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Manhwa (Manhwa) — is a Korean form of comics and graphic novels, similar to Japanese manga and Western comics. It became popular not only in Korea, but also around the world, thanks to its unique drawing styles and variety of genres. The manhwa is read from top to bottom, which is different from the traditional Western reading from left to right.
As for themes and genres, you can find everything in manhwa: from romance and drama to fantasy and horror. This gives readers a wide range of choices and the opportunity to find something that suits their tastes and interests. For example, romantic and adventure manhwas are particularly popular among young people.
One of the important features of manhwa is that it is often released in digital format (webtunes). This makes it available to a wide audience around the world and allows readers to easily follow new releases. Much of the manhwa is funded through web platforms where readers can read the last chapters in exchange for subscriptions or open chapters through microtransactions.
With the development of technology, manhwa continues to grow in popularity, offering readers new and innovative formats of interaction with painted art (animated elements, audio accompaniment, etc.). Currently, this is the main and very significant difference from comics and manga. Manhwa is more digitized and adapted to modern technologies.
K-pop significantly contributed to the spread of the popularity of webtoons around the world. This interaction between different aspects of Korean pop culture is part of a larger trend known as "Hallyu" or "Korean Wave", encompassing music, film, television and, of course, webtoons.
Korean pop artists and groups are often used as characters in webtoons or inspire creators to create stories related to music
In addition, many webtoons have been adapted into television series and films, further increasing their visibility on the international stage. Such adaptations often feature soundtracks from popular K-pop artists, strengthening the connection between music and webtoons.
The popularity of K-pop has contributed to the spread of Korean culture in general, including webtoons, which have become an important part of South Korea's global cultural expansion.
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