제로아워 로맨스 (Zero Hour Romance), written by Derebi (데레비), officially launched on Ridibooks (Ridi) on August 15, 2026 as an exclusive title ("리디에만 있는 독점 작품!"). Published under the BL label Chic Novel (시크노블), the novel is rated 19+, with approximately 61 episodes and a 5.0 reader score on its official page.
Based on the official cover and reader reviews on the official page, the story is set in a science-fiction world that expands into outer space, centered on two leads, Odin Quade and Doyoon An. To celebrate the publication, Ridi is running the event "[전원 랜티] 데레비 <제로아워 로맨스> 출간!" (random tickets for all participants).
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 제로아워 로맨스
- Romanized title: Jeroawo Romenseu
- English title (official cover): Zero Hour Romance
- Format: Web novel (장편소설 / full-length novel)
- Status: Published/serializing on Ridibooks (exclusive)
- Episode count: approximately 61 episodes
- Launch date: August 15, 2026
- Author: Derebi (데레비)
- Publisher/label: Chic Novel (시크노블)
- Official platform: Ridibooks (exclusive)
- Genre: BL romance + science fiction/space
- Main characters: Odin Quade and Doyoon An
- Age rating: 19+ (19세 미만 구독 불가, adult verification required)
- Reader score: 5.0 on the Ridibooks page
- New material: official cover + publication event
- Official English edition: not yet announced
- Official Indonesian edition: not yet announced
- Webtoon/anime adaptation: not yet announced
An Exclusive Chic Novel BL Title Celebrated with a Publication Event
제로아워 로맨스 was published on Ridibooks as an exclusive title under Chic Novel, Ridi's BL novel line. The official work page displays a "BL 가이드" (BL guide) tag and adult-verification warnings, confirming it is a 19+ BL work.
To celebrate the publication, Ridi launched the event "[전원 랜티] 데레비 <제로아워 로맨스> 출간!", running until August 17, 2026, 23:59, with winners announced on August 20, 2026.
A Vast Space Setting and Strong Characters
The full synopsis is locked behind 19+ age verification, but reader reviews on the official page give a clear picture: the work is an SF-genre BL romance with a vast worldview that expands into outer space.
Readers highlight the appealing gong–su (seme–uke) dynamics, especially Doyoon, described as hot-tempered/passionate and highly capable ("능력수" / capable uke). Other reviews praise the male lead's cover design ("표지의 공") and say the story kept them clicking through to the next episode.
The Cover Features a Blond Officer Against a Space Backdrop
The official cover illustration shows a blue-eyed blond man in a white officer uniform with a planet-and-star emblem on his cap and star insignia on his shoulders. The background is a spacecraft/station window showing a planet and stars, reinforcing the military SF atmosphere.
The cover also displays the large title "ZEROHOUR Romance," the Korean title 제로아워 로맨스, the CHIC NOVEL logo, the credit "데레비 장편소설," the red 19세 미만 구독 불가 banner, and the names of the two leads: Odin Quade and Doyoon An. A circular logo on the cover carries a tagline about romance continuing at "zero hour" — a new beginning.
A "Random Ticket for All Participants" Publication Event
The event page details the celebration mechanics:
- Random ticket: collect 10/20/30+ paid episodes, then read/download all or press "구매 확정" (purchase confirmation), plus write a review → random ticket delivered instantly via notification/push. Maximum 3 participations, up to 3,000 points; valid until August 17, 23:59.
- Review event: read at least 5 episodes (free or paid) + leave a review; one review during the period is enough.
- Per-episode comments: comments must relate to the story; comments like "joining" / "looking forward" are excluded, and comments must remain until the winner announcement date.
- Age rule: for works serialized in both 15/19 versions, the collection event applies only to the 19+ version.
- Purchase rule: only direct purchases via the Ridi website/app count; partner reseller purchases are excluded. Reward points are valid for 3 days after issuance.
Why This Matters
1) A rare space-set BL romance
Combining BL romance with an SF/military space setting offers a fresh flavor compared to typical BL backdrops.
2) A perfect 5.0 reader score
The official Ridibooks page shows a 5.0 rating with enthusiastic reviews about the worldview, characters, and gong–su dynamics.
3) A reader-friendly publication event
The "전원 랜티" (random ticket for all participants) format directly rewards readers who collect episodes.
4) A visually striking cover
A blond officer in a white uniform against an outer-space backdrop instantly establishes the work's identity and atmosphere.
Novel Information
Key details currently known:
- Official Korean title is 제로아워 로맨스 (Zero Hour Romance)
- Written by Derebi (데레비)
- Published under the Chic Novel (시크노블) label
- Ridibooks-exclusive work ("리디에만 있는 독점 작품")
- Launched August 15, 2026; approximately 61 episodes; 5.0 reader score
- Rated 19+ with mandatory adult verification
- Main characters: Odin Quade and Doyoon An
- BL + space SF genre (from the cover and official reader reviews)
- Publication event until August 17, 2026; winners announced August 20, 2026
- Official page available at Ridibooks
- Event page available at Ridibooks Event
- English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
- Webtoon or anime adaptations have not been announced
Closing
제로아워 로맨스 brings a space-set BL romance to Ridibooks as an exclusive Chic Novel title. A 5.0 reader score, approximately 61 episodes, the fiery character Doyoon, and a "random ticket for all participants" publication event make it one of the standout new BL titles of August 2026.
The novel can be read legally on Ridibooks (verified 19+ users only). The full synopsis and further information are accessible only through the official page after age verification.
