Game Bonds Bloom Into Real-Life Romance

■ Our Guild's Idol (written and illustrated by Kkobo, Naver Webtoon)

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By Lee Jae-yong, Senior Reporter
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Our Guild Idol. Photo courtesy of Naver Webtoon - Seoul Economic Daily Culture News from South Korea
Our Guild Idol. Photo courtesy of Naver Webtoon

The protagonist, "Ajin," who plays games using her younger brother's account, approaches a female user named "Kkotppuring" for the sake of her guild. In truth, "Kkotppuring" is "Jihyun," a member of a famous male idol group. Jihyun feels the voice in a video sent by Ajin is somehow familiar, experiencing a strange attraction.

This romance drama webtoon stirs readers' hearts with the premise that "a gaming friend turned out to be a famous idol." Author Kkobo's signature emotional direction and appealing character designs stand out. The work portrays online gaming not as a mere escape but as the starting point for new relationships and a warm space for communication that helps overcome wounds.

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Original reporting by Lee Jae-yong, Senior Reporter for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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