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ManhwaCompleted · 64 ChaptersR15 · our rating

Four Years Apart

4 Years Apart | 4 Years Difference | Ne Sal Chai | 네 살 차이

by Maharo · Daum Webtoon · 2019

best for Readers who enjoy childhood betrothal setups, reunited friends, age-gap romantic comedy, clashing personalities, and everyday relationship growth.

Story7.6Art8.1Romance7.9
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Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

When Irie was five, her mother casually promised her in marriage to the eleven-year-old son of a close friend. Irie and Kangee grew up together until his family moved abroad, turning the childish arrangement into a distant memory. Ten years later they reunite at twenty-two and eighteen, now old enough to question the promise and discover how differently they remember their bond, their families, and each other.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

Four Years Apart treats its childhood marriage promise as a source of awkwardness rather than instant destiny, since Irie and Kangee share history but barely know each other as adults. The comedy is strongest when their habits collide in ordinary life, and the slice-of-life pace gives side characters room. The age gap and betrothal aren't examined as deeply as they could be. It's a complete, character-focused romance with everyday texture.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

The leads must build a present-day relationship instead of relying on childhood memories to do the emotional work. Their four-year difference affects communication and life stage without turning the story into a large power fantasy. Readers who prefer domestic comedy and gradual adjustment over villains or supernatural conflict may find it refreshing.

! Skip it if…

The childhood betrothal and the leads' ages at reunion can be uncomfortable, even though the story focuses on their adult choices. Its low-key conflicts and domestic rhythm may also feel slight to readers expecting major twists, intense angst, or a more critical examination of family pressure.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

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