Hanami: International Love Story

하나미: International Love Story

Seventeen-year-old Joonho Suk reaches the peak of his happiness when his crush, Sae-un, agrees to date him. His joy quickly fades when he learns his family is relocating to Seoul. Overwhelmed in the unfamiliar city and distressed about leaving Sae-un behind in Suwon, Joonho meets several peculiar individuals. First, he encounters a tiny yet incredibly strong girl speaking an unknown language. Shortly after, a stray cat causes a bicycle accident involving a girl named Hanami. Though Hanami is unharmed, Joonho faces serious trouble when her intimidating grandfather arrives and blames him for the crash. Despite this rocky start, Hanami’s kind nature eventually wins Joonho’s heart. Meanwhile, his classmates are drawn to his cute Japanese neighbor, irritating a self-styled blonde Casanova. As Joonho adapts to his new life and relationships, he remains curious about Sae-un and the mysterious purpose of the Babe Patrol Research Center. This beloved series offers an engaging read and is regarded as one of South Korea’s favorite comics.

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Background

Hanami: International Love Story was published in English by Dark Horse from May 16, 2007 to March 12, 2008.

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