During industry conference Sakura-Con 2024, Ize Press announced the upcoming English print of the Korean webcomic Semantic Error. The popular manhwa series Boys' Love will have its first English print release after being serialized on the webcomic platform Manta.
Webcomic manhwa Semantic Error is adapted by artist Angy, based on the original BL web novel written by J. Soori. The film has also inspired two media adaptations, including a four-episode animated short series released in 2021 and a live-action Korean television series released in 2022. The live-action film and its cast won several awards in Korea, such as the Grand Bell Award, Blue Dragon Series Award, and APAN Star Award.
© Angy, J. Soori
The sale date for the English print edition of Semantic Error will be announced later on Ize Press's social media pages.
Ize Press briefly describes it as follows:
Computer science major Sangwoo Choo values reason, habits, and rules above all else, so when the rest of his teammates don't contribute to the group's presentation, he doesn't hesitate to eliminate them. completely dropped everyone's name from the project — including design major Jaeyoung Jang, which derailed his plans to graduate and study abroad. Jaeyoung is happy to return the favor and tries to be the biggest thorn in Sangwoo's side—but as they spend more time together, a strange attraction begins to develop between them… Can Sangwoo correct his grammar mistakes? this meaning from his life?
Source: press release
