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| yna@yna.co.kr 2022-12-12 11:50:53
SEOUL December 12 (Yonhap) -- “Food is that one common interest everyone has, most of the people spend great amount of time working, sleeping and eating. therefore ‘Hell Staff’ (literal translation) focuses on eating and working part.” addressed author Neonb and Caramel throughout the interview conducted with Yonhap News Agency on Monday.
“Hell Staff” is a story about a demon named “Quarter” who is madly in love with food gets a job at conglomerate about food, afterward he showcase exuberant talent by using his demonic talents.
Webtoon is not uses unique setting, however it also provides reader with very detailed information regarding, hiring process of conglomerates, interview process and life in line of the member of conglomerate staff.
Writer Neonb addressed “When we were in need of help to find more detailed information I was lucky enough to have someone around me who could provide all the information I needed,” adding “Thankfully I had friends working in various places, therefore I personally visited the slaughterhouse and researched about conglomerates.”
Continuing on, writer addressed “There is a staff member that goes over the work that I put out,” adding “since I have been working continuing on with the series for so long, I now acquired great amount of knowledge about food industry so I can understand almost everything that goes around and within those businesses.”
Demonic side of “Quarter” showcase unethical ideas such as copying competitors design, uniqueness and more, however the fact that it attracts head figures of conglomerates is one of the interesting points author uses to attract the audience.
“Suppressing personal feelings and wants for better of the company is what is similar to the leading figures of the conglomerate.” addressed writer NeonB.
Throughout the series, readers are faced with the question of what the definition of human like is.
“If human can become this really kind person than a devil could portray human trying to act like a nice person.” addressed the writer throughout the interview.
Webtoon showcases hell and demon often but it is not drawn to irritate any readers.
“I tried to come up with cute and friendly demon and hell,” adding “while drawing the characters I tried my best to find the harmony between sharp horns and circular images. addressed Carmel throughout the interview conducted.
8 of the great devils showcase unique characteristics which were well represented throughout their designs. For example science officer Mojavi has a turtle neck syndrome.
However devils have different look to it throughout the series, for example when the devil quarter takes over the body of Go Soon-moo he showcases different look.
“Physical outlook has miniscule differences such as eyebrows, and size of the pupils,” adding “The way characteristics of these protagonist add provides different vibe, therefore audiences might see the difference between two characters.” addressed caramel throughout the interview conducted with Yonhap News Agency.
South Korean Webtoon “Hell Staff” which was first introduced in 2017, was awarded with Ministry of culture Sports and Tourism in 2022, and currently working on producing a drama version of the series as well.
Winning of the award by the Ministry of culture Sports and Tourism provided writer NeonB who has showcased great series such as “Dieter,” “Shuttleman” and more with an opportunity to showcase her artistic ability through successful collaboration with Caramel as well.
“After five years of continuing on with the series, I am supersized and glad that we are awarded with such a big prize, and I would like to thank everyone who continue to love our series.” addressed Caramel throughout the interview.
However, “Hell Staff” will probably be the last collaboration between a marriage webtoon authors, Neonb and Caramel.
“’Hell Staff’ Drawing by Caramel, written by Neonb, will the only webtoon to showcase such collaboration,” adding “In greater perspective both of us collaborated on coming up with the story line, and coming up with production stage,” addressed writer Neonb throughout the interview.
There are still a lot more to a story of “Hell Staff.”
“When we first started writing the story we were expecting 7 years worth of production and continuum of the series with over 500 episodes,” adding “we are simply passed the halfway mark.” addressed Neonb throughout the interview.
The Series is currently available at Kakao Webtoon.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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