UDON is proud to officially announce five new additions to our Korean Manhwa line-up! First up, our three launch titles (Dorothy of Oz, Magical JxR, and Star Project Chiro), originally released by Korea's Haksan Publishing, will be joined by a new Haksan series - Daring Students' Association.

Next up, we have four new series from Seoul Cultural Publishers, another top Korean publishing house. UDON has hand-picked some of the best SCP titles to join our Korean Manhwa line. Fans can look forward to Dear Waltz, Chronicles of the Grim Peddler, Evyione: Ocean Fantasy, and Reading Club.

Follow the links below for more info on each of these new series!

DARING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (Begins Mar 2008)
How do budding young sorcerers earn some extra cash for their high school students’ association? They go ghost-hunting of course! Learn More >>

DEAR WALTZ (Begins Apr 2008)
After the death of her actress mother, 17-year old Mi-Hyang moves in with her mother’s former manager. What she doesn’t know is that he also happens to have two handsome sons! It’s the newest title from the creator of the popular Cynical Orange series! Learn More >>

CHRONICLES OF THE GRIM PEDDLER (Begins May 2008)
The Grim Peddler loves to mess around with the timeless fables we all know. When classic fairy tale characters accept his tantalizing gift, they often get more than they bargained for! Learn More >>

EVYIONE: OCEAN FANTASY (Begins June 2008)
A merman falling in love with a beautiful human girl? It’s a familiar tale with all-new twist! Learn More >>

READING CLUB (Begins Aug 2008)
Korea’s first horror manhwa for girls! This chilling series follows two 9th graders who unlock a long-forgotten book full of unspeakable terrors. You don’t want to read this one all alone! Learn More >>

Stay tuned to Korean manhwa.com for all the latest news on these exciting new series!

UDON’s Korean Manhwa line has landed at comic books retailers and books stores everywhere! Available now are Star Project Chiro Vol.1 and Dorothy of Oz Vol.1, two new titles which are sure to turn some heads. If you’re a fan of Asian comics, original stories, and spectacular artwork, you want to take a look at these exciting new series.

Star Project Chiro Vol.1 begins the story of Eun-yo Song, a young girl who’s about to be thrown into the fast paced world word of super-stardom. She’ll learn quickly that fame is not all it’s cracked up to be! ISBN: 978-1897376317 Buy now from: [ AMAZON ] [ BARNES & NOBLE ] [ TOWER ]

Dorothy of Oz.1 Vol.1 takes the classic Wizard of Oz universe and turns it on its side. The Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and all the characters you love are here but with an all-new action/anime twist! ISBN: 978-1897376119 Buy now from: [ AMAZON ] [ TOWER ]

This is just the tip of the iceberg, as many more Korean Manhwa titles will be int he hands of English readers soon!

NEW KOREAN MANHWA LINE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
UDON Brings Fresh New Korean Manhwa Titles to North America

Toronto, ON – May 29, 2007 – What is Korean Manhwa? Combine unique storytelling techniques and manga-influenced artwork with the rich and diverse culture of Korea and you’ll end up with the latest craze in Asian comics! UDON Entertainment has licensed a series of new properties from Korean publisher Haksan, with the goal of bringing the best in Korean Manhwa to North America and English readers everywhere.

UDON’s new Korean Manhwa line launches this October with Star Project Chiro Vol.1, a romantic comedy that take a young girl through the often harsh world of pop stardom: “Eun-Yo Song has beauty, popularity – everything a girl could want! After a chance encounter with pop-singer Nan Lee, Eun-Yo finds herself getting caught up in the world of super stardom. But little does she know that Nan Lee has plans of his own for her…and she’s about to fall into his trap!”

Next, in November, a new take on a timeless classic will surprise and enchant you in the action/fantasy Dorothy of Oz Vol.1: “When Mara Shin’s dog Toto gets lost one fateful day, she follows his trail along some yellow brick road and ends up in the wonderful land of Oz! Everyone instantly starts calling her Dorothy, but these aren’t the cowardly lion, brainless scarecrow and heartless tin man adventures you remember. This fantastic fairy tale features familiar characters…but with a definite action/animated twist!”

Then in December, Magical JxR Vol.1 tells the story of two teenage wizards and the young girl they befriend: “Jay and Aru are two of the most popular students in wizardry school. However, before they can graduate, they must venture out into the REAL world and fulfill a one year magic contract with a human girl named Cho-Ah. Is Cho-Ah ready for a whole year with two enthusiastic wizards-to-be at her beck and call?”

With more titles planned for 2008, these three new ongoing series are just the beginning of UDON’s Korean Manhwa line. For all the latest news on these and future Korean Manhwa releases, head to the all-new www.KoreanManhwa.com .

STAR PROJECT CHIRO Vol.1 (ISBN 978-1-897376-11-9)
DOROTHY OF OZ Vol.1 (ISBN 978-1-897376-31-7)
MAGICAL JxR Vol.1 (ISBN 978-1-897376-61-4)

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