Goong

What's not to like about Goong with its references to Prince William, Michael Jackson, and hilarious monologue about poo?

Goong is set in modern-day Korea, a Korea which maintains a constitutional monarchy. It's about 17-year-old Chae Gyoung who, by a promise from her grandfather to the former king of Korea, is arranged to marry the crown prince of Korea, Shin. At first she is completely against this marriage especially considering Shin is rude and inconsiderate, but she gradually comes to love Shin even though he does not return her feelings. However, things are complicated as Shin's cousin, Yul, falls in love with Chae Gyoung on top of Shin's ex-girlfriend trying to win Shin back.

The comedic manga (or should I say manhwa) by Park So Hee has everything. Although the chibis in the manhwa are ugly, rather than cute, it makes reading it so much funnier and easy to enjoy. The style of writing is also interesting where unlike other mangas, Park So Hee oftentimes refers to herself as the author of the manga in a playful author vs. character sort of way. Unlike other shoujo manga, it doesn't have the overly predictable plots which sets this manhwa apart from the rest.

Although its excellent plot and art makes Goong a read that's hard to put down, non-native Koreans will have trouble becoming familiar with all the formalities of addressing the royal subjects of Korea. But that shouldn't stop you from reading!!