My Guilty Human
Overview
《My Guilty Human》 (나의 유죄인간) is a South Korean BL (Boys' Love) webtoon and web novel that depicts the complex emotions and romance between a man who has committed a crime and another man who watches over him. By combining the heavy themes of law and crime, atonement and salvation with BL romance, it delivers a fresh shock and strong immersion to readers.
Main Content
Synopsis
This work centers on Han Jihoon, a detective in the violent crimes unit, and Seo Doyun, a former doctor who was convicted because of a past mistake. While doing volunteer work to atone for his crime, Seo Doyun accidentally becomes involved in a case investigated by Han Jihoon. While suspecting Seo Doyun, Han Jihoon is drawn to his innocent side, and the two heal each other's wounds and grow closer. However, as Seo Doyun's past resurfaces, their relationship faces a crisis.
Characters
- Han Jihoon: A detective in the violent crimes unit in his early 30s. He has a strong sense of justice and is cool-headed, but harbors loneliness inside. While investigating Seo Doyun, he falls for his human charm.
- Seo Doyun: A former doctor in his mid-30s. He was convicted due to a past medical accident and lost his medical license. He regrets his crime and tries to live quietly, but meeting Han Jihoon makes him face the world again.
- Choi Minseok: Han Jihoon's junior detective. He plays an important role in uncovering the truth of the case.
- Yoon Sera: The only person who knows Seo Doyun's past, and she adds tension to the two men's relationship.
Features of the Work
《My Guilty Human》 is characterized by combining courtroom thriller and psychological drama elements with the BL genre. While dealing with the universal themes of crime and punishment, forgiveness and salvation, it meticulously depicts the emotional lines of the two male leads, increasing immersion. It is also evaluated as enhancing the work's completeness through accurate research into realistic legal and investigative processes.
Serialization and Platform
The original work is a web novel serialized on Ridibooks from 2021 to 2023. The author is Cheongnok, and the illustrations were by Morae. Later, from 2022, it began serialization as a webtoon on Lezhin Comics and gained great popularity. The webtoon faithfully follows the original story while maximizing visual effects, securing a new fan base.
Latest Trends
In 2024, 《My Guilty Human》 began Season 2 of the webtoon and once again became a hot topic. In Season 2, the relationship between Han Jihoon and Seo Doyun deepens, while the hidden truth behind Seo Doyun's past case is revealed, heightening tension. In the first half of 2025, news spread that a drama adaptation was confirmed and a contract with a production company was signed. Accordingly, sales of the original web novel and webtoon surged, and the fandom is expanding, with related goods and fan art actively shared. In particular, it is evaluated as a work that contributed to the popularization of the BL genre, and interest from overseas readers is also increasing.
Related Topics
- [[BL webtoon]]
- [[Web novel]]
- [[Romance comics]]
- [[Legal drama]]
- [[Lezhin Comics]]