many people are seeking ways to relieve theirstress. a popular method in korea these days is apparentlycoloring books and these are not your regular coloring booksfor kids. our kwon soa has this story.who says coloring is just for kids? these days grown-ups are picking up theirown coloring pencils... as a trend that started in europe, has arrived in korea.now here′s a bestseller that doesn′t require any reading, just coloring."secret garden" was published in august last year in korea, after its original releasein 2013 in the uk. "while the fun factor remains the same asit did years ago, there′s a little more
substance behind coloring books for grown-ups."it′s mostly quoted as having an anti-stress effect... as coloring is commonly used fortherapy. "coloring books tend to make me more patientand calm. that′s why i buy a number of them each year."publishing companies were quick to respond to the popularity... realizing the positivepsychological effects of coloring. "coloring books is like getting away fromthe busy life,... so although it takes some time, i think this is the best method to relievestress." around 1-hundred different coloring bookshave appeared in korea in a span of just five months.most of them,... from abroad.
but, not this one.′minhwa coloring wish book′... it′s made by folk art artist suh gong-im .minhwa is a korean art genre known as the art of the common people from the 17th to19th century. "i made the book since korean traditionalelements cannot be found in western coloring books. i aim to sell my copyrights abroadtoo." suh also stresses that her book is unlikeother coloring books that have been made through computer graphics... as she drew her illustrationsherself with a brush. despite the high demand, there are limitsto the healing effects... as experts say, coloring by yourself just satisfies a temporarysense of accomplishment.
a book may not replace your therapist, butfans of the new trend say it does add an extra splash of color to their everyday lives.kwon soa, arirang news.
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