“Street girl Hyun-Bin disguises as boy to protect princess Yae-Ha, torn between duty and love for delinquent Yun-Ha.”
Love in the Mask
가면속의 사랑
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Street girl Hyun-Bin disguises as boy to protect princess Yae-Ha, torn between duty and love for delinquent Yun-Ha.
Hyun-Bin has been surviving on the streets by hiding the fact that she's a girl. In a tragic turn of events, her beloved little brother dies and Hyun-Bin runs away from the begging, from the gangs - straight into the clutches of a rich family. Her life might have become better but it's far from rosy: she has to undergo strict training every day and guard the family's youngest member, innocent and princess-like Yae-Ha. There are only two rules, Hyun-Bin has to protect Yae-Ha with her life and no one must ever find out that she's a girl. It's a lonely and cold way of life but a fateful encounter with the delinquent Yun-Ha becomes a catalyst of changes to come, where loyalty and a sense of duty clash with feelings of love... (Source: dollie_mixtures)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 24 sampled reviews
What 24 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.68 · split reception
6.6 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.3
↓ 2.71
Running avg · Apr 2010 → Jan 2023
- 10 “This manga is a solid gender-bender title that effectively balances engaging action, drama, and romance. However, the constant, cruel, and inhumane physical abuse of the female lead, Hyun-Bin, is...”
- 10 “This is an absolutely fantastic manga that elevates the cross-dressing genre to a new level with gripping, unexpected plot twists. Potential readers should be aware that the narrative includes...”
- 10 “The plot enchants with its beautiful simplicity and colorful, enjoyable nature, complemented by characters with moving pasts and compelling behaviors. There are no notable criticisms to report...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Love in the Mask begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 134 × 32 ch × vol
- Total read 17h 52m approx
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M10947 catalog