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아일랜드 [Aillaendeu] #1
Island #1
Sometimes a serial killer is the lesser of two evils. Beautiful and spoiled, Miho takes a teaching job on exotic Cheju Island, but soon discovers that paradise is an illusion and the local superstitions are all too real. The only one who can save her is a vicious serial killer. But will he rescue her...or make her his next victim?
168 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1998
About the author
In-Wan Youn
92 books52 followersSouth Korean manhwa writer.
Associated Names:
- English: In-Wan YOUN
- Korean: 윤인완
- Japanese: 尹仁完
Associated Names:
- English: In-Wan YOUN
- Korean: 윤인완
- Japanese: 尹仁完
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October 4, 2026
This is so good!
January 4, 2023
Action-horror manhwa series set on Jeju island. The initial story is promising even though the portrayal is not as beautiful as the current webtoon. The initial characters are also interesting and some comical scenes.
But the more I read and finished in 7 volumes, I felt that this Island was not my taste. There are also political issues that can make some readers misinterpret the ending of the story.
Oh yes. Manhwa Island has been adapted into a TV series and is played by famous actors. Let's see how this visually-filled TV series carries this political issue. And will the end of the tv series be the same as the manhwa?
But the more I read and finished in 7 volumes, I felt that this Island was not my taste. There are also political issues that can make some readers misinterpret the ending of the story.
Oh yes. Manhwa Island has been adapted into a TV series and is played by famous actors. Let's see how this visually-filled TV series carries this political issue. And will the end of the tv series be the same as the manhwa?
December 27, 2025
[I read this on Webtoon, so I'm reviewing the story as a whole]
So, this story is very interesting, but overall, I found it confusing. First we have lust demons, and Van making and entrance by killing for money... Later, we completely forgot about the lust demons and began this story of skulls and this ancient, endless political conflict between Japanese and Koreans. At this point the story kind lost me. I think the plot got very confusing. But the ending is perfect.
The art is incredible, very dark and macabre.
For the TV series: They simplified the plot and made it a bit more romantic. It's cute.
So, this story is very interesting, but overall, I found it confusing. First we have lust demons, and Van making and entrance by killing for money... Later, we completely forgot about the lust demons and began this story of skulls and this ancient, endless political conflict between Japanese and Koreans. At this point the story kind lost me. I think the plot got very confusing. But the ending is perfect.
The art is incredible, very dark and macabre.
For the TV series: They simplified the plot and made it a bit more romantic. It's cute.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2022
It is a very good story but I've wanted it to have a proper ending, to learn more about Pan and his past,maybe upcoming korean tv serie will put a conclusive ending for this beautiful creation. Thank you authors for this brilliant work and characters.
February 5, 2023
Note:
-You can read this on Webtoon but I would recommend reading the Tokyopop version, it uses the original manhwa style and translations are more accurate.
- There's a "part 2" that basically claims itself as the remake but it seems more as a deviation of part 1, it introduces new arcs and villains but it skips parts assuming the reader already knows the context but may be confusing for someone who is not familiar with the series at all (such as not giving proper introduction to who Yohan is).
- Some trigger warnings that includes r*pe attempts, character committing s*icide, graphic gore
Honestly, this comic is not anything ground breaking and plot is kinda all over the places, but it's gritty and dark with a (awfully handsome) cold but badass antihero ML and a cunning and strong willed FL
The only reason I'd recommend this is if you have lots of time and would like to just read something dark, monsters&demons, gritty and full of action and bloodshed, basically just read it for the main characters lol.
Plot is simple but lacks depth and unfortunately leaves some plot holes in turn, you barely get to know who Van is other than the cold 'demon hunter' with a lack of humanity, who and where the monsters are coming from, why Miho etc. there is lack of character developments.
The novel seems to go more in depth and answers some of the questions that the comic version didn't but it's only in Korean so there is no way to read it if you don't know Korean. But that's why I'd recommend watching the drama version as it shows Van's backstory very in depth and is somewhat accurate to what we know from the novel and the comic.
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Overall... I only gave it a 5 because i love van and i read it for him :')
-You can read this on Webtoon but I would recommend reading the Tokyopop version, it uses the original manhwa style and translations are more accurate.
- There's a "part 2" that basically claims itself as the remake but it seems more as a deviation of part 1, it introduces new arcs and villains but it skips parts assuming the reader already knows the context but may be confusing for someone who is not familiar with the series at all (such as not giving proper introduction to who Yohan is).
- Some trigger warnings that includes r*pe attempts, character committing s*icide, graphic gore
Honestly, this comic is not anything ground breaking and plot is kinda all over the places, but it's gritty and dark with a (awfully handsome) cold but badass antihero ML and a cunning and strong willed FL
The only reason I'd recommend this is if you have lots of time and would like to just read something dark, monsters&demons, gritty and full of action and bloodshed, basically just read it for the main characters lol.
Plot is simple but lacks depth and unfortunately leaves some plot holes in turn, you barely get to know who Van is other than the cold 'demon hunter' with a lack of humanity, who and where the monsters are coming from, why Miho etc. there is lack of character developments.
The novel seems to go more in depth and answers some of the questions that the comic version didn't but it's only in Korean so there is no way to read it if you don't know Korean. But that's why I'd recommend watching the drama version as it shows Van's backstory very in depth and is somewhat accurate to what we know from the novel and the comic.
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Overall... I only gave it a 5 because i love van and i read it for him :')
June 24, 2010
#Program BUBU
Gara-gara Burning Hell, jadi ingat belum beli ulang komik duo Youn In-Wan & Yang Kyung-Il yang pertama diterbitkan Elex.
Gara-gara Burning Hell, jadi ingat belum beli ulang komik duo Youn In-Wan & Yang Kyung-Il yang pertama diterbitkan Elex.
February 12, 2011
A very good horror/action manga. A must read!
April 23, 2012
Very weird, but very intruiging.
April 7, 2023
Stopped at episode 26. At this time I don’t plan to finish it. Having to read one daily isn’t worth it to me. I’m no longer in the story & rather read other things.
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