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Hoody Hoody

Hoody Hoody

Gwangju Information & Content Agency (GICON)

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Exhibit Profile

1. Basic Information

Title: Hoody Hoody
Genre: Action × Transformation Hero × Modern Fantasy

Concept:
“To fight monsters, you must become a monster yourself.”

Hoody Hoody is a hero-action webtoon where criminals and inhumane people are revealed to be actual monsters, and ordinary people wear special hoodies that allow them to transform into monsters in order to fight back.
Each villain and hero is designed with hoodies inspired by myths and folklore from different countries.
The concept combines the psychological theory of “Persona” with hoodie transformation.


2. Achievements & Reader Data

  • Cumulative Views: 5,767

  • Subscribers: 130

  • Audience Gender: Male 49.5% / Female 50.5% → Balanced distribution

  • Audience Age:

    • Teens: 38.5%

    • 20s: 31.7%

    • 30+ : 29.8%
      → Wide potential across both youth and adult demographics


3. Global / China Market Potential

  • Universal Theme: Criminals as “inhuman monsters” and heroes transforming to fight back → globally relatable

  • Localization Ideas:

    • Reinterpret local crimes as “monsters”

    • Brand hoodie-wearing heroes as a symbol of justice for local youth

  • Visual Strength: Hoodie-based hero design → adaptable to games, animation, and merchandise


4. OSMU & Business Model

  • Expansion Path: Webtoon → Transformation Hero Animation → Games / Collaboration Goods (hoodies, figures, etc.)

  • Format Appeal: Transformation Hero genre is highly popular among global Gen Z audiences

  • Collaboration Models:

    1. Joint serialization on Chinese platforms

    2. Co-production of transformation action animation

    3. Licensing with hoodie/fashion brands


5. Expected Impact

  • Strong world-building & iconic visuals → Suitable for diverse spin-offs

  • Universal social message → Resonates globally and strengthens brand storytelling

  • Fashion & gaming synergy → Potential to grow beyond content into a youth cultural icon

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