Description
Beautiful Gunbari is a Korean webtoon that follows the story of the life of Jung Soo-Ah, a compulsory police officer in a fictional version of South Korea where women are required to serve in the military just like men due to the introduction of a conscription system for women in the early 1990s. She becomes a conscript and enlists in the police force in 2006 in this alternate reality.
Product Details:
Webtoon: Beautiful Gunbari
Volume: 9
Published Date: October 20, 2022
Publisher: GCK (길찾기)
Writer: Seoli, Yoon Sung-Won
Origin: Korea
Condition: New
Pages: 192
Index: Episodes 84-97
Language: Korean
Size: 15*21*1.7cm
Weight: 0.59kg
ISBN13: 9791167691781
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Alessandro Ruiz from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
In ‘Beautiful Gunbari’ Vol.9, the narrative brilliantly intertwines gripping action with profound reflections on societal roles amidst a backdrop where women also wear uniforms of service in their pursuit for justice. As we delve deeper into Jung Soo-Ah’s experiences during her police enlistment, emotional nuances resonate that prompt one to think critically about identity and equality against an electrifying comic format that’s unmistakably appealing. The artistry encapsulates each character’s evolution within a culturally rich context while invoking sensations unique even to audiences beyond Korea — a fresh take resonating particularly well across bustling metropolitan vibes like Toronto or New York.
Eva Santorini from Barcelona, Spanje (verified owner) –
De nieuwe editie van Beautiful Gunbari voelt als een krachtige dosis empatie. Jung Soo-Ah’s reis brengt de realiteit in perspectief voor elke vrouw die moet vechten tegen sociale normen, waardoor ze ik dapper ervaar.
Carla Zhang-Wright from Vancouver (verified owner) –
As an intriguing exploration of societal roles, Beautiful Gunbari dives into compelling narratives that juxtapose gender expectations. Jung Soo-Ah’s experiences highlight both tension and camaraderie within her cohort, wrapped in exquisite artwork that enhances the storytelling.
Samantha Lawrence from Vancouver –
At first glance, I questioned if another military-themed comic would really offer something fresh or engaging. Beautiful Gunbari intrigued me with its take on a compulsory service experience uniquely centered around women’s roles in law enforcement. This is not merely action-packed pages; the emotional depth encapsulated in Jung Soo-Ah’s character pulls at the heartstrings—exemplifying determination and courage against societal expectations of an alternate reality that surprisingly resonates here too! It transforms her trials into captivating art, threading historical reflection seamlessly throughout episodes from eighty-four to ninety-seven. There’s complexity buried beneath heroism where both camaraderie and personal struggles bloom—a reminder how sometimes tales inspire hope beyond barriers we’ve constructed ourselves.
Alena Hartmann from Berlin, Deutschland –
Diese Comic-Box erweckt eine fesselnde Erzählung zum Leben, die traditionell eingeschliffene Rollenbilder infrage stellt. Spannung und Überraschungen in jeder Episode garantieren den Verbleib des Lesers bis zur letzten Seite.