WEBTOON (WBTN) CPO receives 17,848 RSUs vesting from 2026 to 2028

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WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. reported that Chief Product Officer Kim Hyojung received a grant of 17,848 shares of Common Stock on a restricted stock unit basis. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting.

The RSUs vest in three installments, with 30% vesting on April 26, 2026, 30% on April 26, 2027, and 40% on April 26, 2028, subject to continued employment through each date. After this award, Kim directly holds 102,756 shares of WEBTOON common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kim Hyojung

Role Chief Product Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	17,848	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 102,756 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 17,848 shares Post-grant holdings: 102,756 shares 2026 vesting portion: 30% +3 more

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RSU grant size 17,848 shares Restricted stock units granted on March 26, 2026

Post-grant holdings 102,756 shares Common stock directly held after the reported transaction

2026 vesting portion 30% RSUs vesting on April 26, 2026, subject to continued employment

2027 vesting portion 30% RSUs vesting on April 26, 2027, subject to continued employment

2028 vesting portion 40% RSUs vesting on April 26, 2028, subject to continued employment

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity award with no cash paid per share by the insider

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vesting, continued employment

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"The reported securities represent restricted stock units ("RSUs") which each entitle the reporting person to receive one share"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

vesting financial

"RSUs will vest in three installments of 30% on April 26, 2026, 30% on April 26, 2027 and 40% on April 26, 2028"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

continued employment financial

"subject to continued employment through each such date"

Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/07/2026 - 07:02 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kim Hyojung

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

5700 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 220

(Street)

LOS ANGELES

CALIFORNIA

90036

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. [ WBTN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Product Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/26/2026		A		17,848⁽¹⁾	A	$0	102,756	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported securities represent restricted stock units ("RSUs") which each entitle the reporting person to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The RSUs will vest in three installments of 30% on April 26, 2026, 30% on April 26, 2027 and 40% on April 26, 2028, subject to continued employment through each such date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Maximilian Jo, as Attorney-in-Fact for Hyojung Kim	04/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did WEBTOON (WBTN) report for Kim Hyojung?

WEBTOON reported that Chief Product Officer Kim Hyojung received a grant of 17,848 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents one share of common stock, awarded as equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many WEBTOON shares does Kim Hyojung hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the RSU grant, Kim Hyojung directly holds 102,756 shares of WEBTOON common stock. This total includes the newly granted 17,848 RSU-linked shares, which will be delivered only as the units vest over the specified schedule.

How do the RSUs granted to WEBTOON’s CPO vest over time?

The RSUs vest in three tranches: 30% on April 26, 2026, 30% on April 26, 2027, and 40% on April 26, 2028. Vesting is contingent on Kim Hyojung remaining employed through each respective vesting date.

Is the WEBTOON (WBTN) RSU grant to Kim Hyojung an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction is an equity award classified as a grant or award acquisition. The 17,848 RSUs were granted at no cash cost per share, meaning they are compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell transaction.

What type of security was reported in WEBTOON’s Form 4 for Kim Hyojung?

The filing reports Common Stock delivered through restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU entitles Kim Hyojung to receive one share of WEBTOON common stock as the units vest over the 2026–2028 schedule, subject to continued employment.