Also in attendance at the Yen Press industry panel at Sakura-Con 2023 this weekend, the Ize Press brand also announced the acquisition of five Korean manhwa webcomics which they plan to distribute at a later date. On sale dates for all five will be announced at a later date, but you can read about each below:
1Your Letter
By Hyeona Cho
When middle schooler Sori Lee stood up for her friend against their entire class, she never expected to become their new target—but that’s exactly what happens. So, when her friend decides to transfer schools, Sori decides to wipe the slate clean and does the same. Luckily, someone seems to be looking out for her this time, and on her first day, she finds a mysterious letter taped to the bottom of her desk inviting her on a scavenger hunt! Sori follows the trail of clues to try and uncover the identity of her benefactor, and as she explores all the curious and wonderful people and places around the school, begins to open her heart once more…
2Overgeared
Art by Team Argo
Adapted by Monohumbug(REDICE STUDIO)
Original Story by Saenal
Youngwoo Shin is a deadbeat in real life, working odd jobs to fuel his video game addiction. But inside the VR game Satisfy, he becomes Grid the Warrior…who is also painfully ordinary. Everything changes when he discovers the tome of a legendary blacksmith. Who needs skills when you have god-tier items…right?
3Jungle Juice
Story by Eun Hyeong
Art by JUDER
Every society has its hierarchy, and college student Suchan Jang is at the top of the human one. Though popular and well-liked, he has a secret that keeps him from getting close to others: under his clothes lies a pair of hidden insect wings. But when he’s forced to expose them to save the girl he likes, his world is turned upside down—and Suchan promptly becomes prey in the insect food chain!
4See You in My 19th Life
By Lee Hye
Jieum Ban has a secret—she can remember the memories of her previous lives…all 18 of them! This means she retains past knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the bonds with the people she cares about. Guided by the bittersweet memories of her last life, Jieum sets out to rekindle the love that was cut short by her tragic death. But little did she know her biggest rival would be her own past self…
5Unholy Blood
By Lina Im
All pure-blooded vampire Hayan Park wanted to do was live a normal life. But the rise of half-bloods ten years ago transformed the world into a dangerous and frightening place—robbing her of her one true wish. Determined to return Korea to how it used to be, Hayan teams up with local police captain Euntae Hwang to wipe out the bloodthirsty killers in a tale of hot-blooded romance and revenge.
