Young-soon Yang, the renowned creator of the beloved webtoon Denma, recently introduced his latest work, Dalma Gun, on Naver WEBTOON. However, the reception to this new series has been less than favorable, with fans expressing disappointment and frustration over the abrupt conclusion of Denma. Yang, a seasoned artist who started his career in 1994, achieved immense success with Denma, garnering an impressive 2.6 billion views. Despite its popularity, the series came to an unexpected halt after a decade-long serialization, leaving many loose ends and unresolved plot points. Fans have criticized Yang for the rushed ending, leading to lingering discontent even years later.
In response to the release of Dalma Gun, disgruntled fans have taken to rating the webtoon poorly, resulting in an average score in the mid-2s out of 5. One user expressed their frustration by stating, “After ruining Denma, now he’s starting a new series just because he needs money,” highlighting the intense backlash faced by the artist. Dalma Gun delves into oriental fantasy and action, currently featuring four episodes on Naver WEBTOON, with an English version yet to be announced.
Yang initially launched Denma in 2010 and concluded the series in 2019, marking it as one of the platform’s most popular webtoons. While Denma is available in English on WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT, the response to Yang’s latest venture with Dalma Gun reflects the challenges faced by creators in meeting fan expectations and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of webtoon storytelling.
