are thoroughly enjoying. These stories have captivated us, chapter by chapter, each week, and we couldn't pass up sharing them with you! So grab your favorite snacks and an electronic device and settle into these sensational stories. DISCLAIMER: The following posts may contain spoilers for the WEBTOON series Bloodhounds and Vigilante . RELATED: 10 Best WEBTOON Series Released in 2024 Bloodhounds Bloodhounds WEBTOON Original Series. Nothing gets our heart racing more than a good action WEBTOON series. Kicking off this week's picks is Jeong Chan's Bloodhounds . In the darkest reaches of the Republic of Korea, people lie, cheat and steal. And while many avoid these things at all costs, others build their lives on making those who commit crimes pay the price. But they aren't police officers. They only play by their rules, and in this world, anything goes to bring back the goods. We love a good action series that focuses on building a backstory and world throughout. Bloodhounds isn't just all about fighting. The series focuses on creating drama through its characters and setting high-stakes risk and reward, and ties it together with well-played-out action sequences. The series has a dark and gritty side that gives us the Sin City feel. It's an excellent read for those looking for an action series with a mature tone. Bloodhounds is complete. Readers can find it on the official WEBTOON page. RELATED: Action-Packed WEBTOON Series You Should Check Out Vigilante Vigilante WEBTOON Original Series. The action train keeps rolling with our second pick, Kim Kyusam and CRG's Vigilante . The story follows Jiyong Kim, whose mother is murdered at a young age. To make matters worse, the assailant was let off easy. Sent down a path of righteousness, Jiyong grew up to pursue a career in law enforcement. But even that isn't enough. When he isn't protected by the badge, he takes justice into his own hands and hunts down ex-convicts released from the system before getting what they deserved. All good action WEBTOON series need good origin stories, and Vigilante sets the stage from the very first chapter. Like any good vengeance-filled story, this one fits the dark tones, and each chapter continues to add suspense to the growing story. It evokes Batman vibes without the cape and the very wealthy backing. Jiyong is just a kid who lost his mother and decided to take on the injustice in the world. Anyone could understand the path he chose to take, and getting to watch it play out is a must-read for everyone. Vigilante updates every Thursday. Readers can find it on the official WEBTOON page. 10 More LGBTQIA+ WEBTOON Series To Read for Pride Month
National Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
WEBTOON Entertainment Appoints Saeju Jeong to Its Board of Directors
Article content LOS ANGELES — WEBTOON Entertainment (Nasdaq: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced the appointment of Saeju Jeong, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Noom, to its Board of Directors effective June 16th, 2025. Article content Mr. Jeong brings nearly two decades of leadership experience scaling mission-driven consumer technology businesses. As co-founder and former CEO of Noom, the leading digital health company, Jeong grew the company to unicorn status, raising over $650 million in capital, and helped millions of users worldwide improve their health through behavior change. Article content 'We're thrilled to welcome Saeju to the WEBTOON Entertainment Board,' said Junkoo Kim, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board. 'He is a visionary entrepreneur and leader who innovates for positive change. His experience building an incredible consumer brand will be extremely valuable as we grow WEBTOON around the world.' Article content 'WEBTOON Entertainment is transforming the global entertainment industry and empowering a new generation of Creators all over the world to share their voice,' said Saeju Jeong, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Noom. 'I'm thrilled to join the WEBTOON Entertainment Board and be part of the company's mission to inspire the world with incredible storytelling and entertainment.' Article content Jeong currently serves as Executive Chairman of Noom and is an active voice in the entrepreneurial community. He also serves on the board of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and co-chairs United Korean Founders, the largest Korean founder network in the U.S. Article content WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. Article content With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others. Article content With approximately 150 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad–the world's leading webnovel platform–Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. Article content Article content Article content
