Semantic Error
시맨틱 에러
J. Soori (novel); Angy (webtoon art)
Computer science major Sangwoo Choo drops art student Jaeyoung Jang's name from a group project, and Jaeyoung's grad school plans go with it.
- Format
- novel and comic
- Volumes
- Manhwa · 5 vols / Novel · 3 vols
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Track record The 2022 Korean drama's two leads won Best Couple at the APAN Star Awards, and a film version reached cinemas that August. An anime version came out in 2021. Source: Wikipedia
Our take
A rule-bound computer science student and the charming design senior whose graduation he wrecked. The campus rivals-to-lovers story behind the hit Korean drama, and the usual first recommendation for Korean BL.
Synopsis
Sangwoo lives by logic and rules, including when he deletes teammates' names from a group project. For Jaeyoung, a visual arts major, it means a failed required class and the end of his planned U.S. grad school track. Then Jaeyoung signs on to design a mobile game for a few months, finds Sangwoo on the team, and wants payback. The problem is that they keep drifting toward each other.
Good to know before you buy
- An English audiobook is available.
- A gentle starting point if you are new to BL.
Where to read
Own the books
Yes. Ize Press (Yen Press) publishes it in print: 5 manhwa volumes and 3 novel volumes.
The English ebooks are available.
Audiobooks are available: novel Vols 1-3 (Ize Press, narr. Yung-I Chang).
Volumes and editions (19 edition records)
Manhwa · print · Vol 1
Released 19 Nov 2024 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · print · Vol 2
Released 18 Mar 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · print · Vol 3
Released 22 Jul 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · print · Vol 4
Released 18 Nov 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · print · Vol 5
Released 17 Feb 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · ebook · Vol 1
Released 19 Nov 2024 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · ebook · Vol 2
Released 18 Mar 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · ebook · Vol 3
Released 22 Jul 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · ebook · Vol 4
Released 18 Nov 2025 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Manhwa · ebook · Vol 5
Released 17 Feb 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · print · Vol 1
Released 20 Jan 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · print · Vol 2
Released 16 Jun 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · print · Vol 3
Released 20 Oct 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · ebook · Vol 1
Released 20 Jan 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · ebook · Vol 2
Released 16 Jun 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · ebook · Vol 3
Released 20 Oct 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · audiobook · Vol 1
Released 20 Jan 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · audiobook · Vol 2
Released 16 Jun 2026 · Ize Press (Yen Press)
Novel · audiobook · Vol 3
Released, date unconfirmed · Ize Press (Yen Press)
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Where to read FAQ
Where can I read Semantic Error in English?
English book editions are available in the following formats: audiobook, ebook, print. See the book options above.
Is Semantic Error available in print?
Yes. Ize Press (Yen Press) publishes it in print: 5 manhwa volumes and 3 novel volumes.
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