Title

Mad Dog

Also known as: 매드 독, MAD DOG：マッド・ドッグ

by Haribo

Score from AniList: 73/100finished51 chapters

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Some people thirst for power while others want nothing more than to live low. Ha-Min has always been resentful of the label that comes with being his father’s son—he didn’t ask to be born into a mob family! After much trial and error, Ha-Min finally breaks ties with his family and begins to live the life he's dreamed about. That is, until he gets kidnapped and finds himself under the protection of a certain Kwon Se-Hyeok. All Ha-Min wants is his "normal" life back, but Se-Hyeok is as far from normal as a person can get... (Source: Lezhin US)

Chapters available: 51
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A gritty, character-driven drama about a son who is resentful of the label that comes with being his father's son.

Pros

Strong, grounded family tension
Emotionally honest character work

Cons

Violence and grit can be heavy
Romance is a secondary thread

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Some people thirst for power, while others want nothing more than to live low. Ha-Min has always been resentful of the label that comes with being his father's son. He did not ask for it. The premise is a gritty drama about inheritance, identity and the weight a family name can carry.The strength is the emotion. Ha-Min's resentment is drawn with honesty, and his struggle to define himself on his own terms is compelling. The world around him feels grounded, and the tension between the characters is sharp.The weaknesses are about tone. The grit can be heavy, and some violence is strong. The romance is a side thread, so readers wanting a love story may be disappointed.Recommended for fans of gritty family dramas about identity. Expect a serious, emotional read that rewards close attention.