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*배경/분야: 현대소설
*작품 키워드: 현대물, 사건물, 리맨물, 전문직물, 사내연애, 수시점, 검사공, 미남공, 강공, 능욕공, 까칠공, 수사관수, 미인수, 자낮수, 외유내강수, 단정수
*공 : 주태선 - 8년차 검사. 훤칠한 키에 눈에 띄는 외모로 사람들의 주목을 끌지만 완벽주의 기질과 예민한 성격 탓에 검찰청 내에서 평판이 갈린다.
*수 : 이채하 - 신입 검찰 수사관. 단정한 외모의 미인이다. 소심한 면도 있으나, 여러 가지 어려움에도 불구하고 성실하고 꿋꿋하게 살아가고 있다.
*이럴 때 보세요: 공수가 열심히 일하는 리맨물이 보고 싶을 때
*공감 글귀: “이채하 주임에게 내가 왜 그랬는지 모르겠다고 말하고 싶은데… 사실 나는 이유를 알아.”
*작품 키워드: 현대물, 사건물, 리맨물, 전문직물, 사내연애, 수시점, 검사공, 미남공, 강공, 능욕공, 까칠공, 수사관수, 미인수, 자낮수, 외유내강수, 단정수
*공 : 주태선 - 8년차 검사. 훤칠한 키에 눈에 띄는 외모로 사람들의 주목을 끌지만 완벽주의 기질과 예민한 성격 탓에 검찰청 내에서 평판이 갈린다.
*수 : 이채하 - 신입 검찰 수사관. 단정한 외모의 미인이다. 소심한 면도 있으나, 여러 가지 어려움에도 불구하고 성실하고 꿋꿋하게 살아가고 있다.
*이럴 때 보세요: 공수가 열심히 일하는 리맨물이 보고 싶을 때
*공감 글귀: “이채하 주임에게 내가 왜 그랬는지 모르겠다고 말하고 싶은데… 사실 나는 이유를 알아.”
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July 15, 2026
It's apparently a requirement for gay prosecutors in 2026 to be absolutely incapable of expressing their feelings in normal, productive ways and to hurt the object of their love instead. Now, Joo Taeseon is no Cha Siyoung* - he's at least interested in bringing culprits to justice and couldn't be farther away from corruption. Neither does he try to bury Lee Chaeha alive, so that's a point in his favor, I guess. He's still king of sending mixed, extremely confusing signals Chaeha has no chance to make head or tail of. He's also very pathetically down bad for his boy.
Just like the drama adaptation, the novel was a pleasant surprise. The cases and the central mystery aren't especially complex, but plausible, and the story deals head-on with the difficulties of its boss-subordinate relationship and how it translates into the bedroom. It's made all the more entertaining by Joo Teaseon being a sadistic freak with more than a few screws loose. While his trauma can explain some of his behaviour, it's really no excuse for how unhinged he is. And poor Chaeha is so used to getting bullied and picked on, he doesn't even offer much resistance except a few futile attempts at talking back. He's no pushover, though, just extremely aware of their hierarchy, and has grown weary due to his past experiences.
At the end, this is a story about two broken people finding solace in each other, licking each other's wounds - and Teaseon licking everything else of Chaeha's, too.
The book also served as a reminder that spit kink is really, truly, absolutely not my kink. Objectively, I've read worse. Subjectively, though...
(*If you wanna see a real evil gay prosecutor, watch The Scarecrow.)
Just like the drama adaptation, the novel was a pleasant surprise. The cases and the central mystery aren't especially complex, but plausible, and the story deals head-on with the difficulties of its boss-subordinate relationship and how it translates into the bedroom. It's made all the more entertaining by Joo Teaseon being a sadistic freak with more than a few screws loose. While his trauma can explain some of his behaviour, it's really no excuse for how unhinged he is. And poor Chaeha is so used to getting bullied and picked on, he doesn't even offer much resistance except a few futile attempts at talking back. He's no pushover, though, just extremely aware of their hierarchy, and has grown weary due to his past experiences.
At the end, this is a story about two broken people finding solace in each other, licking each other's wounds - and Teaseon licking everything else of Chaeha's, too.
The book also served as a reminder that spit kink is really, truly, absolutely not my kink. Objectively, I've read worse. Subjectively, though...
(*If you wanna see a real evil gay prosecutor, watch The Scarecrow.)
September 1, 2026
"I chose you well"
Ahhh I love them so much. I watched the show first, which is rare for me because I love reading books before getting into shows, but it was still so enjoyable. I love them so much.
I loved all the details we got that we missed in the series. I also love that we got a few chapters from the POV of Taeson. They were so refreshing and gave us so much of a look at his thoughts and feelings.
I really want these actors to work together again. They are super talented. They embodied these characters really, really well.
Ahhh I love them so much. I watched the show first, which is rare for me because I love reading books before getting into shows, but it was still so enjoyable. I love them so much.
I loved all the details we got that we missed in the series. I also love that we got a few chapters from the POV of Taeson. They were so refreshing and gave us so much of a look at his thoughts and feelings.
I really want these actors to work together again. They are super talented. They embodied these characters really, really well.
September 23, 2026
I started watching the series when I discovered it was based on a book, so I paused it just before the halfway mark and set out to find the novel. I eventually found a more-than-decent fan translation into English on Wattpad (one of the best fan translations I’ve ever read, aside from occasional minor errors like using "hers" instead of "him"). Even so, I discovered halfway through that it wasn't complete—after reading over 400 pages, it was a real "oh god no" moment—but thankfully, the full text had been uploaded to another site.
It was incredibly addictive; despite being over 700 pages long, I couldn't put it down (I spent several nights reading until the early hours). I loved the character dynamics, the various subplots and police investigations unfolding alongside the main case—the murder of Kang Woosung years ago, which held more mysteries than it initially seemed—as well as the protagonists' traumatic pasts and their relationship both inside and outside the office.
There is a "slow burn" and plenty of angst. It is truly angsty; Prosecutor Joo is a walking red flag and a pretty toxic guy, even though he simultaneously tries to exact revenge on those who hurt Lee Chaeha in the past. (There’s a moment in the series where he tells Chaeha not to let anyone else hurt him—physically or mentally—because only *he* is allowed to hurt him, and honestly, he *does* hurt him quite a bit.)
It was a tough read, especially at the beginning; there were difficult moments where I really didn't know if I should keep going. However, the characters' situations had me hooked from the start. I needed to know if their relationship would change, if Joo Taeseon would ever admit his mistakes and his feelings, and if Lee Chaeha would finally find something good in his life (because, my goodness, the poor guy goes through absolute hell, and Prosecutor Joo does nothing but send mixed signals that confuse him more than they help). There are some wonderful moments between the two of them—watching how they piece the puzzle together and how new mysteries come to light. At the same time, Lee Chaeha begins to see that, even though Joo Taeseon’s "tastes" aren't exactly conventional, he still cares for him in his own way. He does this by punishing those—whether in his family or at work—who mistreated and exploited him, creating safe spaces in the office, and showing thoughtfulness through small gestures: eating more slowly, being mindful of how the cold affects him by bringing extra warm clothing or gifting him a blanket. It’s about breaking that dark path that seems to lead only to revenge and starting to see that things aren't just black and white and that his subordinate is more than a piece from his tragic past.
Joo Taeseon’s life was not the only one shattered and irrevocably changed by that murder; Lee Chaeha is another victim as well. From that point on—at just thirteen years old—he was forced to endure his own personal hell at the hands of relatives who abused and reviled him, friends who stopped speaking to him, and classmates who ostracized him.
It’s also fascinating to see the differences between police investigations in US or Spanish series and the ones depicted here in Korea (though I’ve read a few Chinese thrillers where the methods are similar)—things like the use of CCTV, polygraph tests, DNA analysis, and the nuances regarding common versus uncommon Korean surnames.
Honestly, the whole thing really hooked me, a real page-turner, and I’m sad it’s over (naturally, I’ve gone back to watching the series; I really hope the lead actors do more projects together—they have such great chemistry). Now I’m on the hunt for another novel that grabs me just as much—or more—and has that angsty element, too, hehe. And while I’m at it, I really hope the novel gets licensed in English; I’d love to own a physical copy.
It was incredibly addictive; despite being over 700 pages long, I couldn't put it down (I spent several nights reading until the early hours). I loved the character dynamics, the various subplots and police investigations unfolding alongside the main case—the murder of Kang Woosung years ago, which held more mysteries than it initially seemed—as well as the protagonists' traumatic pasts and their relationship both inside and outside the office.
There is a "slow burn" and plenty of angst. It is truly angsty; Prosecutor Joo is a walking red flag and a pretty toxic guy, even though he simultaneously tries to exact revenge on those who hurt Lee Chaeha in the past. (There’s a moment in the series where he tells Chaeha not to let anyone else hurt him—physically or mentally—because only *he* is allowed to hurt him, and honestly, he *does* hurt him quite a bit.)
It was a tough read, especially at the beginning; there were difficult moments where I really didn't know if I should keep going. However, the characters' situations had me hooked from the start. I needed to know if their relationship would change, if Joo Taeseon would ever admit his mistakes and his feelings, and if Lee Chaeha would finally find something good in his life (because, my goodness, the poor guy goes through absolute hell, and Prosecutor Joo does nothing but send mixed signals that confuse him more than they help). There are some wonderful moments between the two of them—watching how they piece the puzzle together and how new mysteries come to light. At the same time, Lee Chaeha begins to see that, even though Joo Taeseon’s "tastes" aren't exactly conventional, he still cares for him in his own way. He does this by punishing those—whether in his family or at work—who mistreated and exploited him, creating safe spaces in the office, and showing thoughtfulness through small gestures: eating more slowly, being mindful of how the cold affects him by bringing extra warm clothing or gifting him a blanket. It’s about breaking that dark path that seems to lead only to revenge and starting to see that things aren't just black and white and that his subordinate is more than a piece from his tragic past.
Joo Taeseon’s life was not the only one shattered and irrevocably changed by that murder; Lee Chaeha is another victim as well. From that point on—at just thirteen years old—he was forced to endure his own personal hell at the hands of relatives who abused and reviled him, friends who stopped speaking to him, and classmates who ostracized him.
It’s also fascinating to see the differences between police investigations in US or Spanish series and the ones depicted here in Korea (though I’ve read a few Chinese thrillers where the methods are similar)—things like the use of CCTV, polygraph tests, DNA analysis, and the nuances regarding common versus uncommon Korean surnames.
Honestly, the whole thing really hooked me, a real page-turner, and I’m sad it’s over (naturally, I’ve gone back to watching the series; I really hope the lead actors do more projects together—they have such great chemistry). Now I’m on the hunt for another novel that grabs me just as much—or more—and has that angsty element, too, hehe. And while I’m at it, I really hope the novel gets licensed in English; I’d love to own a physical copy.
October 15, 2026
The Prosecutor's Office Proposal - read as e-book in English
September 2, 2026
I picked this up after seeing the drama Prosecutor's Proposal which I really liked. The book? Not so much. Why was it so long? Like it definitely had it's moments but I just couldn't get over the fact how long this books is. And generally, I have nothing against very long books. But having seen the drama, I was expecting a lot more details as the book is so long, you know? But there is barely anything more? So I genuinely don't understand how it is so long.
July 25, 2026
I'm so excited to start the drama, especially now that I've read the book.
In terms of the book, I really liked it. I was so hooked and have stayed up many hours past my bedtime just to read one more chapter. Would recommend it, but I do have an issue with something our love interest said the first time they slept together. Like we could've said so many other things? But I have read worse, so I ultimately decided to continue reading and still enjoyed the book. This does mean that I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, though.
Overall, I had a time with this. I hope the drama does it justice.
In terms of the book, I really liked it. I was so hooked and have stayed up many hours past my bedtime just to read one more chapter. Would recommend it, but I do have an issue with something our love interest said the first time they slept together. Like we could've said so many other things? But I have read worse, so I ultimately decided to continue reading and still enjoyed the book. This does mean that I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, though.
Overall, I had a time with this. I hope the drama does it justice.
November 19, 2025
Real rating: 3.5
I'd fun with this one but there's just something that didn't click. The ML's a little toxic and rough in bed, even though he's one of those rare ones that does apologize to the MC for what he did and he does tend to see things in the MC's POV and conclude that he's unfair to the MC in some situations. As for the MC he's kind of a doormat but he does know how to speak his mind when he needs to. As for the mysteries I found them easy to discover.
I'd fun with this one but there's just something that didn't click. The ML's a little toxic and rough in bed, even though he's one of those rare ones that does apologize to the MC for what he did and he does tend to see things in the MC's POV and conclude that he's unfair to the MC in some situations. As for the MC he's kind of a doormat but he does know how to speak his mind when he needs to. As for the mysteries I found them easy to discover.
July 14, 2026
The plot of the book is very intriguing and easy to follow. The whole concept of a murderer’s son & victim’s son being involved with each other is a good plot. They have really good chemistry as well. The start of the book is slow burn so we get ample time to build chemistry. The falling in love is slow. I did find the top too rough and inconsiderate many times, even though he apologises later, it leaves unsettling feeling.
July 31, 2026
This is not just a story of two freaky people that love one another. Its a story of two broken people, they are already broken when they first meet. They are both miserable in life by one accident that occurs in their lives. Its a story of healing, finding the truth and finding a way to escape the hell that they are into. I just love how they slowly learning to let go of their dark past and living the present by forgiving each other.
October 21, 2026
I really liked the drama... But after reading the novel, the screen adaptation seems so damn stupid and insignificant... Like the whole case and the plot is so well written... If I had watched the drama after reading this... I'd have been so disappointed....
July 27, 2026
Una trama con un gran arco de personajes🫶🏻
August 18, 2026
A very delicious BL love story.
Did Not Finish
August 23, 2026first sex scene, which i more likely would call rape, completely ruined the characters for me. there's no going back from that
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