Why is Korean anime 'Lookism' postponed? Details here

The famous Korean Webtoon 'Lookism', which had a staggering 8.7 million fans globally (as of 2014), finally made it to Netflix as an anime series. However, the release is postponed. “Lookism”, the innovative Netflix adaptation born of Webtoon, centres on a student who finds himself with a gorgeous face and ideal figure one morning.

What was the old release date?

The anime series was scheduled for a premiere at midnight on November 4, 2022. However, Netflix tweeted about the delay three days before the premiere. On October 31, 2022, a post was made to the Twitter page for Netflix Anime declaring the postponement and announcing no new dates.

Why was “Lookism” delayed?

The horrific events in Seoul during Halloween caused “Lookism” to be postponed. 156 individuals lost their lives, and 151 were hurt on Halloween. This was the biggest accident in the nation's history during peacetime. The accident happened during a crowd rush on Halloween night in the South Korean capital during one of the year's most rowdy festivals. The Itaewon neighbourhood, famous for its active nightlife, was overcrowded with more than 100,000 people.




Most of the victims were young, considering the occasion. The disaster has postponed numerous series, movies, and musical acts in South Korea. The most high-profile ones are "The Fabulous" and “Lookism”.

There hasn't been any word on when “Lookism” will set sail on Netflix's digital streaming waves due to South Koreans experiencing a period of national mourning. The programme is listed as "coming soon" to stream in the US and South Korea on the Netflix Media Center. Thus, the question arises: When does this eagerly awaited animated webtoon series intend to stream?

FAQs:

1. Has a new date been announced?
   No.
2. What was the old release date?
   November 4.