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8.3OUR SCORE
ManhwaCompleted · 71 EpisodesR15 · our rating

Ring My Bell

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by Yeongol · Tapas Media · 2019

best for Readers who want a warm modern GL rom-com about a heartbroken webcomic artist, an awkward neighbor, college friendships, and affection growing through everyday proximity.

Story8.1Art8.2Romance8.6
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Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

Webcomic creator Mai Sohn finally receives a major publishing opportunity just as her girlfriend abruptly ends their relationship. Writing a romance series while heartbroken proves difficult, and inspiration becomes even harder to find around Chungyeon, the neighbor whose inconsistent behavior Mai interprets as possible homophobia. Repeated encounters gradually reveal that Chungyeon's awkwardness has a different cause. As Mai rebuilds her confidence and creative momentum, irritation, friendship, and attraction begin to overlap in unexpectedly tender ways.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

Ring My Bell grows its romance out of recognizable embarrassment rather than melodrama, with Mai bruised by a breakup but still funny and ambitious. Chungyeon's nervous contradictions are endearing, and Yeongol's bright, expressive art keeps the comedy light. Some conflicts rely on delayed conversations, and side couples interrupt the main pair later on. The payoff is affectionate, making it a comfortable completed GL read.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

The series balances romantic awkwardness with genuine recovery after heartbreak. Mai and Chungyeon are charming because neither behaves like a perfectly composed romance lead: they misread signals, panic, apologize, and keep trying. Short comedic beats, supportive friendships, and the webcomic-creator angle keep the story lively while the relationship develops into something reassuringly reciprocal.

! Skip it if…

Several misunderstandings could be resolved through earlier communication, so readers who dislike avoidance-based romantic conflict may become impatient. The series also shifts attention toward supporting relationships later on, which adds community warmth but can make the main romance feel less focused near the finish.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

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