So while I'm aware of the rise of Webtoon and Korean comics as a thing in the abstract, it's not really something I've paid much attention to. But when I went to an exhibit on Korean culture and the gift shop had some comics, this seemed like a fun one to try. Admittedly, this may not have been my best choice because I also don't know much about Kpop and didn't even realize this is a tie in to a real band until I finished it.
But still, for all that I'm sure I'm lacking a bunch of context on storytelling tropes and cultural stuff, this was a fun comic. The main characters are a kpop band who aren't considered top tier because they can't use magic, which is a big part of the top acts. And this isn't stage magic, but real arcane spells and powers magic, even if it's mostly being used for stage effects. Fortunately for our heroes, a terrorist group is attacking magic using bands for reasons I assume will be explained...eventually, and after they're switched into a performance at the last minute one such attack leads them to start manifesting powers. Suddenly they're a big deal again, but they now need to juggle practicing their music and preparing for performances with developing their magical skills - and I'm sure in future volumes they're going to get more embroiled in the conflict with the terrorist group. Especially since there's already hints of prophecies and a larger world the characters are only just becoming aware of.
I did have a few quibbles. There's not a ton of character development in these first ten chapters, beyond what the different magic each hero has might say about him, and I found it hard to keep track of which prettyboy is which. It's cool that they change outfits from chapter to chapter but it also means there wasn't much making them super visually distinct. And while the volume does start with a bang and end on a good cliffhanger, it doesn't feel like a ton happens in-between. It's largely the boys getting to discover their powers one by one, without a lot of character or world development.
Still, I found the concept intriguing enough that I do want to try reading more of this. I'm curious to see where it goes and I do like the promise that one guy's mom, who herself is an accomplished magician and singer, is going to show up next time. I feel like there's potential for this to build into something larger and have a lot of interesting stuff, though if it keeps feeling like a dripfeed I'm not sure I'd want to stick with it forever. Plus, I'm honestly not clear on how many chapters exist or if this is still ongoing.