This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
'I Live Alone' Kian84 received the highest praise as a creator from Junji Ito, the master of Japanese horror manga.
On the 20th episode broadcast on MBC 'I Live Alone' (I Live Alone), Kian84 was shown sitting face to face with his idol, manga artist Junji Ito.
Kian84, with clumsy Japanese but sincerity, said, "Meeting you like this feels like a dream. (Thanks to you, teacher) I have dreamed of becoming a cartoonist," as his first greeting. In response, Junji Ito said he had seen Kian84's solo exhibition on YouTube and replied that his illustrations were "cute," creating a warm atmosphere.
Kian84 confessed, "In '94 I first saw your manga at an old bookstore in front of my house. And I was greatly influenced by your work," and paid respect to the master with high praise, saying, "You are like a swirling universe to me."
That day Kian84 presented a portrait he had carefully drawn as a gift for Junji Ito. Seeing Kian84's seemingly rough but delicate brushwork, Junji Ito could not contain his admiration, saying, "Amazing, you really drew it well."
In particular, Junji Ito was amazed as he looked at the portrait that perfectly reproduced his young self from 20 years ago. Junji Ito drew attention by highly praising Kian84's talent, saying that not only his cute style but also "the realistic stuff is really well drawn," evaluating his skills as a creator.
[Photo] 'I Live Alone' broadcast screen capture
[OSEN]