신입사원 김철수

SINIPSAWON KIM CHEOL-SU

Drama

MANGA

STATUS
RELEASING
VOLUMES
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RELEASE
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CHAPTERS
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DESCRIPTION

On the day he was abandoned by the company he devoted his entire life to, did he return to the moment of his first day at work? Kim Cheol-Su, a new employee with no qualifications who joined Hanyoung Trading, one of the largest conglomerates in Korea. Will he be able to rise to the position of 'CEO' that he had longed for in this life? A modern-day self-made story of success through hard work!

(Source: Naver, translated)

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REVIEWS

Reyeoun
0/100
Strong start but let down by extreme, insensitive religious commentary.
The story starts off in an interesting way and draws the audience in with its world-building and character setup. However, as the plot progresses, there's a noticeable shift where religious themes begin to dominate. While it's completely valid for media to explore religion as part of storytelling, in this case, the representation seems to reach unnecessarily extreme levels, and it feels like the narrative is forcing certain messages rather than integrating them naturally into the plot. For example, certain actions or character arcs appear to exist solely to make a critical point about religion, rather than serving the progression of the story or the development of the characters.

In my opinion, the early parts of the series were genuinely engaging and gave me hope that it would be a balanced experience, but the middle sections make it harder to stay immersed. The dialogue and scenes start to feel preachy or overly symbolic, and instead of enhancing the story, the religious undertones come off as heavy-handed. It almost feels like a specific agenda is being pushed at the expense of nuanced storytelling.

Another problem is that the focus on extreme representations of religion detracts from the plot complexity. Some characters become caricatures of belief systems rather than multidimensional people, which weakens the emotional impact and realism of their journeys. As someone who enjoys exploring deep, philosophical, or even spiritual themes in media, I was hoping for a more respectful and thought-provoking approach. Instead, I found myself frustrated and pulled out of the experience.

By the end, it becomes clear that the creators may have intended to critique or raise awareness about certain issues, but the way they went about it lacks subtlety and care. Throwing "shade" at religion, especially in such a broad and generalized way, is not only disrespectful to many viewers but also undermines the quality of the narrative. It’s completely possible to address religious or cultural topics without alienating or offending large groups of people—and unfortunately, this story missed that mark.

Despite all this, there are still redeeming qualities. The visuals, pacing in the early chapters, and some of the emotional beats are executed well. If the creators had toned down the extreme messaging and treated religion with more sensitivity, the result could’ve been far more powerful and universally resonant. So overall, it’s an intriguing piece that starts off well but loses its way under the weight of its controversial thematic choices.
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