Chinami Akio’s webtoon The Fourth Time’s the Husband, published on LINE Manga, has received a main award at the 2025 WORLD WEBTOON AWARDS. Organized by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, this marks the first time a Japanese creator has earned a main prize at the global webtoon event.

Quick Summary

- The Fourth Time’s the Husband by Chinami Akio won a main award at the 2025 WORLD WEBTOON AWARDS.
- It is the first time a Japanese webtoon creator has received this recognition.
- The award is hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA.
- The series began serialization on LINE Manga in December 2024.
- Reader voting for other prizes continues until October 21.

The Fourth Time’s the Husband Wins at the 2025 WORLD WEBTOON AWARDS

On October 16, LINE Manga announced that its original webtoon The Fourth Time’s the Husband, written by Chinami Akio, won a main award at the 2025 WORLD WEBTOON AWARDS. The event, hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), recognizes outstanding works that have advanced the global webtoon industry. This marks the first time a Japanese creator has achieved a main award at the ceremony.

Award Overview and Ceremony Details

The WORLD WEBTOON AWARDS honors notable webtoon works selected from around the world. This year, ten main award winners were chosen from twenty-six finalists before the official ceremony, which will take place in Seoul on October 22. The Grand Prize, Jury President’s Award, and Reader’s Choice Award will be revealed at the event. Online voting for the Reader’s Choice Award is open until October 21 and available for participants in Japan as well.

About The Fourth Time’s the Husband

The Fourth Time’s the Husband began serialization on LINE Manga in December 2024. Created by Chinami Akio, known for Goodbye, Love Me Tender, the series is a Japanese-style mystery romance produced by LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO. The story follows Misao Fujibayashi, a noblewoman rumored to bring misfortune to those around her, and Hajime Tomishima, a wealthy landowner who marries her despite the rumors. Their enigmatic relationship unfolds through a beautifully illustrated and suspenseful narrative.

Availability on LINE Manga

To celebrate the award, LINE Manga is offering The Fourth Time’s the Husband free to read for the first five episodes until October 21. Readers can explore the series’ striking visuals and dramatic storytelling on the platform’s official webtoon service.

Source : ORICON NEWS