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The webtoon and drama 'Yumi's Cells' are currently gaining renewed attention. The webtoon, a completed work by author Lee Dong-geon spanning 512 episodes, focuses on Yumi's journey of self-understanding and taking control of her life, rather than just romantic narratives, resonating deeply with readers.
The core of this work lies in visualizing complex human emotions through the activities of cells within Yumi's mind. Author Lee Dong-geon started drawing comics to promote his design stationery company before his debut, and the idea of 'cells' originated from a conversation with his wife, leading to characters like Love Cell, Reason Cell, and Hunger Cell. This setup portrays mundane daily life and romantic events as grand internal meetings, helping readers understand Yumi's emotional changes in a multi-dimensional way.
The drama 'Yumi's Cells' continued the webtoon's popularity with seasons 1, 2, and 3. Season 3, in particular, focused on Yumi's growth alongside her romance with Shin Soon-rok, leaving a strong impression despite its shorter length. Many viewers and bloggers have expressed great empathy and comfort in seeing Yumi better understand her emotions and accept the end of relationships not as failures but as part of her growth process.
