Let's Play Not Returning to Webtoon

Leeanne M. Krecic (Mongie) posted an open letter to her fans on Twitter and Instagram regarding the future of Let's Play. She announced that Let's Play Season 4 will not be returning to Webtoon.

"This was an incredibly difficult decision, and no single event led to it. There have been ongoing difficulties for several years, most of which I can't discuss, or is this the appropriate forum." - Leanne M. Krecic

Mongie goes on to talk about her concerns regarding Let's Play being excluded from proper marketing and the creative restrictions she was placed under when other far more controversial content did not face the same restrictions.

Among her other concerns, she mentioned watching the struggle for creators to voice their concerns about the controversial ad campaign, the unequal pay for LATAM creators, the lack of transparency, and accounting errors.

"WEBTOON is no longer the right platform for me or Let's Play."

Mongie has reassured fans, she will continue Let's Play once she is contractually able to do so. She will announce the when and where of Let's Play season 4 when the time is right.

Read the full letter below:

I have been an incredibly fortunate creator to have some amazing and thoughtful fans. You have brought LP’s readership numbers into the millions and helped Volume 1 and 2 of the print edition be some of the most successful graphic novel Kickstarters in the platform’s history. You have shown the industry that there is a demand for comedy, love, mental wellness, and comics in a way they never realized.

Unfortunately, I must report some sad news. I will not be returning with season 4 of Let’s Play at WEBTOON. This was an incredibly difficult decision, and no single event led to it. There have been ongoing difficulties for several years, most of which I can’t discuss, nor is this the appropriate forum. But some concerns include Let’s Play being excluded from marketing, despite promises to the contrary, and placing LP behind an age gate when there are series with far more controversial content that isn’t restricted. My representation has voiced these concerns and others to the necessary individuals at WEBTOON, but the blame was reflected back at me for incredibly far-fetched reasons. These issues, among many others, have made me feel marginalized and that WEBTOON does not value Let’s Play or me.

On top of this, I have been watching other creators courageously voice their concerns, particularly over the last year. Whether it be about the ad campaign that considers our profession a “side hustle.” The pay disparity for LATAM creators. Or the ongoing lack of transparency and errors in accounting that I’ve experienced personally. WEBTOON is no longer the right platform for me or Let’s Play.

No one is more disappointed with this outcome than I am. But know that I WILL continue Let’s Play once I am contractually able to do so and will be able to return to the new season unburdened. I believe Let’s Play will be even better as a result of what this freedom brings, and when the time is right, I will announce WHEN and WHERE season 4 will launch.

There will be other exciting news about Let’s Play and some new projects in the coming months, and I am eager to make those announcements.

Until then, I look forward to when I can tell the story of Let’s Play again, and we can get back to enjoying our beloved characters as they experience new things and continue to level up.

In the meantime, she has announced the launch of a kickstarter for EVERDATE, the Let's Play Dating Simulator Game!

Check out the kickstarter HERE!

Make sure to follow Mongie on her Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, and personal website for future updates.

What webcomic platform do you think Let's Play should move to? What projects do you hope to see from Mongie in the future? Let me know in the comments below!