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To Hell With Being a Hero!

THBH, 영웅 따위 개나 줘!

Native Language Korean

Released 2020

AuthorRo Yu-jin, 로유진

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 542

Translated Ch.: 543

Rank: #675

Last Update: January 25, 2026

Original Pub.: Breathe

English Pub.: Tapas, Wuxiaworld, Webnovel

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To Hell With Being a Hero! is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Ro Yu-jin. A total of 543 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

I lived like any ordinary person when a stranger suddenly approached me.
“You are… a hero.”
“No, I’m not.”
“I see. You are the one we have been waiting for…”
I just told you I wasn’t though.
“How surprising. Were you aiming for this perhaps? As expected…”
This is crazy, absolutely madness.
“Praise the light!”
I am about to go insane, for real!

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Harem Seinen Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 From the legendary author of The Second Coming of Gluttony (SCOG) comes a novel that is the polar opposite of its predecessor. While SCOG was grounded and emotional, this is a surreal, vague, and often confusing sci-fi horror trek. It relies heavily on the "everyone knows but won't tell the MC" trope, which can be infuriating. Don’t go in expecting SCOG 2.0. This is a experimental, bleak, and slow-burn mystery that demands immense patience.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–20 (The Confusion): ⭐⭐ – You are thrown into the deep end with zero context. It feels like reading gibberish.

Ch. 21–60 (The Slow Burn): ⭐⭐⭐ – The world starts to expand into sci-fi/horror. If you survive the lack of explanations, the atmosphere starts to grip you.

Ch. 61–150 (The Radiant Spells): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Moments of brilliance where the author’s talent for tension and action shines through.

Ch. 151+ (The Slog): ⭐⭐ – The "Mystery" starts to feel like a stall tactic. Plot threads are wordy and directionless for long stretches.

WebNovelDB Review

6 /10

To Hell With Being a Hero! is a massive departure for Ro Yu-jin. It attempts to blend Sci-Fi, Supernatural Horror, and a "Chosen One" parody, but often trips over its own world-building.

The Good: The author remains a master of suspense and "Grit." When the action finally hits, it feels earned. The magic/tech system is unique, avoiding the generic "Blue System Screens" found in most Korean novels. It’s dark, depressive, and atmospheric—perfect for readers who want a story with actual weight and consequences.

The Bad: The pacing is glacial and the "unreliable narrator" style is taken to an extreme. The MC, Choi-woo, often feels like a raft drifting in the ocean rather than a character driving the plot. The biggest issue is the "Gatekeeping" of information; characters constantly refuse to explain anything to the MC for "prophecy reasons," which makes the first 50 chapters feel like a chore rather than an invitation.

For Fans Of: The Second Coming of Gluttony (for the author’s style), Above Your Head, The King of the Battlefield.

Not For You If: You hate "vague" world-building, you want an OP/Active protagonist from the start, or you are easily frustrated by information being withheld from the MC.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Choi-woo (Cynical, socially stunted, and inexplicably competent with ghosts; a "Hero" who wants nothing to do with heroism).

Power System: Sci-Fi Supernaturalism. A mix of otherworldly artifacts, "Saint" blessings, and high-tech alien concepts.

Themes: Fate vs. Free Will, Alien Horror, Family (Finding the Brother), Religious Zealotry.

Similar To: The Second Coming of Gluttony, The Regressed Demon Lord is Kind, Necropolis Immortal

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