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'Jeondogsisi' makes short-form content itself... Naver Webtoon launches 'CuttsMake'

'Jeondogsisi' makes short-form content itself... Naver Webtoon launches 'CuttsMake'

Naver Webtoon officially releases 'CuttsMake,' a secondary-creation app with no copyright infringement
A major shift in the webtoon ecosystem as readers evolve into creators Waves of innovation have swept over the webtoon market. On the 24th, Naver Webtoon rolled out its dedicated application CuttsMake, transforming readers from mere consumers into active creators.
| James choi
Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Launches a Short-Form–Only Category Later This Month…Turns Popular Webtoons into Animations with AI Technology and Expands the IP
Kakao Piccoma’s ‘Short-Form’ Revolution Shaking Up the Global Content Market The platform ‘Piccoma’, which dominates Japan’s digital manga and web novel market, is rolling out a dedicated ‘Short-Form’ animation category—the key trend in the global content market.
| James choi
'Baby Shark' Pinkfong Unveils 'Red Rex,' Office Comedy Animation Resonating With 2030 Working Adults

'Baby Shark' Pinkfong Unveils 'Red Rex,' Office Comedy Animation Resonating With 2030 Working Adults

A collaboration with HYBE’s Superton on AI voice technology. It has surpassed 21 million TikTok views, drawing global MZ audiences
'Baby Shark' The Pinkfong Company Turns Toward MZ Office Workers 'Red Rex' Unveiled A global phenomenon, 'Baby Shark'—The Pinkfong Company’s signature IP has expanded beyond children’s content, introducing a brand-new intellectual property , 'Red Rex', aimed squarely at 2030 MZ-generation office...
| James choi
Akiko Nakano’s ‘Nine Seconds of Peace’ Animation Surpasses 10 Million Views

Akiko Nakano’s ‘Nine Seconds of Peace’ Animation Surpasses 10 Million Views

More than 10.7 million views on X… Women artists voice concern amid attacks from far-right-leaning online commenters
The sobering side of Japanese society, where calls for ‘peace’ have become a target of ridicule A nine-second animation carrying an ‘anti-war’ message has become a sensation on social media in Japan. But its reception has also been marked by sharp mockery and criticism, prompting observers to say...
| James choi
Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Few titles have moved across media this quickly. Fujimoto Tatsuki’s 2021 one-shot 「Look Back」 became an anime in 2024 and has now returned as a live-action film in 2026, with Kore-eda Hirokazu taking charge of the screenplay and directing.
| Seongchan Eol
'Chiikawa' surpasses 730,000 in six days ... Nikkei analyzes secret behind craze:

'Chiikawa' surpasses 730,000 in six days ... Nikkei analyzes secret behind craze: "K-pop-style marketing"

The Japanese hit, which drew 11.33 million moviegoers at home, reached No. 2 at the box office through CJ ENM's K-pop-style marketing and its connection with younger audiences
Synergy between young people's realities and K-pop marketing The Japanese animated film 'Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island' is generating an unusually strong box-office buzz in South Korea, prompting a major Japanese media outlet to take an in-depth look at the phenomenon.
| James choi
Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Entries surged 54.3% from last year; films will screen Nov. 22-28 at the fourth festival, exploring the values of 4·3, including forced mobilization and diaspora.
A record number of films have been submitted to the short-film competition at the fourth Jeju 4·3 Film Festival, which transforms the painful memories of Jeju 4·3 into values of peace and human rights. After a rigorous preliminary screening, 10 films advancing to the final competition have been...
| James choi
‘Sealook’ tops Netflix Kids in South Korea, wins fans in 11 countries

‘Sealook’ tops Netflix Kids in South Korea, wins fans in 11 countries

The 3D short-form series from The Pinkfong Company and MillionVolt has raced to global success since its release last October.
“Intuitive storytelling” helps K-animation cross borders K-animation’s global momentum is hard to ignore. The Pinkfong Company announced on the 21st that its 3D observational animation ‘Sealook’ had taken the No. 1 spot in Netflix’s Kids category in South Korea.
| James choi
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival sets record with 1,917 entries, announces 10-day celebration

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival sets record with 1,917 entries, announces 10-day celebration

The 2026 Seoul Independent Film Festival, now in its 52nd year, received 1,917 entries, the most in its history. Submissions rose 6.2% from the previous year, including 1,715 shorts and 202 features, underscoring the strength of independent filmmaking. The festival is expanding its run to 10 days this year to improve audience access and will open Nov. 25 at CGV Apgujeong.
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has once again set a record for the number of films submitted, demonstrating the continued strength of the independent film sector. Ahead of its 52nd edition in 2026, the Seoul Independent Film Festival has broken its all-time record for entries.
| Seongchan Eol