Mariya and Friends: Mariya and Friends 1

The YouTube channel "Mariya and Friends," boasting 2.17 million subscribers and 1.3 billion cumulative views, has been reborn as a cheerful family comic for children. Composed of Mariya, Kkiya, and their nieces and nephews, the family channel "Mariya and Friends" handles everything from planning to filming and editing themselves. They have consistently received love both domestically and internationally for their wholesome and lively content, which includes various challenges, parenting, play, and mukbang (eating shows). The combined subscriber count of their spin-off channels, which are tailored to the tastes of different age groups, reaches 10 million, earning them the title of "President of Children." The children's comic *Mariya and Friends* is a book that adapts the funniest content selected from the popular episodes of the YouTube channel into a delightful family comic. The story, newly created based on actual YouTube content, maximizes the fun of the comic through the creators' active participation and meticulous review. Furthermore, the cute illustrations that highlight the charm of each character and the direction that stands out for its comedic yet dramatic family dynamics demonstrate a clear distinction in the current children's comic market, which is flooded with stimulating stories and flashy artwork. Volume 1 of *Mariya and Friends* consists of a total of five chapters, featuring character-specific episodes. The play pages inserted at the end of each chapter, such as "Find the Difference" and "Climbing the Ladder of Fate!", are designed for activities to be enjoyed alone or with family. *Mariya and Friends*, a cheerful children's family comic that blends fun and relatable themes, will present readers with pleasant laughter and heartwarming emotions, as well as quality time with their families.

Korean title: 말이야와 친구들 1

Korean author: 말이야와 친구들

Korean publisher: 주니어김영사

ISBN-13: 9788934911012