After being discarded by the company he devoted his entire life to, Kim Cheol-Su awakens to an impossible reality—he’s back on his very first day as a rookie employee at Hanyoung Trading, one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. With no qualifications and no backing, Cheol-Su must start from the bottom once again. Armed with memories of failure and hard-earned experience, he sets his sights on a single goal: reaching the CEO position he once dreamed of. This is a modern self-made success story built on persistence, strategy, and relentless effort.
Rookie Employee Kim Cheolsu is a grounded, no-frills corporate regression story that focuses on discipline over shortcuts. There are no cheat systems or sudden windfalls—only experience, patience, and learning from past mistakes.
The appeal lies in its realism. Office politics, performance evaluations, and long-term planning all matter, making each promotion feel earned. It’s a slow but rewarding climb that mirrors real-world ambition.
Perfect for readers who enjoy workplace dramas where growth is incremental and success is built brick by brick.
