That guy is really handsome

Author: (Korean) Kkottiltang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A Korean bestseller with over 2 million copies sold, in collaboration with QQ.COM to launch the nationwide "Cool Tribe" competition for the protagonists Q-ge and Q-ma (details at http://edu.qq.com/ZT/nxzzs.htm). This online passionate romance novel has driven 3 million young people into a frenzy. It rekindles the heat of the Korean internet sensation Kkottiltang. The online novel "That Boy Is So Cool" by the Korean internet newcomer and idol author Kkottiltang immediately stirred up a whirlwind among Korean youth upon its release. More and more people fell victim to the so-called "That Boy Syndrome," with no classroom spared from the tornado. The book's sales skyrocketed, reaching 2 million copies to date and consistently topping the Korean bestseller list. The novel has a Japanese manga-like feel, telling the love story between a wealthy, top-tier "Four Heavenly Kings" leader and a lively, cheerful, ordinary girl. The male protagonist, Jisinsung, lost his father at a young age due to AIDS and grew up rebellious due to the discrimination he faced. However, the female protagonist, Chensu, dares to defy him. The stylish and rebellious Jisinsung, who embodies all the qualities that make girls go crazy, is called the "KingCard" (handsome youth). The author skillfully uses familiar props to the average middle school student, such as sending text messages, mobile communication, and even scenes like changing school uniform skirts or singing karaoke, which bring a smile to young readers. It created an extraordinary response among Korean youth, even to the point of driving them into a frenzy. It has become one of the must-read books for Korean youth, and those who haven't read it are almost seen as outcasts by their peers, to the extent that they can't even communicate with each other. As one of her fans put it, "It's a thrilling story that could completely happen in our real lives, making us laugh and cry all the while." The novel was even adapted into a movie, starring the popular Korean actor Song Seung-heon as the male lead and the beloved actress Jeon Do-yeon, currently a rising star after her role in "Cat on the Roof," as the female lead.