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“Fugitive Dooshik scams a server, discovers Jooha's hidden treasure, and sees a lucrative opportunity.”
Pearl Boy
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7.46
7,324 readers · 124 favorites
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Synopsis
Fugitive Dooshik scams a server, discovers Jooha's hidden treasure, and sees a lucrative opportunity.
Dooshik is in a bind. After making off with the takings from the gay bar where he worked, he seeks refuge in a small, coastal town. As his funds dwindle, he desperately needs a way to make ends meet. Still, a boy's gotta eat! So he dives into a clam house to satisfy his cravings. But with no money to pay, he dashes off leaving Jooha, the server, to foot the bill. Later on, when Dooshik returns to pay his debt, he's greeted by a sordid scene that offers a tantalizing glimpse of the solution to his money problems. For within Jooha's beautiful shell lies a secret treasure waiting to be drawn out. And Dooshik is just the man to do it. (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
6.1
/10
What 7 readers settled on.
67%
recommend
Score distribution
median 6
mode 4
σ 1.81
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.81 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 4.0
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Score over time
↓ 0.86
Running avg · Sep 2023 → Mar 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This story features a unique narrative, drop-dead gorgeous art, and hilarious early scenes that make for a compelling start. However, the experience becomes increasingly stressful due to heavy,...”
- 9 “This series is an addictive, beautifully illustrated masterpiece that masterfully balances action, humor, and deep psychological twists. While some might find the "Pearls" unrealistic or the male...”
- 8 “This manhwa features stunning artwork, well-crafted characters, and a deeply compelling villain that kept me emotionally invested throughout. However, the limited character development, heavy...”
Verbosity
Short · 71%
Medium · 29%
Long · 0%
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 112 ch ch × vol
- Total read 14h 56m approx
- Published Oct 2020 – Nov 2024
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M57673 catalog