Boys’ Love publisher Publang announced the license acquisition of five new manhwa and Korean novel titles for English release during its industry panel at Anime NYC 2026, including The Hunter’s Gonna Lay Low and Define the Relationship
The three manhwa series will be published in print by Publang, while the two novels will receive digital serialization in English.
Here are the details:
PASSION
Original Story: YUUJI
Art: GangJak
Adaptation: Hound
The series is also available in English digitally on Tappytoon. Publang will release the manhwa uncensored in English print.
Synopsis (via Tappytoon):
Jeong Taeui has always lived in the shadow of his genius twin brother, but he’s never been unhappy with his ordinary life. When his uncle shows up at his doorstep with a dangerous job offer disguised as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Taeui is skeptical, but he reluctantly agrees to work as an agent for half a year. Despite his initial qualms, he quickly adjusts to his new environment using his outgoing, positive personality. But from the moment Taeui meets Ilay Riegrow, an agent from another branch, his peaceful life slowly starts to change. Everyone says Ilay is a sadistic psychopath who should be avoided at all costs, but Taeui knows there’s more to him than meets the eye. But getting to know Ilay is like playing with fire, and Taeui isn’t sure if he’s ready to get burned.
The Hunter’s Gonna Lay Low (Manhwa & Novel)
Original Story: 103
Art: ligong, Aurora STUDIO
Adaptation: MAGMA
The original novel series will be serialized digitally first on Publang’s website.
The manhwa series is also available in English digitally on Manta.
Synopsis (via Manta):
Life’s never quiet when you’ve got S-Rank Rizz.
Former S-Rank Hunter Uijae, a.k.a. J, saved humanity from eldritch horrors emerging from dimensional rifts, only to time-leap 8 years into a future where he’s presumed dead. Now a manager at a hangover soup joint, all J wants is a quiet life. But between selling off the relics of his past and catching the obsessive attention of Korea’s #1 Hunter Sayoung, peace isn’t on the menu!
Define the Relationship
Original Story: Flona
Art: Chada
The manhwa series is also available in English digitally on Lezhin Comics.
Synopsis (via Lezhin Comics):
Alphas want for Omegas, and Omegas want Alphas. That’s the way of the world, but Karlyle isn’t your typical Alpha. He doesn’t go after every Omega he sees—well, let’s say that things are complicated. Karlyle feels no need to change, until Ash, an Alpha, comes into Karlyle’s life just like that, and Karlyle finds himself thinking about Ash more and more. More than friends, but not quite lovers—how can we define this relationship?
Healer (Novel)
Story: Mechanist
The Healer novel will be published digitally in English on Publang’s website. The manhwa adaptation is available to read in English digitally on Tapas.
Synopsis (via Tapas Media):
Yoon Dansae is a “healer” whose addictive voice heals souls but also drives people mad. Jang Sejin, who also loves to sing, grows resentful when his brother favors Dansae over him. Jang Kiha, seeking a true healer, mistakenly kidnaps Sejin instead of Dansae. Out of spite, Sejin betrays his friend, and both are turned into castratos, forced to sing for the elite. As Sejin’s mental health crumbles, he’s drawn to Cha Leesuk, a client who desires only Dansae’s voice. But will he ever notice Sejin?
Sources: Publang Official X/Twitter (2), Anime News Network
