Webtoon Artist Associations Condemn PeanuToon's Sudden Shutdown

The statement also addressed concerns for readers, noting that those who purchased digital content from PeanuToon currently have no way to access their collections.

The organizations criticized the unilateral decision, arguing that it not only violates creators’ rights but also undermines the foundation of the digital content industry.

The associations warned that failing to provide alternative solutions — such as transferring purchased works to another platform — would severely damage consumer trust in digital content services.