The Story of Manager Kim Webtoon: A Look at the Unrealistic Elements
🔷 Introduction
Lately, many people have been enjoying the ‘The Story of Manager Kim’ webtoon.
Both the book and the webtoon are deeply moving,
but there are moments that make you think, “Could that really happen in real life?”
Of course, webtoons are a genre where unrealistic setups are expected,
and we read them to gain emotion, insight, and wisdom.
However, when the gap with reality is too wide, it can sometimes be a bit confusing.
Today, I’ve put together a light summary of the unrealistic elements in The Story of Manager Kim webtoon.
If you feel differently about anything, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! 😊
(Note: This post is just for fun and is not intended to disparage the comic or the novel in any way.)
🔷 1. Everyone Around Him Is an Investment Genius!?
Manager Kim works at a major corporation,
but surprisingly, everyone around him has a **‘Midas touch’ when it comes to investing**.
- His wife is practically a real estate expert.
- His subordinate gives investment advice to Manager Choi and the Executive Director.
- His friend is a successful investor with significant assets.
👉 However, the idea that such an investment-savvy subordinate would still be at the company
is a bit rare in the real world.
Of course, there are exceptions.
There are people like the YouTuber ‘Neonawi’
who keep their jobs even while earning over 10 million won a month.
As Jacheong says, it might be because of a unique, almost “eccentric” set of values! 🤣
Still, in reality, having everyone around you be a successful investor
is bound to feel a bit unrealistic.
🔷 2. A Big Corp Manager Getting Scammed This Easily?
The episode where Manager Kim gets scammed is something
many readers relate to, yet question in terms of realism.
- By the time someone reaches the rank of manager, they usually have a good eye for people.
- Signing a contract without even reading it properly, just based on trust…
👉 In reality, this goes beyond carelessness and makes his rank and experience at a major corporation seem meaningless.
Of course, the purpose of this scene is
to deliver the message that
“if you jump into investing based on emotional judgment during tough economic times, the chance of failure is high.”
So while it’s a fictional element,
I think it also carries a surprisingly realistic lesson.
🔷 Wrapping Up · There’s Still So Much to Learn from Manager Kim
Despite the unrealistic elements,
The Story of Manager Kim remains a work that offers great relatability and insight.
- The way the parent generation expresses emotions
- The illusion of a stable job
- People-centered values
- Self-insight through character analysis
And above all…
you can feel the ‘sincerity’ within the narrative.
I haven’t finished it yet,
but I’m so curious to see what choices Manager Kim makes
and how he grows in the end 😊
Has anyone seen the ending yet?
If you give me a little hint in the comments… I’ll read it even more diligently! 😆
