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Did you know that your favorite Korean webtoons are being made into graphic novels? WEBTOON's graphic novel imprint Webtoon Unscrolled, launched in 2022, is working on turning popular webtoons available on its platform into English graphic novels.
Curious about which Korean webtoons, also known as manhwa, are being turned into graphic novels that you can now own and place proudly on your bookshelf? Keep reading to find out!
1. "True Beauty"
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That's right! After getting a K-Drama and anime, the "True Beauty" webtoon is now getting a graphic novel! Created by Yaongyi, this webtoon has become a representative manhwa and is hugely popular all over the world. At the time of writing, 3 volumes of the graphic novel are available.
"True Beauty" tells the story of a young girl named Im JuKyung, who decides to turn her life around after transferring from her old school, where she was bullied for her looks. With the power of makeup, she becomes a goddess at her new school and meets two handsome boys - SuHo and SeoJun.
Read the webtoon in English here. Get the graphic novel here.
2. "Tower Of God"
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"Tower Of God" by S.I.U is another Korean webtoon that has achieved massive praise and popularity. It has received mobile game adaptations, merch, as well as an anime adaptation. 3 volumes of the graphic novel are out now.
"Tower Of God" tells the story of a young boy called "Twenty-Fifth Bam" and his only friend, Rachel. One day, Rachel disappears behind the gates of a mysterious tower that holds the power to fulfill all desires. She warns him to forget all about her but Bam will do anything to find her again, even if that means risking his own life.
Read the webtoon in English here. Get the graphic novel here.
3. "The God Of High School"
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"The God Of High School" by Yongje Park has a steady reputation as one of the best action manhwas. It has been adapted into a mobile game, an ONA (original net animation), and an anime. Only 1 volume of the graphic novel is currently available for purchase, but you can pre-order the second volume, which is set to come out on 5th March 2024.
"The God Of High School" follows high school student and taekwondo athlete Mori Jin who enters a fighting tournament called The God of High School (or GOH), organized by a mysterious corporation. With the reward being, quite literally, anything you desire, the stakes are high and Mori Jin is determined to win.
Read the webtoon in English here. Get the graphic novel here.
Which of these webtoon-turned-graphic novels are you going to buy? Tell us in the comments section down below!
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