Webtoon artist Kian84 meets his lifelong role model, Japanese manga artist Junji Ito, becoming a 'Seongdeok84'.
At the end of the MBC variety show I Live Alone that aired on the night of the 6th, a preview for episode 638, which will be released on the 13th, was shown. The preview depicted Kian84 traveling to Japan to meet Junji Ito, drawing attention.
Kian84 said, "I realized a lot from this author that a cartoonist can be that cool, that being a cartoonist is a really wonderful job. He is someone who had a huge influence on my desire to become a cartoonist. I read the masterpieces created by Junji Ito when I was young, and I kept reading them as I got older," expressing his long-standing admiration for Junji Ito.
When Kangnam, a singer from Japan, promised Kian84, "I'll get you to meet Junji Ito," Kian84 responded, "You?" showing disbelief. He explained why he found it hard to believe, saying, "I thought it wouldn't happen. He hardly does outside activities, even though I see his individual activities. But he said he'd make it happen."
But the impossible became reality. Kangnam arranged the meeting between Junji Ito and Kian84. At this, Kian84 even packed a lunchbox himself and, wearing a suit he did not usually wear, told himself, "We're going to see the author, so let's look neat," adding to the surprise.
He even met Kangnam in Japan and practiced in Japanese to convey his sincerity, saying, "My dream as a cartoonist was inspired by teacher Junji..." Finally the door opened and someone appeared, and the scene of Kian84 being so surprised that he could not close his mouth raised expectations.
Above all, he showed emotion, saying, "I feel like I'm going to cry," which sparked curiosity. Attention is focused on whether Kian84 will meet his lifelong role model Junji Ito and become 'Seongdeok84'.
[Photo] Provided by MBC.
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