This Boy Love Manhwa is simply a MASTERPIECE. And I have so many reasons why and things to say.
So first maybe few times (1-4) I’ve tried to read this I dropped it because Ki Jinwoo character was annoying me after I thought I could get passed it… and how he was introduced with Chae Dojun (MC) and their relationship changes it was iffy to me so I just left it alone, but every time I see the amazing art style and remember how it’s a green flag bl manhwa with THE BEST communication between all characters out of any manhwa I’ve read I would think about picking it up again.
So yesterday June 23, 2026 I finally picked it up again and gone through it to the very end. Although the beginning is iffy and the relationship between Jinwoo and Mc can throw you off ITS WORTH IT TILL THE VERY END!!! I just got through it by seeing it as MC had no family because his parents died and the closest friend of his mom just took him under her care for Chae Dojun moms’ sake. And he called her “mother” because he felt a deep connection and sense of care and belonging coming from her since he was under her care. But it helped because I realized even peoples closest friends call their friends parents “mom” or “dad” because of how the connection is so it’s completely normal. And also they’re not blood related and she never really officially adopted Chae Dojun either so Jinwoo and him making a mistake by kissing and stuff I could get past quickly although I wish the author just didn’t include it at all. I feel like Jinwoo character would’ve been more likable that way because of their situations.
I definitely love the character development of Ki Jinwoo though and how he matured and got his life together, because what I like about this manhwa is that the characters can own up to their mistakes and learn from them, and they understand what they did wrong accordingly. It just seems realistic to me because none of the characters are perfect 100% and there are issues here and there but they get through them realistically.
Like Chae Dojuns character could be annoying at points because he’s always doubting himself and blaming himself for things that he can’t control or 100% even comprehend. But it’s realistic to me because in reality when some people view themselves as the “rotten apple” and there’s a “golden apple” in front of them they linger in that uncertainty or overthink a lot. Like in MC and ML relationship Chae Dojun can’t completely understand at some points why Taeseok chose him as his lover and as the person he fallen in love with because he sees him so perfectly and maturely. (only at a certain point in their relationship it doesn’t last long.) and that being said a lot of us may experience that at first when we compare ourselves to someone we see as perfect that we may associate ourselves with, but that’s why I like their dynamic as the main couple, it shows besides the slight differences from their characters, and the little issues and indifferences, they can still hold a strong connection in their relationship and get over it, not just with communication but understanding each other and seeing eye-to eye based off that. They’re definitely not perfect and do have their flaws that come with their relationship because of their experiences and personalities, but it makes it even more realistic to read, overall their relationship is really gentle, understanding, and wholesome. They’re definitely BOTH green flag characters and their whole relationship, understanding eo, being there for each other, solving problems that their significant other might have, resolving misunderstandings and issues, going on cute dates, everything is just perfect, AND THEIR ROMANCE!!! People might say they’re boring but their relationship development from beginning to end and their dynamics is definitely worth reading.
Now the side couple is definitely more messy but they’re very interesting and intriguing. Since their relationship building up was around the time Ki Jinwoo still liked Chae Dojun and Gi-tae was still dealing with his problematic ex I wasn’t so sure… but as I kept reading they’ve became more interesting to me and their chemistry, it was actually hooking and I can’t lie if I said I wanted to see more of them despite how they met and Jinwoos character in the beginning… but overall I’ll say I definitely love their relationship and they’re very domestic and romantic. I love all the characters and their development in the story and I would say this is a 9/10 read to me and worth while.
This Boy Love Manhwa is simply a MASTERPIECE. And I have so many reasons why and things to say.
So first maybe few times (1-4) I’ve tried to read this I dropped it because Ki Jinwoo character was annoying me after I thought I could get passed it… and how he was introduced with Chae Dojun (MC) and their relationship changes it was iffy to me so I just left it alone, but every time I see the amazing art style and remember how it’s a green flag bl manhwa with THE BEST communication between all characters out of any manhwa I’ve read I would think about picking it up again.
So yesterday June 23, 2026 I finally picked it up again and gone through it to the very end. Although the beginning is iffy and the relationship between Jinwoo and Mc can throw you off ITS WORTH IT TILL THE VERY END!!! I just got through it by seeing it as MC had no family because his parents died and the closest friend of his mom just took him under her care for Chae Dojun moms’ sake. And he called her “mother” because he felt a deep connection and sense of care and belonging coming from her since he was under her care. But it helped because I realized even peoples closest friends call their friends parents “mom” or “dad” because of how the connection is so it’s completely normal. And also they’re not blood related and she never really officially adopted Chae Dojun either so Jinwoo and him making a mistake by kissing and stuff I could get past quickly although I wish the author just didn’t include it at all. I feel like Jinwoo character would’ve been more likable that way because of their situations.
I definitely love the character development of Ki Jinwoo though and how he matured and got his life together, because what I like about this manhwa is that the characters can own up to their mistakes and learn from them, and they understand what they did wrong accordingly. It just seems realistic to me because none of the characters are perfect 100% and there are issues here and there but they get through them realistically.
Like Chae Dojuns character could be annoying at points because he’s always doubting himself and blaming himself for things that he can’t control or 100% even comprehend. But it’s realistic to me because in reality when some people view themselves as the “rotten apple” and there’s a “golden apple” in front of them they linger in that uncertainty or overthink a lot. Like in MC and ML relationship Chae Dojun can’t completely understand at some points why Taeseok chose him as his lover and as the person he fallen in love with because he sees him so perfectly and maturely. (only at a certain point in their relationship it doesn’t last long.) and that being said a lot of us may experience that at first when we compare ourselves to someone we see as perfect that we may associate ourselves with, but that’s why I like their dynamic as the main couple, it shows besides the slight differences from their characters, and the little issues and indifferences, they can still hold a strong connection in their relationship and get over it, not just with communication but understanding each other and seeing eye-to eye based off that. They’re definitely not perfect and do have their flaws that come with their relationship because of their experiences and personalities, but it makes it even more realistic to read, overall their relationship is really gentle, understanding, and wholesome. They’re definitely BOTH green flag characters and their whole relationship, understanding eo, being there for each other, solving problems that their significant other might have, resolving misunderstandings and issues, going on cute dates, everything is just perfect, AND THEIR ROMANCE!!! People might say they’re boring but their relationship development from beginning to end and their dynamics is definitely worth reading.
Now the side couple is definitely more messy but they’re very interesting and intriguing. Since their relationship building up was around the time Ki Jinwoo still liked Chae Dojun and Gi-tae was still dealing with his problematic ex I wasn’t so sure… but as I kept reading they’ve became more interesting to me and their chemistry, it was actually hooking and I can’t lie if I said I wanted to see more of them despite how they met and Jinwoos character in the beginning… but overall I’ll say I definitely love their relationship and they’re very domestic and romantic. I love all the characters and their development in the story and I would say this is a 9/10 read to me and worth while.