Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 5 Paperback

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 5" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Heartbroken and mortified at San-Ne's discovery of her secret affections, Be-Ri launches headfirst into a relationship with Mu-Hyuk. She's still not overly fond of him, at least not in a romantic way, but she's willing to give it a try, if only to forget about San-Ne. But Tsuyoshi isn't pleased about the new arrangement. For one thing, Mu-Hyuk is so overprotective that Tsuyoshi hardly ever gets to hang out with Be-Ri at school. For another, much to his own surprise, Tsuyoshi is unhappy at seeing Be-Ri with another guy. True, they were only "fake dating" for the sake of his grandfather, but now the old man isn't the only one thinking they should give it another go.

Product Details
Series: Very! Very! Sweet (Book 5)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 075953148X
ISBN-13: 978-0759531482

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

My Review:

Be-Ri is extremely mortified that San-Ne knows of her love for him that she starts dating Mu-Hyuk.  She still doesn't have romantic feelings for him but willing to try to forget her feelings for San-Ne.  It's quite obvious she isn't very happy!

Tsuyoshi isn't very happy that Be-Ri is with another guy and especially one that is overprotective like Mu-Hyuk.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 4 Paperback

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 4" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Tsuyoshi and Be-Ri's charade has Grandfather convinced, but it's just a bit too convincing for Erica and Mu-Hyuk. Forming a coalition of their own, the pair is determined to prevent Tsuyoshi and Be-Ri from becoming anything more than business partners. Meanwhile, Gyu-Ri and San-Ne are on the rocks as Gyu-Ri's unfaithfulness becomes increasingly apparent. Be-Ri watches their relationship crumble before her eyes, her heart filled with concern for the suffering San-Ne. It could be an opportunity to make her move, but as much as she cares for him, does she really want her true feelings out in the open at a time like this?

Product Details
Series: Very! Very! Sweet (Book 4)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press; 1St Edition edition (July 14, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759531463
ISBN-13: 978-0759531468

About the Author

Ji-Sang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

My Review:

Gyu-Ri and San-Ne relationship is on the rocks when it becomes quite obvious that she is being unfaithful which forces Be-Ri to finally break down and start crying.  I definitely could feel her pain and anguish (especially with an older sister like Gyu-Ri what a piece of work who treats her like a servant and also the way she also treats San-Ne).

We finally learn the truth about Tsuyoshi's birth and the unfortunate events of what happened.  It's a tragic tale because his grandfather drove his son away and took Tsuyoshi from Ito's older sister which resulted in her killing herself.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada and Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 8 [Paperback]

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 8" the last manhwa in the series by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description


Luckily, Be-Ri's timely discovery of the forgotten Doki saves the cat's life. But while Doki is well on his way to a full recovery, his master back in Japan is struggling with losing his grandfather and having to rethink his identity. With only snatches of news from Erica's brother, the uncertainty about Tsuyoshi's condition weighs heavily on Be-Ri's mind and heart. Given the physical distance between them, Be-Ri will have to take decisive action if she wants to help her friend. Is she ready to make a bold move in the name of love? There's no turning back in the final volume of Very! Very! Sweet!

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316126764
ISBN-13: 978-0316126762

My Review:

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 7 [Paperback]

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 7" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description

Tsuyoshi wanders the streets, still reeling after learning the truth of his past and the cruelty that ripped his true family apart. Unwilling to return home and face his uncle and grandfather, Tsuyoshi asks to stay with Be-Ri for the night. But Erica and Mi-Hyuk are not about to leave the two of them alone in an empty house, and Be-Ri is soon made the unwilling host of an impromptu slumber party. It's no surprise when Tsuyoshi is the first to fall asleep, but when the time comes to rouse him, Tsuyoshi remains unconscious.

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (June 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759531501
ISBN-13: 978-0759531505

My Review:

This volume opens with Tsuyoshi wandering the streets looking lost and sad apparently after learning the painful truth about his past that tore his family apart.  Be-Ri follows him and he lets her know he can hear her walk and then he asks her to pay for food since he is hungry.  He sure does have an appetite (never known anyone to eat that amount of food in my life time).

He asks Be-Ri if he can stay overnight at her house because he doesn't want to face his grandfather or uncle.  Erica and Mi-Hyuk overhear and they refuse to allow them to be alone so they invite themselves over too.  When they finally fall asleep Tsuyoshi is the first to go down and when Be-Ri tries to wake him up he stays unconscious. 

The illustrations are still sharp and clear as ever and Tsuyoshi's uncle really looks like E-Wan from Chocolate.  This volume has a very sad and somber mood especially the death of his grandfather and how senseless it was.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 2 (v. 2) [Paperback]

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 2" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description

The fur may have been flying at their first meeting, but things have eased up a little between Be-Ri and Tsuyoshi. Their newfound neighborliness raises Mi-Hyuk's hackles, however, prompting him to make a bid for Be-Ri's affections. And as Tsuyoshi defends her from the oncoming love attack, no one is more surprised than Be-Ri herself. But when a familiar face from Japan shows up on Tsuyoshi's doorstep, Be-Ri's not the only one who has to deal with affairs of the heart.

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 18, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759528667
ISBN-13: 978-0759528666

My Review:

Be-Ri is spending more time with Tsuyoshi and realizes he is a kind-hearted young man.  She shows him how to get to school and how to get home for a week and finally he gets it. 

Mi-Hyuk her friend becomes jealous when she is spending time with Tsuyoshi and he sees they are getting closer.  He announces to everyone that she is his future wife and asks Be-Ri to be his girlfriend.  She doesn't take too kindly to that and beats him up.  The next day he hounds her by asking her who she likes which she responds the guy that all the girls have a crush on.  The guy hears her and asks her out since he is free.  In reality she thinks he is a jerk, she isn't interested in Mi-Hyuk and she doesn't even like Tsuyoshi.

Then Tsuyoshi's ex-girlfriend arrives in Korea distraught and forces herself back into his life which causes Be-Ri to become jealous. 

I feel sorry for Tsuyoshi when he speaks in Korean it's broken up but you do get the general idea of what he is trying to say.  He has perfect hair all the time no matter what happens, a great sense of style and he loves his cat Doki.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa in series:

1.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 1
2.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 2
3.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 3
4.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 4
5.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 5
6.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 6
7.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 7
8.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 8

Manhwa Review: Very! Very! Sweet, Vol. 1 (v. 1) [Paperback]

I've finished "Very Very Sweet Vol. 1" by SangEun Lee and Geo.

Product Description

A spoiled brat from a wealthy Japanese family, Tsuyoshi is unceremoniously shipped off to Korea by his strict grandfather who tells him the family secret - they're Korean! Sparks fly when the resentful high schooler arrives at the airport and shares an impromptu cab ride with Kang Be-Ri, a plucky girl who happens to be his new neighbor. Will the two ever get past their differences? And will Tsuyoshi learn to accept his new destiny?

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (July 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759528659
ISBN-13: 978-0759528659

My Review:

The characters remind me so much of the characters from Chocolat their previous series.

Tsuyoshi = E-Soh
Kang Be-Ri = Kim-Ji
Oppa/Tsuyoshi's uncle = E-Wan

Tsuyoshi is a rich spoil brat that is sent to Korea to learn his roots and when he shares a ride with the do-it yourself frugal Be-Ri Kang (who has a thing for her sister's boyfriend Oppa who lives with them as a tenant) the sparks definitely fly especially the spit.

The manhwa has lots of hot guys, hilarious laughing moments, two cute cats Gu-Nyang and Doki (Be-Ri Kang's cat Gu-Nyang talks), beautiful artwork and some interesting cultural jokes.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa in series:

1.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 1
2.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 2
3.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 3
4.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 4
5.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 5
6.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 6
7.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 7
8.  Very Very Sweet Vol. 8

Manhwa Review: Chocolat, Vol. 8 [Paperback]

I've finished "Chocolat Vol. 8" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description

Kum-Ji takes pity on E-Soh and tells him where her heart truly lies. But speaking candidly with E-Soh doesn't automatically give her an opening to grow closer to E-Wan. Just when she decides that it's time for her to stop clinging to her fantasies and come back to reality, the band gets in a terrible accident. Some of the members are hurt badly, and there are fears that the band may not be able to carry on . . . Kum-Ji wants desperately to help her friends, but what can one girl do?! Find out in the long awaited conclusion of Chocolat!

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (December 11, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316229091
ISBN-13: 978-0316229098

My Review:

Vol. 8 is an Omnibus which consists of Vols. 8, 9 and 10 in one manhwa.

Vol. 8

Kum-Ji's aunt gets married and everyone attends their wedding.  She also has a baby (he's very cute) and uses Kum-Ji as babysitter.

E-Wan becomes a model and shoots some pictures with Barbie (he makes a nice amount of money).

Wu-Hee wants to quit Yo-I because she thinks it's no longer fun but management convinces her to wait until the next album is recorded.

E-Soh bullys Wu-Hee and prevents her from quitting when she want too.

Yo-I get into a bad accident and Wu-Hee and E-Soh are hurt badly (Wu-Hee goes home to recover and E-Soh quits the band)

Kum-Ji visits E-Soh but he kicks her out (he starts spazzing out).

Vol. 9

Kum-Ji gets to see E-Wan again when he takes her to Jin's house to ask her if he should take a part in movie (though he will have to walk around naked, etc.)  She tells him if he doesn't feel comfortable then he shouldn't play the part.  He heard that she went to see E-Soh and asks how he is.

E-Wan and Barbie have a conversation and she is wondering why he refused the movie role.  He refuses to talk to her so she resorts to calling Eun-Sung on his cell phone to get E-Wan to talk to her.

E-Wan convinces Kum-Ji to help him find Wu-Hee's place (he GPS/direction prone).  They have a nice conversation with Wu-Hee and stay overnight.  E-Wan and Kum-Ji check out the stars but they are looking at each other.  The next morning they are forced to stay overnight again because of the heavy snow.

Kum-Ji confesses she like E-Soh but E-Wan was the one she wanted to sleep with (he becomes embarassed)

Wu-Hee embarasses Kum-Ji when she yells out to E-Wan that Kum-Ji's happy to stuck in the snow with him.  You can see him blushing in the chair while on his cell phone.

Kum-Ji is flustered that she goes outside and starts shoveling (not doing a good job) and E-Wan and Wu-Hee help her.  After Wu-Hee goes inside to make tea for all of them while E-Wan and Kum-Ji build a snow fort to rest.  Kum-Ji and E-Wan are lying close together when she falls asleep when he suddenly kisses her.  She punches him and they have a conversation where she accuses him of wanting to do stuff to her.  He admits he likes her and he wanted to do it so he did.

Wu-Hee visits E-Soh and convinces him to rejoin Yo-I.   E-Soh believes everyone abandoned him and he's scared of riding the bus.

Vol. 10

E-Soh rejoins Yo-I and is taking psychical therapy (he's in alot of pain since he rode his bike from where he lived).

E-Wan sent a castle he built and a journal to Kum-Ji by courier which she has to pay for.  She calls him on his cell but he doesn't pick up (he's driving) and she's getting upset.  She walks into a sign which E-Wan witnesses and they go to a park to talk.  They have a serious conversation and he convinces her he likes her.  They are now a couple.

E-Wan informs E-Soh that he is dating Kum-Ji and they have a serious conversation about why both fell for her and why E-Wan would be attracted to her.

Eun-Sung gets after E-Wan about him telling E-Soh that he is dating Kum-Ji.  E-Wan said it was considerate of him instead of him finding out later.  Eun-Sung comments that both E-Soh and E-Wan are love sick.

E-Wan has a serious conversation with Barbie and finally convinces her why they wouldn't work.  She has a very successful modeling career.

Jin quit DDL and is striking out on his own.  He makes a video with a song he wrote to his fans.

Wu-Hee is teaching kids about plants, etc.

Kum-Ji and E-Soh go to the same university.  She is also E-Wan's personal manager.

E-Wan has a very successful solo career.

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa in series:

1. Chocolat Vol. 1
2. Chocolat Vol. 2
3. Chocolat Vol. 3
4. Chocolat Vol. 4
5. Chocolat Vol. 5
6. Chocolat Vol. 6
7. Chocolat Vol. 7
8. Chocolat Vol. 8

Manhwa Review: Chocolat Volume 3 (Chocolat (Yen)) (v. 3) [Paperback]

I've finished "Chocolat Vol. 3" by Shin Ji-Sang and Geo.

Product Description

Kum-Ji just wants to get close to her idol, DDL. Unfortunately, her plan quickly backfires because it was exposed by Yo-I, their rival. Kum-Ji finally decides to resign from her official position in Yo-I's fan club. But before she is able to do so, E-Soh of Yo-I confesses that he has a crush on her. On top of that, even E-Wan of Yo-I also shows interest in her. What is she going to do now?

About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very!
Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Ice Kunion (August 2, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8952744802
ISBN-13: 978-8952744807

My Review:

In this volume Barbie sets up Kum-Ji to get beat up and her friends come to rescue her.  Unfortunately they all get beaten up and Kum-Ji has to go to the hospital with a head injury.  She got punched in the face and hit a wall.

Meanhile Yo-I are just about to go on stage for a concernt when E-Wan needs to go to bathroom.  E-Soh quickly looks for Kum-Ji's phone among E-Wan's clothes but doesn't find it.  E-Wan comes behind him and show's him Kum-Ji's phone while asking him, "were you looking for this?"  Then they have a conversation about E-Wan bringing the phone onstage and that Yo-I's image is their clothes.  E-Wan reminds E-Soh that he should worry about his own image.

After the concert is over E-Wan is checking out Kum-Ji's phone and commenting that no messages were received today.  When all of a sudden there is a ping and her reads it.  He starts running and yelling for Kum-Ji's aunt to read this message on Kum-Ji's phone.  She asks him why he has Kum-Ji's phone but he tells her to just read this message and what it means.  Pretty Boy has sent a message asking Kum-Ji she got to the hospital since she got hit pretty hard.  Her aunt calls the hospital and finds out that Kum-Ji has a head injury and she is fine.  Her and E-Soh go to the hospital when E-Wan asks E-Soh to give Kum-Ji back her phone.  When E-Soh visits Kum-Ji at the hospital he hugs her and tells her he's glad she's fine.

The next day Yo-I have just finished having their photos taken when E-Wan asks E-Soh, "how she is?"  E-Soh asks, "her?"  E-Wan replies, "her."  E-Soh says, "Kum-Ji? She's fine but she won't say what happened".  E-Wan replies back, "I'm glad she's okay."  Then E-Soh starts asking why are you so interested in Kum-Ji for ex:  carrying her phone around, etc.  E-Wan replies back, "one of our fans got hurt and I wanted to know how they are?"  E-Soh tells E-Wan he better not fall for Kum-Ji and E-Wan asks him why are you afraid?" 

I will update some more later on tonight, so please check back, thanks!

5/5

Manhwa Review: Chocolat Volume 2 (Chocolat (Yen)) (v. 2) [Paperback]

I've finished "Chocolat Vol. 2" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description

Kum-Ji thought that she was willing to do anything to get closer to her favorite boy band, DDL, even if it meant that she had to join a fan club of their new rival group, Yo-i. But it is getting harder and harder to deal with E-Soh of Yo-i, the only one who knows about her little secret. And now, E-Soh drops a bomb on her when he admits that he likes her? What will Kum-ji do when she finds out that the boy with her most cherished secret likes her?


About the Author

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Ice Kunion (April 19, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8952744721
ISBN-13: 978-8952744722

My Review:

Kum-Ji is still contending with E-Soh's blackmail demands when he drops a bomb on her - he admits he likes her.

Kum-Ji finds out that E-Wan's mother has died and he is going to the funeral (we learn that she was ill in the head and left her son by himself).  He meets his dad and they have an argument and his father slaps him one.  His dad commands him to get changed and to behave himself.

Kum-Ji arrives at the designated place and is surprised to see Barbie (she is E-Wan's #1 fan) there too.  E-Wan arrives and he starts yelling at them and insulting them.  Kum-Ji has had enough and she whacks him with her bag and he is surprised (I was laughing at this part because he really looked scary with one eye glaring out of the hole in the bag).  Barbie vows Kum-Ji will pay for hitting her E-Wan!

Kum-Ji is waiting for her aunt when E-Wan calls her over to help him with his costume.  They have a very enlightening conversation about loving someone unconditionally for no reason.  I believe he has a new respect for her after this conversation and this is the set up for the love triangle.

E-Wan calls Kum-Ji on her cell phone and in return he will introduce her to Jin her idol from DDL who is the hospital.  Kum-Ji doesn't fare well since she goes into fan mode and has trouble talking to him and she is fumbling around.  When she and E-Wan finally leaves he starts on her again about liking Jin, etc. and does she really think she has a chance with him.  She finally has enough and yells back at him and slams the door in his face.  I was laughing again because of the facial expression he had when she was yelling at him.

Also Kum-Ji forgot her cell in Jin's room and he calls E-Wan about it. E-Wan keeps her cell.  Kum-Ji realizes she forgot her phone and calls her cell and confesses her love for Jin.  E-Wan starts ragging on her again and tells her to come get her phone with all she has.  She does and beans E-Wan with paper but Barbie witnesses this again and she vows once again that Kum-Ji will pay for hitting her E-Wan.

DDL performs a concert and after E-Wan checks Kum-Ji's phone for messages and laughs when he realizes she is texting him with swear words.  Eun-Sang comments that this isn't like him and why he doesn't he just return the phone to Kum-Ji since she's just a kid.  E-Wan says it's fun and besides it makes him forget his problems.

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa in series:

1. Chocolat Vol. 1
2. Chocolat Vol. 2
3. Chocolat Vol. 3
4. Chocolat Vol. 4
5. Chocolat Vol. 5
6. Chocolat Vol. 6
7. Chocolat Vol. 7
8. Chocolat Vol. 8 - December 11, 2012

Manhwa Review: Chocolat Volume 1 (Chocolat (Yen)) (v. 1) [Paperback]

I've finished "Chocolat Vol 1" by Ji-Sang Shin and Geo.

Product Description

How far would you go to meet your favorite boy band? Keum-Ji was little late getting under the spell of the chart topping boy band DDL. Unable to join the DDL fan club, she almost gives up meeting her idols until she develops a cunning plan, becoming a top member of their rival fan club for a brand-new boy group, Yo-I (Chocolat). This way she can always be near Yo-I at all their concerts. Funnily enough Yo-I always seem to play the same shows with DDL. It's almost the perfect plan except it's really complicated being a super fan for one band when your heart lies with another. Follow the adventures of Keum-Ji in this full-blown romantic comedy as she tries to keep her scheme together.


About the Author 

JiSang Shin and Geo are the creative team behind a number of popular manhwa titles, including Very! Very! Sweet, Chocolat, Rolling, and Sad Love Story.

Product Details
Paperback: 180 pages
Publisher: Ice Kunion (November 2, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8952744535
ISBN-13: 978-8952744531

My Review:

Kum-Ji was late in becoming a fan of the boy band DDL and wasn't able to join the fan club so she is stuck being one of the normal fans.  Instead she joins the fan club for their rival Yo-I and now she just needs to pretend she is a fan of Yo-I and use her fan club status (also her aunt works for Yo-I) to be at events that both Yo-I and DDL are at and to be near her favorite Yo-I Jin.

Yo-I member E-Soh finds out her secret and uses that to blackmail her in doing everything he wants or says and she also has to contend with jealous fan club members.

I thought it was funny how E-Soh would make Kum-Ji jump through hoops and it was a delight to see and hear E-Wan's foul mouth.  You never know what might come out of his mouth.

Hmm I don't know why everyone thought Kum-Ji was ugly though she could manage a better hair style.  I didn't think she's ugly!

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manhwa to review, greatly appreciated!

Manhwa in series:

1.  Chocolat Vol. 1
2.  Chocolat Vol. 2
3.  Chocolat Vol. 3
4.  Chocolat Vol. 4
5.  Chocolat Vol. 5
6.  Chocolat Vol. 6
7.  Chocolat Vol. 7
8.  Chocolat Vol. 8 - December 11, 2012