Kakao Entertainment announced on the 19th that it has unveiled four new hit webtoons for May on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon.
Launched on the 5th on KakaoPage, "The Genius Wizard Who Grabs Concepts" is a work that aims at authentic fantasy, which is rare even among recent fantasy works, and it stands out for its solid pacing and worldview. Based on the popular novel by Kim Jung-geul, the adaptation was handled by Inko, with artwork contributed by Jiya, known for its gorgeous and delicate illustrations. In particular, aligning with authentic fantasy, the story persuasively portrays the journey of a protagonist with the highest abilities in the worldview who realizes their talent and grows by meeting various people, featuring an exciting plot twist and unique characters.
Released on the 1st on KakaoPage, "I’m Ready to Get Divorced" is a novel comic based on a popular romance fantasy novel that recorded about 25.9 million views. Adapted from the work of Yang Gwa-ram, who authored many popular pieces, including "The Princess Who Tries to Hide Her Identity," the adaptation was again handled by Chang-man, who previously adapted "The Beast Duke Mistakes Me for His Wife," while Hwanhee contributed the artwork. The story, filled with excitement, and the beautiful artwork unique to the romance fantasy genre captures attention.
Launched on the 5th on Kakao Webtoon, "What Happens When You Touch the Original Work" is also an adaptation of the web novel of the same name. The original work, which recorded a cumulative 71 million views, includes "I Became the Adopted Daughter of the Male Lead" and "It Must Have Been a One-Liner,'' and was penned by Latiné, who has built a solid fandom in the romance fantasy genre on KakaoPage. The art is done by Rojia, known for "Roelin Walks the Future," and the adaptation is by Egebet, who adapted "I Was Born to Serve the Princess." The romance with the dashing male protagonist and the lively depiction of friendship among female characters make this a beloved romance fantasy.
Set to be released on the 27th on Kakao Webtoon, "Hell's Silvertown" is a new work created through the collaboration of two writers, Lee Sang-sin and Tamibu, who have built their own unique realm in the "comic" genre over a long period. It is a rare authentic comedic action comic in the recent webtoon market, intended to quench readers' thirst for intuitive humor. The artwork is also by Jittut, the creator of "The Essence of Labor," which recorded 100 million views, who effectively expresses action scenes and humor.