Kang Geon is a 17-year-old transfer student entering one of South Korea’s most prestigious high schools, reserved for the nation’s top 0.1% of students. Beneath his calm exterior lies a dangerous secret—he was raised in North Korea from the age of five as a secret agent, trained to be a genius and a living weapon. Sent south to infiltrate the elite and build influential connections, Kang Geon is tasked with blending into a world far removed from his brutal upbringing. Living undercover with his “fake” family—a hacker father under international surveillance and a legendary assassin mother—Kang Geon soon discovers that forming genuine friendships may be his most difficult mission yet.
Secret Family shines in its contrasts. Kang Geon can dismantle enemies with ease, yet struggles with the simplest human interactions. This imbalance gives the story both tension and heart, transforming it from a standard spy thriller into a coming-of-age narrative.
The fake family setup adds warmth and humor, grounding the high-stakes espionage with moments of genuine care and belonging. Action scenes are sharp and stylish, but the emotional payoff comes from watching Kang Geon slowly experience normalcy for the first time.
This webtoon is ideal for readers who enjoy spy stories with emotional depth, secret-identity school dramas, and found-family themes. Secret Family proves that even a weapon can learn how to live.
