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What is That Bastard of a Man about?
That Bastard of a Man (개같은 아저씨) is a modern romance novel by Hong Irae (홍이래). On December 31st, 21-year-old Yoon So-hee is on the verge of ending her life when a mysterious man appears before her. He is Gye Won-ho (36), her new creditor, who takes her back to his home. What unfolds is a raw, destructive love story between two broken people with a 15-year age gap.
Winner of the 2024 Ridi Awards Romance Web Novel Rookie Prize, this novel is intense, consuming, and unforgettable. The novel is published on Ridibooks.
How to Read That Bastard of a Man in 3 Easy Steps
Reading the original Korean novel is easier than you think, even if you don't live in Korea or have a Korean phone number.
Step 1: Buy the Original Chapters on Ridibooks
To read the novel, you will need to unlock the official Korean chapters on Ridibooks.
- Chapters are affordable (only 100 won, or ~$0.07 USD per chapter).
- You directly support the original author!
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Step 2: Open the That Bastard of a Man Raws
Once you have your Ridi Cash, go to the official novel page and click into a chapter:
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(Note: If the site asks you to verify your age, just enter your birth date. No Korean ID is required!)
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