Art isn’t something I expect to find in a K-drama, and it’s usually the opposite as many productions struggle to even craft decent posters and title designs. I was pleasantly surprised to see a full title opening for tvN drama Encounter (Boyfriend), an illustrated fairy tale-esque rendering of a princess, her rescuer, castles and winged horses, all the elements of a romantic throwback fairy tale but here applied to a modern day capable hotel president that is trapped in her life despite all the trappings of success. The title art is by a famous South Korean artists called Jamsan using a technique called digital painting, it’s like a moving picture book rendering that really adds a whimsical element to Encounter when the narrative of the female lead is so grounded in a life weighed down by responsibility and the chains of privilege. Check out some more cool screenshots below! Continue reading →