“Min-gyu transforms himself to match his childhood friend Ji-woo's ideal type and prevent her from falling for volleyball captain Tae-min.”
Unrequited Love Defense
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Synopsis
Min-gyu transforms himself to match his childhood friend Ji-woo's ideal type and prevent her from falling for volleyball captain Tae-min.
Min-gyu, a pure-hearted man, has quietly adored his childhood friend Ji-woo for longer than anyone else. Every time Ji-woo laughed, grumbled, or approached him nonchalantly, Min-gyu's feelings gradually but steadily deepened. The problem was that the men Ji-woo had been enamored with were always the complete opposite of himself: muscular, beastly men. Fortunately, in reality, she hadn't yet given her heart to anyone, so Min-gyu stayed by her side, even risking the status of a boyfriend. But one peaceful autumn, his hopes were shattered. "Joo Min-gyu... I think I've fallen in love." Ji-woo suddenly fell for Kang Tae-min, the captain of the volleyball team! Min-gyu felt the crisis of his life as he realized that she might truly love someone for the first time. In order to protect Jiwoo from Taemin, he tries to become the man that fits her ideal type... (Source: Ridi, translated)
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Unrequited Love Defense begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 6 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published May 2025 – May 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M86677 catalog