26 Titles Nominated for World Webtoon Awards

List includes The Uncanny Counter, Study Group, ELECEED, Lookism, Get Schooled, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) announced September 1 the 26 webtoons nominated for the 2025 World Webtoon Awards.

The nominated webtoons, including three manga, are:

• The Uncanny Counter

• ELECEED

• Study Group

• Lookism

• Get Schooled

• Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

• Maru Is a Puppy

• Father, Unrivaled

• Mirae's Antique Shop

• Debut or Die!

• My In-Laws Are Obsessed With Me

• Myst, Might, Mayhem

• Castle 2: Pinnacle

• Like Mother, Like Daughter

• Tomorrow's #1: Lovely Runner

• Return of the Mad Demon

• Jungle Juice

• Shaman

• Tomorrow

• Tears on a Withered Flower

• Senpai is an Otokonoko

• Savior of Divine Blood

• Odd Girl Out

• Shidome no Otto (The Fourth Husband)

• Grim Reaper

• Our Blooming Nine-Ties

The final awards ceremony will take place on October 22 at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. From the 26 nominees, the jury will select 10 winners, including the Grand Prize and Jury Chairman's Award. This year's jury is chaired by veteran creator Hyun-se Lee, joined by 10 experts spanning creators, critics, academics, and industry figures.

For the first time, the event introduces a Reader's Choice Award, determined by global fans through online voting. Voting is open until October 21 on the official website. Fans can vote once per week across eight rounds, and participants will be eligible for prize giveaways.

Coinciding with the ceremony, the World Webtoon Festival will be held October 19–22 around Seoul's Lotte World Ice Rink. The festival will feature special exhibitions, pop-up shops, and interactive programs, offering both fans and newcomers opportunities to experience the breadth of Korean webtoons.

Fans can vote via the official website (the language can be changed to English).

Sources: 2025 World Webtoon Awards' website