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Operation: True Love #1

작전명 순정 1

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" True Love 1

■ Publish Date : 2024-09-20
■ Page & Size : 320p | 5.9 x 8.3 in
■ ISBN : None

■ Artist(s) : kkokkalee, Dledumb
■ Publisher : youngjin

■ KJCstar Product ID : MANGA1206

★This book is written in Korean
✔️ 100% Original Brand New Product
📦 Safely packed with Tracking Number

Korean Title : 작전명 순정
English Title : True Love



■ Plot

It’s hard dating someone who won’t give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae drifts further away from Minu and finds herself running into Minu’s friend, Eunhyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!

■ Table of Contents

1화 20
2화 44
3화 78
4화98
5화 128
6화 152
7화 178
8화 208
9화 228
10화 246
11화 268
12화 298


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320 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2024

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216 reviews39 followers
December 3, 2024
I think I’m gonna go ahead and quit while I’m ahead. Season 1 was real fun but I think we’ve lost the plot. This just feels like true beauty now
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144 reviews32 followers
January 17, 2026
bro this is so freaking good why do I always find peak when it’s ongoing 😭 atp I might as well learn Korean 🙏
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116 reviews16 followers
June 15, 2026
tysm to netgalley, webtoon unscrolled, kkokkalee, and dledumb for the arc, it made my day! <3 all opinions are my own.

✧°🍒‧。𖦹°‧💋‧°𖦹。‧🍒°✧ 4 stars ✩
⤿the right person may come later than you think…and may even be the last person you expect them to be!

💔 Now Playing [But Sometimes - BOYNEXTDOOR]
0:44 ——♡—— 2:55
I'm so dumb, you know, like a fool / I can't delete your number at all
But sometimes, i miss you


💌 -plot-
⤿what would you do if one day, you found a magical flip phone in your locker telling you your love life is…kinda doomed? day by day, su-ae has had to put up with her trashy boyfriend and his complete indifference toward her (he needs to leave, rn. leave my girl alone.) the magical jellypop phone tells her–hurry up and dump him! he’s trash! but…she still hesitates 🫠 the story is about su-ae navigating betrayals, cheating, and eventually finding true love (?) and her bf’s friend may not be as mean as she originally thought? ♡

❤‍🩹 -thoughts-
⤿first off…this is my first arc so i was so excited to read this 🥹 su-ae…my heart is in pain when i think about her 💔 her bf is so trashy, he can’t get any worse (or can he?) all i hope for is that eunhyeok (the ml) is the greenest forest in the world and can save her from this terrible love story and life 💚…also, the art is GORGEOUS 💗 the art style is so pretty, kudos to the artists! this ended on a cliffhanger, and i’m debating on whether i should continue reading on the webtoon app or wait till the second volume hmm 😔 all in all, i really enjoyed this even though it lwk ragebaited me and i can’t wait for the second volume!! 🤍 TY AGAIN TO NETGALLEY, WEBTOON, AND THE ARTISTS/AUTHORS!!

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⊹˚.☎️💋❤🎀⊹˚.♡ pre-read
⤿ AHHHHHH I GOT THE ARC I GOT THE ARC!!! tysm to netgalley and webtoon for approving my arc req this means so much to me 🥹 this is also my first ever arc so i’m literally ecstatic!! this series has caught my attention even before it was published in english so i can’t wait to get reading 💗 not to mention the title sounds so cute! operation: true love…begin!! 🤭
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82 reviews
August 26, 2024
giggling blushing screaming where can i find a real life eunhyeok.
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88 reviews46 followers
June 5, 2025
4.25
MYYY cuties!!!!
the art is *cheffskiss*. ML is such a green flag. The awful red hair guy isn't!! Red flag material. The FL is sometimes a little oblivious but she's cool too.
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51 reviews285 followers
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December 20, 2025
chapter 129

Right, I think I’m gonna stop reading this now after the most recent chapter. You think you’ve been properly ragebaited before? You haven’t. this manhwa started off AMAZINGLY, but it seriously should’ve ended in season 1 or early season 2 because all it’s been doing thus far is deteriorate every time a new chapter drops. For a manhwa with such a cliche plot (not that that’s bad), it finds ways to rage bait you in ways that should be criminal. I seriously need to print out cardboard cut outs of all the main characters and just beat the hell out of them. I’ve completely lost my enjoyment in reading this, because how do you manage to asssasinate a plot SO BAD. I KNOW that the author is just trying to satisfy Dohwa stans after depriving them of soohwa content for so long, which I can respect, but it also veers the story so sharply off it’s already deranged road that I can’t possibly envision an ending for this manhwa. It’s truly amazing, how they managed to make such a predictable plot THIS complicated. there was an interesting, mysterious storyline, but it was neglected to turn this into some sort of deranged love triangle with unnecessary angst and fan service to keep readers engaged. honestly, I MIGHT end up coming back to this if eunhyuk explains himself, but my patience has run out for now. sooae, I love u girl. Raim, KYS (…keep yourself safe). dohwa, go away man (I don’t hate you). eunhyuk, fly away and don’t come back (it’s for your own good brotha). So, I guess I’m NOT taking otl into 2026 (unless something MIRACULOUS happens next chapter) #newyearnewme #freenow
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21 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2026
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group for the ARC!

Did I request this on NetGalley because the man in the cover is FINEEEE!!! Yes. Yes I did.
Was it worth it? YESSSSSS.

Truly one of the most bingeable webtoons I've read in a hot minute. My poor girl Su-ae is going through it. An underappreciated, awkward, high school student who clearly wants to feel loved and appreciated like the main heroines from the books she reads (felt) and yet...she is putting up with her terrible boyfriend. And what does this man do? Goes around AND CHEATS ON HER?? (MINU WHEN I CATCH YOU). Luckily, we also get to see the progression of a new, angsty relationship with the cover man himself, Eunkyeok. Their dynamic already seems so much more authentic, and you can already sense some tension (and I ate it UP). Truly the perfect Webtoon for those who love romance, angst, drama, and (hopefully) revenge.

Since it was only Vol.1 there was a bit of an abrupt ending but I'm so excited to see how the story progresses!! ESPECIALLY the jellyphone aspect??? I must know who is behind it!

Art: 10/10
Bingeability: 10/10
Eunhyeok: 10/10 (hehe)

Thank you again to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group!
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10 reviews
April 10, 2025
Mi debate está entre si Dohwa debería ser el endgame o no… tal vez Sooae debería quedarse con Eunhyuk y ya, con lo bien que iba la historia (un triángulo amoroso adolescente) y ponen un timeskip, es acaso esto otro true beauty??? Acaben con mi sufrimiento y que los personajes vuelvan a la escuela

Pd: Team Dohwa por siempre 🫰
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134 reviews5 followers
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September 16, 2025
الحقيقة ورغم كل العك اللي قاعد يحصل في الموسم الجديد بس أنا بحبه موووت بجد و اللحظات الصغيرة اللي فيه اللي تحمل الكثير والكثير والكثير بجد. أتمنى الموسم ده ينتهي جيدًا لأننا فقدنا كل حاجة.
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148 reviews7 followers
May 6, 2026
Operation: True Love — Book Review

⭐ 2 stars

First, I’d like to thank NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

I went into this graphic novel genuinely excited, especially knowing it originated from Webtoon. The premise had a lot of potential; the idea of the mysterious phone added an interesting, almost supernatural twist that could have elevated the story. Unfortunately, my experience was ultimately disappointing.

My main issue lies with the female main character. I found her difficult to connect with due to how passive and, at times, frustratingly naive she was portrayed. While I understand that flawed characters are often intentional and can lead to strong development arcs, her lack of agency made it hard for me to stay invested. She frequently allows others to mistreat her and makes impulsive decisions that create more conflict, yet doesn’t seem to reflect or grow from them within this volume.

Additionally, several tropes, such as heavy miscommunication and relationship drama, felt overused and, at times, unnecessarily drawn out. Instead of building tension in a compelling way, these elements often made the story feel repetitive and, occasionally, frustrating to read.

That said, the “magic phone” concept stood out as the most engaging aspect. It brought humor and a unique perspective to the story, and I found myself wishing it played a more consistent role throughout.

Despite my frustrations, I will admit the drama kept me curious enough to want to know what happens next. However, I’m unsure if I’ll continue the series unless there is noticeable character growth in future volumes.

Overall, while the concept shows promise, this installment didn’t fully deliver for me. Readers who enjoy dramatic, trope-heavy romances may still find something to appreciate here.
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1,368 reviews1,872 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 6, 2026
I definitely got this one for the cover art and I wasn't disappointed!

I loved it so much. The art was so wonderful and delightful and endearing and totally pulled me into this story.

I love the set up of this one, and am totally rooting for our heroine to get the best revenge on her crappy boyfriend (i.e. find happiness!)

I think there's decent mystery to keep you interested in what is happening in this novel. I'm curious about her....'sister's' relationships and also how it's going to work out between the two mains. Definitely eager for more in this series!
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196 reviews33 followers
October 24, 2024
« 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚 𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐞, 𝐜𝐞 𝐧’𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐪𝐮’𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐪𝐮’𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐯𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫. »


Ce webtoon est la définition même de la 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐫 et de la mignonnerie. Je suis heureuse d’avoir découvert ce genre de lecture 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.

L’intrigue tourne principalement autour de la romance et pour une amoureuse de romance j’ai été servi. Les personnages sont tous tellement mignons et attachants sauf quelques-uns que je ne supporte pas malgré mes tentatives de compréhension… 👀

J’avais peur du côté « triangle amoureux » de l’histoire car je n’aime pas du tout ça mais ici le triangle est léger et vous verrez que 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞́ et légèrement addictif.

C’est vraiment un webtoon que je conseille à tout le monde et je vais même le faire lire à ma petite sœur de 14 ans qui je suis sûre aimera beaucoup! ✨

• livre offert •
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50 reviews
September 8, 2024
Not my kind of thing but 3 stars cause Baek Dohwa for some reason I cannot get this man out of my head

Everything else is shit
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567 reviews11 followers
March 26, 2026
OMG!!
The way I was clicking the next page, and it wasn’t doing anything… Only to find out that was the LAST PAGE?! I was literally screaminggg.

This was soooo UGH!! I just wanna fight Minu so bad, and scream at Su-Ae to STAND UP.
Ra-Im also had meeee raging. I felt all types of ways w/ everyone, Eunhyeok is my fave though 🫶🏽

I love a broody, chill MMC. And the banter? I love it. You can totally tell he’s a sweetie too like 😭🤍
And then the phone situation?!
I’m still so curious about that, esp since the intro in the beginning— Ahhhh!!!!
I guess we’re gonna have to wait and find it 🫩

I’m also curious to know the relationship between the other female classmates ‘cause?
I feel like they’re friends, but also maybe not? Idk lol. But either way, THAT TWIST had me gagged.
And then the way it ended up on top of that—

ABSOLUTELY DIABOLICAL. I def feel like that upped my interest even more ‘cause what’s tea 👀
I need the next volume REAL BAD.
Profile Image for Nicole.
656 reviews34 followers
April 16, 2026
am so torn on this one! The premise of a sentient flip phone that tracks love ratings is such a cool chaotic K drama hook, but I left Volume 1 feeling like I wanted more.

I kept waiting for more scenes with the phone and the love ratings, but it felt a bit sidelined. Also, while the art is gorgeous, I have never been a huge fan of the super insecure girl and hottest guy ever trope. It feels like there is some character development missing to make their connection feel earned.

The biggest letdown was the ending. I know it is an ongoing webtoon, but this volume ended so abruptly that it did not even feel like a cliffhanger; it just felt like the middle of a chapter.

I am curious enough to keep reading to see if the pacing picks up in Vol. 2, but this first installment felt a bit like a teaser.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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463 reviews42 followers
April 15, 2026
I unfortunately didn't love this one. I felt like there should have been more of the jellypop based on the description. I also didn't like where it ended. I know it was episodes 1-10 but I just feel like where it ended was really abrupt.

I did like the plot overall. A sentient cell phone is definitely not something I've read before so I was really interested in it. I would read the next volume to see if it picks up more for me.
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193 reviews37 followers
April 5, 2026
I struggled to get into this one at first but once I got maybe 20 pages in I was hooked. I wasn’t too invested in the characters outside of Eunhyeok and Su-ae but I am super curious to find out what happens next. There was so much going on throughout the entire story it was like watching a chaotic kdrama unfold. I loved it
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101 reviews3 followers
November 29, 2024
the art is so good it hurts and the story is just SO GOOD
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180 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2025
wait but why are you making a season 2? i swear if they ruin it i’m gonna be so upset
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9 reviews
July 23, 2025
IT WAS SOOO GOOD AND GOING WELL UNTIL S2 LOST THE PLOT UGHHHG
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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95 reviews
January 3, 2026
I've finished season 1 and started season 2 on Webtoon and if you're a fan of Kdrama True Beauty it's a must read
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10 reviews
June 15, 2026
im still pissed about that janky ass time skip like wtf was that shit
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88 reviews6 followers
January 23, 2026
this was my guilty pleasure 3 years ago and i'm not ashamed of it
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