# WebtoonLib — I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul #22

## Series
- title: I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
- slug: i-stole-the-number-one-rankers-soul-33cfdf

## Chapter
- number: 22
- release_date: 2025-03-02

### Summary
Reader reception is overwhelmingly focused on the endearing situation of the number one ranker, Seo Jihan, whose soul is trapped within a cursed doll. The comments are filled with adoration for his "cute," "adorable," and "chubby" miniature form, with his spiky hair and large eyes drawing comparisons to characters from "How To Keep A Mummy." While Jihan's appearance is a major highlight, the narrative follows protagonist Son Mo Ah's development. Readers praise her power progression, noting that she gains strength step-by-step through hard work, such as learning Jihan's crafting techniques, which they find more rewarding than instant power-ups. The dynamic between the two leads is central to the chapter's appeal; Jihan is consistently protective, and moments of physical contact, like holding hands, are met with significant enthusiasm. It is suggested that Jihan's soul is pure because he died saving her, adding depth to their bond. While continuing to investigate a plot to frame the deceased Jihan, Mo Ah is also seen as an "impulsive" character who loots bodies. Some readers find the story's mechanics of collecting souls and monster parts to be a refreshing take on abilities similar to necromancy or reminiscent of series like "Solo Leveling."
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Reader reception is overwhelmingly focused on the endearing situation of the number one ranker, Seo Jihan, whose soul is trapped within a cursed doll.

### Spoiler summary
Reader reception is overwhelmingly focused on the endearing situation of the number one ranker, Seo Jihan, whose soul is trapped within a cursed doll. The comments are filled with adoration for his "cute," "adorable," and "chubby" miniature form, with his spiky hair and large eyes drawing comparisons to characters from "How To Keep A Mummy." While Jihan's appearance is a major highlight, the narrative follows protagonist Son Mo Ah's development. Readers praise her power progression, noting that she gains strength step-by-step through hard work, such as learning Jihan's crafting techniques, which they find more rewarding than instant power-ups. The dynamic between the two leads is central to the chapter's appeal; Jihan is consistently protective, and moments of physical contact, like holding hands, are met with significant enthusiasm. It is suggested that Jihan's soul is pure because he died saving her, adding depth to their bond. While continuing to investigate a plot to frame the deceased Jihan, Mo Ah is also seen as an "impulsive" character who loots bodies. Some readers find the story's mechanics of collecting souls and monster parts to be a refreshing take on abilities similar to necromancy or reminiscent of series like "Solo Leveling."

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul #22](/series/i-stole-the-number-one-rankers-soul-33cfdf/chapter-22)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/i-stole-the-number-one-rankers-soul-33cfdf

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