Manga Review: Be Mine by Kyung Hee Cha

Title: Be Mine

Original Title: Be Mine

Author: Kyung Hee Cha

Artist: Kyung Hee Cha

Year of Release: 2013

Genres: Drama, Romance, Schoo Life, Shoujo

Status: Completed 

Chapters (Translated in English): - 

Volumes & Chapters:

6 Volumes in Total

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Manga Review: Crazy Girl Shin Bia by Mi-Ri Hwang

Title: Crazy Girl Shin Bia

Original Title: Crazy Girl Shin Bia

Author: Mi-Ri Hwang

Artist: Mi-Ri Hwang

Year of Release: 2008

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural

Status: Completed

Chapters (Translated in English): 85

Volumes & Chapters: 

19 Volumes in Total

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Summary

When a tough, lazy, money loving, yet beautiful high school student named Shin Bia jumps down from a building , she thought she would die but instead she falls into the era where the ancient Goryeo Dynasty ruled?! She had to transform into a proper and elegant lady and while she's there she faces many obstacles.

My Thoughts

Review covers 85 chapters 

 It’s been quite a long time since I read Mi-Ri Hwang’s manhwa. Last one was A tackle on my life back in January. But this one held my interest for a whole day, and I even missed going to the post office just to read it to the end and find out how it all ended. First of all, this is a historical romance, which I started by pure chance (at the time I was more engrossed in books). Truth be told I was still coming down from reading Red River twice, that’s why my manga choice was to read a historical one, and I still have some on my reading list.

But let me get back to the story. I really loved and enjoyed it. It was fun, with lots of action and many kissing scenes. And I guess because I took quite a long time off from reading Mi-Ri Hwang’s books none of the characters felt the same and I could even remember most of their names. Plus it was a miracle that I didn’t confuse anyone! Yes, it really is something to celebrate! Let me tell you the plot briefly and then I will move on some other stuff. The plot is quite simple: Shin Bia is a normal high schooler, well normal if we count that she can defeat every gangster in the high school, one day she crosses paths with a rich kid and somehow ends up jumping out of the window. Yup, she is crazy, but instead of dying she ends up in an alternate world, where she has to take the place of her alternate self (long story about the alternative Bia, so better read the story) and become the empress of Ju empire. Interesting? You don’t say, as the more you get to know our characters the more fascinating the story becomes!

So, let’s meet our characters: Shin Bia – aka the Celestial Bia aka the crazy girl aka the glutton aka the impostor. She was a character that I wholeheartedly enjoyed. I loved her spunk and sometimes her unreasonable behaviour, but I really loved watching how she was falling in love with Yoo Baek (that’s the crown prince) and then feeling awful, as she knew he loved the real Celestal Bia and not her. Are you ready to follow her on the journey in an alternate world and be present when she embarrasses herself or does something out of this world? But before I let you go to read this awesome story let us meet our male protagonist – Yoo Baek – aka the crown prince aka the tyrant aka the perverted demon. I really love the last title as he went by it in the beginning of the story. He’s a really likable character and you just love how those two are together. He was a bit disappointing when he finds out that Bia is not his real Bia, but his confession made my heart flutter like crazy!

There are many more interesting characters, but I won’t be talking about them. Another thing that I really loved about this story was the ending. It actually has one, though I would have loved to see a bit more, it was still very satisfying. Are you ready for 19 volumes of fun, adventure, action and tons of romance? I sure hope you are! Enjoy it to its fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos. Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga! Happy reading!

XOXO

Katie 

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Manga Review : Idol Shopping by Mi-Ri Hwang

Title: Idol Shopping

Original Title: Idol Shopping (아이돌 쇼핑)

Author: Mi-Ri Hwang

Artist: Mi-Ri Hwang

Year of Release: 2008

Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life, 

Status: Completed

Chapters (Translated in English): 48

Volumes & Chapters: 

Volume 1 Chapters 1-4                 Volume 5 Chapters 17-20                      Volume 9 Chapter 33-37
Volume 2 Chapters 5-8                 Volume 6 Chapters 21-22                      Volume 10 Chapters 38-40
Volume 3 Chapters 9-12               Volume 7 Chapters 23-27                      Volume 11 Chapters 41-44
Volume 4 Chapters 13-16             Volume 8 Chapters 28- 32                     Volume 12 Chapters 45-48

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Manga Review : The Guy Who Will Give a Kiss for 5000 Won by Mi-Ri Hwang

Title: The Guy Who Will Give a Kiss for 5000 Won 

Original Title: 

Author: Mi-Ri Hwang

Artist: Mi-Ri Hwang

Year of Release: 2010

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, 

Status: Completed (Translation in Progress)

Chapters (Translated in English): 22

Volumes & Chapters: 

Volume 1 Chapters 1-3             Volume 4 Chapters 13-16          Volume 7  Translation in progress 
Volume 2 Chapters 4-7              Volume 5 Chapters 17-20
Volume 3 Chapters 8-12            Volume 6  Translation in progress

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Mini Manga Review : Cutie Boy by Mi-Ri Hwang

Title: Cutie Boy 

Original Title: Cutie Boy

Author: Mi-Ri Hwang

Artist: Mi-Ri Hwang

Year of Release: 2004

Genres: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Drama,

Status: Completed

Chapters (Translated in English): 40

Volumes & Chapters: 

Volume 1 Chapters 1-5          Volume 5 Chapters 1-5
Volume 2 Chapters 1-5          Volume 6 Chapters 1-5
Volume 3 Chapters 1-5          Volume 7 Chapters 1-5
Volume 4 Chapters 1-5          Volume 8 Chapters 1-5

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Summary

Lee Han-Ah used to be bullied in 2nd grade for having a “wide and flat” butt by a boy in her primary school and has hated him ever since. Now, in high school she is the celebrated, legendary captain of Il-Hwa Girls High School and she is seeking out a pretty boy boyfriend. What happens when she meets the mellow and seemingly perfect Yoo-Min?


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My Thoughts

Review covers 40 chapters 

Hello my lovey readers. I’m trying to bring something new into my opening sentence. Welcome back to Katie’s Corner and a mini manga review is having an 8-volume manga covered this time. Why so? Well, I was too lazy to write a normal one, but I didn’t want to miss the chance to share my experience with this story.

First of all it’s not a manga but a manhwa. (Note to myself, write a small post about these differences) So if you are interested check it out once it’s published. The story is about love… wait, there are gangsters all around, a lot of violence mixed with relationships and true love.

Have you had a bully in the grade school that bullied you for no reason? Well, what s that bully… opps, sorry I nearly spilt the secret. Well, this story has what we call a “normal” school life of Korean high schoolers. Are you ready to have fun while getting to know all characters? You’ll have too much fun, cracking up on the jokes and personalities of every character.

I recommend this story a lot to read after a two-day exam period. It just makes your mind float in a universe of its own. Stay tuned to Katie’s corner! Have fun reading!

XOXO

Katie

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