Reversal! First Love (역변! 첫사랑) by Hyeuksang (혁상) is currently serializing (연재중) on Naver Webtoon. The romance/pure love (로맨스/순정) manhwa has reached a total of 6 episodes, updating every Tuesday.
The story centers on a unique and surprising romance premise: a "nerd" guy who has held onto a pure love for 10 years is suddenly faced with his first love reappearing with a drastic change (plot twist) — and he must face the new reality of his past feelings.
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 역변! 첫사랑
- Romanization: Yeokbyeon! Cheotsarang
- English title: Reversal! First Love
- Literal meaning: "Reversal/Drastic Change! First Love"
- Format: manhwa/webtoon (Naver serialized comic)
- Creator: Hyeuksang (혁상 / Lee Sang-hyuk)
- Official platform: Naver Webtoon
- Category: 로맨스/순정 (romance/pure love)
- Serialization status: 연재중 (ongoing)
- Update schedule: Every Tuesday
- Episode count: total 6
- Score: 9.77 (Naver Webtoon) & 10.0 (Naver Series)
- Core premise: first love + drastic change (yeokbyeon) + pure love + nostalgia
- Cover: available (image attached)
Cover of the Ongoing Manhwa
A Pure Love Romance Manhwa Serial Currently Running on Naver Webtoon
Reversal! First Love is officially listed as a serialized comic on Naver Webtoon under the romance (로맨스) category with ongoing (연재중) status. The Naver Webtoon page confirms a total of 6 episodes at this time, with regular updates every Tuesday.
In terms of reception, the manhwa immediately achieved a high score of 9.77 on Naver Webtoon and a perfect 10.0 on Naver Series — a very strong signal that the unique premise of a "reversal of first love" immediately attracted reader attention and received an extraordinary response right from the start of serialization.
An Interesting Premise: First Love Experiencing "Yeokbyeon" (Drastic Change)
The official synopsis on the Naver page opens with a statement that immediately piques the reader's curiosity about the protagonist's past:
"You still can't let go of your first love? That was back when we were in elementary school."
The protagonist is a guy who can be described as a "nerd," who has held onto a pure love for his first love for 10 long years. However, suddenly that first love reappears before him with a 역변 (yeokbyeon) — a drastic change or reversal of circumstances that is completely unexpected.
The main hook: a romance story about a man who must reprocess the feelings he has guarded for a decade, when the figure of his first love returns with a completely changed appearance or personality.
The Cover: Nostalgia with a Plot Twist Touch
The cover places a nostalgic vibe of the past blended with the emotional tension of a reunion. This visual immediately hints that this is not just an ordinary sweet romance, but an emotional drama spiced up with a massive surprise (plot twist) from the first love figure.
The title 역변! 첫사랑 is written in a bold and expressive font, reinforcing the tone of a story that blends comedy, nostalgia, and entertaining romantic drama.
Why This Matters
1) A unique and fresh "Yeokbyeon" premise
Instead of a cliché and smooth first love story, this manhwa introduces the concept of yeokbyeon (reversal/drastic change). This premise is very fresh and different from typical romance manhwa, creating expectations for a story full of surprises and unpredictability.
2) The author's extraordinary background
Hyeuksang (혁상) is not just any author. This webtoon is his debut work on Naver Webtoon after winning the Grand Prize (Daesang) in the prestigious University Comics & Webtoon Contest in October 2025. This victory earned him an official serialization contract, making his debut work highly anticipated.
3) Relatable exploration of "Pure Love"
The protagonist didn't just fall in love — he has held onto a pure love for a full 10 years. This emotional motivation and dedication are highly relatable for readers who have experienced past memories, giving strong character depth and making readers feel his inner struggle.
4) Complex character dynamics
The contrast between the protagonist who is "stuck" in the past and his first love who has now changed drastically creates interesting story dynamics. Readers are left wondering: how will the "nerd" guy react to the total change of the woman he has loved for a decade?
5) Perfect and high scores from the start of serialization
A score of 10.0 on Naver Series and 9.77 on Naver Webtoon for a manhwa with only 6 episodes shows that the quality of the story and art is immediately recognized by readers — not just hype because of the author's victory, but real quality that instantly captivates readers.
6) A debut work that proves new quality
The serialization of a Daesang winner's work is always a big moment in the Korean webtoon community. Readers have high expectations for narrative and visual quality, and the first 6 episodes have successfully proven that those expectations are very well met.
Manhwa Information
The important details currently known are:
- Reversal! First Love is a romance/pure love manhwa by Hyeuksang (Lee Sang-hyuk)
- serialization is ongoing (연재중) on Naver Webtoon
- update schedule is every Tuesday
- a total of 6 episodes so far
- score 9.77 (Naver Webtoon) and 10.0 (Naver Series)
- the official synopsis introduces a man who has held onto pure love for 10 years, but his first love returns with a drastic change (yeokbyeon)
- the manhwa can be read via the official Naver Webtoon page
- a reference page is also available on Naver Series
- this is Hyeuksang's debut work after winning the Daesang at the University Comics & Webtoon Contest (October 2025)
- official English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
Closing
Reversal! First Love (역변! 첫사랑) brings the premise of "first love that changes drastically after 10 years + pure love + plot twist" into Naver Webtoon's romance lineup. With the creator Hyeuksang behind this work — who is the Grand Prize (Daesang) winner — 6 early episodes, a perfect 10.0 score on Naver Series, and a high rating on Naver Webtoon, this work is a new romance title highly worth watching.
Details on future episodes and publication outside Korea await further announcements. Meanwhile, the early episodes can already be read every Tuesday on Naver Webtoon.
- Naver Webtoon — Series list page: full synopsis, confirmation of 6 total episodes, and serialization info
- Naver Series — Comic detail page: product information, 10.0 score, and update schedule
- News1 — Official news portal: information on author Hyeuksang's Daesang win at the University Comics & Webtoon Contest
