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Japanese: 보지 못하고 듣지 못하고 사랑해

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Type: Manhwa

Volumes: 6

Chapters: 83

Status: Finished

Published: Oct 18, 2010 to Aug 22, 2011

Genres: Drama, Romance

Demographic: Seinen

Serialization: Daum Webtoon

Authors: Go, Yeong-Hun (Story & Art)

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Score: 8.16¹ (scored by 6,027 users)

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Ranked: #490²

² based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #1019

Members: 19,658

Favorites: 365

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Apr 5, 2012

abominationn

Recommended

Preliminary (19/83 chp)

This is a beautiful story. Although there are many stories out there that have a similar theme, I think this one has its own uniqueness and beauty. I'm not a big fan of webtoons/manwha, because I've been growing up reading too much manga. Up until at this point, when I read western comics I still get confused reading from left to right. But I have to say, webtoons are more convenient to read since you just scroll down (ignoring the occasional left to right reading). Even though I find it inconvenient reading this sort of thing; it's a sacrifice I have to make, because the ...

Mar 29, 2013

catalox

Mixed Feelings

I don't know maybe I'm all alone in this big world, who doesn't like this manwha. I don't recommend it for those who search deepness and originality of characters in story.This authors manwha- it's too facile. I hate story's with fake fantasy characters who hasn't tasted the real rough of life- how you really do get abandoned. Believe me, I do talk out of personal experience.This author made the human life tragedies look like they from Mexican melodrama evening. With their unbearable sweetness, goodness and sentences like: " master I'll be waiting for you forever!!!"-cry cry cry, or :" don't fight son, be a good ...

Dec 20, 2013

bl00dthirsty47

Recommended

I often wondered how a deaf and blind person would communicate and when reading this touching story about these two people I learned that for some love is not about looks, the way they speak, what they do, or anything other than the complex yet simple feelings of love that these two people have for one another. This story is a masterpiece and is to me an instant favorite and I would highly recommend that you drop everything and read this manga this very instant don't argue just do it trust me you wont regret it for this is a what I call a true ...

Jul 26, 2021

laserlime

Mixed Feelings

Okay so. I can handle series that are heavy-handed with misery so long as there is a pay-off at the end. But this... it was a very frustrating read.

The premise itself is fine, but the majority of the main couple's issues stem from outside people who just want to stir shit up. The main character is frequently dealt a bad hand in life to the point where whenever one good thing happens to him, like five more bad things happen as a result. Almost every character has their own tragedy laid out in complete detail at seemingly random areas. The fucking DOG got several ...

Jun 9, 2016

Octobers

Not Recommended

Thus review contains spoilers ahead.

When I was reading this manhwa I could hear Oprah's voice in my head like, "You get a sad back story, you get a sad back story, eeeeeverybody gets a sad back story" and it wasn't far from the truth.

Story:

This author takes melodrama to a whole new level. I understand the need for creating a tragedy to sympathise with your characters, but you know you're overdoing it when even their PET gets a three chapter background where it cries and experiences more emotions than a pregnant woman. There are two pets in the story and ...

Jan 15, 2015

MsTereya

Recommended

To say I cried my eyes out while reading this manhwa is an understatement. From chapter 1 I was glued to this. The story was INCREDIBLY deep and hit home big time! Some characters were rather annoying...BUT HEY! You need an annoying character or two somewhere along the line! Before reaching the halfway mark of this manhwa I felt as if...I myself...as a person needed to change, to be someone like Sori...To be grateful for everything I have and take NOTHING for granted(Which is incredibly hard to do...as we always take things for granted). Make sure to keep plenty of tissues in close proximity. It's ...

Oct 27, 2020

JoakimIT

Mixed Feelings

This was honestly a disappointing story, which I felt had a lot of potential in the beginning.
The best part of the story is the couple in focus and their relationship, they're somewhat tragic people who found each other and really rely on each other as reasons to live. Their relationship is strengthened and the story has it's most touching moment in my opinion when a secret one of them has is exposed, and I really enjoyed most of what happened up to this point.
But there are unfortunately other characters in this story, who are written so childishly I could hardly believe they weren't used for ...

Jan 1, 2015

fuzokyu13

Recommended

Have you ever wondered how a blind guy can communicate with a deaf person? Can't See Can't Hear but Love shows how communication is possible through love. It's a really great story that tells us what a blind man can see and what a deaf person can hear. The story is great. The characters are depicted beautifully. While reading it, I can feel strong emotions within me. Happiness, anger, sadness that I even cried (I don't really cry a lot so having stories that makes me cry really strikes my heart). The art is not what we are usually looking for for a manga(well this ...

Feb 6, 2018

usaking

Recommended

So this is the first manga, or rather manhwa, that I've completed from start to finish. And I have to say, what a way to start my journey into such an art form. Can't See Can't Hear But Love is one of the greatest pieces of literature that I've ever read.

The story is quite simple. It is about a deaf woman, a blind guy, and their life together. The manhwa explores both of their current dilemmas, as well as their future and past as well. Certain events come up that create difficult choices for each character. While there are some comedic moments throughout the ... manhwa, this is mainly a drama. In my opinion, Can't See Can't Hear But Love contains some of the most touching scenes I've seen in a piece of art since Clannad: After Story. And yeah, that's high praise. There were more than a few scenes that were absolutely heartbreaking to read. One of the reasons I never bothered reading or finishing any type of manga is because I never thought that something like that would get an emotional response from me. Obviously, I've received such from other pieces of art, such as anime, books, and movies, but I just didn't think a comic book, manga, or manhwa, could complete with those art forms. But man, I was wrong. I cried so many times reading certain parts of this manhwa that I couldn't possibly say the exact number. It's absolutely beautiful.

Because this is a manhwa, every piece of artwork is in color. I thought this was quite nice, although not necessary. The images became more more alive due to the colorful palette. There were times were color was used in a very intelligent as, like showing a flashback or hinting at a dark moment. I was quite impressed by this and feel that the story was heightened due to such a add-on.

Can't See Can't Hear But Love is rich with some of the most heartwarming characters ever. Geun Soo, the blind guy, is a very flawed character. He has issues with family, lies sometimes, and can be difficult to deal with in certain circumstances. But this is more than okay because it shows that he is human. Geun Soo isn't perfect. He's a good human being who doesn't fully understand himself, but wants what's best for everyone around him. Sure, because he is blind, he struggles more than most people everyday. But he also struggles with his emotions. The manhwa explores these difficulties in great length throughout the manhwa.

So Ri, the deaf girl, is one of the strongest female characters I've ever encountered. I couldn't help but feel how much she cared for Geun Soo during the story. So Ri sacrifices a lot in order to help Geun Soo during certain events that come up. She fights because of her will to live, be happy, and make sure that Geun Soo enjoys his life as much as possible. She is often treated poorly, not just because of her vision, but due to her being a woman as well. Despite the hardships she faces, So Ri never gives up.

Supporting characters in Can't See Can't Hear But Love also play a vital role when it comes to the main characters and their wants and desires. These supporting characters are all fleshed out nicely. You learn about every single one of their upbringings and why they are the way they are. It's clear that every single person in Can't See Can't Hear But Love have been through a lot, which is why they aren't perfect and can sometimes be disgusting in the way they act towards others.

Overall, I can't recommend Can't See Can't Hear But Love enough. This is one of the most touching stories I've ever read and gives a real life view of the world from the perspective of two people who are unable to live normal lives due to their disabilities. Even if you hate reading, don't care for manga, or feel that a dramatic story like this one is a waste of time, I would implore you so please read it. You won't regret it.

This is not just a masterpiece in storytelling. No... it is also one of the most important pieces of art that will be remembered for years to come. Can't See Can't Hear But Love is a must read and receives my highest recommendation.

Jul 29, 2023

TimeFliesAway

Mixed Feelings

As an artist myself, this was a bit difficult in the beginning. Him suddenly getting blind because of his work, made me quite anxious, not gonna lie. Being blind surely is scary for everyone, but even harder for people, whose work requires them to see. Authors can still easily write after becoming blind, but artists? Drawing without eyes is a bit difficult.

Anyways. The beginning was good. I don't really like reading hetero stories, so I didn't go in with many expectations, but actually got surprised for the better. Sori's and Min's relationship was really healthy and I could truly feel their love for each other. ...

Aug 16, 2015

pikapicari

Recommended

THIS MANWHA IS A FEEL TRIP AND IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED ANY TYPE OF SAD ROMANCE MANWHA, YOUR LIFE WILL BE HELLA SAD AFTER READING THIS...but you will feel completely and utterly satisfied and fulfilled.

In simplest terms, this is a story about a blind man and a deaf woman. These two disabled individuals find solace and hope in each other, and eventually fall in love. Throughout their time being with each other, hardships are frequent and conflicts arise with other people. This is due to them not having faith in themselves, despite having faith in each other, and also ... because of other people not believing in such a relationship. Even so, like the title says, they may not be able to see and hear, but the only thing they can do is love. This is what makes the manwha beautiful, as the manwha is exactly what the title is. It never lies to you and it also gives you an excellent image of a situation that may appear to be difficult and is difficult, but something that is not impossible to achieve.

For those who have never read Korean manwha, art style differs greatly from Japanese manga. In my personal opinion, Korean manwha is more simplistic in terms of drawing and has more involvement with color. The way things are draw are more about the least strokes of the line, the image depicted with the strokes, and the manipulation of colors that bring the story to life. The way the artist uses color is indeed very important and how they do it can affect how something looks. With Nasty Cat, or Yeong-Hun Go, the author of Can't See, Can't Hear, But Love and also his well-known Trace series, color is all around, but there are merely sections of color.

While CSCHBL has beautiful environments, Nasty Cat focuses his colors mostly on characters, which are what he wants you to focus on. As this is a manwha that is depicting the lives and relationship between two disabled individuals, how they see the world is different. In order to understand them, one must focus on how they live with their disabilities and other people versus how they interact with the world. For Geun Soo, he is blind, so most of his world white or a bit dark. For So Ri, who is deaf, she can still see the world just like any other person, so environments are full colored. She also is the positive influence and light of his life, so this is why her colors are very warm and his are very cool. The artistic choices in this manwha are not only very smart, but very intuitive in terms of how the characters feel and what they are going through.

With the characters, everyone has a backstory that is quite sad, except for the president. The characters are expanded upon and they interact quite nicely. The character development is strong with this one. Each character has their own flaws, but since this a romance manga about a blind person and a deaf person, the problems that characters have to overcome or solve are 1) their physical or mental disabilities, 2) their emotions, and 3) their will to continue on. The reason why I say #3 is because the ability to persevere and the likelihood of giving up comes wiith any situation, whether it is having a disability, being uncertain about love, or not being able to do what you enjoy.

I believe Nasty Cat wrote this story and drew these characters in hopes that the audience is able to understand their hardships, how to overcome them and accept them, and to show that you can also learn to love like this, learn to persevere in the darkest of times, and that nothing is impossible. Relationships can be difficult, but life is already difficult, so you don't have to do it alone and maybe your connections with other people can help you believe in yourself again. Love and having faith are very strong symbols in this story, especially in this type of circumstance that Nasty Cat reveals to us. Believing in yourself, in your own ambitions, and in others can help achieve many things. You may not be able to see a new start, to hear the end of sad times, but love and belief in that love can bear fruit to many other good things.

This was a good ride and a hell of a feel trip. I highly recommend this manwha and also Nasty Cat's other work. Please support him.

Feb 7, 2016

pashnea19

Recommended

so much feels about this manhwa..especially the last chapters...I bawled my eyes out...until now..its throbbing...I've just finished reading it so its still right there.... the art is not very pleasing to the eyes but the story is so interesting.
it's great to turn this to a movie....and i'm so gonna watch it when that happens. I always snob manhwas coz i'm used to reading in manga style...but when I first read cheese in trap which is also good...I realized..manhwas have more intersting stories than mangas...in terms of its realistic plot....and because its all about characters with disabilities, I guess that what's piqued my interest coz you'll ...

Oct 26, 2015

Malhavok

Recommended

In many ways, "Can't See Can't Hear But Love", is a typical Korean manhwa melodrama. As expected in this type of genre there will be many characters with unfortunate circumstances or tragic histories and the loss of love or loved ones is a constant theme. That being said, just because this manhwa uses many cliches and tropes from the genre, doesn't mean that it's boring. It's actually quite well done, decent written (although some translations are rough) and over all very engaging.

This story pays more attention to the disabilities of the main characters than some similar works do, so it's interesting to see how the ...

May 23, 2017

Manime8freak

Recommended

it slapped my heart face so fucking hard with every fucking emotion there is, I've been crying lying on the floor an hour after finishing it squealing "the feels THE FEElS". this is the most a single story has ever effected my feelings this much, its illegally good.
the art style was not the best but it fit the story like a glove, i loved the art it was kind of refreshing too, it was simply different.
the story is what made me burst with emotions, id hate to analyze it anymore because i only want to communicate my love for this manhua.
it was the ...

Oct 19, 2015

SuperbMex06

Recommended

This is my first review so hope you find it helpful. This is one of the most beautiful manga I have ever read. I finished it up in two days. It has a way of appealing to your feels and get you hooked up in the story right away. I will start by saying, this manga changed the way I see life and the difficulties I face and the way I deal with them. It is a train full with feels and tears that made me really happy and thankful of life.

Story: The story is as you can expect from the title, about a ...

Apr 15, 2014

Shuc49

Recommended

Preliminary (40/83 chp)

What is true love? Many of us always ask this question. It must be hard for a deaf person and a blind person to even communicate. How did they fall in love?
This manhwa presents us the perfect tear jerking story with this setting.
This manhwa illustrates clearly answers the question to what true love is. It show's us that within bitterness there is always a hint of sweetness.
There is a saying that 'You never know what you have until it is lost', the main character goes through this and learns to cherish what he has left. A truly touching story.

The art is simple ...

Nov 5, 2021

Sheykh

Not Recommended

Preliminary (6/83 chp)

I have been found of drama for the longest time of my life. Most of my favorite works of all possible medium are drama. So I can surely say that I've seen my share of them.
Among all I've seen so far, there was one work of medium I couldn't tolerate from the start, and that was CSCHBL.

The story is about a boy and a girl who are physically disable (boy is blind, and girl is deaf). It takes and turns to be a SoL love story and HIGHLY DRAMATIC story.
Tho problem arises from the author, which isn't exactly sure how to make this one a ...

Oct 26, 2012

mizsdora

Recommended

Preliminary (54/83 chp)

A very deep story. Even though the main character are both disability person, they still can live together. They communicating in unique way and understand their partner's feeling. Spend times together and help each other with daily activities. The heroin never give up and always support the hero to facing obstacles. Their love is so strong. I really love this manga. It has its own sentimental feelings.