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《星光之中》概述
《星光之中》是一部於 1987 年首次出版的開創性圖像小說，它以在當時來說是新穎的方式結合了浪漫和科幻元素。這個系列在塑造黑髮浪漫英雄和塑造自己命運的積極主動女主角的原型方面具有影響力，這些主題至今仍在許多作品中引起共鳴。
故事由康京玉創作，圍繞著 17 歲的柳信惠的生活展開，捕捉了命運、宇宙和愛情的深刻主題。康京玉以精準的方式指導敘事並以微妙的方式傳達情感的能力，使這部作品成為她職業生涯中的一部代表作。故事出人意料且具有影響力的結局贏得了忠實的粉絲群，並在發布後獲得了廣泛的讚譽，使其成為鶴山文化歷史收藏中的最愛。
劇情概要
故事背景設定在 1988 年首爾奧運會的前一年，講述了柳信惠的故事，她是一位熱愛天文學的高中生。當她同意接待外國交換生莎拉和她的保鑣拉迪昂時，她的生活發生了激動人心的轉變。最初人們認為莎拉擁有超自然力量，但後來發現莎拉是來自科皮昂星球的外星人，也是在被疏散到地球後隱藏起來的公主。
隨著越來越清楚，如果沒有確鑿的證據證明她的皇室血統，莎拉就無法返回科皮昂，並且受到決心結束她血統的敵人的追捕，劇情變得更加複雜。隨著信惠與拉迪昂的關係越來越密切，並擔心莎拉的安全，她開始出現神秘的症狀和日益嚴重的失眠，暗示著更大的宇宙聯繫。
關於作者：康京玉
康京玉是一位著名的漫畫家，以她對日常女英雄的真實描繪而聞名。她於 1985 年以《現在進行時 (ING)》出道，並迅速以經常偏離典型浪漫敘事的作品而聞名，而是專注於豐富的角色發展和心理深度。
她的事業隨著《拉維海姆警察》和《正常城市》等作品而蓬勃發展，《星光之中》被譽為她的代表作，將浪漫與科幻融為一體——這在韓國浪漫漫畫中尚屬首次。康京玉的敘事能力不斷發展，推出了《兩個人》等項目，該項目被改編成電影，以及《千愛》和《拉維海姆警察》等廣播劇。
康京玉目前正在 Cine 21 的漫畫雜誌《Poptoon》上連載《雪姬》，繼續以她深刻而引人入勝的敘事吸引著新一代人。
Mariana Lemos from São Paulo, Brasil –
Fui cativado por ‘In the Starlight’ quando vi na prateleira de uma livraria em São Paulo. A forma como a autora desenha emoções humanas realmente toca o coração. Uma mistura maravilhosa entre amor e astrofísica! O desfecho me pegou desprevenido.
Oliver Bennett from Toronto, Canada –
Exploring the celestial narratives of ‘In the Starlight,’ one is immediately struck by Kang Kyeong-ok’s exceptional craftsmanship that melds intricate science fiction concepts with relatable human emotions. The protagonist, Yoo Shin-hye, presents a compelling portrait of adolescent empowerment against a backdrop where fate collides effortlessly with cosmic wonders. Themes reverberate beyond their pages—the romance transcends conventional archetypes; rather than fitting into expected molds, it thrives in complexity and realism—a captivating ode to choice and consequence on every level—reflecting existential questions as relevant today as they were during its groundbreaking release in 1987.
Maxwell Theroux from Montreal, Canada –
Evocative and layered, ‘In the Starlight’ boldly reshapes perceptions of youthful ambition through an ethereal narrative that masterfully melds heartache with cosmic exploration.
Jisoo Ahn from Jeju Island, South Korea (已驗證買家) –
Navigating through the cosmos of ‘In the Starlight’ is akin to gazing at a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of yearning, destiny, and cosmic love. Kang Kyeong-ok crafts a universe where young Yoo Shin-hye isn’t merely an observer but an intrepid voyager in her quest for understanding amidst stars that seem indifferent yet beckon with untold stories. The nuanced portrayal of emotions reflects Korea’s rich cultural narratives around familial obligations and personal aspirations—elements still simmering in today’s discourse. As the ink drips into surprising territories by its finale, one can’t help but admire how this graphic novel effortlessly marries heartache with hope—a testament to timeless human experiences transcending regional boundaries.