Nineteen, Twenty-One
A gorgeously illustrated webcomic that would put the best illustrators to shame, Nineteen, Twenty-One tells the sweet story of two people trying to find themselves as they face some of life's most difficult transitions.
Yun-lee, a girl comes back from coma to find her world completely changed. Meets mysterious young man, Dong-whi, who shares with her a common vision. Despite all the hardships that face them, the two decide to fly in the face of mediocrity and apathy to save a dwindling group of friends. Who also happen to be cats. Because to these two, felines are Serious Business.
Don't be put off by the tag that labels this work as a Romance -- there is something in this story for everyone.
This webcomic is written by "John", illustrated by "Jenna", and can be found at Naver [1], with an English translation currently being done by Easy Going Scans and hosted on Webtoon Live [2].
This work provides example of:
- A Worldwide Punomenon: Yun-lee and Dong-whi have an established group of furry friends they feed, and they name them... the Nyaveriks!
- Birds of a Feather: Yun-lee and Dong-whi both really like cats.
- Bishonen: Dong-whi
- Cherry Blossom: Just look at the page image.
- Even lampshaded by Dong-whi in Chapter Two.
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Dong-whi: The cherry blossom season must be near it's end. They're really pouring down, aren't they? |
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- Crazy Cat Couple: What a lot of people consider Yun-lee and Dong-hwi in-universe. Actually, they're just some really kind people who feel sympathetic towards the neighborhood strays.
- Death By Newbery Medal: It is about cats so...
- Keet: Dong-hwi definitely has the hyperactivity to be one, although is is a bit older than most in this group. He is also not the kind that his kitty friends would be chasing after
- Kick the Dog
- Last Minute Hookup
- Nice Hat: Yun-lee is often shown wearing a very pretty, wide brimmed hat.
- One Head Taller: Dong-whi over Yun-lee.
- Scenery Porn/Awesome Art: The whole thing, really. Justified scenery porn because somebody is always cleaning up the area and planting flowers.
- Sealed With a Kiss
- She Is Not My Girlfriend: Dong-whi asks, after they got mistaken for a couple, what was wrong with that and admits that he likes her.
- Snow Means Love: It's snowing when Yun-lee and Dong-whi finally get together.
- They Do
- Umbrella of Togetherness: Teased with eventually Yun-lee gives her umbrella to the cats and runs off with both Dong-whi's coat and his newly bought umbrella.
- Will They or Won't They