BEAUTY OF MODERN HANBOK WIN HEART GIRLS ALL OVER THE WORLD

Photo & Coloring by Gillian Go

Modernized hanbok has been in trend. Many girls wear hanbok on various occasions. Casual and simple style makes girls more confident when wearing it. Some girls even wear modern hanbok in public places, such as when they hangout with friends or just as a daily outfit.

The uniqueness of this hanbok consists of two parts that can be mix and match. The top is called jeogori, the skirt is called chima. The skirt is very loose and comfortable, the modern version of the hanbok has a shorter skirt. I think short skirts have a more casual, cute, and girly look. 

Modern hanbok also looks charming to foreigners. Not only South Korean girls love it, modern hanbok is also very popular with foreign girls. Even in Indonesia, modern hanbok has become girl’s favorite outfit. Usually they wear modern hanbok for semi-formal events, such as attending wedding receptions and korean festival.

Materials for making modern hanbok are also more affordable, although some are expensive, but not as expensive as hanbok for wedding and engagements. Modern hanbok usually uses cotton without layers to make it more comfortable to wear during activities. Besides cotton, you can also combine it with lace, this will make your modern hanbok more beautiful.

I’m also very inspired by Korean style, especially hanbok. This is my handiwork. I made it by myself. I chose batik because it is very unique to Indonesian culture and I chose hanbok because this style represents Korean culture. I find this combination of fabric and style is very beautiful. I hope you like it! 😊🌻😊

By Honorary Reporter Gillian Go from Indonesia
Repost has got permission from Talk Talk Korea Site, Published (June 23, 2021) https://www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/English/community/community/CMN0000009077

GRAPHIC NOVEL TRILOGY BY KIM DONG HWA: PAINTING WOMEN’S LIFE WITH RAIN AND FLOWER

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I will introduce the graphic novel trilogy by Kim Dong Hwa. This trilogy is based on the experience of women as well as respect for women in the past. A story is able to express the social conditions of society at that time. Social criticism, feminism, and chauvinism are alluded to by the author.

In addition to the writing style that flows beautifully and poetically, Kim Dong Hwa also draws it by himself. He is known as the master of the light and sweet Sujung Manhwa. The manhwa artwork is absolutely beautiful. I’m sure you will really like the results of these artwork.

Kim Dong Hwa has produced brilliant graphic novels, one of which is a colors trilogy divided into The Color of Earth, The Color of Water, and The Color of Heaven:

The Color of Earth

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This story is about a mother and her daughter. A widow Namwon and a little girl who is always being chased by curiosity. The little girl name is Ehwa, her beautiful face began to attract the boys around her. She is more maturing in mind and body. Curiosity about her own feelings and body, about love, about boys, and about adult life.

Ehwa and her mother have a strong bond, they support each other in the face of a not-so-friendly environment. Chauvinism is very evident among the people, from gossip about young widow and comparing them to beetles, to the association of boys telling that anyone who does not have male genitals is a sign of disability.
Although the character who likes to judge the status of others is enough to irritate the reader, Kim Dong Hwa also brings out positive masculine characters to balance this story, such as the character of the draftsman and the young monk Chung-Myung.

The Color of Water

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Ehwa is getting prettier and growing up. She had also began to recognize her own body, had understood what it was like to be in love, and for the first time in her life kept a secret from her mother. Her mother began to worry and imagine her life if Ehwa married someday. Meanwhile, her mother’s relationship with the draftsman grew closer.

The nature of the Korean countryside is described as very beautiful and amazing as the background of their love story and Ehwa’s journey as an adult. The story is increasingly unique and full of strong cultural references.

The Color of Heaven

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Ehwa has become a confident young woman, she is the same situation as her mother, well she is also waiting for her lover. Her mother expects the draftsman to return, Ehwa expects her lover to return and ready to marry Ehwa. Then Ehwa is getting married, the moment she craved.

I think this graphic novel could also be a sex education book, but I hope adults are wiser because it’s not suitable for children to read. So you should be able to sort the books for yourself, your sister, or your children.

Happy Reading 🌻(๑˃̵　ᴗ　˂̵)و🌻

By Honorary Reporter Gillian Go from Indonesia
Repost has got permission from Talk Talk Korea Site, Published (21 June 2021) https://www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/English/community/community/CMN0000009006
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LIST OF K-NOVELS TO READ; RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

Korean novels have very preferential characteristics, many Korean writers raised about the slice of life, values of life, and social criticism. The stories raised are not far from life, so the storyline, vibe, and characters feel very alive.

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K-Novels is also able to make people read about the importance of family and the people around us. The following are list of novels to read:

1. A LIFE FULL OF LOVE BY CHO SEON JIN

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The graphic novel is very interesting, besides the simple language used, this novel also supported by cute illustrations. The story revolves around life of a woman at the age 30st, a time when her friends are married, but she is still single. This novel teaches you to understand yourself and accept your situation. You also learn many things from the experience of the author, maybe feel sad, confused, afraid, or happy and free when you are single.

2. THE DOG WHO DARED TO DREAM & THE HEN WHO DREAMED SHE COULD FLY BY HWANG SUN MI

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Hwang Sun-Mi’s fable is light reading, she uses a simple language. This simple fable describes relationship of an animal with the owner, as well as the relationship with other animals. Simple, full of goodness, humor, and touching at the same time. If you are a animals and fairy tales lover, I am very sure you will love this novel.

3. KIM JI-YOUNG BORN 1982 & HER NAME IS… BY CHO NAM JOO

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Cho Nam-Joo’s write about feminism issues and social criticism on patriarchal culture in South Korea. Her stories about great women who are underestimated. She carries a fairly heavy theme, but she uses a simple language, so easy for readers to understand. Her stories is touching, calming, and inspiring.

4. PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOM & I’LL BE RIGHT THERE BY KYUNG-SOOK SHIN

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Kyung-Sook Shin’s novels raised of life around us, impressed real, and touching. Sadness, separation, and brings out simple characters, but represents a very strong psychologycal. The storyline is unique, she uses the forward and backward plot, beautiful and not boring.  These two novels are more about family, friendship, and a little romance.

5. VEGETARIAN & HUMAN ACT BY HAN KANG

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Han Kang’s novels are masterpieces. She took theme was absurd and darkness. She uses a metaphorical style and full of meaning. If you read it for the first time, maybe you will be confused about a several things, and when you understand it you will be proud. Her stories  has a kafkaesque tale of power, having influences from the masterpieces of Franz Kafka and Haruki Murakami.

Happy Reading! ＼ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ／ 📖 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔﾉ♡

Repost has got permission from Talk Talk Korea, Published (31 May 2021) https://www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/English/community/community/CMN0000008082