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Lookism - Comic Book Vol.5 Korean Ver. suit le parcours de Park Hyung-Seok, un lycéen victime d'intimidation en raison de son poids. Après s'être réveillé un jour dans un nouveau corps avec une belle apparence et un physique en forme, il réalise la pression sociétale exercée sur l'apparence physique et les conséquences du non-respect de certaines normes. Grâce à ses expériences, Hyung-Seok se lie d'amitié avec d'autres étudiants marginalisés et, ensemble, ils remettent en question les normes sociétales et redéfinissent la beauté. Ce webtoon offre un commentaire stimulant sur la société contemporaine, explorant des thèmes tels que les normes de beauté, l'estime de soi et l'identité. Publié en 2018 par Daewon and Book, écrit par Park Tae-Jun et disponible en coréen, cette nouvelle édition compte 248 pages et pèse 0,42 kg.
Min-Jae Hong from Seoul, South Korea –
Yo, just read Lookism Vol.5 and wow, it hit different! I mean, it’s wild how relatable Hyung-Seok’s journey feels — like he starts out as this bullied dude but then BAM! New body and all the drama unfolds about beauty standards that are so real these days. His friendships with other outsiders? Total vibes; really makes you think about society’s expectations. The art is cool too – can’t forget to mention those visuals pulling you into their world hard-core! Def give it a shot if you’re into stories that challenge norms!
Ji-Hoon Lee from Seoul, South Korea –
In the vibrant mosaic of contemporary youth culture, ‘Lookism – Comic Book Vol.5’ emerges as a striking reflection on the arbitrary shackles imposed by societal beauty norms. Set against the bustling backdrop of Seoul’s high schools, Park Hyung-Seok’s metamorphosis is not merely physical; it delves into emotional resilience and authentic connection amongst those often left in society’s shadows. The artwork encapsulates raw emotions brilliantly while articulating poignant dialogues about identity and self-worth that resonate far beyond Korean borders. As readers traverse each page, they’re invited to confront their biases alongside characters whose struggles mirror our own myriad experiences across cultural landscapes worldwide.