Soohyun is giving me such secondhand embarrassment I swear The way he’s so obsessed with Eunsung and can’t let go of the past like… sir… PLEASE. I get that you’re the main character but do you have to act like the entire universe is your tragic stage play?? It’s full-on “main character syndrome” and I’m cringing every time he spirals. And yet… here I am, still reading, still emotionally invested, still unable to stop. Send help, I’m in too deep. ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ
i thought it was just me LMAOOO. soohyun is always doing too much and trying to act mysterious and complex. boy, we know you love that man
Season 2 is ongoing but I’ve decided to let it simmer in peace until it's all done. Not gonna lie, I have no clue what’s actually going on in the plot half the time so I’ll just reread the whole thing from the start when it's finished. But let’s talk about those spicy scenes because wow they were intense I was absolutely unprepared. Anyway I’ll be back when it’s all complete and I can binge it properly like the confused but dedicated reader I am. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
.. the main story actually had potential. I was intrigued by the MC at first; he had a strong, tough personality that really drew me in. But as the story went on, that appeal totally disappeared. He turned into such a clueless, frustrating character that it was hard to stay invested. I usually avoid manhwa where the bottom is a twink, but I gave this one a chance because of the promising start. Unfortunately, both the MC and ML ended up being disappointing, and the side stories didn’t motivate me to continue. Honestly, it just felt like a waste of time in the end.
The top is a selfish, manipulative asshole, and the story just lets it slide like it's no big deal. Their relationship is blatantly toxic, but it’s sugarcoated as some kind of romantic bond. The MC is just being dragged along rather than growing
I'm currently on Chapter 5. Wasn't the ML a beta? How is he able to pick up the scent of the alpha MC? I'm confused, it doesn't make sense to me.
Should I continue this one? I checked the comments hoping to find an answer, but all I saw were hateful takes on the MC and ML, hahaha. But yeah, what I'm really curious about is the top. Why can he pick up pheromones? Is he really a beta?
In one of their early chapters I think it was ml that said mc has traits of both alpha and omega
Just checked it was chapter 3
Since beta's in this universe have some traits of alpha and omega they can only pick up cycle pheromones. For e.g., an omega's heat pheromones or an alphas rut. Beta's can't pick up any other pheromones.
It was so interesting from the start. I kind of guessed the plot early on so I wasn’t super shocked by the twists, but it still had me hooked and amazed. I was really anxious every chapter because I just didn’t want them to die. I got so attached to the characters, and honestly… I don’t know what I would’ve done if one of them had died. I just wanted them to be okay and happy, and I'm really glad it ended with a happy ending. Though the ending felt a little rushed and there was a plot hole or two, it was still a really good read.
It was definitely a good read, soft, wholesome, and full of those fluffy romance moments that make your heart warm. I did enjoy it, though I think I expected a bit more from it since it's often hyped as peak. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe I'm still emotionally stuck in Lost in the Cloud That one really left a mark lol. Still, Third Ending has its own charm and was a nice, comforting ride overall. I like the vibes of the story, it reminds me of Sign. Might reread it soon.
—I really enjoyed it! It’s such a fun romantic comedy, I ended up laughing so much throughout. At first, I honestly thought the ML was being manipulative or just... off?? But turns out he wasn't that bad at all hahaha. I was expecting a twist like angst, yet I’m so glad it didn’t happen. I just want my babies to be happy As someone who also plays MMORPGs, I really appreciated the gaming elements and how they were portrayed. Definitely one of those manhwas I’m going to reread soon. Love stories like this
after ignoring it for so long, and I regret not starting it sooner It was an absolute masterpiece. The storyline, the characters… everything just hit so deep. I was thrilled, I cried (a lot ), and I fell in love with every moment. I can’t believe how much I connected with it. I already miss them so much I’m definitely going to reread it soon. This one will stay in my heart forever.
and I don’t even know how to put into words what I’m feeling. I cried, really cried, because it touched something so deep in me. The characters felt so real, so raw, and watching them grow through such a tender, slow burn story was beautiful beyond words. I feel like I’ve lived a whole other life with them. And now that it’s over, there’s this ache in my chest. I already want to reread it, desperately. Not just to relive the story, but to feel it all over again like I did the very first time. I just hope I won’t forget about it because it meant that much to me.
I remember dropping Checkmate back then, but coming back to it was the best decision ever. I literally haven’t slept just to finish this story it completely consumed me. The angst, the obsession, the quiet love, the tension everything hit SO hard. It was emotionally messy in the most satisfying way, and seeing how it all came full circle? I’m sobbing. This manhwa really stayed true to its title—Checkmate in every sense. I’ll be back to reread this one day, just to relive the wreckage all over again.
SAMMMEEEE i dropped it ages ago but decided to give it a second chance AND IM SO GLAD I DID