HAKSAN
A country trapped under the curse of winter,
A world where spring only comes when love begins.
And a girl who accepts her approaching destiny,
The story of Yuna growing into a true queen.
In the early 2000s,
The essence of romance fantasy that captivated countless readers,
<The Queen's Knight> is being reissued as a collector's edition after 20 years.
Phantasma, which had been dormant for many years.
Together with Yuna, please find the warm spring once again.
The monthly romance comic magazine that filled the schoolbags of girls,<Party> Do you remember it?
From the late 1990s to the early 2000s,
<Party> was a magazine that led the golden age of Korean romance comics, beloved by many young female readers.
From 1998 to 2005,
For seven years, it was serialized in the monthly <Party> to great popularity,
<The Queen's Knight>, which made countless readers' hearts flutter.
Yuna and Rieno,
And the three knightsโEren, Schiller, and Leon.
The protagonists' delicate yet intense emotions and a narrative that lingers for a long time.
Unfolding as they fall into another world,
Their story, which can be called the origin of romance fantasy,
We have decided to bring it back to the world once again.
Even now, 20 years after its conclusion,
It is a work that has continuously received requests to be seen again.<The Queen's Knight>.ย
We hope this special edition funding will be a meaningful reward for everyone who has waited so long.
We hope it will be a special reward.
Now, let us officially introduce the special edition of <The Queen's Knight>!
After an accident, I woke up in another world-?
The queen who brings spring to Phantasma... is me-?
Romance fantasy is a widely loved and popular genre.
And for us, there was the classic romance fantasy, <The Queen's Knight>.
Phantasma, a world where spring is maintained by the power of love.
To find that love, Leino comes looking for Yuna.
Yuna, an ordinary second-year middle school girl.
However, if Yuna falls in love with Leino,
A fate awaits where an endless winter will return to Phantasma.
So Yuna has no choice but to push Leino away.
What is true love?
<The Queen's Knight> follows the protagonist Yuna, along with Liino and the knights,
as she experiences various conflicts among the people of Phantasma and gradually matures in this coming-of-age story.
<The Queen's Knight> Collector's Edition Box Set
In the early 2000s, <The Queen's Knight> perfectly captured the soft and dreamy emotions of that era.
This collector's editionis produced as a luxurious box set, and onlyavailable exclusively through Wadiz funding,with special goods added to further enhance its collectible value so you can cherish it for a long time.
โ Newly reimagined cover design
The cover was completed after much consideration to showcase the precious illustrations in a more sophisticated way.
โ Clear and durable inner pages
High-quality paper was used to maximize readability, allowing you to read clearly and comfortably, thus enhancing the quality of the book.
โ Box set for storing the volumes
The box set is designed to keep your precious work even safer.
The <The Queen's Knight> box set is divided so you can store volumes 1-6 and 7-12 separately,into two parts. Therefore, we created it.
โLimited edition paper bookmarks set of 4 for funding
As a limited edition for funding, we carefully selected illustrations and made a set of 4 paper bookmarks.
And,
As it has been dormant for a long time,
There is a story I really want to share with our readers.
This is a story being revealed for the first time through this Wadiz funding project..
A novel containing the story of our male lead, Leino!
And a setting book where you can learn all about the people of Phantasma and its universe,
ย is being introduced to the world!
<Leino's Story> Novel
Leino, the central character in <The Queen's Knight> who led Yuna to Phantasma!
As one destined to be the Queen's Knight,
He had to swallow many stories he could not reveal.
The hidden story of Leino, who had to live stronger and tougher than anyone else,
Now, with the passage of time, we can understand his inner self and emotions even more deeply.
The novel <Leino's Story> written directly by author Kangwon Kim,
If you read it together with the original collector's edition, the depth of the work will be even greater.
*After the funding ends, the general release of the novel will be produced in only a minimal quantity,
If you wish to own it, this funding is your chance!
<The Queen's Knight> Character & Worldbuilding Artbook
Another precious gift for our readers!
The world and character setting book of <The Queen's Knight>, written directly by author Kangwon Kim, is coming to the world.
Yuna and Reeno, the knights, the people of Phantasma, and the city,
A comprehensive collection that allows you to see all the detailed settings and storyboards at a glance,
Available exclusively through this Wadiz funding.
For readers who have loved the work for a long time, this will be an invaluable resource.
*The setting book can only be obtained through Wadiz funding,There are no plans for separate sales after the funding ends.
Acrylic Calendar 3-Piece Set
A calendar printed with original illustrations on transparent acrylic material.
You can switch between three different illustrations!
How about keeping the sentiment of <The Queen's Knight> on your desk all year round?
*Since the slots are made to fit perfectly, please remove the protective film when assembling.
Illustration Postcard 6-Piece Set
We have carefully selected beautiful illustrations of Yuna, Reeno, and the knights and made them into collectible postcards.
This is a great item for collecting or for use as an interior decoration in a frame.
Magnet Bookmark 2-Piece Set
A magnet bookmark to accompany you every time you turn a page.
Yuna and Riino always spend time reading books together by each other's side.
* Box sets and non-novel goods rewards are available only through this Wadiz funding.
The special reasons why the <Queen's Knight> Special Edition is even more unique!
Reward Composition Guide
The <Queen's Knight> rewards consist of a total of four types.
Open the spring of Phantasma with the reward that calls to your heart!
Introduction to Author Kangwon Kim
In 1998, Kangwon Kim made a deep impression with her debut, the historical romance novel <Madrigal of the Wind>, set in medieval Italy. From 1998 to 2005, she serialized the romance fantasy masterpiece in 'Monthly Party'.
She serialized <Queen's Knight>. Other major works include <Pink+Blue>, <BiBi Iris>, and <I.N.V.U>. With her elegant art style and delicate emotional portrayal, Kangwon Kim has captured the hearts of many young girls and is regarded as an artist who made a significant mark in Korean shoujo comics with her unique and sensuous touch.
And, for all of you who have waited so long for <Queen's Knight>,Special gifts have been prepared in abundance!
๐Notification Application Gift
Before this funding opens, if you apply for 'notification' during the pre-opening period,
everyone who participates in the funding will receive a digital goods gift.
* Notification application gifts will be shipped together with the rewards after the funding ends.
๐500% Achievement Gift
If the funding reaches 500% thanks to the support of readers who love <Queen's Knight>, all participants will receive a limited set of two photocards as a gift! We hope it becomes a precious collectible to keep with your collector's edition.
๐Original Illustration by the Author
To commemorate this project, which brings back <Queen's Knight> after 20 years,
To express our gratitude to those who have remembered and waited for us over the years,
Author Kangwon Kim has cherished for a long time
ย has gifted the original illustrations of <The Queen's Knight> as a present!โค
Among those who participate in the event, three winners will be selected by lottery to receive one piece each.
After joining the funding, spread the news about <The Queen's Knight> funding on your active SNS, then complete your application by sharing your support signature + follow, and the SNS link in a supportive comment!
The more heartfelt your memories and anticipation for the work you share along with the funding news, the higher your chances of winning!
Keep the emotion you first felt 20 years ago, now as an original illustration touched by the author's hand.
๐Gift of a postcard with the author's handwritten signature
Another gift prepared by author Kangwon Kim!
It isa handwritten signature included in a postcard set.
Among those who participate in the event, a total of 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive one set each.
We hope this will be a special gift that you can cherish for a long time along with the work!
Maker Introduction
Haksan Publishing was established in 1995 and has been a leading company in the Korean comic market. It has served as a cradle of domestic comics, creating countless masterpieces that many of you know well.
Works that every comic reader recognizes by name, and the publisher everyone knows by name.
In the Korean comic industry, it has now become a symbolic presence.
Haksan Publishing, soon to celebrate its 30th anniversary, is making continuous efforts to bring back precious masterpieces that have remained in readers' hearts for a long time. In this reprint project, we present the collector's edition of <The Queen's Knight> by author Kangwon Kim, an indispensable work in the history of Korean romance comics. Going forward, Haksan Publishing will continue as a content creator who believes in the power of stories.
Together with our readers, we will continue the value of unforgettable masterpieces,
We will create a path to deliver inspiration and meaning to even more people.
Reason for Wadiz Funding
We have come to present the <Queen's Knight> Special Edition from Haksan Publishing with exclusive benefits to Wadiz supporters.
We ask for your great interest in the specially produced special edition and the limited goods available only through Wadiz funding.
FAQ
Q. Can I purchase the book at regular bookstores after the funding ends?
After the funding ends, the box set will be released for general sale. However, the special set of four paper bookmarks, the character & world guidebook, postcards, acrylic calendar, and magnet bookmark offered during the box set funding will only be available through this funding.
Q. Is the reward shipping free?
Yes, all items will be shipped free of charge. (Shipping is also free for remote and island regions.)
Thanks to the interest and love you have shown, we were able to carry out this project.
Haksan Publishing will continue to discover great works and do our best to present even more masterpieces to you.
We ask for your support and participation.
Thank you.