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Kidnapped Dragons

KD, 드래곤을 유괴하다

Native Language Korean

Released 2019

AuthorYuzu

ArtistChochoske, Yeorum's Allowance

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 434

Translated Ch.: 433

Rank: #277

Last Update: March 14, 2026

Original Pub.: JHS Books, MstoryHub

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Kidnapped Dragons is a popular novel that blends Action, Drama, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Yuzu. A total of 434 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

– The planet [Earth] has entered the abnormal state [Apocalypse].
– You have failed in saving the Earth. The Authority, [Vintage Clock (EX)] rewinds the world’s time.
For Yu Jitae, it was a message he had seen many times.
It was tiresome.
It would have been great had he died with everyone else.
But he couldn’t, for his authorities that made him the strongest existence, brought him back in time whenever he died.
And even with his strength, he couldn’t protect the broad earth against the maddened dragons.
– The world’s time will soon begin.
As the clock resumed ticking in the direction it should, his 7th iteration came to a start.
Fortunately, he finally had the gist of it.

📂 System Interface: The Regressor’s Blueprint

Kidnapped Dragons is a completed Korean webnovel (425 chapters + side stories) that serves as a masterclass in the Regressional Slice-of-Life genre. While the premise involves an apocalypse and an overpowered (OP) protagonist, the core of the story is a slow, emotional journey of a broken man regaining his humanity through the act of raising four hatchling dragons.

Yu Jitae has regressed six times, failing to save Earth every time. In his 7th iteration, he realizes that the key isn’t killing dragons—it’s raising them. By gathering the four baby dragons (hatchlings) who accidentally cause the world’s end during their “Amusement” period, he transitions from a “mechanical killer” to a “reluctant guardian.”

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Vintage Clock (EX)	Authority	A time-rewind mechanic that brings Jitae back upon death. It has rendered him emotionally dead after centuries of failure.
Amusement Period	Dragon Lore	A time for young dragons to experience the human world. Their trauma or deaths during this period trigger the adult dragons to destroy Earth.
Humanity Gauge	Character Metric	Jitae begins as a “dead-eyed” wall of logic. His growth is measured by his ability to empathize with the dragons.
The Yu Household	Narrative Setting	The story is primarily a “Gourmet” Slice-of-Life, focusing on the domestic daily life and psychological growth of the household.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Yu Jitae)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Experience	Eternal Regressor	Having lived for centuries, he is a “being at the level of gods.” No mortal enemy poses a physical threat to him.
Psychology	Depersonalization	He initially views the dragons as “objects” or “work.” He suffers from extreme trauma and a lack of self-worth.
Role	The Guardian / Dad	He evolves from a warden into a father figure, guiding the dragons through their “puberty-like” emotional crises.
Power Type	Absolute Dominance	When he does fight, it is brutal and efficient. He uses clones, shadows, and sheer force to erase “roadblocks.”

📘 Essential Reading Notes: The Four Hatchlings

The dragons are named after the four seasons, representing their distinct personalities and elemental affinities.

Dragon	Season	Personality	Archetype
Bom	Spring	Green Hair. Kind, observant, and deeply intelligent.	The “Motherly” Elder Sister / Potential Romantic Lead.
Yeoreum	Summer	Red Hair. Fierce, competitive, and a complete battle junkie.	The “Rebellious” Teenager / Warrior.
Kaeul	Autumn	Gold Hair. Energetic, naive, and social-media obsessed.	The “Golden Chick” / Social Butterfly.
Gyeoul	Winter	Blue Hair. Extremely shy, quiet, and attached to Jitae.	The “Cuddly” Youngest Child.

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Editor's Note

💡 The Anti-Superman. Unlike typical power fantasies where the MC uses strength to solve problems, Jitae is so overpowered that violence is his failure state. The "conflict" isn't winning a fight; it’s successfully calming a crying child or understanding a teenager's insecurity.

The Weight of Centuries. Jitae is "dead inside" for legitimate reasons. He has lived through roughly 130–200 years of total failure and watched everyone he ever cared for be slaughtered six times. The slow "thaw" of his heart is the actual plot.

Harem vs. Family. While the "Harem" tag often scares people away, this is a Family Drama. While there are romantic undercurrents with one specific dragon (Bom), the narrative treats the household as a father/guardian-and-daughters dynamic.

Show, Don't Tell. The author is a master of subtlety. You’ll notice Jitae’s humanity returning through small actions—like him subconsciously buying better groceries or hesitating before using his "clones" to do chores.

"It's not about saving the world anymore. It's about making sure their spring finally arrives."

*434 chapters of trauma, tears, and a man who learned to be a dad after six apocalypses. Complete — and ready to break your heart.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–44 (The Foundation): ⭐⭐⭐ – Slow Burn. Establishing the "prison" and Jitae's initial mechanical mindset. It takes time to "cook," but the payoff begins here.

Ch. 45–200 (The Emotional Thaw): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Peak Wholesomeness/Drama. Jitae begins to break under the weight of his regrets. The "family" dynamic solidifies.

Ch. 201–425 (The Abyssal Truth): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Masterpiece. The plot shifts toward the serious consequences of regression, the nature of the "Gods," and the beautiful, tear-jerking conclusion.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

Widely considered a masterpiece of Korean literature in the webnovel sphere.

Writing Quality: 10/10. Employs "Show, Don't Tell" to perfection. The prose is rich, and the emotional impact of scenes is heavy.

Character Development: 10/10. Jitae’s evolution is arguably the best in the regressor genre. The dragons grow from "moe archetypes" into complex individuals with real agency.

World Building: 8/10. Excellent lore regarding dragons and demons, though it remains secondary to the characters.

Pacing: 9/10. While slow for "action junkies," the pacing is perfect for a character-driven gourmet novel.

The Good: Exceptionally cute and fluffy "family" moments contrasted with deep, dark explorations of trauma and loss of humanity. No harem (despite the tag), but deep, unique relationships.

The Bad: The technicalities of time/space travel near the end can be confusing. Some early chapters may feel like generic "moe-bait" until the depth is revealed.

The Archetype: The "Broken Guardian." A man who has seen the world end six times and is finally learning why it’s worth saving.

Verdict: A "Must-Read." It is the gourmet meal of webnovels—rich, deep, and satisfying.

Harem Tag Note: Despite the tag, this is a family drama. There are romantic undercurrents with one dragon (Bom), but the core is a father/guardian relationship. If you're scared off by harem tropes, don't be—this is different.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Yu Jitae (The Regressor/Guardian), Bom (The Green Dragon/Spring), Yeoreum (The Red Dragon/Summer), Kaeul (The Gold Dragon/Autumn), Gyeoul (The Blue Dragon/Winter).

Power System: Authorities & Iterations. Yu Jitae possesses EX-rank authorities (like the Vintage Clock) and the accumulated combat experience of six apocalypses, making him essentially a "Deity" in a mortal world.

Themes: Regaining Humanity, The Psychological Toll of Regression, Found Family, Trauma Recovery, The Meaning of "Amusement" and "Happiness."

Similar To: Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?, My Dad is Too Strong, Ending Maker, Trash of the Count’s Family

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