BTS, TXT, Enhypen to headline HYBE’s upcoming original webtoons, web novels
BTS, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), and Enhypen are set to headline the upcoming webtoons and web novels of their agency HYBE.
As presented during HYBE’s corporate briefing on Thursday, the stories will be developed in collaboration with the artists and released on various platforms starting January.
First to be launched on Jan. 14 is the story featuring BTS titled “7Fates: CHAKHO.”
Save the date: January 14th ???? We're bringing you original stories created in collaboration with @BTS_twt, @TXT_bighit, and @ENHYPEN on WEBTOON and @wattpad! See you soon~ ???????? pic.twitter.com/x4PM6VP0ME
— WEBTOON (@webtoonofficial) November 4, 2021
The urban-fantasy story, which is inspired by South Korea’s “chakhogapsa” or tiger and bear killers, will follow the seven hunters of monsters called “Beom” that will invade their city.
To be released on Jan. 15 is Enhypen’s “Dark Moon” series, which combines teen romance, vampires, werewolves, and a girl with a secret.
It will be followed by TXT’s “The Star Seekers,” which features a group of pop idols with magical powers. It will premiere Jan. 16.
Something BIG is on its way ? Starting January 14th, you’ll be able to read stories created in collaboration with @BTS_twt @TXT_bighit and @ENHYPEN on Wattpad and @webtoonofficial. Get a preview of what’s to come ????????→ https://t.co/QCKNooYdlC pic.twitter.com/n29aDD1XHq
— Wattpad (@wattpad) November 4, 2021
The three stories will be available on the Webtoon platform, while the web novel versions will be released simultaneously on Wattpad.
According to HYBE, it will be producing original stories not only through music but also through webtoons, web novels, games, animation, and other artist-based content. – Franchesca Viernes/RC, GMA News