The Rap Star [EN]: Chapter 309

< Afterword >

It’s a shame, isn’t it?

While other writers often express a mix of relief and regret upon finishing a series, I’m mostly feeling regret. To be honest, the regret is so overwhelming that I even considered halting the series and revising the latter half.

I desperately wanted to write it better, and I keep thinking about how I could have improved it if I had pushed myself harder. Especially those last 100 pages that I added while agonizing over the publishing volume—I really, really, really regret them.

‘The Rap Star’ was conceived with the goal of ‘never reaching a peak.’

From the story’s beginning to its end, Sanghyun was meant to be a protagonist who continuously ‘grows’ and evolves.

Originally, the synopsis included many more ups and downs in Sanghyun’s life, but since this was my first experience with paid serialization, I got carried away.

Fueled by the support and encouragement of the readers, I didn’t know when to stop and elevated the protagonist too quickly. This significantly diminished the enjoyment of the latter part of the story.

That’s because I used up the exciting elements that were meant for the later chapters in the beginning.

I suppose I’m a natural explainer; even in the afterword, I’m explaining things. *cries*

But one thing is certain: I truly wouldn’t have been able to complete this long journey of over 300 chapters without you, the readers.

I did my best to monitor the comments and reactions from Joara, Kakao, Naver, and other platforms, in addition to Munpia, where I communicate directly with readers. Your feedback was incredibly helpful.

I had so much to say, but now that I’m trying to write an afterword, my mind has gone blank!

I sincerely thank everyone who read my work.

I will strive to return with an even better story next time.

This will be my final shout.

Shout out!!!!

< Afterword > End

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