Finished this after 6 years and as much as I was suffering from a second lead syndrome back then (though I had no idea he was ACTUALLY the 2nd lead, I’ve secretly thought the brother is an impossible ending), I gotta say… Upon rereading it all at once, it was kinda obvious that’s how it’s going to end. No idea how I haven’t seen the utter lack of chemistry and feelings on the MCs side towards K before. I was hopeful that MC would gradually heal and move on with a new lover who also grew to love him with time but he always kept his distance, never left an opening, too preoccupied with Jowoon. So yeah. Idk how I feel about the ending, I’ve just accepted the story as is, it was okay. You just can’t get too invested and be an impartial witness to their feelings.
Awh, that’s kinda sad.
She says she and her ex husband have nothing in common but they are both soft introverts who could make such a lovely couple (like all of those cute side couples or the loving parents of the main character). I think it’s the first manhwa I’ve read where the ex husband isn’t villainized at all. He’s just got a meek personality and can’t stand his ground.
But at the same time, their marriage WAS political. They had a comfortable life, the passion they lacked in their love life, he found in leading the family business, and she in raising their child. But you can’t just force yourself to like or desire someone you don’t. Even if they are a wonderful person, even if you would selfishly LIKE to hold onto them because you know their love or commitment could give you a cozy and stable life… that’s just not how it works. ╥﹏╥










Can I read it as a standalone, without finishing pearl boy, or does it make little sense?
I made two attempts at reading pearl boy but always ended up abandoning it, no deep reason, just didn’t get me hooked. I think I finished 2nd season (50-ish chapters?) so I’m not a complete stranger to the story but I can’t say I remember much.
yes, you can