CHAKHO by HYBE in collaboration with Okay-Pop group BTS

7Fates: Chakho Vol. 1

Writer/Artist: HYBE with BTS
Letterer: Abigail Blackman
Publisher: Ize Press
Publication Date: October 24, 2023
Rating: Teen
Genre: WEBTOON (S. Korea), Fantasy, Action and Adventure, Historical Fiction, Isekai

7Fates: Chakho is a fantasy motion and journey webcomic created by HYBE in collaboration with BTS. This story takes us to the close to future in the fictional metropolis of Sin-si the place the primary character, Zeha, embarks on his fateful journey.

If you’re like me, you is likely to be curious concerning the which means behind the title, 7Fates: Chakho. The 7Fates represents the seven members of the worldwide Okay-pop sensation BTS. The primary character is Zeha, impressed by Jungkook. We even have Haru impressed by Jimin, Do-Geon impressed by RM, Hwan impressed by Jin, Jooan impressed by V, Cein impressed by Suga, and Hosu impressed by J-Hope. If you’re unfamiliar with BTS, take a look at “Stay Alive,” a tune produced by Suga of BTS and sung by Jungkook, solely for 7Fates: Chakho.

Below, from left to proper, are the characters: Hosu (J-Hope), Haru (Jimin), Hwan (Jin), Zeha (Jungkook), Jooan (V), Cein (Suga), Do-Geon (RM).

I used to be to be taught that the “Chakho” in 7Fates: Chakho got here from a Korean folktale. Chakho comes from the phrase “chakhogapsa,” referring to a group of skilled tiger hunters. Due to a rise in the tiger inhabitants, the individuals in the Joseon Kingdom have been being attacked and killed. So, King Sejong educated the chakhogapsa to be elite tiger hunters to guard Joseon’s individuals. The king created a system the place the chakhogapsa or hunters could be compensated for killing the tigers, the larger tigers could be price extra. 7Fates: Chakho retains the essence of the unique folktale whereas introducing fantasy parts to present it a recent new spin.

The story begins by introducing us to tiger-like creatures referred to as Beom (tiger in Korean), who can solely go to Earth yearly. We quickly meet the primary character, Zeha, and be taught that he misplaced his dad and mom as a toddler, however the adults in his life would keep away from explaining what occurred to them. Over time, he provides up on looking for out extra about their demise.

One evening, Zeha is satisfied by a shadowy determine to go to Inwang Mountain, the place he grew up. Through a hazy flip of occasions, he releases a seal positioned on the Beom to maintain them from staying on the earth longer than a day. With the Beom in a position to roam freely, they start to assault and homicide the individuals of Sin-si City. The Beom assaults change into so frequent that the Yisal Group (a fictional group that has contributed to the event of Sin-si) rewards the hunters who kill the Beom. Similar to the chakhogapsa of the Joseon Kingdom, the larger the Beom, the larger the reward.

Due to the Beom assaults, many individuals in Sin-si have misplaced their lives and family members. Some individuals have shaped looking teams and are looking down the Beom to obtain the Yisal Group’s reward. This story follows how destiny brings Zeha, Haru, Do-Geon, Hwan, Jooan, Cein, and Hosu collectively.

VERDICT: Overall, I significantly loved the primary quantity of this collection and would advocate it. The artwork is clear and dynamic, and the colour intensifies totally different moments all through. The motion scenes are straightforward to comply with, and I appreciated how the lettering added severity to some contentious moments. Each character impressed by the members of BTS has their very own kind of weapon, which lends itself to diversified combat scenes. I loved the pacing of the collection and the eye that was given to Zeha’s background story. I flew by means of the pages as I examine Zeha’s dad and mom. I additionally wished to know extra concerning the Beom, the place they arrive from, and the rationale why they have been sealed away from the earth. I’m excited to see Zeha’s development and to proceed to fulfill the remainder of the seven chakho in the remainder of the volumes that Ize Press shall be releasing in the longer term.

With 2.6M likes and 33.7M views on WEBTOON, this collection will promote shortly. If you’re a fan of fantasy with characters being drawn to one another by means of destiny/future, ensure that to select up a duplicate on October 24, 2023. The quantity has ten chapters and is $20.00.