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A Study on Post-IPO Growth Strategies of NAVER Webtoon and the 'Chasm' in the Webtoon Industry
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네이버웹툰의 나스닥 상장 이후 성장 전략과 웹툰 산업의 '캐즘' 현상 연구

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Kim, Min-Tae (상명대학교)
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Korean Society of Cartoon and Animation Studies Cartoon and Animation Studies Wn.78 KCI Accredited Journals
Published
2025.3
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225 - 248 (24page)
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10.7230/KOSCAS.2025.78.225

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NAVER Webtoon was listed on NASDAQ in 2024. This milestone confirmed the global recognition of webtoons as a major content industry. It also signaled the platform’s potential to expand beyond digital comics into a mainstream storytelling medium. After its IPO, NAVER Webtoon announced strategies for global expansion, platform enhancement, and IP business diversification. However, financial reports revealed stagnation in user growth and declining premium engagement. These trends raised concerns about its long-term market position.
This study applies Chasm Theory to analyze NAVER Webtoon’s post-IPO trajectory. It is the first attempt to examine webtoons through this theoretical lens. Chasm Theory explains that innovations often face structural barriers when transitioning from Early Adopters to the Early Majority. If this gap is not overcome, growth stagnates. NAVER Webtoon successfully built an early adopter base. However, its expansion slowed due to challenges in global reach, declining premium revenue, and competition from short-form platforms such as YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
This study analyzes NAVER Webtoon’s S-1 Registration Statement and market performance data. It identifies strategic barriers aligned with the Chasm framework. The findings indicate that sustainable growth requires targeted market expansion, enhanced user experience, and an integrated IP-based media ecosystem.
This research extends Chasm Theory beyond technology into the digital content industry, specifically webtoons. It provides a structured framework to assess globalization challenges in emerging content platforms. Future research should explore regional user adoption trends and new user acquisition metrics. This will help refine long-term strategies for webtoon industry growth.

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Ⅰ. 서론
Ⅱ. 네이버웹툰의 상장과 방향성
Ⅲ. 캐즘(Chasm)으로서의 네이버웹툰
Ⅴ. 결론
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