Jeho Son
Description
Jeho Son is a South Korean author and story writer known for his work in webcomics and fantasy novels. He was born on August 5, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. Son began his writing career as a fantasy novelist, debuting in 2004 with the novel Beakers, followed by Rush in 2005.
He is best known as the story writer for the global webcomic phenomenon Noblesse, which was created in collaboration with artist Kwangsu Lee. Serialized on WEBTOON, Noblesse became one of the platform’s most popular series, accumulating over 5 billion reads worldwide. Following the conclusion of Noblesse, Son began a new creative partnership with artist ZHENA to create the webcomic Eleceed. First serialized in 2018, Eleceed follows the story of a young boy with hidden powers who forms an unlikely bond with a powerful being trapped in the body of a stray cat. The series has achieved significant international success, surpassing 1.4 billion global views on WEBTOON.
In June 2025, it was announced that Eleceed would receive a television anime adaptation, scheduled to premiere in 2026. The adaptation is produced by DandeLion Animation Studio, with Hiroshi Nishikiori directing and Yousuke Kuroda handling series composition and script. Upon the announcement, Son expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that it felt like a dream to share the news and thanking readers for their support.
Son’s creative identity is defined by his role as a story writer, often collaborating with illustrators who bring his narratives to visual life. His works typically fall within the action and fantasy genres, frequently featuring powerful protagonists and supernatural conflicts. Beyond his creative work, Son holds executive positions within the Korean entertainment industry. He is the founder of Studio JHS, a company focused on webtoon production and web novel management, and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Munpia, a web novel platform.
He is best known as the story writer for the global webcomic phenomenon Noblesse, which was created in collaboration with artist Kwangsu Lee. Serialized on WEBTOON, Noblesse became one of the platform’s most popular series, accumulating over 5 billion reads worldwide. Following the conclusion of Noblesse, Son began a new creative partnership with artist ZHENA to create the webcomic Eleceed. First serialized in 2018, Eleceed follows the story of a young boy with hidden powers who forms an unlikely bond with a powerful being trapped in the body of a stray cat. The series has achieved significant international success, surpassing 1.4 billion global views on WEBTOON.
In June 2025, it was announced that Eleceed would receive a television anime adaptation, scheduled to premiere in 2026. The adaptation is produced by DandeLion Animation Studio, with Hiroshi Nishikiori directing and Yousuke Kuroda handling series composition and script. Upon the announcement, Son expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that it felt like a dream to share the news and thanking readers for their support.
Son’s creative identity is defined by his role as a story writer, often collaborating with illustrators who bring his narratives to visual life. His works typically fall within the action and fantasy genres, frequently featuring powerful protagonists and supernatural conflicts. Beyond his creative work, Son holds executive positions within the Korean entertainment industry. He is the founder of Studio JHS, a company focused on webtoon production and web novel management, and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Munpia, a web novel platform.
Works
- Topics: Anime overview
- Topics: Anime overview