Geunyeo ui Simcheong

Geunyeo ui Simcheong, written by Seri and illustrated by Bi-Wan, originated as a serialized webtoon on the Lezhin Comics platform starting in 2017. The work is a sophisticated queer reimagining of the classic Korean folktale, The Story of Sim Cheong, shifting the narrative focus from filial piety to the developing emotional and romantic connection between the titular Sim Cheong and a noblewoman she encounters. By grounding the narrative in the sociopolitical tensions of the Joseon era, the authors critique the patriarchal structures of the original folktale while centering a nuanced sapphic romance.

The series is noted for its delicate, atmospheric art style that blends historical aesthetics with contemporary character design principles. Seri’s writing provides a slow-burn narrative progression that emphasizes interiority, character growth, and the subversive potential of the protagonists' bond within a rigid social hierarchy. Upon its release, the work garnered significant critical acclaim both within South Korea and internationally, earning recognition for its narrative depth and its contribution to the growing body of LGBTQ+ centered Korean webtoon literature.