Exclusive Dating Restriction Zone

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My name is Kim Joo-hyuk. I am Beta.

While working for the company, I had a realization.

There is no answer in this society where Alphas and Omegas love and hate one other.

I’m hoping that all of the Alpha executives, as well as the incredibly cute Omega employees, disappear.

All I need is retirement and a trip to Hawaii, not a relationship.

I do not allow any romance in my area.

It was a declaration of an exclusive dating restriction zone.

Associated Names
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Beta Off Not Dating
Exclusive No-Love Zone
배타적 연애금지구역
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23 Reviews


Mndnd
Mndnd
Dec 01, 2021
Status: --
This man's got people falling for him left and right... he's literally in four different love triangles (well two of them technically aren't even real but... it's the thought that counts). He's got his own harem lol.

Poor Deputy Kim just wants a romance free office life with his true love being his trip to Hawaii but somehow he's gotten both an omega and an alpha to fall in love with him.

The omega fell in love with him when he helped him out but since he "found out" MC was an... more>> alpha (he's not) in a series of misunderstandings, he's been acting cold towards the MC.

The alpha thinks he's an omega pretending to be a beta.

There's a side story with an alpha/omega couple who's been making a lot of trouble in the workplace. Somehow he's gotten himself involved in that too. <<less
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AsralynTalis
AsralynTalis
Feb 25, 2022
Status: --
I can totally understand why people in the story like MC. He is a straightforward but soft person, and he will not play with your feelings.

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I mean, which Beta will carry an expensive suppressant around just because he wants to help an Omega and get out of work on time lol when needed? Who will sincerely tell his manager to divorce when he gets bullied mentally by his Alpha, in the world that "Alpha has the right to hit Omega"? Who is willing to take an Omega he just knew not long ago to sleep over at his house because that Omega has a stalker? He is just a tsundere, the kind who says that he doesn't care at all but is actually very caring.

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And ML is just *chef kiss*. He is patient. He is nice. He listens and never forces MC to do what he doesn't like (although he tends to lure MC to go out with him sometimes, lol).

Kudos to the translator, nice work. &Lt;3 <<less
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ruei
ruei
Feb 25, 2022
Status: --
I read most of the raws up to the point where the MC starts going out with the ML (if you're curious as to who will end up with the MC, spoilers below)

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The ML is the alpha director who's been in love with him since the start! ;) He starts out as being pretty pushy but he really does care for the MC regardless of his gender and is super sweet to him.

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The MC is definitely the best part of this story for me. Like other reviews mentioned, he likes to talk/think to himself a lot but I enjoy a lot of his monologues so it never bothered me. I like that he treats himself as being outside of all the alpha/omega romance, but doesn't act as though he's better than them.

But of course, his love interests are either alpha or omega so he does eventually bend his iron will, but the process of doing so is very natural and even when he does, he is still very proud of his beta gender and his personality remains consistent.

The misunderstandings in the beginning (of the alpha and omega mistaking his gender) gets resolved pretty quickly. The majority of the story is spent developing his relationships with his pursuers in a pretty slice-of-life way. There's no drama or major conflict, and the whole story is just focused on the MC's growth as he changes his perspective of romance. The alpha director, omega co-worker, and his alpha friend also get some backstory and development to them, but the spotlight is definitely on the MC. <<less
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Zombiiecat
Zombiiecat
Feb 13, 2022
Status: c11
I feel bad for our MC. He's a Beta and the Alpha and Omegas are making life so hard for him. I'm irritated at them for our Beta MC.

Seeing it from his POV as well as myself, it feels like the author is making fun of all of those mangas and stories where the Omegas falls in love instantly with the Alphas just because they help them out, and that's what our Beta MC did.

He's helping them out so that he can go home on time!!! Not to fall in... more>> love. Hahaha.

There are also other things pointed out as well that also happens in those mangas and stories and it makes me question them too. Hehe. You know what, I change my mind. The author is totally making fun of it.

The only one I'm holding hope for is the Director for now... lol.

*Sigh*.... when will they leave our Beta MC alone. :) <<less
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Wintercreeper
Wintercreepe
Jul 06, 2022
Status: c29
It's not bad but neither is it really good.

The characters are fun enough, not too 2D, even though we learn very little about them as a person apart from things that are essential for their love life.

My biggest problem is the writing style.
It's POV first person in the worst way possible, when a large group of people talks/interacts it's nigh impossible to follow who's the one speaking/acting, the description is so lacking in detail that it's sometimes hard to even know where the MC or the group currently is and what's happening exactly.
The writer focused so much on MC's internal thoughts that it ended up being extended first-person-limited, we don't even get to know all important information about what's going on with/around the MC, only what he thinks.

It's more like you are reading a private text-RPG of some random strangers, you don't understand most of it because you don't know the setting and characters involved.

The story could have been really interesting and fun but the erratic way in which it was written makes it a stressful, confusing reading experience, something that happens a lot with first-person KR novels.

Worth mentioning as well, the whole novel is 100% love/sex, really everything is about one or the other, it seems people in that universe can't think about anything else, have no hobbies or interests apart from dating.

It's shallow, although funny, but despite the rating probably meant for a younger audience.
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moon17lover
moon17lover
Oct 20, 2022
Status: --
Just me rambling spoilers ahead :

I liked the MC, but the novel was a little boring, and the ML a disappointment, from the first time he was mensioned I wasnt routing for him, your typical annoying alpha exactly the type the MC doesnt like, who sprays omegas with pheromenon to get a reaction out of them, when he thought the MC was an omega he did that, it was terrible, but the MC just brushed it off like nothing, I cant judge him entirely as I havent finished the novel,... more>> but he is a jerk who is using his position to push his affections down mc's throat, just imagine having your boss come everynow and again to your office where there are alot of people to hit on you when you dont want him, and not daring to say it to his face, but this in their enviroment was mild compared to the famous AO couple who fights verbaly and physicaly in the office, the MC was complaing about the abusrdity of AO relationships, that got him a mental scar, enough to not feel secure in a relationship with an o or a, I wanted someone new for the MC outside of this enviroment, some one more exciting and cool, than his boss or coworker, in my opinion not being in a relation ship with an o or a is a blessing I totally support his restriction on this at the beginning <<less
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limonata
limonata
Jan 13, 2022
Status: --
It's not my coffee cup. I never liked. Waste of time for me even though I like beta individuals. The story and characters are immature and superficial. I had a hard time getting into the story. It may be due to the author's writing style. The decision is yours.
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NovelenthusiastIDK
Novelenthusi
Mar 16, 2022
Status: c14
It’s really good, one of the best abo. The protagonist is super nice but realistic, he just has great personality. He's a beta so his point of view is very interesting, and he’s not a beta with a beta complex. He's confident with who he is. On the other hand no shade to anyone, but dropping a novel after a prologue because you didn’t like one sentence isn’t sth to be proud of. Writing a whole review while not knowing anything about the novel and going on a rant that... more>> just spreads misinformation.. Are you even serious. <<less
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Levilevi
Levilevi
Mar 04, 2023
Status: Completed
MC is too emphasized alpha omega world and he as a beta has nothing to do with it. Also the reason why he never date his alpha best friend even tho they do love each other but now their love have turned into familial love rather than romance love.

ML is already head over heels for MC so there's no thrill but it's kinda fun. It just weird MC kept denying it just because ML is an alpha.

I regret the story about MC coworker where his omega manager kept getting back... more>> together with his alpha husband even tho he was cheated on many times. The alpha husband also hit his omega manager. This is very disturbing because it set examples for readers it's okay to get back with cheater and abusive husband if you're pregnant. No it's not you moron. Author should just make them divorce even if the manager still pregnant. Raising a baby with a cheater is not good decision. I don't understand why author kept mentioning their story as side characters and then just never give good ending for th omega. It just suddenly the alpha husband treated omega manager nicely. <<less
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fufula
fufula
Sep 23, 2022
Status: c30
The book shouldnt have omega alpha beta every other word. Yea we get the MC is a beta. The author is very immature in their writing and what story they are trying to tell. All you take from it is a.b.o bs in every other word. The story would have been better without a.b.o. Maybe then the author could've written better comprehensive storyline. I have read better a.b.o story's than this garbage and yes I suffered till the end of whats been translated just to give it a try but... more>> im definitely not continuing more chapters. Quite frankly I rather read war and peace than this bs <<less
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LeniSnow
LeniSnow
Jul 17, 2022
Status: Completed
I'm sorry to say this but...

I hate MC with passion and his friend. Him with his best friend is like having your partner tells you not to worry about their girl best friend about and few months later cheats on you with them. He really disappointed me a lot, I don't see the point in confessing what had been between the two of them and acknowledging their feelings for each other and the friend having to remind MC not to do things they will both regret, by succumbing to their... more>> emotions.

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seriously confessing love to your friend on your doorstep while you're thinking of getting together with the ML moments ago. What an arse. Waste of space human tr*sh.

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I am glad the ML didn't knew because it'll only hurt if he knew but at the same time it doesn't sit right with me, if this happens in real life if ML finds out he will be at least affected or even cause paranoia with the what ifs if MC and his friends meet. It's like they're only together because ML was the best choice and because the friend couldn't control his tendencies like the ML. The ML is great but the MC as a partner long term definitely not. Definitely the type to cheat and blame their partner on why they did it. I can sleep in comfort knowing they'll probably breakup soon anyway and ML meeting someone better.

Give the ML to me instead. I don't feel happy even though it's a happy ending. We finally had a very green flag ML and this is what he got. <<less
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akai-ringo
akai-ringo
Feb 01, 2022
Status: c8
A bit of an early review. Personally, I think this story is quite entertaining at certain points but I'm not too certain if I'll continue reading it or not.

This story was completely different from what I initially thought it'd be when I started reading it. I'd say it reads like a 'slice of life' rather than a full-blown romance story. The MC thinks a lot to himself and I do think a lot of his thoughts are entertaining at times but I can understand that some readers may not like... more>> them as they can be lengthy, trivial and have nothing to do with the current situation.
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e.g. When the MC is paying for his and another person's drinks, he suddenly starts thinking about his sister (who has never been mentioned until this point) and how she only talks to him when she wants to borrow money (she's still in school). And then he proceeds to think about how she hasn't talked to him in a while and gets worried. This thought pattern consisted of 2-3 paragraphs before he finally remembers what he's doing and resumes the story. This scene was quite entertaining for me though.

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A lot of the different plot points are fun to read and so far, the characters are enjoyable enough and quite relatable at times (though personally I'm not that fond of the new omega employee). Another thing is that I do find it a bit difficult to keep track of who is who as at times they may refer to them by their position (e.g. Deputy Kim) and then at other times their full names.

Overall, I think it's a good novel to pass the time with but at the moment it doesn't have a very riveting plot so you definitely won't be reading it for long hours. <<less
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Matpatpat
Matpatpat
Mar 26, 2023
Status: Completed
This is a great novel that is held up by an amazing MC. Kim Joo-Hyuk is such a straight guy in an abo world that it highlights just how absurd that universe can be. It's like an ordinary office environment then BAM an alpha and omega married couple start screaming their feelings in the work room and no one cares but he's the only one freaking out (an appropriate response). It's hilarious, especially when he calls the cops, files HR complaints or advises the omega to divorce his husband and... more>> seek domestic violence assistance lol

I gotta point out an issue with another reviewer, LeniSnow's take though because it's just based off misinterpretation of one scene. So I'm a bit heated at the slander against MC just because she didn't read the chapter properly.

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MC lived his entire life with a no dating alphas or omegas policy. He realizes near the end that he created this arbitrary policy because he was actually in love with his best friend and wanted a catchall reason to justify never confessing his feelings. He only comes to this realization because he's trying to process the fact that he's attracted to ML (the director) and acknowledges that the feelings he had for the ML aren't the first time he's felt this way.

The only difference is that he's older and more mature now to take the risk of being vulnerable and obtaining his own happiness. He confesses to his best friend that he "loved" him. The past tense is important. He used to love him but states the feeling is no longer romantic but wholly platonic. The best friend admits he felt the same and the acknowledge that they were both cowards to never confess and wait for the other to confess first, even though they both knew the feeling was mutual. Neither wanted to take the steps to change their relationship in fear of ruining a friendship.

Also, MC was the one who told the best friend "we shouldn't do anything we will regret." It's a poignant moment where two adults have a frank and honest discussion of their feelings so they can both move past them and be better people. It also helps MC grow enough to confess to ML because he used to think “I would change my dating policy for [best friend] if you acted first” but now he's realized that he can’t live with that mindset anymore so he 1. Realized he didn’t want to date his best friend anymore, 2. Wants to change his dating policy for ML, and 3. Confess.

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Don't let a review based on a misinterpretation put you off from reading this novel. The MC is f*cking amazing. <<less
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Q3APo
Q3APo
Feb 13, 2022
Status: c11
Well, so far its good. The MC is the beta who suffers alpha and omega love story in his company so he choose no love life in his company. Get a pension and off to hawai. Unfortunately he has a lot for admirer. From alpha next door, his alpha boss, his omega new worker etc. Its a big entertainment for his friends because the MC is a beta. He cant smell their pheromone. So he thought it just his feeling (which is wrong). It still in the beginning so the... more>> main story not yet found. But I hope it will getting better.

The writing use first prospektif and im not a fan of it. But its simple and easy to follow. Sometimes the MC daydreaming and monolog get longer and outside of what happen right now. Overall, I will continue read it. <<less
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aila3343
aila3343
Jan 06, 2023
Status: Completed
Came after reading few chapters of the manhwa.

This novel reminded me why I don't enjoy reading first person pov, I find that it has a LOT of limitations (at least for me) there's no diving into context of the world or other characters, so I became little interested in the story, and it made me re-read a few paragraphs.

While I like that the premise it's a new way to see the abo world through his eyes and thinking (which is, actually, realistic), it's kind of annoying? That pretty much every... more>> sentence has the word Alpha, Beta, Omega, yes, we know this is a abo world, there's no need to remind the reader that.

Another thing that threw me of was that

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We only see second ML (if it can be called like that) for a few chapters and then it disappears?. ML is your typical A so honestly it wasn't that exciting, but definitely not like I was expecting him to be.

I would have (sort of) preferred if MC ended up with his friend, I found them to have more chemistry (story wise and their whole relationship) than the main couple, then again, these are just my thoughts.

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It wasn't a good but neither bad novel, you can enjoy it if you are looking for a "short" abo story, I guess?.

So for me it's a 3.5/5.

Would I read it again? Honestly, no, I wouldn't.

(eng isn't my first language so I apologize for any mistakes!) <<less
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Lulucute
Lulucute
Dec 20, 2022
Status: --
This was a fun, sweet yet heartfelt short story. I was really moved couple of times, like there were several scenes that were heartwarming.

This is a beta learning to see himself more than his gender/being a beta and just being who he is and freeing himself and along the way other people from the shackles and stereotypes that he programmed himself to stick to. While also helping and letting go from a first/old love and making peace with it and at the same time learning to open his heart to... more>> a new yet sincere heart that truly loves him.

This isn't a perfect story nor written in an excellent way, yet the good message still prevails. The main couple once they are official are so so so cute and sweet. I recommend reading the manhwa as the art is so pretty and it does do the story justice as well.

I do recommend people to read this when they are in a mood for a fun, light romantic novel.

And as always thank you the translator for the amazing effort, much appreciated. <<less
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A.S.P.
A.S.P.
Dec 16, 2022
Status: c24
Its not really bad, the premise is good. MC is a beta that is got a cultural shock when working in city woth prominently omega alpha population when he is from beta town. He dislikes alpha omega type of love and wants to be normal. But the storyline... I dont get the pairing as he is behaving.... I dont know how to describe...

Everything just rubs me the wrong way, so I am dropping this one
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aviserised
aviserised
Nov 25, 2022
Status: c28
I had high hopes for this, it has an interesting premise. I honestly wanted it be a bit funny. Like the MC is the straight guy in a wacky comedy. But instead what I got was just a really boring read. The whole story just revolves around the ABO romances. The characters barely have anything going on for them except that. I couldn't see their personalities, etc. heck I don't really know what the heck their job is. they work in an office I guess... it's a boring read. So... more>> yeah, if you want something to read that will make you go "meh" then this is for you. <<less
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Cyanide
Cyanide
Oct 14, 2022
Status: c35
Came here because of the manhwa.

One aspect that I really appreciate from this novel is that MC thinks, a lot. It paints contrast to how people around him see him. For example his friends saw him as a dependable and righteous person, his boss thought that he's an omega, and his omega coworkers saw him as an alpha, and so on. Why is that? He didn't try saying anything more than he wants to and that's why a glimpse to his turbulent thoughts is what makes reading this novel enjoyable... more>> for me.

Chapter 35 spoilers

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recent chapter got him admitting that he liked his childhood friend. I have a feeling that he did, since he kept dropping hints about it when drunk but seeing all of those suppressed feeling broke because of his sister feels so good.

Kido is a person who respects MC and I think MC came to Kido instead of ML because they just feel comfortable around each other for a long time, Kido knew the gravity of the problem with his sister. They love each other but then, MC thought alpha and beta can't be together and adapt those thinking to draw a line between them. His misconception got shattered when his boss came bulldozing those views and he realized that it's all his own thinking, that it's normal to feel that way. He might not be able to love Kido as much as ML anymore but the feeling WAS there and he admitted it, effectively finishing his unresolved feeling. This is why I don't get mad when MC seek comfort from Kido this one time.

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3694
3694
Mar 17, 2024
Status: prologue
I dont like it. Translation is downright 0 (for me at least), its feels like im reading mtl that proof read by the translator. So it become readable.

I feel like the MC like the omega, he cant say no him and always, always says he's good looking. Pink nails, shiny hair etc. You can really see that he's attracted to the omega but somehow can't comprehend those thoughts.
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