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Thanks for the info. That was a freshly dedicated author
Tysm!! The korean working system has cost us too many great artists my heart breaks for them as long as she isn’t dropping without an ending i can withstand it
In January 2026, Zoosun shared a long and strikingly personal statement about why I Stan the Prince has been on hiatus for so long. It’s one of the most honest creator posts I’ve read in a while, and it makes clear that the pause isn’t about lost motivation – it’s about a body and mind that hit their limit.
A few things stood out to me:
Zoosun has been working on I Stan the Prince for over seven years when you count preparation time, and the series has been a part of their entire 20s and 30s. Around the end of Season 1, they were sleeping in a bed only about one day per week – the rest of the time was spent at the desk. At one point, their editor became so worried after not being able to reach Zoosun that she drove to the studio together with Zoosun’s mother.
Zoosun also explained that the overall plot and ending of I Stan the Prince were set from the very beginning. The ambition was always to deliver high-quality art at a pace that could compete with other top webtoons – and that ambition, combined with stubbornness about their own creative direction, made compromise difficult. They describe this openly as something they now want to learn.
The important takeaway for readers: I Stan the Prince is not cancelled, and Zoosun has said they fully intend to finish the story. The plan is to first work on a different, smaller project to rebuild a healthier rhythm, and then return to ISTP. No official return date has been announced. Here is the key part of the statement:
"Looking back during this break,
I realized that in order to continue I Stan the Prince,
I personally need more space and stability, both physically and mentally.
After a long period of careful consideration,
I have very cautiously decided to restart webtoon production
by working on another project first, even if only temporarily,
as had been suggested to me.
Through a new work,
I want to learn how to better manage my pace and accept compromise.
By establishing a healthier production rhythm and sense of balance,
I plan to return to I Stan the Prince again.
Episode 79 has been uploaded. After that, we will be going on a short hiatus.
You have waited for such a long time, and I feel sorry to bring such disappointing news so soon after returning.
Since I tend not to take good care of myself, it ends up affecting both my work and this series, and I keep letting down the people who help and cheer me on.
Recovery of my health is not something I can give a clear answer about, so I cannot say yet how long the hiatus will last.
But I will do my best to return as soon as possible.
Thank you, as always, for cherishing I Stan the Prince.
I’ll be back soon…!"
Credits: https://bestinromance.com/i-stan-the-prince-return-hiatus/