WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT

Sep 08 2025BUSINESS

Investors Bet Big on WEBTOON: What's Driving the Hype?

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. has caught the eye of major investors, signaling growing confidence in the digital storytelling platform. American Century Companies Inc. significantly increased its stake in WEBTOON by 193. 3% in the first quarter, now holding 43, 800 shares worth $336, 000. This isn't an isolated move; other big players like Ameriprise Financial Inc. and ...

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Webtoon's Big Move: Partnering with Japan's No. 9 Studio

Webtoon Entertainment, through its Japanese subsidiary LINE Digital Frontier, has made its first investment in a Japanese studio. The lucky recipient is No. 9, a prominent webcomic and manga studio based in Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at boosting Webtoon's content pipeline in Japan, which is currently their fastest-growing market. No. 9, founded in 2016, is ...

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