그대 나의 지옥이 되어 (Become My Hell), written by Do Ji-o (도지오), has officially launched on RIDI (Ridibooks) as an exclusive title ("리디에만 있는 독점 작품!"). The novel is available in two editions—the original 19+ version and a 15+ revised edition (15세 개정판)—and both hold a reader rating of 4.9.
The story centers on a tense romance between a young lady (아가씨) whose seemingly perfect family hides shocking secrets, and her personal bodyguard (경호원). Obsessive love, regret, and the question of "hell or a new world" form the core of the narrative.
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 그대 나의 지옥이 되어
- Romanized title: Geudae Naui Jiogi Doeeo
- Unofficial English title: Become My Hell
- Format: Web novel
- Status: Serialized on RIDI (exclusive title)
- Reader rating: 4.9 (both the 19+ and 15+ editions)
- Age rating: 19+ (original) and 15+ (revised edition)
- Author: Do Ji-o (도지오)
- Label: NINE (나인)
- Official platform: RIDI / Ridibooks (exclusive)
- Genre: Dark-toned romance
- Female lead: Irina (이리나)
- Male lead: Ido (이도)
- Main premise: romance between a young lady with a troubled family background and her bodyguard
- Story elements: straight-forward obsessive FL, regretful ML + pursuing FL, unrequited love
- New material: official cover + "[전원 증정]" launch event
- Chapter count & release schedule: not specified on the official page (the event mentions 20/40-chapter purchase tiers)
- Official English edition: not yet announced
- Official Indonesian edition: not yet announced
- Webtoon/anime adaptation: not yet announced
A RIDI-Exclusive Romance Between a Bodyguard and a Young Lady
그대 나의 지옥이 되어 launched on RIDI as an exclusive title in the romance web novel category. Its official page carries the label "리디에만 있는 독점 작품!" (an exclusive work available only on RIDI), and it is offered in two editions: 19+ and a 15+ revised edition.
The story (as gathered from the official page and reader reviews) centers on Irina, the young lady who endures by looking only at her bodyguard, and Ido, the bodyguard who is initially indifferent but gradually becomes aware of her and finds himself conflicted.
"Become My Hell": Between Hell and a New World
Reader reviews on the official page summarize the dynamics: behind a family that looks fine on the surface lies a shocking family history (파격적인 가정사); the heroine survives by gazing only at the male lead; and the male lead moves from indifference (무심) to awareness and inner conflict.
The central question matches the title: will their relationship become hell for the two of them, or will it open up a new world? Readers also highlight popular keywords such as 직진집착여주 (a straight-forward, obsessive heroine), 후회남 직진녀 (a regretful male lead + a straight-forward female lead), and a 짝사랑 (unrequited love) vibe that suits the illustration perfectly.
The Cover Shows a Man with a Revolver Pressed to His Forehead
The official cover illustration is dominated by a textured, blazing red background. On the right appears the profile of a dark-haired man in a black turtleneck, head tilted upward, while an ornately engraved revolver is pressed against his forehead by a hand from above.
The title is written vertically in orange calligraphy, accompanied by "도지오 지음" (written by Do Ji-o), a "19세 미만 구독불가" (no subscription for readers under 19) badge on the 19+ edition, and the NINE logo at the bottom. The composition underscores a dangerous, obsessive, and intense tone—perfectly in line with the title "Become My Hell."
Two Editions and a Launch Event with Gifts for All Participants
The official event page "[전원 증정] 도지오 <그대 나의 지옥이 되어> 론칭!" includes two programs:
- Random ticket event (19+ edition only): paid purchase of at least 20/40 chapters, reading/downloading all purchased chapters (or confirming the purchase), and writing a review → up to 2 random tickets per person.
- Review event: reading at least 5 chapters (paid or free) of either edition (19+ or 15+) + writing a review; can be combined with the random ticket event.
During the event period, the 19+ edition can also be read via the "기다리면 무료" system (1 chapter every 6 hours), and free tickets from the event page are valid for both editions. In RIDI's romance category, author Do Ji-o is also listed with other NINE-label works, such as 춘락 서커스 (RIDI ONLY list) and 너와 함께 부서질 거야 ("오늘, 리디의 발견" list).
Why This Matters
1) A bodyguard × young lady premise with a dark family background
The combination of a bodyguard–young lady romance with a "파격적인 가정사" immediately creates strong emotional tension.
2) An obsessive, pursuing FL and a cold ML who later wavers
The 직진집착여주 + 후회남 dynamic is a favorite formula among Korean romance readers, and early reviews praise the leads' chemistry.
3) A 4.9 reader rating across two editions
Both the 19+ and 15+ editions hold a 4.9 score, signaling a very positive early reception.
4) A visually striking cover + a major launch event
The red cover with a revolver at the forehead instantly establishes the story's dark tone, while the "전원 증정" event rewards all participants.
Novel Information
Key details currently known:
- Official Korean title is 그대 나의 지옥이 되어
- Written by Do Ji-o (도지오), NINE (나인) label
- RIDI-exclusive work ("리디에만 있는 독점 작품!")
- Available in 19+ and 15+ revised editions
- Reader rating of 4.9 on both editions
- Main characters: Irina (이리나, FL) and Ido (이도, ML)
- Premise: bodyguard × young lady romance; obsessive FL, ML shifting from indifference to regret
- Official cover features a dark-haired man with a revolver pressed to his forehead against a red background
- "[전원 증정]" launch event with random ticket and review events
- Official pages available at RIDI (19+) and RIDI (15+)
- Official event available at RIDI event page
- English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
- Webtoon or anime adaptations have not been announced
Closing
그대 나의 지옥이 되어 brings a dark bodyguard × young lady romance to RIDI as an exclusive title. The obsessive Irina and the gradually conflicted Ido, combined with the question of "hell or a new world," form the core appeal of the novel.
The novel can be read legally on RIDI in two editions (19+ and 15+), complete with a gift-filled launch event. Further details about story progression, bonuses, or adaptations remain unannounced.
