SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The extremely anticipated 7 Fates: Chakho, a joint undertaking between Naver Webtoon and Hybe, the Ok-pop powerhouse behind the septet BTS, is drawing blended reactions from each webtoon and BTS followers in South Korea and different nations.
The primary episode of the sequence starring BTS members was launched on Saturday (Jan 15).
It acquired a 7.70 score as of Monday, which is a harsh get thinking about most productions on the Naver platform have rankings above 8.
Whereas many readers have been excited to learn and learn the way the story will end up within the coming episodes, many native webtoon lovers shared considerations about Hybe’s first undertaking within the style.
“I actually assume the sequence is sweet sufficient to premiere as its personal undertaking, however why did they must relate it to BTS? They even modified the names of the characters. I’m wondering why,” a reader commented on the primary episode.
“The topic of the webtoon was refreshing, the illustrations have been good as nicely. However I’m wondering what’s the connection between the webtoon and BTS,” one other remark learn.
“It looks as if Hybe wished to broaden their enterprise within the webtoon business with BTS as an excuse.”
The 2 feedback attracted greater than 5,000 and 4,000 likes, respectively.
Nonetheless, 7 Fates: Chakho acquired a 9.91 score on Naver Webtoon’s international service platform as of Monday.
“I’m sooooooo Blissful, Excited & Thrilled proper now … Love you Zeha The Attractive Fairly Golden Boy and the opposite 6 Superb, Attractive & Nice Boys,” mentioned a passionate webtoon reader, referring to the names of the characters within the sequence on Saturday.
7 Fates: Chakho is an city fantasy sequence revolving across the tiger hunters, or chakhogapsa, of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392 to 1910). The protagonists are seven boys who band collectively to beat numerous trials.
The sequence will likely be up to date each Saturday in 10 totally different languages together with Korean, English, Japanese and extra.
