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“Former high-school athlete turned convenience-store clerk discovers MMA and begins a journey toward fighting glory.”
King of the Octagon
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7.14
7,546 rank · 1,466 readers · 4 favorites
Combat Sports
Sports
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Synopsis
Former high-school athlete turned convenience-store clerk discovers MMA and begins a journey toward fighting glory.
Hwiseong Lee, who was once a promising athlete with his gifted athletic abilities in high school, works part-time at a convenience store. One day, he is invited to an MMA event which eventually leads him to a new adventure. After visiting the Octagon for the first time, he feels overwhelmed by what he has just witnessed. How will his life change as he begins training, and will he rise to glory as an MMA fighter? (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)
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7.5
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What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
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Running avg · Apr 2023 → Mar 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This Manhwa offers a fun, refreshing adventure that stands out for its grounded focus on combat sports, successfully avoiding typical regressor or isekai tropes. While the story is a great read,...”
- 7 “King of the Octagon is a highly entertaining read that features pleasing art, fun side characters, and genuinely great comedy. However, the writing lacks depth, the protagonist feels basic, and the...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — King of the Octagon begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 192 ch ch × vol
- Total read 25h 36m approx
- Published May 2022 – Oct 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M67738 catalog