The Secret Circumstances of a Third-Generation Chaebol

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I thought turning back time or possessing someone else's body only happened in stories. But after dying in a sudden accident, I opened my eyes to find myself as the grandson of a chaebol family. From now on, a new life, success—I'll take it all, along with all the hottest women! "CEO, this is my reward for you ♥"

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About The Secret Circumstances of a Third-Generation Chaebol

Story Overview

The Secret Circumstances of a Third-Generation Chaebol follows a man who dismisses regression and possession as inventions until a fatal traffic accident changes everything. He awakens ten years in the past inside the body of Kang Chan, the apparent grandson of powerful chaebol chairman Kang Hyuk-cheon and the CEO of HC Entertainment, one of Korea’s leading entertainment agencies. Although the people around him believe his remarkable judgment comes from inherited talent, Kang Chan knows the truth: he is a possessor from the future, using his knowledge of the entertainment industry to anticipate which projects will succeed.

That advantage quickly transforms him from a supposedly pampered third-generation heir into an unexpectedly formidable executive. A film others expected to fail surpasses two million admissions in its opening week, while further successful decisions make colleagues wonder whether he truly possesses a Midas touch. The central tension comes from the gap between Kang Chan’s public identity and private reality. He must perform the role of a chaebol successor while concealing that he is not actually Chairman Kang’s grandson and that his apparent foresight comes from memories of the future. Within HC Entertainment, business victories, celebrity relationships, and personal secrets become tightly intertwined.

Why Readers May Like The Secret Circumstances of a Third-Generation Chaebol

This adult fantasy manhwa combines time regression and body possession with an entertainment-business setting. Its appeal lies in watching a seemingly inexperienced heir use future knowledge to overturn expectations, earn recognition, and reshape the fortunes of major productions. The contrast between what Kang Chan knows and what everyone else assumes creates an ongoing layer of dramatic irony: his success looks like inherited genius, while he understands it as carefully applied information from another timeline.

The tone shifts between strategic workplace intrigue, brisk success-driven momentum, and mature, provocative encounters. Dialogue surrounding box-office results, trending searches, commercial offers, and executive meetings gives the story a fast-moving professional rhythm. At the same time, the scenes involving actresses introduce flirtation and explicit adult tension, particularly when gratitude, attraction, and workplace power overlap. Readers looking for a fantasy premise grounded in celebrity management, secret identity complications, and sensual character dynamics will find those elements at the center of the series.

Characters & Story Focus

Kang Chan is the story’s focal point: an adult who dies in a sudden accident, travels ten years into the past, and occupies the body of a third-generation chaebol and HC Entertainment CEO. He presents himself as modest and lucky, but privately relies on his knowledge of future entertainment outcomes. His concealed identity gives his leadership both confidence and risk.

Shin Do-il, an HC Entertainment director described as easily moved, becomes an enthusiastic believer in Kang Chan’s foresight after repeated successes. Director Ryu Su-hye is a former top actress who now works at the company; her admiration and personal circumstances add a more complicated, mature edge to the executive environment. Chae Hyo-rin, an HC Entertainment actress known for doing things at her own pace, has a direct and sexually charged rapport with Kang Chan after a successful film. Together, these figures frame the series around Kang Chan’s rise, the trust his results create, and the intimate complications accompanying his hidden advantage.

Latest Chapter: Chapter 14 · 2026-11-09