Kirai's manga / #organised crime(5)

Synopsis: In this setting, some people can shape-shift into animals. When an illicit drug delivery goes awry, Gyun Heesung (MC) is forced to revert into his animal form: a small, adorable dog. He finds himself in the care of Yoon Chiyoung (ML), the infamous director of a wolf gang, who reveals an expected affectionate side to his new pet puppy. Heesung must keep his real identity a secret and wait for a chance to escape. Review: A fun read, especially for those who love pampering love interests. Heesung has a tendency to get angry—and violent—when someone wrongs him, and it makes him entertaining. It seems like Chiyoung also likes this quirk! Speaking of Chiyoung, he's the type of male lead who's scary to everyone but acts pathetic and clingy with Heesung, which is a love interest archetype I'm biased towards but ultimately lacks true depth. Furthermore, the story lacks a feeling of 'deepness' or a 'wow' factor that can make it stand out, but it works well as a romcom with organised crime elements.

Summary: Ju Hamin (MC) resents having a mafia family. He tries to live a normal life away from crime, but a kidnapping incident prompts his father to appoint Kwon Sehyuk (ML) as Hamin's bodyguard. It seems like many bad people have designs on Hamin, including Sehyuk himself… Review: Hamin is a good protagonist with both cunning and a strong moral compass. Sehyuk is a certified badass, whose cunning surpasses even the big bosses in the mafia world. As a bonus, the unique art style and action-packed plot makes this worth the read.

Synopsis: Saddled with his father's debt and his dependent little brother, Euihyun (MC) tries to drown himself in the ocean. However, his suicide attempt is thwarted by the sudden appearance of Taeju (ML), a gangster who takes a sudden interest in him. Euihyun may be an omega, but he is ill-tempered and feisty; there's just something about him that draws Taeju in more than he realises. Review: When a relationship begins on the premise of a gangster coercing sex from a suicidal, debt-ridden single caretaker, you know that it will be toxic as hell, but this changes surprisingly fast. Taeju quickly develops a possessiveness for Euihyun, then actual feelings, and then guilt. Their dynamic for the majority of the manhwa is that of a shameless wife guy and an angry sugar baby, which I find super entertaining. Euihyun's little brother is also a prominent character who I don't find annoying at all. Throw in gang action, and you're in for a treat.

Synopsis: Hayato (MC) has been borrowing the name of an infamous yakuza member, 'Tiger', in street fights. One day, a man he brings to bed turns out to be the real Tiger. Review: It's got some romance, smut, backstories and a couple that can kick ass, but overall it's mediocre.