“Silent giant Beom-yeong becomes guardian to orphaned Jeong-in, exploring protection's boundaries through their developing bond.”
Sunset in Water
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Silent giant Beom-yeong becomes guardian to orphaned Jeong-in, exploring protection's boundaries through their developing bond.
Beom-yeong, a man as tall and expressionless as a giant, reaches out as a guardian to Jeong-in Mun, a young boy who has lost his parents and withdrawn into his own world. Though unaccustomed to caring for children, Beom-yeong draws upon his natural patience to help Jeong-in gradually open up, providing steady support so the boy can experience the simple joys of childhood. As their unusual bond develops, the story explores the delicate relationship between a protector and the child he has vowed to care for, raising questions about the nature of guardianship and the boundaries between protection and control. (Source: Lezhin Entertainment, translated)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published May 2024 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M77569 catalog