VOL.69/2024.04

 

#K-Webtoon Drama

KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform

2022.02.14

 

Your Letter

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Your Letter
Author | Cho Hyeona
Publisher | SONBOM BOOKS
Publication Date | 2019-05-27
ISBN | 9791196155711
No. of pages | 264
Dimensions | 148 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.
Email | dl_webtoonpub@webtoonscorp.com
Phone | +82-31-784-1193

 

3. Book Intro

 

A magical time came with a letter.
In a strange and fearful moment, one letter arrived as if drawing me in to the mystery written inside. Will I be able to meet you only if I follow the letter?
The main character, Sori, is still an outsider at her new school, where she transferred to avoid the school violence at her previous school. But one day, she finds a letter hidden inside her desk and everything starts to change. The letter, from an unknown person, explains the school's shortcuts, classmates' faces and name tags, and the characteristics of the teacher, and encourages Sori to quickly adapt to the new school.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2218

 

 

Having a Dog (Complete Series, Vol. 1–3)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Having a Dog (Complete Series, Vol. 1–3)
Subtitle | From Hello to Goodbye
Author | Lee Seon
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2019-09-25
ISBN | 9791190305068
No. of pages | 812
Dimensions | 150 * 216

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

A popular webtoon series that has been in publication on Naver since June 2018, Having a Dog is about the various life changes that the author, a freelance illustrator, experienced after adopting a Pomeranian named Myeongdong.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4547

 

 

Ho! (Vol. 1)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Ho! (Vol. 1)
Author | Eoksu-si
Publisher | GOBOOKY BOOKS Co. Ltd.
Publication Date | 2015-02-01
ISBN | 9788966071197; 9788966071364; 9788966071425
No. of pages | 312
Dimensions | 152 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Oh Wonyoung
Email | owy0209@naver.com
Phone | +82-10-4050-2662

 

3. Book Intro

 

Ho! is a cartoon that brings to mind a long list of words that make you feel good. It was one of the most popular webtoons on Naver during its serialization, and reading it in book form is a whole new experience. The storyline flows more naturally, engaging the reader as intended by the author, who had the book form in mind. The sophisticated use of empty space and details makes readers feel as though they’re looking at watercolor paintings. Ho! is an extraordinary cartoon that leaves one feeling healed and happy, which is a rare thing in an era deluged with stimulating but short-lived content.
Eoksu-si, the cartoonist, has shed a warm light on the difficult lives of the youth living in this era. In this book, he does the same with the love story between Won, an ordinary guy and Ho, a lovely girl who is hearing impaired. The story unfolds naturally from past to present, like a trip down memory lane. It is engaging without exaggeration, making it easy for readers to sympathize with the characters’s thoughts and feelings.
The sophistication of the artwork, as well as the subtle charm of the dialogue, touch the sensibility of the reader with even greater power in the book form. It’s a beautiful book you’ll want to keep by your side at all times.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2548

 

 

No Need to Be Dazzling (Vol. 1– 3)

 

Title | No Need to Be Dazzling (Vol. 1– 3)
Author | Kkamajung
Publisher | NEXUS Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2020-08-10
ISBN | 9791190927178
No. of pages | 700
Dimensions | 154 * 215

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.
Email | dl_webtoonpub@webtoonscorp.com
Phone | +82-31-784-1193

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the highly acclaimed web comic series No Need to Be Dazzling published as a book. The series was lauded for its comforting story-telling during its run. Lee Chan-lan is a college student who considers a cup of coffee or eating out to be a luxury. One day, people in a theater troupe who appear to have had perfect childhoods, begin to have an impact on her dull daily life. Chan-lan, who pushes them away thinking that they are part of a world very much different from hers, gradually opens her mind after realizing that they're not so different from her, scars and all.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4799

 

 

Amanza (Complete Series, Vol. 1–5)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Amanza (Complete Series, Vol. 1–5)
Author | Kim Botong
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2015-10-10
ISBN | 9788959138395
No. of pages | 1192
Dimensions | 170 * 194

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

The late father of author Kim Bo-tong was the inspiration for this work. After his father died of cancer, Kim suddenly quit his job. While contemplating what to do next, he drew a picture in his notebook and felt pleasure for the first time. That’s how Kim became a cartoonist. He constantly reminisced on the times he shared with his father and created Amanza as if he were writing a letter to him. His work has now reached to countries beyond Korea such as the United States and Japan. Amanza, a series that was a topic of daily discussion on HuffPost and the Japanese website for Lezhin Comics, has established itself as a work of healing that has touched the hearts of countless people around the world.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4549

 

 

Tale of Fairy (Vol. 1–5)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Tale of Fairy (Vol. 1–5)
Author | Dolbae
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2018-07-05
ISBN | 9788960863118
No. of pages | 1464
Dimensions | 155 * 217

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.
Email | dl_webtoonpub@webtoonscorp.com
Phone | +82-31-784-1193

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the original web comic of the 2018 tvN K-drama Tale of Fairy published in book form. It's a fantasy romance that captivated readers' hearts through a re-telling of the classic Korean folktale The Fairy and the Woodsman in the modern age.
Tam Lang-seong, who's waited for 699 years on Mt. Gyeryong, always waiting for her husband to reincarnate, runs a café using the coffee-making skills she learned from the god of coffee. One day, she follows two men from Seoul back to the capital where she begins to experience romance.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4860

 

 

Awl

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Awl
Author | Choi Kyusok
Publisher | Changbi Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date | 2017-11-13
ISBN | 9788936479688
No. of pages | 1308
Dimensions | 153 * 215

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Ally Bang
Email | Ally Bang@changbi.com
Phone | +82-2-70-4838-4971

 

3. Book Intro

 

The story is set in the late 2000s, in the French-headquartered supermarket "Purumi." The story has two main characters: Lee Soo-in, who was ordered to fire people, and the labor activist Gu Go-sin. Lee is a type of person who strictly follows rules and principles, and do not hide his discomforts when he saw injustice. But to live quietly, he leaves army and chooses an ordinary job. But as the company orders him to dismiss employees without fair reasons, he once again stands up against the world. Gu Go-sin is a cold-hearted, experienced labor activist who runs a consulting office for workers near Purumi. Unlike Lee, who is conservative and does not get along well with people, Gu does not hesitate to approach people and sometimes do whatsoever if he could get what he wants. The book is a story about how the two help "nice and common" people open their eyes to their rights and how they change together.
Other characters add realism to the story. Joo Kang-min is trustworthy and helps Lee and Gu. Jung Mincheol, Lee's supervisor, is an ivy-league graduate and envious of Lee. Nam Donghyup enthusiastically participates in the labor protest but is hostile to Lee. And Yoo Jonghak, the union leader, is tired of never-ending battles. These three-dimensional characters created by the artist's insight into human beings is another attraction of Awl.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2220

 

 

Navillera (Complete Series, Vol. 1–5)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Navillera (Complete Series, Vol. 1–5)
Author | Choi Jong-hun
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2017-11-30
ISBN | 9788960863736
No. of pages | 1512
Dimensions | 154 * 224

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the complete book of the webtoon Navillera, the only work to achieve a perfect score since Daum Webtoon implemented a rating system. Toward the end of his life, 70-year-old Shim Deok-chul attempts to realize his dream of becoming a ballerino. After seeking out a ballet company to learn to dance, Shim meets Chae-rok, a young man who has suffered an injury that ended up causing himself to cast doubt on his own dreams. Although seemingly different at first, Shim and Chae-rok learn to understand each other through ballet and build a friendship that crosses the age gap. Shim's illness worsens with each passing day, further exacerbating his anxiety. Nevertheless, he tries his hardest for his family, the people around him, and his own dream so that he doesn't leave any room for regrets.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4548

 

 

My Sweet Little Child

1. Publication Details

 

Title | My Sweet Little Child
Author | Lee Mugi
Publisher | YOUNG COM Co.,Ltd
Publication Date | 2014-03-26
ISBN | 9791185193083
No. of pages | 288
Dimensions | 145 * 200

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Mugi
Email | toon@iyoungcom.com
Phone | +82-2-6741-1756

 

3. Book Intro

 

A story about exploitation and comfort women issues in Korea during the Japanese occupation period. It tells the story of an ordinary 14-year-old girl in a poor rural village in Korea in 1942, when Japanese colonial rule reached its peak. At the time the series was published, Pampered was highly praised for tackling historical issues in a webtoon and was regarded as a must-read work for Korean children.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4834

 

 

Women’s Sauna Report (Complete Series, Vol. 1–2)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Women’s Sauna Report (Complete Series, Vol. 1–2)
Author | Milo
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2016-01-10
ISBN | 9788959139989
No. of pages | 600
Dimensions | 140 * 200

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

Milo, the author who visited more than 30 public baths while living in a famous hot spring town in Busan, created this book with the idea that "A person who enjoys public baths should naturally write a story about bathing." Milo has been the talk of the town since her debut thanks to her unique personality and outstanding creativity, and through this work, she shows off her sense of humor and draws in readers into a world of women's public baths.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4550

 

 

 

 

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