Korean comics for newbies include Fighting Reality, Evil Girl Life Preservation Program, Sword and Flower, and Return of the Broken Constellations.
Why Korean comics are so hot:
Korean comics are unique in their art style. Korean comics usually depict characters with delicate lines, focusing on details and expressions. This style is visually very appealing and gives a very realistic feeling. Korean comics also pay a lot of attention to the depiction of the background, through the elaborate design of the scene so that readers are immersed in the scene, more into the storyline.
Korean comics are excellent in characterization. The characters in Korean comics are rich and varied, and each character has its own unique personality and characteristics. Characters in Korean comics usually go through emotional conflicts, grow up or face various challenges, which enables readers to better relate to the characters***. The authenticity of the characters and the delivery of emotions make it easier for people to relate emotionally**** to the storylines in Korean comics.
In addition, the publication and promotion of Korean comics plays an important role. The Korean comics industry has increased the impact of comics by integrating them with other forms of entertainment. Korean comics are often adapted into TV dramas, movies or cartoons, and such cross-border collaborations contribute to the further popularization and promotion of Korean comics. Korean comics are also widely publicized in entertainment programs, magazines and social media to attract more readers.
Related information:
Data from the Korea Culture Industry Promotion Agency (KCIPA) shows that in the first half of 2022, the export value of the comics (webcomics, publishing) cultural industry increased 28 percent year-on-year to about $56 million. With the expansion of the overseas webcomic industry, webcomic platforms have begun to focus on the production of original content in order to increase revenue.
In 2021, 48 out of 100 paying users of webcomics will spend more than 5,000 won (about $26.7) a month on average. Whether for the local market or for export, the scale of webcomics in South Korea is growing rapidly.
Introduction of Manga:
Manga is a kind of drawing that directly reveals the essence and characteristics of things by means of exaggerations, metaphors, symbols, and other expressive techniques and concise forms of penmanship. It is not limited by time and space, easy to create. There are strong irony, praise, lyricism, entertainment and other aspects of the function, and good at expressing the author's views on world affairs, especially irony and humor.