LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 6, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that its RF ONLINE NEXT IP-based webtoon <BAD BORN BLOOD> has officially been released on December 31, 2024, published serially every Tuesday via WEBTOON.
Inspired by the action-packed fantasy genre, <BAD BORN BLOOD> made its debut in the Korean market via NAVER WEBTOON Ltd. last November and received a 9.93-point star rating. It also debuted at No. 1 on the 'Top Trending Webtoon by Popularity' chart on its release date. Based on the popular web novel and showcasing the sci-fi action fantasy genre with exceptional design and presentation, <BAD BORN BLOOD> broke into the Top 20 in the 'Ongoing Thursday Series by Popularity' chart within just 10 days of its launch.
Produced and managed by REDICE Studio - renowned for hit webtoons like <Solo Leveling> and <Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint> - <BAD BORN BLOOD> brings its universe to life with intricate action sequences and sleek, stylish artwork. Known for its expertise in adapting popular web novels into webtoons while preserving the essence of the original stories, REDICE Studio once again delivers a visually compelling narrative.
The story of <BAD BORN BLOOD> draws inspiration from RF ONLINE NEXT and the original web novel, which achieved remarkable success with an average 9.3-star rating and 3.65 million downloads. Set on the planet Novus - a futuristic world reminiscent of Earth - this coming-of-age tale follows Luca, an Imperial Guard of the Accretia Empire. The Empire wields cutting-edge science and technology to create powerful mechanized prosthetics, and Luca’s journey unfolds as humanity struggles to endure in this distant future.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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