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8.0OUR SCORE
ManhwaCompleted · 73 ChaptersAll Ages · our rating

Rumor Has It

가타부타타; Gatabutata

by sungA · NAVER WEBTOON · 2019

best for Readers who enjoy college slice-of-life, exes becoming neighbors, awkward first-love history, realistic friend groups, and romance shaped by social pressure and gossip.

Story7.8Art8.1Romance8.0
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Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

Hyejin begins university expecting independence and a clean start, only to discover that Haejun—her first love and the boyfriend she abruptly left five years earlier—lives next door and attends the same school. Neither has a reliable understanding of why their young relationship failed, and their reunion is complicated by new friends, potential partners, and the opinions circulating around campus. Hyejin wants to become more certain about what she feels instead of reacting to what others expect. Rebuilding any connection with Haejun requires both of them to separate old embarrassment and rumor from the choices they are willing to make now.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

Rumor Has It keeps its college romance grounded in ordinary uncertainty, with Hyejin learning how easily fear and outside opinions steer a relationship. The neighbor setup creates natural encounters, and the friend group gives both leads lives beyond their history. Some misunderstandings could be resolved sooner, and side romances are uneven. The compact completed run avoids the extreme drama of many second-chance stories.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

This is a manageable, completed read with recognizable college concerns: moving out, forming new friendships, dating under social scrutiny, and wondering whether old feelings are nostalgia or something durable. The exes-next-door premise supplies tension without requiring cruelty, and Hyejin's growth centers on confidence rather than transformation into an ideal heroine. Fans of conversational romance will appreciate its relaxed realism.

! Skip it if…

The plot runs on hesitation and misunderstanding, which can test your patience if you prefer direct communication. Stakes are personal and low, some decisions feel immature even for college students, and the gossip theme isn't explored sharply. The gentle art looks plain beside glossier webtoons.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

Story profile

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Content Notes
HarassmentEmotional AbuseAlcohol Abuse
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