At the Yen Press Industry Panel at Anime NYC 2022, Ize Press, the newly formed Korean-content imprint responsible for the print publication of Villains Are Destined to Die and The World After the Fall, revealed two physical releases of popular Korean webcomics: The Horizon and A Business Proposal. The Horizon is a dramatic post-apocalyptic tale from JH, the creator of The Boxer. A Business Proposal is a romantic comedy that stands out as one of the most-read series on Tapas, which reached mainstream heights following the February 2022 release of the Korean live-action television series. Both print releases are set to debut in Q2 2023.
The Horizon
By JH
A world where everything has been lost. A boy and a girl alone together. A spark of hope kindled between them. All they can do is move forward. But against broken adults and devastating despair, how long will they be able to keep going…? Find out in this poignant tale from JH, author of the acclaimed Korean comic The Boxer.
A Business Proposal
Art by NARAK
Adapted by Guava Farm and Perilla
Original Story by Haehwa
After being worked to the bone at her office job, getting introduced to her longtime crush’s new girlfriend, and dealing with her family’s debt hanging over her head, Hari Shin’s life seems to have hit rock bottom. Luckily, her friend Youngseo has a business proposal for her: go to an arranged date in her stead and Hari will receive a hefty compensation. Things grow complicated, however, when it turns out that the other party is Hari’s new CEO—and he’s dead set on marrying whoever shows up to the date!
Source: Press Release
