I Can’t Be This Stupid

Legacy and Cultural Impact Since its debut, I Can’t Be This Stupid has made a significant cultural impact, influencing not only the manga industry but also broader pop culture. It has inspired countless fan works, including art, fanfiction, and cosplay, showcasing its widespread appeal. The themes and characters have resonated with audiences around the world, making I Can’t Be This Stupid a cornerstone of modern manga. Its legacy continues to live on, as new generations of fans discover and fall in love with this iconic series.

Renowned for its exclusivity, only the children of Korea's elite can attend International Island High. But when Kang Doha, an ordinary girl from an average family, is given a lucky chance to enroll, she's thrust into an unfamiliar world of money and power. Despite trying to fly under the radar, she somehow ends up in the same dorm as Rowoon, the most popular guy in school! He seems to have it all, but when it comes to girls, he's completely clueless. Can Doha teach him how to win a girl's heart? (Source: Tapas Media)

Read manhwa I Can’t Be This Stupid / He Can’t Be This Dumb! / 이렇게 바보일리 없어

Doha happens to transfer to Gukje Island High School – a school where only the rich can attend. This place is famous for its unique system where the dormitory buildings and room sizes are assigned according to ranks… There, she continuously encounter Rowoon, the top celebrity who has been using the biggest VIP room for three years. Rowoon, the perfect man who has the looks, body, intelligence, and loyalty. However, the one flaw that he hides is that…. he is a dating dummy who doesn’t know a thing about women’s psychology! At the request of Doha’s twin sister, who also happens to be a fan of Rowoon, they share news using their special birthstone that lets them communicate through their thoughts. One day, Doha discovers that her sister’s birthstone has fallen into Rowoon’s hands, and she struggles to get it back. Finally, after regaining the birthstone back, Doha thought she would be living her dream of having a quiet high school life. However, she found out that she suddenly had nowhere to go due to the notice of being kicked out of the dormitory. Rowoon, on the other hand, realizes his shortcomings when a charming rival who has their eyes set on the VIP room appears. There, Doha and Rowoon decided to exchange what they needed from each other. Doha became Rowoon’s secret dating consultant, and a full-scale cohabitation romance began.