What does webtoon mean? It is a fusion between the words web and cartoon, a technique offering comics designed exclusively for digital, reading from top to bottom, scrolling. From its opening, the platform will offer 21 series, or 315 episodes. On average, you will find 40 to 80 episodes per story, and each episode is read in a few minutes. This new entertainment model provides an ergonomic and economical response to the issue of the digitalization of comics. Created and distributed by Korea, the webtoon is an original development opportunity that perfectly combines cartoon and our conception of digital (accessibility to unlimited streaming). The core target of this platform is essentially the generation that was born and raised with the Internet. This makes it possible to introduce a young audience to the 9th Art! In addition, the strong curiosity of the French for content from Korea has been reinforced over the past two years. For example, in France, K-Pop groups are incredibly successful, the sale of magazines dedicated to Korean culture is increasing, dramas (Korean TV series) broadcast more and more on the net, as well as many webtoons already available on the market.
The Verytoon Platform
Verytoon is dedicated to a French audience thanks to the Delcourt Group, which has chosen to own and ensured the custom development of the platform, with the help of a French company based in Lille: Allskreen. A first in France! You can find it in four versions to allow all computer equipment to access it: Web desk, Mobile Web, IOS Application (to download for free from AppStore), Android Application (to download for free on GooglePlay). The application is presented in freemium format. That is to say, you will have free and free access to the first episodes of the webtoons, the sequel will be paid. At the editorial level you will find:
- 85% Korean series
- 5% Japanese publications
- 10% Chinese
Over the years, Verytoon will also benefit from the contribution of the Soleil and Delcourt catalogues in two forms:
- the adaptation of books in webtoon format,
- original creations by Group authors,
The diversity of the editorial line is a real asset for the platform. Verytoon offers a large number of genres, ranging from thriller to fantasy through action or boy's love (love stories between boys) and romance, particularly popular among young women. A new series will be set up each week for the pleasure and curiosity of its readers, as well as an additional episode, more than 21 episodes. By the end of 2021, verytoon's editorial offering will reach 70 series, or about 2,700 episodes available. Their presence on the platform will vary between two to three years, depending on the contractual duration of the acquired rights.
The flagship manga: Solo Leveling – All hunters!
Dimensional portals are flourishing around the world. Monsters appear in the 4 corners of the planet. In order to resist the invader, talented hunters emerge and fight in dungeons to curb these threats. Fierce battles allow them to pocket prestigious treasures. Jinwoo is a neophyte warrior with no talent. While participating in a raid, he collapses and is left for dead. But when he wakes up in the hospital, he no longer feels the same and discovers, thanks to a virtual interface, that he gradually becomes stronger and stronger… Webtoon of 128 episodes (ongoing series) available from January 25, 2021 on Verytoon. Series of 11 albums minimum (four in 2021 and four in 2022) each with 12 episodes of the webtoon, and from April 2021 in the KBOOKS collection. To conclude, the Verytoon platform will be accessible from January 25 on all digital media. In addition, a paper version will also be available, KBOOKS, a collection of the best Korean comic book series. If you want to follow the news of Delcourt, do not hesitate to visit their website.
