[movie 2008] Pure Comic Strip / Simple Manhwa 순정만화

[Guest pam]

“Soonjeong Manhwa” With Yoo Ji Tae & Lee Yeon Hee Tops Box Office

Since debuting in 2003, the sweet, wistful online comics by Kangfull have become a pop culture phenomenon in South Korea, generating countless Internet hits and message board discussions. Their incredible online following, however, failed to translate into box office success, as the first two attempts at bringing the comics to the big screen (“Apartment” and “Babo”) resulted in commercial flops.

But the third time may be the charm for the popular Internet cartoon. Opening on November 27, “Soonjeong Manhwa,” based on Kangfull’s first serial, topped the box office in its first weekend. And the popularity is well deserved, as the film version adroitly brings the sweet and poignant love story to life.

Both the online and cinematic versions of “Soonjeong Manhwa” (which translates into “Pure Hearted Comic”) revolve around two unconventional romances where age difference plays a role. In one of the relationships, between an 18-year-old high school girl and a shy 30-year-old man, the age gap is noticeable and highly questionable; in the other, between a melancholic 29-year-old woman and a determined younger man, the disparity seems more due to life experience than physical age.

The film’s director, Ryu Jang-ha, wisely avoids trying to recreate the serial comic, and instead, finds his own way of interpreting the two distinct relationships. Ryu, who also helmed the sentimental drama “When Spring Comes,” recombines the scenes and details of the original serial and adds many of his own touches. Some of the changes are major, such as setting the story in the summer instead of winter, while others are more subtle.

Though the film ends up deviating much from the comic’s plot, Ryu preserves the original’s essence - the gradual growth and buildup of love regardless of age difference. Much like the comic, the film remains true to love’s internal logic, no matter how embarrassing or quirky, and makes a potentially scandalous relationship seem sweet and chaste.

Most importantly, Ryu succeeds in capturing the tenderness of the online comic, which slowly comes to the surface as the relationships unfold. There is a rich, layered quality to the film, where each little decision or gesture leads to further meanings and possibilities.

Some fans of Kangfull may find fault with how much the film departs from the original comic. Indeed, there are times when the movie aims too much for the conventionally beautiful, sacrificing the awkward, self-deprecating humor that drives much of Kangfull’s works.

On the other hand, these same fans should be pleased to know that when it matters, the film version is unafraid to wear its heart on its sleeve, just like their beloved online comic.

In theaters. 113 minutes. 12 and over. Distributed by CJ Entertainment.

source: seoulfull

credit: Korea Times

[Guest pam]

A new Pure Comic Strip MV has been released.

Here is the link: Pure Comic Strip 2nd MV

[Guest riehae]

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Thanks for that. It's cute and sweet.

Again congrats to the casts.

[Guest tvmani4]

anyone knows where to download this movie?

[Guest yeo_shin]

I always love to see Yeonhee, she has a different aura of beauty everytime I saw her on screen.. as for Kangin, I can't wait to see his acting. Since he did the audition as actor, so I'm expecting it to be good..

but my expectation is getting higher after read the article about this movie topped the box office..

I hope soon there'll be the HQ files uploaded..

[Guest jjyhycjscm]

ah i can't wait to see the movie.

i used to hate kangin, but not now

wonder when will the movie (with sub<3) uploaded

[Guest aneng]

How I wish somebody from SuJu at least sing a song for the movie. LOL I want to see the movie badly. There will be a DVD? I wish they would put an English subtitle in it.

[Guest jimmylee78]

i hope their going to be a DVD for this movie seen like it a very good movie

[Guest sWeEteSt.eTeRNiiTy]

ooh, i cant wait to watch it! with english subs! XD

[Guest Sushii-P]

Hi guys~

Do you know if the movie come out and if yes, can we see it now with sub or not?

[laydeebutterfly]

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the movie has come out but i havent came across the link for the movie with or without subs~ T___T

[Guest pam]

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the movie has come out but i havent came across the link for the movie with or without subs~ T___T

I think that the movie is still showing in theaters so we may have to wait for another few months (maybe around February) for it to be released on DVD which means we, internationals, can watch the movie online when some kinds souls would upload it on the internet.

[Guest sourapplesx3]

streaming link to movie (NO SUBS): http://dalkommie.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-post.html

sorry. i can't find a subbed version >_<. you may have to install the player if it doesnt play.

[Guest riehae]

I've finally able to dl and watch this in a good HQ. I'm so happy. I've enjoyed it so much. XD

[Guest krnluvchica]

I've finally able to dl and watch this in a good HQ. I'm so happy. I've enjoyed it so much. XD

when and where, plz? i want to watch it too. ive been waitin'

[Guest fiery4hand]

...here xD...best i can find as of right now....http://www.viikii.net/channels/goto/purecomicstripmanhwa

[Guest GUCCiBEAR]

...here xD...best i can find as of right now....http://www.viikii.net/channels/goto/purecomicstripmanhwa

yea but no eng subs yet

[Guest riehae]

There is still no eng subs for this.

I'm just watching out from CB. But usually subs from there are soft subs, which I prefer.

But that's the fastest dl site I go to.

[Guest fiery4hand]

....haha if anyone knows korean....u can add it on viikii.net.... mmhmm

[Guest nysophia_x_ii]

I've finally able to dl and watch this in a good HQ. I'm so happy. I've enjoyed it so much. XD

WHOA!!! sharing is caring care to tell where you dl it?