Ongoing
“Author trapped in his own web novel as an extra, facing plot changes and dangers.”
The Novel's Extra
소설 속 엑스트라
7.71
1,860 rank · 25,171 readers · 290 favorites
Isekai
Reincarnation
School
Action
Fantasy
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Synopsis
Author trapped in his own web novel as an extra, facing plot changes and dangers.
Wouldn't it be a dream to wake up in a world of your own creation? For Hajin Kim, it's nothing short of a nightmare. With no clue how or why he's been transported into his web novel—as a mere extra, no less!—Hajin has little choice but to see his story through until the end. Lucky for him, as the author, he knows this perilous world like the back of his hand. But when discrepancies in the plot begin popping up left and right, Hajin soon realizes that things aren't quite so simple, after all... (Source: Tapas Media)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 9 sampled reviews
6.3
/10
What 9 readers settled on.
63%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 9
σ 3.06
Agreement
Polarized
σ 3.06 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.5 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.3
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 0.67
Running avg · Feb 2023 → Nov 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This manga excels at world-building and character development, offering a refreshing take on the overpowered protagonist trope by focusing on the character's knowledge rather than raw strength....”
- 9 “The unique premise of a writer trapped in his own story is incredibly intriguing, complemented by well-crafted world-building and deeply developed characters. There are no notable criticisms to...”
- 7 “"The Novel's Extra" excels with its immersive world-building, fast-paced plot, and an amazing art style that brings the story to life. There are no notable criticisms to report, as the narrative...”
Verbosity
Short · 67%
Medium · 22%
Long · 11%
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Jun 2022 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M64066 catalog