I actually like the long arcs because it means hoyeol interacts with more characters and also its getting me back into the mood for larger fantasy settings. This series is so fun lol
I really hope the amnesia trope only goes on for one or three chapters at most. Can't imagine another season of waiting, especially since the main lead already had amnesia in the first season... this is the second time.
The artist does such good job making the performances seem fun and exciting. Definitely pulls you in and theyre always accurate to what would be seen on these shows. They play around with the concepts/fashion which is so cool to see.
Minor detail but I love the fashion in this manga. They don't just denote to the same type of dresses, they go with different silhouettes and styles. It's just really refreshing to see the effort put in to making the outfits cohesive and fitting for the character.
The artist has done a really good job, especially for the comedic moments. I really love the contrast between Grandfell and hoyeol. It's so clear that they have different viewpoints on how to interact and what actions they take, but ultimately none of their decisions felt out of place. The kind of balancing act is the funniest part.
All the people in the group are likeable. It's really easy to see why people would be voting for them and why they would rank as high as they do. Some authors forget that it's not just about making the main character likeable and cool, but also the other members. They're not soloists, they're a group and a large draw of that is different personalities and looks. I like big sejin and Eugene the most (as well as Moondance ofc).
I like how the author handles social media here. A lot of people use it for just describing how cool the protagonist is and showing off, adding essentially nothing to the narrative. Here, you can see it adding an extra layer of complexity. People are commenting on the situation (positively or negatively) and Moondae is actually responding to it. It's impacting him and he's determining his actions based off of these comments. Social media doesn't come up just when it comes to spreading rumors, he keeps up with his fandom and others fandoms. It's self aware of him to do that. I like that he cares about that! So many authors just let their protagonist go on like they don't care about what others think. He's in a survival show for goodness sake, social media is a big influencer of who's voting for who!
It's so easy to tell that Moondae has to be in control of things for him to feel comfortable. It makes sense why, because its literally his life on the line, but when it comes to rumors and accusations, those are sometimes uncontrollable for public figures. I like how Moondae points out that if he had left, the team would have been in trouble and that's why they cared. Although thats true, I'm pretty sure they did actually wanted him there putside of that too. He's a good person and although he can be stoic/calculating, he keeps the group together. Even big Sejin seems to genuinely want to be there outside of whatever long term reward he's thinking of, like Moondae was for him.
Such a good story. Every character has been so endearing. I love how they take every character and treat them tenderly and with care. Theres such deep thoughtfulness that goes into their relationships. Can't wait to read more!
The artist does such a good job transferring the novel content into the manhwa. It's really good because usually when it comes to performances and music there's an awkwardness to it, but in this manhwa it's smoothly integrated. Even in the latest chapter, they managed to portray the intensity really well.
I know you guys think people are being dramatic, but from the perspective of other students, it makes sense why they thought the rumor was bad. Like, it's kind of clear they thought he was being perverted or creepy towards a girl. Though it's kind of obvious the original moondae was probably bullied and framed. Even with that, bullying in these schools is usually excessive. There's a reason bullying scandals are taken so seriously in Korea (especially for idols/actors). They're treated more like scandals because they tend to be more severe. Even if it's untrue, it can affect them a lot if enough people know about it.
For people saying, why would anyone care about that rumor. Its more like people would view the person as weird and as someone who mightve harassed another student. Honestly, rumors matter a lot for contestants on a show like this because most of them are just starting to build their own fanbase and viewers can easily switch to other contestants. Also, I like how they use social media in this, it's unobtrusive and feels accurate. The little fanarts and username are all cutesy. Can't wait to read more!
For people confused, theyre in a cultivation world and it's a common trope that in order for a cultivator (the main lead here) to break through to the next level or "ascend" they must pass heavenly tribulations bc most cultivators aim for immortality. This is usually in the form of lightning strikes. But anyways, the cultivator has to survive the strikes and once they do, they get rewards like body strengthening etc. So that's what the main lead is doing here! It's pretty funny to read world hopping novels like this because they're so meta and have a lot of references to chinese web novel tropes.
The art is sooo good. The thing I like about this manhwa is how even if we don't know much about a character, we can still see why people are voting for them. A lot of idol mnahwas tend to forget that it's not just about making the main character likeable, but also the people around them. Rarely is there just one contestant that stands out. Also, I love how Moondae used going around for the ads as a way to show how serious he was about it. Even fans don't go visiting around for all of them like that. It was interesting!
Love the theories that people are making. It always makes reading manhwa's like this fun. I genuinely think Doha doesn't remember anything past the first time because of the noodles but I do think he's used the time separated from Bada to find out more than him. I also agree that his obsessiveness (although it was helpful for Bada at one point) is going to prevent Bada from trying to find a way out. Because they really don't know what's outside of this game, whether there's an outside world or whether there are other "horror game loops." Either way, Doha doesn't seem to mind the situation or as eager as Bada to get out.
It's so funny how accurate this is lol. There's always the fans that start calling the fandom lazy and trying to figure out what to do. I've seen the exchanging coffee (or other food) for votes thing multiple times, as well as the number of ads. Even the memes they used are the same. I let out a laugh when I saw the edited puppy version of the soldier meme. But yeah, I think it's adorable how Moondae makes a point to be grateful for his fans since he's so stoic and the serious type.
It's cathartic to see Yohan finally cry and express himself in such a vulnerable way. He's been feeling like that for so long and the only time he cried was when he first met Jay. Some people have said this manhwa is too slow and boring because it doesn't focus on the romance enough. Personally, I think that's one of its strength. They fully give a lot of time and attention to Yohans mental state and his actual plans outside of romance. It doesn't feel like something extra they tacked on, it's intrinsic to the story and his recovery is tied to whether he accepts his own feelings towards Jay. I think they're romance on its own is compelling too though! I also love how they used acting to express who he is outwardly and internally. Jay being the one to modify the lines just shows a different level of empathy and understanding he has towards Yohan that hasn't been shown before. Definitely will be waiting for the next chapter!
I like how blunt and nonchalant grandfell is compared to his inner thoughts lol. Nice to see a female character that has a deeper story too. It'll be interesting to see what she's really like. It really does seem like the author wants the mc surrounded by likeable characters (instead of just pieces of cardboard to gasp at his every move.) There's a lot of funny characters and it's hilarious to see them interact with eachother!
Excited to see where this goes! I think the design of the game is one of the best out of this trope in manhwa. It's one of the few that actually feels like it could be a game, which is good considering how much time the mc will be spending there (reminds me and others of maplestory). The character designs are cute and memorable, and the chat doesn't get in the way. The humor is also pretty good and it'll be interesting to see them interact more in real life.