I have to say, one thing this manhwa does well is not framing jealousy and possessiveness as something hot, unlike many other popular romances.
When Jinha is jealous of Siwon's friends (whether it's warranted or not), he looks and acts annoying at best, and straight up terrifying at worst, which is uncomfortably realistic. This kind of behavior often stems from insecurity and distrust, so it's refreshing to read sth once in a blue moon that calls a spade a spade. Even Siwon points out that Jinha's control-freak attitude doesn't sit well with him at all, and they only get into a stable relationship once they both grow into a more mature version of themselves.
Lu Xuan Run's backstory demonstrates this issue surprisingly well, too. It doesn't show him executing his cruel plan out of deep love for Jinha, but rather an obsession, since he's a psychopath who can only view people as objects to possess.
I have to say, one thing this manhwa does well is not framing jealousy and possessiveness as something hot, unlike many other popular romances.
When Jinha is jealous of Siwon's friends (whether it's warranted or not), he looks and acts annoying at best, and straight up terrifying at worst, which is uncomfortably realistic. This kind of behavior often stems from insecurity and distrust, so it's refreshing to read sth once in a blue moon that calls a spade a spade. Even Siwon points out that Jinha's control-freak attitude doesn't sit well with him at all, and they only get into a stable relationship once they both grow into a more mature version of themselves.
Lu Xuan Run's backstory demonstrates this issue surprisingly well, too. It doesn't show him executing his cruel plan out of deep love for Jinha, but rather an obsession, since he's a psychopath who can only view people as objects to possess.