Korean Dictionary
How to say "Webtoon" in Korean
“Webtoon” in Korean is 웹툰 (pronounced "Webtun").
웹툰
Webtun
Usage & Context
Digital comics designed for mobile reading, scrolled vertically rather than page by page. Originated in Korea and now a global format with platforms like Naver Webtoon and Kakao Page. Many K-dramas and movies are adaptations of popular webtoons (e.g., Itaewon Class, True Beauty).
Example Sentence
웹툰은 스마트폰으로 편하게 읽을 수 있어요.
Webtoons can be comfortably read on a smartphone.
How to use 웹툰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Webtoon” is 웹툰, romanized as Webtun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '웹툰' (weptun) is pronounced 'wep-toon'. '웹' (wep) sounds like 'web' as in 'website'. '툰' (tun) sounds like 'toon' as in 'cartoon'.
More Example Sentences
Highlighting the common adaptation of webtoons into K-dramas.
이 웹툰은 드라마로도 만들어졌어요.
This webtoon was also made into a drama.
Describing a common leisure activity.
자기 전에 침대에서 웹툰 보는 걸 좋아해요.
I like reading webtoons in bed before sleeping.
Referring to a popular webtoon platform.
네이버 웹툰 앱을 자주 사용해요.
I often use the Naver Webtoon app.
Cultural Context
웹툰 (webtoon) originated in Korea and refers to digital comics designed for vertical scrolling on mobile devices. It has become a global phenomenon, with platforms like Naver Webtoon and KakaoPage hosting countless popular series. Many successful K-dramas and movies, such as 'Itaewon Class,' 'True Beauty,' and 'Sweet Home,' are adaptations of popular webtoons, showcasing their significant cultural impact and storytelling prowess.
Editorial note
We review entries like 웹툰 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
웹툰 작가
webtoon artist
인기 웹툰
popular webtoon
웹툰을 보다/읽다
to watch/read a webtoon
Related Expressions
만화
manhwa
comics/manga (broader term)
웹소설
wepsoseol
web novel
드라마
deurama
drama (often adapted from webtoons)
카카오페이지
kakaopeiji
KakaoPage (a major webtoon platform)
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