Pig Bride, Vol. 01

Pig Bride #1

by KookHwa Huh, Kim Su-jin (Creator)

Lost in the mountains on a trip to summer camp, eight-year-old Si-Joon fears he'll never make it out alive. When a strange girl in a pig mask appears before him, he follows her to a house deep in the woods, where he is told that he must marry the pig-faced girl to atone for the sins of their ancestors. Si-Joon's not too keen on getting married, but that wedding feast looks so delicious! It's only afterward that he realizes what he's done and...wakes up. Now in high school, Si-Joon Lee has been dreaming about the pig bride for as long as he can remember. But it's all just a dream, right?

Genres: Manga, Manhwa, Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult, Comics, Magic

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2007

Reviews

[George (Abandoned Places) · Rating 5 out of 5]

As soon as I saw this graphic novel I knew I had to read it. I wasn't disappointed. Si-Joon has a recurring dream of being lost in the mountains as a child, where he meets a woman wearing a tiara and pig mask. He agrees to marry her in exchange for some sweets. Eight years later, on the stroke of Si-Joon's 16th birthday, The Pig Bride returns to consummate the marriage. She is, of course, still wearing her tiara and pig mask. Si-Joon quite naturally thinks The Pig Bride an escaped lunatic, but she won't go away.

She and her female companion (a samurai) set up camp in Si-Joon's school, and soon The Pig Bride is everywhere: sleeping fully clothed in Si-Joon's bed; handing Si-Joon a towel when he gets out of the shower, sopping wet; sewing pictures of her face on all of Si-Joon's clothes to protect him from some nameless evil. About that nameless evil: it manifests as a snake woman who wants to kill Si-Joon. But never fear, The Pig Bride will use her magical powers to protect him!

Si-Joon has not yet gone insane, but it's still early in the series: plenty of time. I don't feel bad for him because he's a spoiled brat and The Pig Bride is a sweet, shy woman who happens to wear a pig mask, which she never takes off. BTW: I'm not sure why the Pig Bride wears a pig mask. They talk about a curse or something, but it doesn't really matter.

All you need to know is that The Pig Bride is romance as it should be.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

This may be the translation, but it is hard to follow. And on top of that, the pig bride rapes him? She straight up says "We have to consummate, I am sorry to force this on you", while the MC was sleeping.
This wouldn't be okay if the genders were reversed.
This isn't worth reading, or even trying. Just read the original story of the pig bride.

[Yan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is another older manhwa released around 2007-2008, featuring the classic black-and-white art style reminiscent of traditional manga. While the storyline shows promise, the dialogue feels a bit childish at times. I think I would’ve appreciated this manhwa more if I had read it when I was younger.

[Rebecca Dawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually a re-read from a long time ago. Still as great as I remember. Finally found the rest of the series to read.

[TT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this series ages ago, it was alright but childish and simplistic. lovely art work, semi amusing but geared towards younger readers I think.

[Kasya Mondovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am rating the whole series as a whole.

[Reader17 Der · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a different kind of story. Si_joon was lost in the mountains when he was younger and was rescued by a girl that wears a pig mask. While he is there he is told that he must marry the girl. Years later when he is high school he keeps dreaming about the pig girl. Wondering if she was real or not. Is she just a dream or is she real. I haven't read volume 2 yet. (I have to find it in my room somewhere). But I did like this first volume and wonder why she keeps wearing the mask. I want to know what she looks like without the mask.

[Margaryta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooo good.....man, I couldn't stop reading this book it was just THAT GOOD. I think that should probably just speak for itself.

Dieing to read the final volume because so far the story has been just plain awesome. And this manga stands alone - you can't possibly compare it to any other manga, it's just that unique.

So anyone who's curious to find out for themselves, just take it and read it, then you'll just judge by yourself but my opinion won't be changed - this makes my list for being my favourite manga

[diaaah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual score : 3,8 (dibulatkan)

COOL HEROINE! Suka banget sama kepolosan Mu Yeon dalam segala hal--sekaligus keteguhannya dalam segala hal juga. Minus 0,5 karena karakter orang ketiga sudah terlalu mainstream, minus 0,3 karena Si Jun lebih banyak dilindungi daripada melindungi, dan minus 0,4 karena adegan masa-lalu-nya kurang greget. Keju-nya dapet, dan kocak juga. Suka deh sama sahabatnya Si Jun (yang saia lupa namanya, haha...)

[Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The title character's lack of personality raises my feminist ire. I sort of wish this was a series about Ji-Ho (the male lead's sensible and perceptive BFF) and Mu-Hwa (the female lead's kickass sister/bodyguard). Also, the romanization of the Korean sound effects is dreadfully inconsistent. (As in "u" representing not one, not two, but three different vowels. Aieee!)

[Keira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am usually rather picky about Shoujos, so I was really doubtful when I began this. However it is now my favourites. I loved the story and some of the art was really nice.
The edition of this book has a really lovely looking pull out print of Si-Joon amd Mu-Yeon.

[Rosa]

HA-HAAA! What an awesome comic that is in the form of a book. I am getting into my Korean Heritage now. (LOL!)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Completely outrageous plot, quirky characters, and funny moments.

Can't wait to see how everything goes together in volume 2. :)

[Jessica Kwan · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first the main character was just a rascal and got himself into a whole mess of marriage,

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's cute, but the story is a little jumpy and there's not a lot of subtlety to the characters.

[Laureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

funny

[Mara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated/Reviewed in high school.

[Avery Engstrom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty great series, although I don't know how to pronounce the Korean names ^^" (I'm used to Japanese)

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is one of my favorite series!!

[Jane Yang · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the very few korean mangas i have read
i technically reject any korean style but this one is quite good :')

[Alyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've ever watched the movie, Penelope with Christina Ricci this is like a Japanese style of the movie, in manga. It's hilarious--so a comedy.

[CJ - It's only a Paper Moon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started reading this in Yen Press, glad that it's out in book form.

[Kadie D♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mysterious girl in PIg mask, I like it.
It makes me so curious...

[Gus · Rating 4 out of 5]

--- Mystery Bride 1-5 ---
Plot: Cepat sambil terus berjalan.
Penokohan: Comedic-- APPROVED! //wrongEnglish.
Gambar: Ok.

Kalian tahu pernikahan adalah hal yang sakral dan harus di pikirkan matang-matang. Sangat matang. Tapi lain ceritanya dengan yang dialami Lee Si Jun!
Gara-gara saat kecil tersesat di hutan, ia malah dijebak untuk menikah dengan seorang gadis yang mengenakan topeng. Dilanda kebingungan yang teramat sangat (dan keadaan perut yang tidak bisa diajak kompromi), ia akhirnya menikah dengan gadis itu!

Awalnya ia mengira itu semua hanyalah mimpi masa kecilnya. Sebuah mimpi horor yang sebaiknya seera dilupakan. Tapi tepat saat hari ulang tahunnya... gadis bertopeng babi itu malah muncul di depannya!

...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...

LWAR BYASAH! /eh.
Tapi memang kok. Saya tidak berhenti ngakak di tiap bukunya. Selera humor saya sedang cocok dengan kisah klise, roman cepat, tokoh-tokoh heboh dan ultra misterius, dan kisah komedi-kopel //sengajasalahtulis //heh. Lima buku dari Mystery Bride sangat menyenangkan^^.



Plotnya berjalan maju dan kilas balik masa lalu hanya benar-benar sebuah kilas balik. Tokoh-tokohnya juga memiliki sifat beragam dan kokoh-- kecuali dua tokoh utamanya yang sifatnya mengalami perkembangan agak "miring" di dua buku terakhirnya X"D. Saya senang bagaimana si cowok pemeran utama malah mulai bawel dan over-protective. Lalu si pemeran utama yang di tiga buku pertama nempel dengan si cowok, malah perlahan menjadi cool karena toh kutukannya sudah hilang (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) .



Sayangnya, saya merasa ada ketergesa-gesaan tersendiri dari manhwa-ka-nya (buset, ribet sekali saya menulis XD) selama di buku terakhir. Seperti banyak yang ingin disampaikan, tapi malah diakhiri lebih cepat. Tapi yah tetap bagus sih^^. Apalagi mengetahui pasangan ini akan langgeng dan mwahahahaha yang jadi presiden nanti bukan si itu, tapi malah.... XD.

Itulah, pengantin misterius!
Rating dibawah tentu saja tidak misterius (haha).
[8.7/10]

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

I adore the art for this manwha, and I almost wish it had been translated into a K-drama. How much fun would that have been??