Announced details
Webtoons, illustration, and digital content creation education
More than 60 million users worldwide, including trial-version users and installation figures for certain mobile versions and other products
A business relationship under which YLAB ACADEMY has adopted CELSYS products as its official production app. Capital and personnel relationships: Not disclosed.
Korea's first specialized educational institution for Webtoon and digital content creation, operated by 株式会社YLAB, a major Korean Webtoon production studio. It has approximately 300 students and is considered the largest of its kind in Korea.
Korea (detailed location: Not disclosed)
CELSYS stated that it aims to increase awareness and expand its user base, but the specific financial impact has not been disclosed.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
Global Information,Inc., "Global Webtoon Market Report 2026"
JETRO, "Naver and Kakao, South Korea's Two Leading Internet Companies: Overseas Expansion Strategies for Webtoons; Exports of Korean Content Gain Momentum"
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | CLIP STUDIO PAINT |
| Counterparty | YLAB ACADEMY (operated by 株式会社YLAB) |
| Counterparty overview | Korea's first specialized educational institution for Webtoon and digital content creation, operated by 株式会社YLAB, a major Korean Webtoon production studio. It has approximately 300 students and is considered the largest of its kind in Korea. |
| Relationship with the Company | A business relationship under which YLAB ACADEMY has adopted CELSYS products as its official production app. Capital and personnel relationships: Not disclosed. |
| Applicable area | Webtoons, illustration, and digital content creation education |
| Location | Korea (detailed location: Not disclosed) |
| Location scale | Approximately 300 students enrolled |
| Usage history | More than 60 million users worldwide, including trial-version users and installation figures for certain mobile versions and other products |
| Impact on Business Performance | CELSYS stated that it aims to increase awareness and expand its user base, but the specific financial impact has not been disclosed. |
| Source | Global Information,Inc., "Global Webtoon Market Report 2026", JETRO, "Naver and Kakao, South Korea's Two Leading Internet Companies: Overseas Expansion Strategies for Webtoons; Exports of Korean Content Gain Momentum" |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.YLAB ACADEMY cited CLIP STUDIO PAINT's suitability for Webtoon and illustration production, accessible cost, features that improve production convenience, and regular feature enhancements as reasons for its adoption. CELSYS stated that it aims to increase awareness and expand its user base by nurturing the next generation of creators through adoption in educational settings.