Boys’ Lovepublisher 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 Lowand Define the Relationship
The three manhwa series will be published in print by Publang, while the two novels will receive digital serialization in English.
PASSION
The series is also available in English digitally onTappytoon. Publang will release the manhwa uncensored in English print.
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)
The original novel series will be serialized digitally first on Publang’swebsite.
The manhwa series is also available in English digitally onManta.
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
The manhwa series is also available in English digitally onLezhin 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)
TheHealernovel will be published digitally in English on Publang’s website. The manhwa adaptation is available to read in English digitally onTapas.
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?
