A few updates!
HI EVERYONE.... SORRY IT'S BEEN A WHILE 😭 I took a break from drawing last week, and now am back again!
General life update, I took the break last week because my physical and mental health has been declining A LOT. I've been doing Boyfriends nonstop and sleeping late because of deadlines, my schedule is so fucked, and I don't feel like I'm living life.
I started having pains in my hand so I forced myself to take a break. During this time, I realized that... doing things outside of Boyfriends and taking care of myself made me feel way better (wow, who would have thought). I'm trying to make it a habit, but so far I've been taking medicine, going on walks, doing skincare, and working out regularly. Pretty basic stuff that I... neglected a lot before. Hope to continue that further in the future.
So the most important thing I want to announce:
The Boyfriends WEBTOON schedule will change from twice-a-week updates to once-a-week updates.
I needed to do less episodes. Instead of taking multiple breaks/hiatuses, I'm cutting down my update schedule to the WEBTOON. This way, you'll still get your weekly dose of cute boys, the series will run longer (I'm still doing the same total episodes for this season), and I don't have to sacrifice my own well-being doing the series! I really wanna thank my editor for advocating this on my behalf, since I haven't heard much about other series having the opportunity to cut down their schedules.
Because I will be doing less updates every week, I should be able to allocate some of my time and resources to other projects. I looked back and I realized I have been doing less and less Patreon stuff, and I don't draw as much as I used to. I want to get back to making stuff regularly for my page. (I WON'T FORGET TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF THOUGH LOL)
Some things coming:
> Artwork for this month's postcard will be done this week.
> I'll start working on extra chapter 5 again. I've been putting it off for a while and only recently got the motivation to pick it back up.
> Boyfriends print version is already available on Amazon, but I'll be putting up a special bundle edition on my online store. So if you're interested in extra goodies, I'll be listing it on my store around mid-September!
> More merch is coming to my store! One of them being these really cute candy charms~ (they're not for eating by the way)
> I need to finish Jock's live2D model, and hopefully by the end of this year I can start making content out of it.
> I also have a super secret Boyfriends project that will come at the end of this year (or... if we can't make it by then... at the end of this season?) we'll see! I really want to show you what we got but I want it to be a surprise so auheugahuehgh SORRY FOR BLUEBALLING YOU
I also have a couple non-Boyfriends stuff that I'm starting to work on (not any original series from me, it's mostly me trying to do work for other people haha). I might start doing commissions too, if my time allows it!
ANYWAY THAT'S A LENGHTY UPDATE-A sorry.... TLDR Boyfriends Webtoon will update less frequently now, and I'll try to use that time to work on things like Patreon etc. As always thank you for your support and hope you guys have a good day!
Comments (50)
If you needed a six month hiatus I'd just set an alarm for 6 months. I hope you take care of yourself better. Take your self on a feild trip. Go to a botanical garden. A museum. Replenish you. :)
That’s okay~! Thank You so much for informing us!!
Please take care!! Thank you for all you do!
Makes me happy to hear this. Health is super important. 🥰. Thank you for letting us know and for taking care of your health
happy you're doing okay <3 just received my photo cards in the mail today and they look great :3 !!
Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself! I'd rather the series last longer anyways personally <3 and I'm so excited for the extra chapter! Do you know if there will be a listing for the book on UK/EU amazon? Also begging that you let us know when it's up on your merch site, I might be more willing to buy directly from you anyways if there's cool extras :3
Good to hear you're taking care of yourself :)
Honestly, seeing your post about this reminded me to join your patreon. Boyfriends is my favorite series and it gives me so much hope. Please take care of yourself. I'd rather have you well and healthy than have frequent updates.
Sounds awesome! I'm so happy you're taking care of yourself. You need to. This series means the world to me and I'm overjoyed you're writing this, but I don't want that to come at the cost of your well-being. Take all the time you need and do what you have to. I (like most others probably) won't be going anywhere. Also just the fact that you're writing and sharing an incredible story about a healthy poly relationship is incredible and means the world to me.
I am happy you are backing away from the mangaka death spiral. I am a real fan of randomly treating myself to a picnic in the park. For no reason other than having the inspiration and leftovers or fresh produce. Eating at a relatively nice restaurant alone in semi-fancy clothes to remind me of me and my schedule. Granted, I do not know how well the same activities will serve you, but if you want to try it can't hurt. 😊
Tbh I was really surprised by the bi-weekely updates!!! Once a week is already a lot sometimes. I'm happy you're taking better care of yourself!!!
Wait so what day of the week are updates happening?
Self-care comes first! I'm glad you took a step back and it helped you realized what you need to prioritize more!
As much as I adore reading Boyfriends, I'm happy to see that you're taking good care of yourself! Also, I'm so hyped for all the content that's coming overall, life is good 🔥 And the candy charms look so cute 😭
So happy you have support that advocated for you and that you are taking care of yourself! We will always be here cheering you on!
I'm glad your taking care of yourself. Your mental health is really important and should be the most important thing.
Please, take care 💕 I tried to order the printed version of Boyfriends on amazon and it cannot be shipped to France :(
Please take care of yourself Ray!!!!!!
So so glad you are taking steps to take care of yourself 💕
Take care of yourself first! One update a week is more than enough 🥰
I'm glad you're taking your helath seriously, still looking forward to read the rest of Boyfriends
I was Suprised in general that a comic of this high quality updated twice a week with no helpers to begin with I'm so glad your balancing things out and I look forward to EVERYTHING
It is vital to take breaks, glad we still get Boyfriends once a week!
Omg NO WORRIES dude rlly glad ur taking better care of urself~~ once a week is still PLENTY :)) hyped for the online store extra goodies release of the boyfriends print heehee ✨💕 GET GOOD REST! 🙌
I was SO surprised by the biweekly update when boyfriends came out again this season, and wondered if it would be too stressful for you, thank God you're pulling back and taking care of yourself more! I think I've only ever heard of one or two other Webtoon comics dropping down 3 times a week to 2 & and from twice a week to once. So you're more than fine in that regard. Never feel afraid to delegate and ask others for help. You have a lovely support network and community who would do ANYTHING to help you! Love you always and stay safe!! 💝
my dude i am SO HAPPY to hear that you're taking care of yourself. i will gladly without hesitation take an even more reduced update schedule if it means you're healthy 💚💚
Good job taking care of yourself, keep it up <3
Glad you're taking care of yourself and that the schedule change worked out!! 💖
I’m so glad you’re taking care of yourself! We love this for you. Be a whole human and we will still be here waiting ❤️
I'll take a happy Ref over more updates in a heartbeat. While I love Boyfriends to death, watching artist, you or anyone else this can apply to, dig their own grave is NOT worth anything in the world! We'll be here regardless, you do what you gotta do, I'm cheering for ya!!!
Take care of yourself, personal health is of utmost priority. We will all be here for you and support you no matter what hehe
if 1 bf per week = ref having better mental and physical health, then you definitely do! it don't means boyfriends is going away anyway hehe
Good for you! So many people do not realize just how much a work life balance matters
You are loved. You are appreciated. You are amazing. Never forget that. Putting yourself first is something we all want for you Ray. And like always, we will be right here the whole time. I’m happy and rooting for all your other projects, too. Stay well you beautiful person. 💕💕💕
No worries, self care is always important!! 🩷
Of course, you take whatever schedule works best for you. We’ll be right behind you
I'm happy to see you prioritize your well-being! Keep taking care of yourself, we'll still be here! 💖💖
This is very good. You gotta take care of yourself! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷
Honestly you were beyond super human with all the work you put out (and at such a high quality too!) So glad to hear you're taking time back for yourself! That's so important. Always in your corner!
I'm really happy that you're taking the time to take of yourself and your wellbeing. Your health and happiness have to come first. Sacrifice isn't required to be successful and happy with your life's work.
I'm really happy that you're taking the time to take of yourself and your wellbeing. Your health and happiness have to come first. Sacrifice isn't required to be successful and happy with your life's work.
Thank god you slow down a bit! Best decision, trust me! Really glad to hear that you are taking steps for your well-being, online creators can fall into a never ending spiral of more and more content until they can't do it no more - and we really don't want you to burn out!💖 Also sending big virtual hugs! (And listen - just cuz you say they are not edible, that won't stop me👀)
Do what Best for you, I know that many people enjoy your comics and appreciate your work of art. But we also know that self care is always gonna be number 1. I'm grateful to live in this generation. And get to experience art works such as yours and many others. I for one would say, take as much break as you need. It's worth the wait. I just realized I went on a rant. But I just wanted to say I enjoy seeing your art work and hoping your life is a blessed. It's been one of pushing forces to keep at it each day. Thank you for making an adorable comic that is rain drop in burning sunlight.
I'm so happy to see you taking care of yourself! I hope you find a good balance between work and self care to enjoy your life more! And don't worry, we'll all be here even if you take hiatus, post less or take your time to do what you want to do!
Good for you for putting your mental and physical health first!! We support you 😊❤️
IM WAITING FOR THAT BUNDLLEEE I CANT WAIT also side note- the boyfriends shirt is SO comfy, wonderful material, its a new comfort shirt🥹🖤✨and doing 1 episode a week makes way more sense tbh, i like that it will last longer✨
Aww thank you so much for getting it! I'm glad it's getting some use ^0^
YES TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF as much as we love the content we love you just as much and we want you good and cared for!!!!
I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself! Will we be getting anymore boyfriend projects with the voice actors anytime soon, they did an absolutely phenomenal job on Moshi Moshi!!
Yes! I'm trying to get the Live2D model set up, and I will ask the VAs to voice some content for me. Other than that we're also thinking of doing more NSFW voiceovers, we're working on a short dub of one of the scenes in extra chapter 4 (prepnerd)