About us
WEFE Operations team is officially affiliated to KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), a South Korean government agency. This team has been established as a non-profit, cultural initiative dedicated to promoting the World Webtoon Festival and supporting the global webtoon and comic fan community, as well as creative talents based in Los Angeles.
There are absolutely no membership costs or subscription fees required to join this group or attend our events. All of our networking mixers, social gatherings, and showcase sessions in LA are 100% free of charge, and this main local event will take place only once in July.
Furthermore, the main World Webtoon Festival and Awards, which will be held in South Korea this coming December, is also a completely free-of-charge festival organized for all webtoon and comic fans from around the world. Also, the World Webtoon Awards will be fully accessible online. Anyone passionate about digital comics can join all of our events!
Upcoming events
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Insight & Networking Session: K-comics (webtoon) and Contents IP adaptation
Moxy Hotel, 1254 S Figueroa St , 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USAll of Us Are Dead. Moving. Solo Leveling. Lookism.
They all started as webtoons. The next one is already out there.
You're in the entertainment industry. You know how fast IP moves. The question isn't whether Korean webtoon IP will dominate global screens — it already is. The question is whether you're in the room when the next deal gets made.
This is that room.WEFE Prologue: Chapter 01. LA
An exclusive industry conference & networking event
July 1, 2026 (Wed) · 3:00–5:00 PM · MOXY Hotel, Los AngelesWhat's inside:
— David Madden, President of WEBTOON Entertainment, on where webtoon IP is headed
— Solo Leveling & Lookism IP showcase — straight from the rights holders
— Exclusive networking with Korean & North American industry professionals
Learn more: Information KitFree to attend. Limited to 70 seats. Registration closes June 24.
→ [Register Now]1 attendee
Networking event for creators: K-TOON Night in LA
Moxy Hotel, 1254 S Figueroa St , 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USWelcome to K-TOON Night in LA!
We’re the team behind the World Webtoon Festival (WEFE), a global webtoon and comics festival organized by KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency).
Since so many amazing creators will be in Los Angeles for Anime Expo, we’re hosting a casual creator networking night to meet artists, comic creators, webtoon creators, and storytellers from around the world.Whether you’re exhibiting in Artist Alley, publishing on WEBTOON Canvas, creating comics independently, or simply curious about the future of webtoons and digital storytelling, we’d love to meet you.
K-TOON Night in LA is designed as a relaxed “Creator-to-Creator” gathering where you can connect with fellow creators, share ideas, and learn more about the World Webtoon Festival and the World Webtoon Awards in Seoul, South Korea.
Come join us for an evening of genuine networking, light catering, drinks, and exclusive WEFE gifts!
[2026 World Webtoon Festival Prologue: K-TOON Night in LA]
- Date: July 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- Venue: MOXY Hotel 7th floor, Los Angeles (Event Room 2)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Registration opens at 6:30 PM)
- Application Deadline: June 24, 2026[What to Expect]
✨ Meet fellow artists, comic creators, webtoon creators, and industry professionals
✨ Learn more about the World Webtoon Festival and World Webtoon Awards
✨ Discover opportunities to showcase your work on a global stage ✨ Enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and exclusive WEFE gifts*Space is limited to 40 creators to keep the event casual and meaningful.
Please RSVP as soon as possible.Find more info at the Info Kit
1 attendee
