The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the European Union is organizing a special literary event featuring Ancco, one of Korea's most celebrated graphic novel artists. The event will be held in collaboration with Filigranes, one of Brussels' most prestigious bookstores, offering readers a unique opportunity to meet the internationally recognized creator.
Ancco launched her artistic career in the early 2000s with her groundbreaking webtoon "Ancco's Diary," which marked the beginning of her journey as a distinctive voice in Korean comics. Since then, she has gained widespread international recognition for her delicate and honest portrayal of the inner lives of women and teenagers, establishing herself as a leading figure in contemporary graphic storytelling.
The artist's work has achieved significant acclaim on the global stage, particularly with her graphic novel "Mauvaises filles" (Bad Friends), which was published in France. This work earned her a prestigious award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, one of the most important comic festivals in the world, bringing her unique artistic voice to international audiences and solidifying her reputation as a major talent in the graphic novel medium.
The upcoming event will provide attendees with a comprehensive experience that includes an author talk where Ancco will discuss her creative process and artistic vision. Following the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session allowing audience members to engage directly with the artist and gain insights into her creative world and artistic background. The evening will conclude with a book signing session, giving fans the opportunity to obtain personalized copies of her works.
Scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the event will take place at Filigranes Brussels. The program will feature not only the author talk, Q&A session, and book signing but also include a Korean dessert tasting, adding a cultural culinary element to the literary experience. Organizers emphasize that participation requires advance reservation, and interested attendees can secure their spots through the provided registration link.
This special event represents an important opportunity for cultural exchange between Korean creative artists and European readers, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Korean graphic novel artistry. The collaboration between the Korean Cultural Center and Filigranes bookstore demonstrates the growing international interest in Korean literary and artistic works, particularly in the graphic novel genre that has gained significant popularity worldwide.
