I Love Yoo

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I Love Yoo
Author(s)Quimchee
Website I Love Yoo on WEBTOON
Current status/scheduleHiatus
Publisher(s) Webtoon
Genre(s) Romance, Drama, Psychological
Original languageEnglish

I Love Yoo is an American webtoon series written and illustrated by Quimchee. Set in South Korea, it began serialization on WEBTOON (Naver Webtoon) in July 2017. [1] Initially a romance, the series has evolved into a drama and psychological thriller, exploring themes of family, social class, and bullying. [2] As of July 2025, the series has been on hiatus since April 11, 2024, with a total of 4 additional chapters than can be purchased through Webtoon's currency.

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Synopsis

The story follows Shin-Ae Yoo, a high school student with a difficult past who has become jaded by relationships and prefers an unsocial, loveless existence. Her quiet life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally ruins the clothes of a stranger at a formal event. This incident leads her to become entangled with the wealthy and influential Hirahara brothers, Kousuke and Nolan (Yeong-Gi) Hirahara, whose conflicting personalities and complex family dynamics bring both chaos and significant changes to Shin-Ae's life. [2] [3]

As the narrative progresses, what initially appears to be a typical romance webtoon shifts into a broader drama, delving into themes of bullying, classism, trauma, and the intricacies of human relationships. The series is noted for its character development, with protagonists and side characters evolving in complex ways that challenge initial perceptions. [2]

Characters

Publication

I Love Yoo began its serialization as a WEBTOON Original in July 2017, published by Naver Webtoon. [1] The series has released hundreds of episodes and continued to be updated weekly before the hiatus.

A physical graphic novel adaptation, titled I Love Yoo Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel, was published by WEBTOON Unscrolled (an imprint of Wattpad Books/Penguin Random House) on October 15, 2024. [4]

Reception

I Love Yoo is widely recognized as one of WEBTOON's most popular and long-running original series, garnering millions of views and a large global fanbase. [1] [5] Critics have praised its literary and artistic craftsmanship, particularly its compelling and flawed characters, which contribute to the story's engaging and complex nature. [2] The webtoon is noted for its evolution from a pure romance into a broader drama, effectively balancing elements of romance, humor, and drama. [1] It tackles challenging social themes such as bullying and classism, which are intricately woven into the narrative. [2]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for I Love Yoo
YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2018Ringo AwardsFan Favorite New SeriesI Love YooWon [6]
2023Ringo AwardsBest WebcomicsI Love YooNominated [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Ramsburg, C. M. (June 28, 2023). "INTERVIEW: Quimchee Discusses the I Love Yoo Webtoon & Anime Expo". CBR. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amy Moua (August 22, 2024). "I Love Yoo Review: A Webtoon Classic". GONKBONK. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ "I Love Yoo". www.webtoons.com. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ "I Love Yoo Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel (Paperback) | Nowhere Bookshop". www.nowherebookshop.com. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  5. ↑ Nillafika Kurniawati, Astylia (November 21, 2019). Strategi Coping Pada Remaja Pelaku Kekerasan Seksual Di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas 1A Kutoarjo (s1 thesis). Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
  6. ↑ "2018 Ringo Awards – Ringo Awards" . Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ringo Awards – The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards" . Retrieved June 26, 2025.
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