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“Korean medical student falls for ex-Kumari in Nepal, facing destiny and impossible sacrifice for love.”
For the Sake of Sita
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7.34
4,814 rank · 3,811 readers · 29 favorites
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Romance
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Synopsis
Korean medical student falls for ex-Kumari in Nepal, facing destiny and impossible sacrifice for love.
For her sake, he would sacrifice everything... While volunteering in Nepal, Korean medical student Sangmin Han encounters Sita, a young woman with a mysterious past as a former Kumari—a prepubescent girl worshipped as the living vessel of a goddess. Their connection transcends cultural boundaries, and their lives become intertwined in ways neither could have imagined. As their relationship deepens, Sangmin discovers that Sita carries the weight of a destiny shaped by ancient traditions and spiritual forces beyond his understanding. When faced with an impossible choice that could change everything, Sangmin must decide how much he's willing to give up for love. Set against the backdrop of Nepal's rich spiritual heritage and the clash between tradition and modern life, this is a tale of devotion that spans time and challenges the very nature of sacrifice, destiny, and what it means to love someone beyond all reason.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
5.8
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
75%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 2.77
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.77 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.3 pts
Recommenders 7.3 · others 1.0
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Score over time
↓ 2.25
Running avg · Dec 2016 → Aug 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This unique tale offers a deeply emotional and tear-jerking experience, with art that perfectly suits the story's somber atmosphere. However, the characters feel flat, particularly Sangmin, who...”
- 8 “This manhwa delivers a fast-paced, action-driven romance that effectively develops its characters from seemingly shallow archetypes into deeply human figures. While the story is admittedly cheesy...”
- 7 “For the Sake of Sita is a courageous and emotionally resonant work that successfully opens new cultural horizons by exploring the tragic life of a former Kumari. However, the narrative relies on a...”
Verbosity
Short · 75%
Medium · 0%
Long · 25%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — For the Sake of Sita begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 14 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 52m approx
- Published Jun 2014 – Sep 2014
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M37017 catalog