SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | SHUN |
| COUNTRY: | Korea, Republic of |
| CONTACT: |
instagram.com/shunillust instagram.com/shunyoon youtube.com/@shunyoon |
| I am Shun, an illustrator and essayist based in Seoul, South Korea. Since publishing my first book in 2018, I have released 4 graphic novel and 2 essay collections and actively worked across various fields of illustration. Since 2019, I’ve collaborated with a wide range of publishers, brands, and organizations—creating editorial illustrations, book artwork, advertising visuals, and brand storytelling content. My representative title-the graphic novel, “Soft is Not Weak” was also published in China and is currently under review with a publisher in Vietnam. Another book, “Late-night Honest Talks,” is being reviewed by a Taiwanese publisher. Through my writing, I explore the emotional undercurrents of daily life—quiet resilience, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. As an illustrator, I focus on capturing shared travel memories with loved ones, preserving those soft moments through drawing. My work often bridges the past and present, seeking meaning in everyday scenes and inviting viewers into gentle reflection. I also engage with audiences through lectures, workshops, and social media comics. The name “Shun” (順), meaning “to go with the flow” in Chinese characters, reflects my wish to embrace life’s uncertainties with ease—and to gently observe and express the quieter truths I encounter along the way. |
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Sunlight and Rest
A quiet travel moment of reading and sharing snacks with my dog, Mar, under the warm sunlight
Snowfall of Memories
One snowy dawn, it felt as if memories were falling from the sky. Precious moments from the past drifted down like colorful crystals of memory
A Day at Doi Suthep
A travel illustration inspired by imagining a joyful group photo with friends at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai
A Morning in Hokkaido
Inspired by memories of staying in a snow-covered cabin during winter in Hokkaido, this illustration captures the quiet beauty of one peaceful morning
Khun Kae’s Juice Bar
Inspired by one of my favorite juice bars in Chiang Mai, where I often stopped during a month-long stay. This illustration imagines returning to that familiar place once again
Time to Meet Myself I
This piece portrays a journey of rediscovering myself before I fade into the crowd, holding on to my own presence instead of disappearing among others
Time to Meet Myself II
Continuing from the first piece, this illustration tells the story of emerging from deep sadness through encounters with others and, at last, meeting my true self
Dry Cleaning
This piece expresses my idea of depression as an emotion that never truly dries, no matter how long it is left to hang. Like damp clothes waiting in vain, some feelings refuse to disappear