π Bernard Werber’s Empire of The Ants Returns as a Webtoon in 2025! π±β¨ If you love epic storytelling that blends science, imagination, and philosophy, here’s some exciting news for you: Bernard Werber’s world-famous novel Les Fourmis (Empire of the Ants) is finally coming back—this time as a webtoon! π For those who don’t know, Empire of the Ants is a legendary book first published in the 1990s. It fascinated readers all around the globe by showing us the world not only from a human’s perspective but also from the perspective of ants. ππ It’s a story that mixes adventure, survival, and big questions about life itself. https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20250901000028 π From Classic Novel to Digital Webtoon The adaptation is being created by Kenaz, a well-known Korean webtoon production company. The artist and writer behind the project is Kim Yonghoe, who is already loved for his work Doctor Fine’s Day. With his artistic style and creative storytelling, the webtoon promises to capture the intensity of Werber’s imagination and give it a brand-new visual life. π¨ But here’s the cool part: this isn’t just a “copy” of the book. Instead, the webtoon is designed to connect with a whole new generation of readers. Bernard Werber himself shared that he’s excited about the project, saying that webtoons—because they’re so easy to read on smartphones—could become a gateway for younger readers to discover the original novel. π±π‘ https://www.news1.kr/photos/7452523 π¬ What to Expect The series will be around 150 episodes long. Already, about 20 episodes have been completed. The official launch is planned for the second half of 2025. That means fans of the original book (and brand-new readers too) can look forward to a long, immersive journey into this fascinating universe. Imagine seeing the complex society of ants, their wars, their rules, and their philosophies come to life with webtoon-style visuals! ππ₯ https://www.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20250903184700013?input=1196m π Supported for Global Expansion Here’s another piece of exciting news: the project has been chosen for Korea’s 2025 Global Webtoon IP Production Support Program, backed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency. What does that mean? Simply put, this webtoon isn’t just for Korea. It’s very likely going to be translated and distributed worldwide. πβ¨ So whether you’re reading from Seoul, Paris, or New York, you’ll probably be able to enjoy Empire of the Ants in webtoon form! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Empire-Ants-Bernard-Werber/dp/0552141127 π Why This Matters This collaboration shows how Korean webtoons are no longer just “local” content. By teaming up with world-famous intellectual properties like Werber’s Les Fourmis, Korean creators are proving their power in the global content market. It’s not just about adapting a novel—it’s about sharing stories across cultures and generations. π« π Final Thoughts As someone who loves both novels and webtoons, I can’t wait for this release. The idea of combining Werber’s deep, thought-provoking story with the visual power of webtoons feels like the perfect match. Whether you’re already a fan of Empire of the Ants or you’re about to discover it for the first time, 2025 is going to be an exciting year. π So, are you ready to dive into the underground world of ants like never before? πβ¨ π Would you read Empire of the Ants as a webtoon? Or are you more of a “read the book first” type? Let me know in the comments! π¬π #BernardWerber #EmpireOfTheAnts #LesFourmis #Webtoon2025 #KoreanWebtoon #Kenaz #KimYonghoe #DoctorFinesDay #FrenchNovel #ClassicToWebtoon #DigitalStorytelling #GlobalWebtoon #WebtoonFans #SciFiStory #PhilosophicalFiction #EpicAdventure #AntsWorld #BookAdaptation #WebtoonArt #SmartphoneReading #GlobalContent #KoreanContent #StoryAcrossCultures #ReadersCommunity #VisualStorytelling #Coming2025 #AntsUniverse #NovelToWebtoon #GlobalExpansion #MustRead All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
