KCC opens “K-Comics World Tour” featuring “Red Sleeve”, “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” exhibits
Last June 20, “K-Comics World Tour in the Philippines” was opened to the public. The exhibit features the webtoons “Red Sleeve” and “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim”. The event will run from June 21 to August 10, 2024.
Take a peek into the offices of Miso and Youngjun!
“What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim ” is about Kim Miso, who after nine years is resigning from her position as Lee Youngjun’s assistant, which baffles the latter. He tries to find out ‘what’s wrong’ with Miso, in hopes of making her stay.
Whether you read the webtoon, or watched the drama adaptation, Miso’s outfits were truly iconic. You can try out some corporate fashion styling in the event with the walk-in wardrobe!
The exhibit is also arranged in a way so that you can experience the offices of Miso and Youngjun. There are also collectable calling cards available inside.
The final area of the exhibit includes a viewing area, where you can watch the Korean and Philippine adaptation of the show! This area also includes a fully-functioning “love letter writing station”, where they will send a select number of letters after the exhibit!
Explore the world of Yisan and Deokim!
“Red Sleeve” tells a fictionalized account of a royal court romance between King Jeongjo and royal concubine Uibin Sung. Follow Crown Prince Yisan and court lady Sung Deokim as they navigate through their love despite having different aspirations.
This section’s key point is the scroll on the ceiling which provides a preview of the webtoon. There are also framed posters of the characters, and a television playing “The Red Sleeve”.
“Red Sleeve” artist Cho Hyeseung shares her art journey
A media forum with “The Red Sleeve” artist, Cho Hyeseung was held. Cho Hyeseung shared that she has been drawing ever since she was five years old. In college, she majored in Arts striving to further improve her skills. She also shared how she was scolded by her mother when it came to drawing, saying that she has to be the same caliber as Picasso.
Cho Hyeseung is not picky with the genres she wants to work with, however she wants to always be able to accurately represent what she brings out.
“There are many ways where you can actually express your sincerity using pictures. And sometimes, other than reality, pictures actually show more sincerity than the reality.”
– Cho Hyeseung
Annyeong Oppa was able to ask Cho Hyeseung on whether she prefers webtoons or animations. She jokingly answers, “It’s a question of: ‘Do you prefer your mom or dad?’”. She continued, saying that when it comes to showing emotions, animation is better. But the downside is that the process is longer. For webtoons or comics, you can encounter a lot of publisher works and interact with readers.
“Comics is like an old best friend that you grew up [with] in your hometown. While the animation is like the first love that you find after you are quite aged.”
– Cho Hyeseung describing the difference between animation and comics
Since webtoons require weekly updates, burnouts are a common experience for Cho Hyeseung. She shares how mindset is important in order to overcome these.
“One is to take ample rest. Second is to face a bigger problem.”
– Cho Hyeseung on how to overcome burnouts
She also shared how results are important in creating webtoons. Degrees are not necessary; Showing constant effort, having willingness, and knowing your priorities are what’s important.
The exhibit is open from June 21 to August 10 at the Groundspace Gallery, The M in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig from 9 AM to 6 PM. Entrance is free, and no registration is required.
