In episode 8 and 9 of "Today's Webtoon," viewers are on a heartfelt journey along with Kim Sejeong, Nam Yoon Su and Choi Daniel. In the new episodes of the series, fans are able to feel the highest and lowest points in life.
'Today's Webtoon' Episode 8: On Ma Eum Convinces Na Gang Nam To Stay
On Ma Eum (Kim Sejeong) and Seok Ji Hyung (Choi Daniel) do their best to make Na Gang Nam (Im Chul Soo) stay in Neon Webtoon.
After seeing the artist with their rival's webtoon editor, the Neon Webtoon Service Team is alarmed with the possibility of losing their most popular artist.
On Ma Eum feels burdened as she's the producer assigned to the artist, and him leaving means she wasn't efficient in doing her job as a producer.
Na Gang Nam wants to do another webtoon with the other company, Youngtoon, to widen his horizons. He wants to quit drawing his hit series "Princess Gumiho" and focus more on the gore genre.
Desperate, On Ma Eum and Seok Ji Hyung then confess their heartfelt love for the work in hopes to make the artist stay.
Thankfully, it worked. Na Gang Nam chose to stay with "Princess Gumiho" as his undying love for the series is greater than his personal endeavor.
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With the success of keeping the hotshot webtoon artist, Jang Man Chul (Park Ho San) assigns On Ma Eum and Goo Joon Young (Nam Yoon Su) to do a webtoon remake of a classic comic.
The two rookie producers also focus on their rookie artists' debut. On Ma Eum also gets to know Sin Dae Ryug (Kim Do Hoon) better, his past, fears and trauma.
At the end of the episode, Seok Ji Hyung receives a love call from the chief editor of Youngtoon, asking him to leave Neon and join their team.
'Today's Webtoon' Episode 9: Goo Joon Young Subtly Confesses To On Ma Eum
In episode 9 of "Today's Webtoon," On Ma Eum pays extra attention to her rookie artist Sin Dae Ryug in order to deliver him from harm.
Sin Dae Ryug also asks for On Ma Eum's forgiveness and promises to do better. He also confesses that he thinks highly of the latter, as she's the only one who believed in him and his skills.
Moreover, Sin Dae Ryug's eerie and disturbing webtoon entitled "Weapon Feeb" is successfully published, garnering millions of views and positive feedback.
Sin Dae Ryug's worries are temporarily set aside due to his immense happiness, and thanks On Ma Eum for her eternal support.
Goo Joon Young's rookie artist Lee Woo Jin (Jang Sung Yoon) also debuted on Neon and captured the attention of many readers.
As things run smoothly, Heo Kwan Young (Ha Do Kwon) doubts Goo Joon Young's cooperation, especially when he sees that the rookie producer evidently enjoys his current job in Neon.
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On the other hand, rumors spread in Neon that Youngtoon offered Seok Ji Hyung a position in their company, leaving the producer torn and confused.
In episode 9, On Ma Eum and Goo Joon Young visit the legendary Ma Hae Gyu (Kim Young Seok) to seek approval for the upcoming remake of his comic.
Unfortunately, the artist refuses and asks them to leave. The artist lost his life after becoming addicted to gambling and alcohol, and his pride couldn't accept that his fame had already faded with time.
The Neon Webtoon Service Team convinces Ma Hae Gyu multiple times. With the help of her daughter, they successfully win the artist's approval.
Meanwhile, love blooms between On Ma Eum and Goo Joon Young as the young man develops feelings for the former Judo athlete.
After visiting his deceased sister on her birthday, he seeks On Ma Eum's comfort. He also helps her pick a perfume for her father who's still disheartened for quitting Judo.
When her father refuses the gift, Goo Joon Young asks On Ma Eum to give it to him, subtly confessing his feelings for the latter.
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Written by Elijah Mully.