WEBTOON (WBTN) strategy chief receives 37,868 RSUs in stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. officer Kim Yongsoo received 37,868 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026 as a stock-based award valued at $0 per share. These shares are in the form of restricted stock units that each convert into one common share when they vest.

The 37,868 RSUs will vest in three installments: 30% on February 15, 2026, another 30% on February 15, 2027, and the remaining 40% on February 15, 2028, subject to continued employment. Following this grant, Kim beneficially owns 163,903 shares of WEBTOON common stock directly as Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Global WEBTOON.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kim Yongsoo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5700 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 220

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90036

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/30/2026		A		37,868(1)	A	$0	163,903	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

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 February 15, 2026, 30% on February 15, 2027 and 40% on February 15, 2028, subject to continued employment through each such date.

Remarks:

Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Global WEBTOON

	/s/ Maximilian Jo, as Attorney-in-Fact for Yongsoo Kim	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WEBTOON (WBTN) report in this Form 4?

WEBTOON reported that officer Kim Yongsoo received 37,868 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026 as a stock-based award. The shares are in the form of restricted stock units, with no cash price per share paid for the grant.

Who is the insider involved in the latest WEBTOON (WBTN) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Kim Yongsoo, an officer of WEBTOON serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global WEBTOON. The filing shows a grant of restricted stock units that increase Kim’s directly held beneficial ownership in the company.

How many WEBTOON (WBTN) shares did the insider hold after the reported grant?

After the RSU grant, Kim Yongsoo beneficially owned 163,903 shares of WEBTOON common stock directly. This figure includes the impact of the 37,868-share award reported as acquired on January 30, 2026 in the Form 4.

What are the vesting terms of the 37,868 WEBTOON (WBTN) RSUs granted to the officer?

The 37,868 restricted stock units vest in three stages: 30% on February 15, 2026, 30% on February 15, 2027, and 40% on February 15, 2028. Vesting is conditioned on the officer’s continued employment through each vesting date.

Did the WEBTOON (WBTN) insider pay cash for the 37,868-share award?

No cash was paid for the award; the Form 4 lists a price of $0 per share for the 37,868 shares. This indicates the transaction is a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase of WEBTOON common stock.

What type of security was reported in the WEBTOON (WBTN) insider transaction?

The transaction involved WEBTOON common stock delivered through restricted stock units. Each RSU entitles the officer to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, according to the vesting schedule disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.