The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. The English paperback edition includes a brand new translation and a fold-out poster featuring character art of Ian.
DOYAK has written a heartfelt letter to readers about her influences and why Wet Sand is important to her:
“Since Wet Sand is set in the United States, it’s incredible that it will be published in English there!
From a young age, I’ve been drawn to tragedy; stories that can feel suffocating and chaotic, with morally imperfect characters often found in classic literature. That’s why I’ve always aspired to create stories with that kind of narrative, whether they gain recognition or not in the future. I thought it could be quite different from the tastes of major readers and the industry in Korea these days (and it’s even a love triangle without a clear endgame that everybody dislikes. But that’s what makes it more fun, haha.) So, I’m truly grateful for the love and support it’s received, even outside of Korea, which has far exceeded my expectations.
I was born and raised in Korea for 16 years before moving to New Zealand suddenly with my family, without knowing a single word of English. To learn the language, I diligently watched American TV drama series, making me more familiar with English-speaking series and movies than East Asian comics. Alongside my identity as an immigrant, I’d like to think these influences and personal experiences have shaped Wet Sand into what it is today.
I don’t like heroes. I’ve always loved characters who are losers when it comes to love. This isn’t a story about one person saving another. Instead, it’s about each character endlessly circling in a tangled web of fate—or, you might say, love—eventually being drawn toward the center. Like me, I hope readers will come to love all three “losers” as the story unfolds.
Kind regards,
DOYAK”
Wet Sand, Volume 1
ISBN: 9780593874639
Price: $20.00
On sale: 05/06/2025
Author DOYAK
Inklore
Age 18 and up
Paperback | 256 Pages
When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade. But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang—and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover—a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.
Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.
Keep scrolling to view some gorgeous interiors from Volume 1 and to see how you can get a Wet Sand-themed desktop/phone calendar. Then be sure to check out Wet Sand, Volume 1 at your local comic shop on May 6th!
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