Snow Drop, Book 1

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A modern-day Romeo and Juliet, Snowdrop is about two star-crossed teens who fall madly in love. The moving, dramatic storyline in Snowdrop captured the hearts of teenage girls all over Korea.

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The Meaning of Flowers.......2006-10-29

I am not too familiar with manhwa, but when I found a few volumes of Snow Drop on a book trading site, I was too curious not to check it out. Snow Drop tells the story of So-Na, a teenage girl with an obsession for flowers who is going back to school after dropping out years before. She won't be alone though, as her outspoken friend Ha-Da will be coming with her. Still, it looks like going back to school will not be a simple affair when she gets tied up in the life of Hae-Gi, an attractive student who spends his days after school working part-time and molding. So-Na quickly finds out that there's more to Hae-Gi than at first meets the eye, and that the two may find more in common than they suspect.

The story behind Snow Drop seems to be that of a fun high school romance that touches on slightly more mature themes, but there are hints that the series will go in a more serious direction. Although there was some parts of the storyline that made me go "whaaa?," for the most part, I found it enjoyable. The characters are interesting because the author reveals enough about them so that we have an idea about who they are, but there is still plenty of mystery left. I found most of the characters to be enjoyable, save Ha-Da, whose boisterous attitude never failed to get on my nerves. The artwork, drawn in a slightly different style then you'd find in manga, was good, but not great. The Flowers were beautiful, as was the main characters hair, and for the most part everything worked well. My only complaint about it is there were frames where some of the main characters looked just wrong, as if their body parts weren't fitting together just right, and I'm not talking about when they were Super Deformed. I found this to be an interesting volume and I'm eager to read on to the next.

I am a hard grader.......2006-03-08

But this seris deverse it! I love this seris to peices. The characters are amazing in parts yes it is predictable but you find youself yelling and laughing threw out the book (some times at it) this is one of the only seris worth buying. I ussually just read them in the stores and never buy them....I had to buy the entire seris of this one though. PICK IT UP! You will be glad you did. The romance is sweet and the plot interesting and entertaining. Some times not realistic but who cares? Really my favorite seris hands down.

A three story-wise, a one art-wise.......2006-03-06

This manga was pretty disapointing...the first book was actually okay, but I bought the next three and they were boring and predictable. The art is off-base, too. Everyone's eyebrows are two inches thick and their mouths are most often found in the shape of large O's.

Nobody ever makes the leap to trust in this story...and everything is very physical. The main character is a beautiful rich girl, who falls in love with a model. "love?" gimme a break. I guess if you are just looking for a long romance in which the lovers keep getting distracted or separated with barely any other content, you'd like this.

Falling in Love with Manhwa.......2004-10-01

As the review below explains, this is Korean manga called manhwa, and increasingly popular. There are so many manhwa's that have been translated now it's great that we get to experience a new taste in manga art! I've now read so many manga's and manhwa's it is absolutely sick and probably the reason that I have now become one. Snow Drop is one of my current favourite series. The first explanation I read about this series said it was a Romeo and Juliet type story. It isn't really, which makes me glad. The two main character, Hae-gi and So-na are youths with problems, troubled pasts that they have not come to terms with and set them appart from other kids. The two high-schoolers find kindred spirits in each other and fall deeply in love, but they have many obsticles to over come. For one, So-na the rich daughter of a politician and Hae-gi is a poor nobody. Other people also try to split them appart, but they cling together and it seems that perhaps something surprising in their pasts also link them together...
My fav character's in this story are actually the side character, Jang Ha-da and Oh Ko-mo; So-na's childhood friend and Hae-gi's crossdressing brother respectively.
Fun and sweet, you will like Snow Drop's lyrical story and hip art.

Its better then the cover lets you know...........2004-01-12

This is not Japanese manga, but rather it is from Korea. And instead of being called manga, it is called "manhwa". But either way its quality stuff.!

Personally, this is my first Korean manga or "manhwa", and I very much enjoyed it. It was a little hard to get into at first. Mostly because the drawing style was different, a little more crude then I'm used to. Not bad drawings, it just seemed less glossy, more gritty. But I believe that was the artist intention, and if that's so, they succeeded marvelously.

The back cover claims that it is a Rome & Julietesque style romance. Which I believe is a pretty decieving description of this book. Let me give you a run-down of some of what happens in Vol. 1:

We meet So-na a (rich)girl whom has quit school so that she can take care of her nursery full time. It is the only thing in her life that really matters to her. Each flower is special to her, and has a special meaning. But then her father forces her into attending school again when he threatens to destroy her nursery. :( Her friend Ha-da whom also quit school is being forced to go back. As soon as they get there Ha-da announces to the class that he is the *coolest* person there and what-not. Then they take seats and So-na ends up sitting next to the quiet pretty boy "Hae-gi". He is unfriendly and fairly rude, but when he sees So-na covering for someone at a floral shop when he comes in to purchase some flowers, he finds her attractive, but also annoying as she goes on and on about the meaning of flowers and such. And this establishes the conflict, she now sees him as haughty and stuck-up, and he sees her as a prissy flower-obsessed girl. Bur when Ha-da comes up with a plan to get Hae-gi back So-na is determined to make sure it works out, her plan works, but then quickly backfires.

There is a lot more to it then that, but I don't want to give the whole thing away, I just wanted to give you a taste of what the this volume is really like, it hasn't really got any romance in it, but it seems quite probable there will be some in Volume 2.

So, I guess, since this was my first Manhwa and I *enjoyed* it quite a bit, then you may to whether or not you've read Manhwa before. The characters are strong, the plot is familiar, but still good and holds interest, and its good enough for me to want Vol. 2.

Book Description

*From one of Korea's hottest shojo authors *Story by CHOI KYUNG-AH *Similar to Kare Kano, MARS, and Peach Girl!

When Hae-Gi is hospitalized, So-Na is forced to make a life-or-death decision that will change the course of her destiny forever. Her choice will ultimately separate the star-crossed sweethearts physically but what will that mean to their relationship? Meanwhile, Ha-Da is still pining away for Ko-Mo and is forced to face the reality of his own sexuality. It's a long-distance love triangle full of drama and intrigue, magnified by a loving memory that just won't fade away.

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GREAT LOVED IT.......2005-04-29

THIS MANGA SNOW DROP IS ONE OF THE BEST MANGA I'VE READ IT HAS A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING I AM SURE THAT EVERY GIRL WOULD LOVE THIS ONE I KNOW CAUSE I DO LOVE IT AND IM A 36 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND ME AND MY DAUGHTER LOVE IT TOO. WE COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN NOT FOR A SECOND WE READ ALL 8 VOLUMES IN ONE NIGHT AND WE ARE ANXIOUS FOR VOLUME 9 AND 10 WE CANT WAIT.I RECOMMENDED: ALSO HANA-KIMI,IMADOKI,ALICE 19TH,SENSUAL PHRASE ONE OF THE BEST YET BELIVE ME,ALSO: KARE FIRST LOVE,FROM FAR AWAY,FULL HOUSE,NECK AND NECK,LOVE OR MONEY,DOUBT,LAND OF THE BLING FOLDED,WALLFLOWER,W JULITE,FAERIES LANDING,DUCK PRINCE,SWEET AND SENSITIVE,TACTICS,HANDS OFF,LEGAL DRUGS,UNDER THE GLASS MOON,UNTIL THE FULL MOON,WILD ACT /THE BEST,EERIE QUEERIE,KIZUNA BOND OF LOVE,SELFISH LOVE,GOLDEN CAIN,DESIRE. THIS LAST 5 ARE YAOI'S SO ONLY 17 AND UP.

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snow drop vol 12

Snow Drop Volume 12 (Snow Drop)
Kyung-ah Choi
Manufacturer: TokyoPop
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ASIN: 1595320482

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Sadly, everything good must come to an end...Will So-Na end up with Hae-Gi? Will Sun-Mi ever find contentment? And will Ha-Da and Ko-Mo live happily ever after? Stunning surprises and shocking revelations are revealed in the thrilling conclusion of Snow Drop! "Teen angst at its soapy best." â€" Jen Contino, Entertainment Weekly

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snow drop vol 12.......2006-08-01

I Really Like Snow Drop But I Acually Find The Characters Ha-Da And Ko-Mo More Interesting And In This Last Volume There wasn't Anything About Them At All I Was Kind Of Disappointed About That And The Romance Between Hae-Gi And So-na Was A Little Over The Top It Was Like Cramming As Much As Possible In The Last Book To Get A Happy Ending They Got Married Lots Of Overly Emotional Stuff Happens In between They Live Happily Ever After End OF Story

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Snow Drop Volume 11 (Snow Drop)
Kyung-ah Choi
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ASIN: 1595320474

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Hae-Gi and So-Na fight hard to keep their relationship together. However just as they redouble their resolve, a knife-wielding Ko-Mo breaks into So-Na's father's room demanding an apology. But after a heated clash, it's straight to the emergency room! Who's laid up in the hospital? Crack open this volume of Snow Drop to find out! "Teen angst at its soapy best." â€" Jen Contino, Entertainment Weekly

Snow Drop (Snow Drop), Vol. 6 (Snow Drop)

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Another great volume of Snow Drop

Snow Drop (Snow Drop), Vol. 6 (Snow Drop)
Kyung-ah Choi
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ASIN: 1591826896

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Love Will Tear Us Apart As Hae-Gi and So-Na's relationship continues to grow, Sue schemes to tear them apart! Meanwhile, So-Na feels strongly that there is a connection between Hae-Gi and the book, Snowdrop, and sets out to solve the mystery behind its missing pages. But after So-Na discovers a revealing secret about Hae-Gi, will the book of love have to be rewritten?

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Another great volume of Snow Drop.......2006-11-14

So-Na and Hae-Gi are growing closer, but they continue to be held back by their own personal demons. So-Na has never gotten over being kidnapped and raped, and Hae-Gi's is willing to go to any length to save his mother, even if it means making serious personal sacrifices or pushing So-Na away. So-Na knows that she's attracted to Hae-Gi, but she's unsure as to what he wants out of her. So when So-Na finds out that Hae-Gi is modeling in a scandalous fashion show, she doesn't know what to think. Will romance continue to blossom between these two flowers, or will their own personal doubts (or Sun-Mi) tear them apart?

The artwork has been gradually improving from volume one and in volume three it really starts to get strong. There are less awkward moments, and more moments of lovely and at times stunning detail. The plot still remains a little over dramatic and over the top (a Hae-Gi's fashion show? Sun-Mi drugging So-Na?) but when the emphasis is on So-Na and her thoughts and feelings, things feel more believable and real. I'm also happy to say that Ha-Da, who was painfully two-dimensional in the first volume, looks to be shaping in as more like a real person here. Sun-Mi proves to be nothing more than the stereotypical evil character who wants to tear the main couple apart, but she's funny enough so it works for now. The romance in this volume can be quite sweet as well, but also realistic. Often in early stages of a relationship, it's difficult to figure out what the other person wants, so So-Na's hesitance, paired with her past, is very realistic. I'm eager to see where these characters go in the next volume. It ends on quite a tense note!

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Snow Drop Vol. 7
Kyung-ah Choi
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ASIN: 1595320431

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*From one of Korea's hottest shojo authors *Story by CHOI KYUNG-AH *Similar to Kare Kano, MARS, and Peach Girl!

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Two years have passed, and So-Na convinces Hwi-Rim to go to Hollywood with her to find Hae-Gi once and for all. Will their love stand the test of time? Can So-Na forget the promise she made to Hae-Gi's mother--and be true to her heart?

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The story of So-Na and Hae-Gi continues
Snow Drop: Book #2, better then the first.

Snow Drop Volume 2 (Snow Drop)
Kyung-ah Choi
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ASIN: 1591826853

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While Hae-Gi's latest modeling gig requires him to strike a more "revealing" type of pose, So-Na is wrestling with demons from her past. The sparks really start to fly when Sun-Mi arrives on the scene and sets her sights on a certain handsome young man...

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The story of So-Na and Hae-Gi continues.......2006-11-09

In the first volume of Snow Drop, I remarked about how there seemed to be a lot of information withheld, and how that made me want to read more. In this volume, some new character information is revealed. We get to find out exactly why So-Na originally dropped out of school. We get to see more of her current family situation, and we get to learn a little more about Hae-Gi. All of this character development helps make up for the at times melodramatic plot. In this volume, So-Na and Hae-Gi begin to grow closer. As they realize that they have more in common than they first thought, their constant bickering begins to transform into something sweeter and their cold exteriors begin to melt. That's not the only thing going on in this volume. Hae-Gi's future is on the line when he decides to take up a controversial modeling gig to help his mother. During this time, Ha-Da continues his relentless pursuit of Ko-Mo, not realizing that his dream girl is actually a man. At the end of the volume, a new character gets introduced, and it looks like she's going to shake up the Snow Drop world.

As I mentioned before, the plot proves to be a little melodramatic. In a way this makes sense because hey, is there a more melodramatic time in your life then high school? Some of the plot points can be a little irritating, but there are aspects of the characters that help make up for it. As So-Na and Hae-Gi begin the transformation from strangers to possible romance, the characters become far more interesting and complex. Although we have yet to see any real layers in the other characters, the reader is under the impression that there are more of them for us to see in future volumes. Again, the art is good, not great, and is occasionally hampered by points of awkwardness, but it manages to be nice enough as to not really distract you from the story.

The volume ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. We have a budding relationship that has so many odds stacked against it, the reader has to wonder how long it will last. We also have a great new character introduced at the end who might give us more insight to So-Na and Hae-Gi's past. I can't wait to see what happens in the next volume!

Snow Drop: Book #2, better then the first........2004-03-10

The first volume of Snow Drop, to me, seemed a *little* bit melodramatic, but the second volume is much more humorous. And while there is still some meldodrama, it is more down-played. Maybe its because we've already been introduced to the characters and their problems, so now we can better follow their escapades.

In this Volume, the relationship between Hae-gi and So-na is really starting to heat up. But just as this is happening, her over protective father comes home. So-na is starting to feel now that she can open up to Hae-gi, and that he's really not such a bad guy. While all that is going on, Ha Da is still chasing after Ko Mo, he still has'nt realized that he is NOT a girl, nor has So-na told him.

One of my favorite things about Snow Drop is the drawings. I *love* the style, and the outrageous facial expressions the characters make, it is 100% hilarious!!! 1/2 the time that is what makes me laugh, the facial expressions. The funny thing is, I hated the drawing style at first, but now thatI'm used to it, I really like it. Its a nice change from what I normally see(since I mostly read Japanese manga).

I would definitely reccomend this Volume even if you didn't thouroughly enjoy the first, and I suggest re-reading the first, I think you'll like it(vol. 1) more if you do. :D

Volume 2 is much better, and there is actual romance in this volume, not an oversaturation, but enough. And there is still plenty of fighting between the characters, so of course its not all smooth-going. But I'm glad my feelings about Snow Drop was right, about improving after the first Volume. :D

Anyways, Snow Drop is some great Korean manga or Manhwa. check it out today.!

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The romantic shojo saga continutes! Hae-Gi and So-Na are madly in love, but their romance is facing Romeo-and-Juliet-style repercussions. Hae-Gi's mother hates So-Na and forbid him to see her, and So-Na's father isn't a big fan of Hae-Gi. Are those wedding bells ringing at the end of this volume? Perhaps, but it might not be So-Na and Hae-Gi who are tying the knot!"Teen angst at its soapy best." -Entertainment Weekly

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The First Snow Drop

Manufacturer: Signet
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