“Debt collector turned deliveryman seeks revenge in cutthroat entertainment world with mysterious benefactor's help.”
Payback
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Synopsis
Debt collector turned deliveryman seeks revenge in cutthroat entertainment world with mysterious benefactor's help.
Lee Yoohan once walked away from everything familiar, leaving behind his family and education to forge his own path in the harsh world of debt collection. Years of hardship have left him with nothing but scars and a part-time delivery job, struggling to survive day by day. When a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with ghosts from his past, Yoohan finds himself drawn into the glittering, cutthroat world of celebrity and entertainment. Determined to reclaim what was taken from him and confront those who wronged him, he sets his sights on an industry that seems impossible to break into. Enter Yoon Jay, a mysterious figure with the connections and influence to change Yoohan's fate overnight. But in a world where power comes at a price, Yoohan must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to climb the ranks of fame and fortune—and whether the cost of revenge is worth everything he has left to give.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 3.09 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.5 · others 3.0
↑ 4.33
Running avg · Apr 2025 → Feb 2026
- 10 “I absolutely love the gorgeous art and the perfect balance maintained between the relationship dynamics and the revenge plot. While I highly recommend this series, I do wish the adaptation had...”
- 9 “This story excels through Lee Yoohan’s compelling character growth and the refreshing, fun banter between the two leads. While Yoohan’s development can feel slow and Yoon Jay remains a static,...”
- 3 “The manhwa features a polished, striking art style and strong character designs that initially catch the eye. However, the narrative suffers from excessive filler, a weak and unfulfilling revenge...”
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 110 ch ch × vol
- Total read 14h 40m approx
- Published Jun 2021 – Aug 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M64244 catalog