Jimjilbang

Jimjilbang, a one-shot from the French publisher Cornélius, offers a quiet, slice-of-life glimpse into the surreal, communal world of a Korean bathhouse. Since its debut in 2014, the comic has been celebrated for its serene, observational storytelling and distinctive visual style, capturing the ritualistic, restorative atmosphere of the jjimjilbang. Its significance lies in how it translates a specific cultural experience into a universal, meditative comic, making it a standout work from the publisher's thoughtful catalog.