My Reason to Die

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Synonyms: What I Decided to Die For, Naega Jukgi-ro Gyeolsimhan Geos-eun

Japanese: 내가 죽기로 결심한 것은

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Type: Manhwa

Volumes: 7

Chapters: 98

Status: Finished

Published: Dec 7, 2021 to Sep 12, 2023

Genres: Drama, Romance

Serialization: Naver Webtoon

Authors: Yuju (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.93¹ (scored by 2,445 users)

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Ranked: #961²

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Popularity: #3337

Members: 7,352

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Ranked #961Popularity #3337Members 7,352

ManhwaNaver WebtoonYuju (Story & Art)

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Volumes: /7

Chapters: /98

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Ji-o's luck runs out when she gets injured before the tryouts for the national taekwondo team. In the middle of facing what seems to be the biggest crisis of her life, she meets Gyeol, a mysterious boy who changes her life forever. He's the definition of a bad boy with a good heart, and she finds herself unable to resist his charms. However, she might be playing with fire as he's someone who's involved with the wrong crowd. Is falling for Gyeol worth the risk?

(Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

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My Reason to Die is originally a webtoon series which has been published in book format since September 15, 2022. The series has been published digitally in English, Indonesian, and Thai by Webtoon Entertainment.

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Cha, Gyeol

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Nam, Ji-o

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Yeo, Eunsu

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Nam, Se-o

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Mun, Giseong

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Sep 15, 2024

Myoui-Chan

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This was a very interesting webtoon. Perhaps it's because the author went through with the story with such clear intentions that made it all the more impactful.

My Reason to Die deviates from the typical by stringing a series of mundane events to elicit strong emotions from the readers. It is a story that wouldn't have worked if the characters weren't fleshed out and lovable, but the author made sure to fill that criteria before stabbing the readers right out front. The most remarkable thing about this story for me is how it is unnecessary cruel, and how incredibly flawed the characters are. Ji-O, our main ...

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Sep 2, 2024

badboy2005

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Preliminary (67/98 eps)

Intriguing MC: Gyeol is an exceptionally handsome, flirty character who definitely stands out. His complicated interactions and emotional struggles make him captivating, even though he hangs out with the wrong crowd.
Emotional Depth: The story's exploration of serious themes, like Ji-o's brother's attempted suicide and Ji-o's heroic but painful rescue, adds real emotional weight. It's tough seeing such genuine struggles and could use a bit more focus on Ji-o’s brother, which would add some realism and depth.
Unpredictable Plot: This Webtoon is a real page-turner! It keeps you on the edge of your seat with its ticking time bomb of a plot. The twists and turns are ...

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Jul 16, 2025

Anomyron

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My Reason to Die is a very uneven series. The beginning pulls you in fast. Ji-o and Gyeol’s relationship is by far the strongest part of the story. Their dynamic has weight, emotion, and purpose. Every interaction between them feels real and meaningful, and I loved how the story never wavered in showing how deeply they cared for each other. It’s the kind of love story that feels worth fighting for, and you can understand why Gyeol would go through hell to stay with her.

The story also differentiates itself from similar ones such as Re:zero and Steins;gate with the sole fact that its a far ... more compelling reason to go this route. To continue that suffering since each moment with your significant other is precious and worth fighting for.

However, once the story shifts its focus away from the main couple, things start to fall apart. Most of the supporting characters feel hollow. They exist, but they don’t really contribute much beyond filling space. There were moments where it felt like the story wanted us to care about them, but it never gave us enough to actually do so. It felt simple in a lot of ways heres the best friend and the second love interest. There are moments there at the end where they feel like more but not enough to change the overall view of these side characters.

The undercover shtick and the DMC thing was another weak point. It wasn’t that the idea itself didn’t make sense, but more that the way it was written just wasn’t compelling. It ended up feeling like a forced plot device rather than something that added emotional weight or tension. It didn’t contribute anything meaningful to the story and honestly pulled focus away from what the series did well.

What left me more confused, though, was why Gyeoul took this direction in the story. Knowing everything he’d been through, it was hard to understand why he chose the path he did when there were simpler and more peaceful options available to him. It felt like the story pushed him toward a dramatic route just for the sake of conflict, even if it didn’t fully align with what we knew about his character. That shift made the ending feel more frustrating than satisfying.

In the end, My Reason to Die is worth reading for Ji-o and Gyeol alone. Their relationship is powerful and heartfelt, and it carries the entire series. But once the story moves away from them, it starts to lose its grip. The emotional moments are strong, but the surrounding plot and supporting cast don't measure up. I enjoyed it, but it didn’t quite live up to the potential it showed in the beginning.

I truly hope the author returns with a sequel with how vague the ending was. One where it continues to that next life where they have those intact memories. one where it breaks the cycle would it be pure romance and fan service? yeah. but thats this authors strength. and they should 100% lean into that.

Im very generous when it comes to a good love story but.

7/10

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