Knowing the author was originally in animation I can only think that it was for cartoons. The characterization are all distinct, expressive, and fun. However it doesn’t always feel the character dynamics were really thought through. The comedic writing is just more compelling than the romantic bits, which feel a little “Pepe LePew”. The Extra Chapter re-contextualizes the storytelling because the style is engaging, but kinda overwhelming.
I’m also glad to know that it’s not just us sneaky western readers who got mixed vibes for Su-ah. Clearly the dominate audience felt similar, so I’m glad that the criticism was noted. I really find myself rooting for this manhwa. I hope it finds its proper footing in season 2.
if the creator has an artistic background in animation, that explains why the art is great, expressive, and immersive. but the character writing and development is so... frustratingly incomplete and lacking for a story with such a strong basis for drama. the comedic aspect falls flat for me because of that :/. but people are cool with that, apparently.
They really picked up the pace in ch 70. They made several decisions that would usually have a chapter dedicated to them. “Hey I think I’ve finally gotten closure.” Cool, go to the main house to deal with the curse (ignore that the family’s been out to get you). Muhan needs to reach nirvana? One speech and an Uber driver will do it. (ignore the speech he made earlier about never giving up on you or his goal) Btw Mugo your boyfriend is in danger you should check on that, lol. Honestly feels like they were told they have like 5 chapters left to wrap this up.
Jongwu may have been in the military but that girlie was just as ready to serve her country. Declining birthrates? Not on her watch. She saw an unsuspecting hottie and immediately went to shoot her shot. Too bad this is someone else’s romcom, I love to see women of action lol.
I love the Judo Club’s energy. They’re probably use to Su-ah being there all the time, plus Juhyeok smelling like him. Calling him a homme fatale (male ver of femme fatale) is hilarious. Don’t know why the Judo Chairman hates Juhyeok when he’s the reason they have access to TJ Ent, but whatever.
I wonder what Juhyeok’s pheromones are like to get every alpha in a 20 ft radius quakin’. The willingness of everyone to follow him out to Japan is crazy.
Su-ah is pretty unhinged. He started sympathetic, maybe even wronged in some respects, but the way he’s taken advantage of Juhyeok has only proved why Su-ah was someone to be weary of in the first place. At least Juhyeok was always direct in his intentions, Su-ah now seems insidious.
The pacing and characterization is still very engaging, but how are they gonna get us to root for a romance so toxic?
I’m sick of seeing you guys mischaracterize our woodcutter. He is not a pushover. A pushover has strong opinions, but folds immediately when faced with the hint of conflict. They would bad mouth you, but never to your face.
Our woodcutter has shown to be willing to scrap over his mother’s ring and his bride’s honor/safety, but his naivety causes him to continually give everyone the benefit of the doubt beyond reason. On top of that, he is very dumb.
His built, kindness, and lack of cognitive thinking would make him the ultimate himbo. The loyalty he has to his hot (male) wife, who is lying about her identity, turns his story into a tragedy. The archetypal Tragic Himbo.
TL;DR
Being naive and dumb doesn’t automatically make you a pushover. The woodcutter is just soft on his wife because he doesn’t consider a lot of these things deal breakers (for some reason).
yes, hes not a pushover hes a himbo. love ur analysis. Also, the reasons why he looks past the deal breaker because he's desperate for a family since he doesn't have anybody. Not even distant relatives to attend his wedding. This is prertty much his only chance to create a home for himself.
he is truly a tragic himbo.
^ Great additional context!
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In Korean mythology foxes will ingratiate themselves to people before eating them. The woodcutter basically called his wife a maneater.
Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up
I think it’s interesting how Juhyeok was able to be more relaxed around Su-ah in ch.10 when there was no threat of arousal during the interaction. It’s not that he’s opposed to the Alpha’s affection, but even Su-ah admits he busts a nut just by locking eyes with Juhyeok. Would you want to be stuck alone in a room with him? They almost immediately slipped back into childhood friend mode which was honestly charming. Juhyeok seems like a goofball when he lets his guard down. I think he just doesn’t want to be a y/n damsel in distress waiting for Alpha CEO to rescue him.
This is one of the best takes and observation I've read from the readers/commenters. That's actually it. And I think the author wants to show that to us to make us see how twisted everything has become simply because they got their second genders the other way around. I bet 100% there wouldn't be any problems if they were alpha and omega in reverse because they seem to genuinely like each other ever since they were kids. Suah is just overly obsessed tho, hence the title.
I think it’s kinda messed up that the Omega was just expected to stay secluded in the school storage shed just because he had the more severe symptoms. The Alpha went back home, to class, got them clothes, etc. meanwhile his mate was cooped up in an uninsulated area cluttered with equipment for an unspecified amount of time.
They don't know what was happening to his body, his symptoms were severe, they don't know when these sudden libido will surge or when he'll start to secrete the pheromones which will attract the others sexually, leading to more chaos and troubles. So it's better to stay cooped up in your own comfort rather than be uncomfortable around others and live in fear during that week.
Those boys are budding teenagers who are just learning what is what about abo without any guidance, no matter how mature they behave, at the end of the day, they're still teenagers who don't know anything, so I think you can complain about the situation that much or really find any fault.
Fr and the guy is like the son of a doctor. He was probably worried the omega would be taken in for experiments or something. Better to stay hidden than get caught
MY POINT EXACTLY!!! I made a long-ass comment about my thoughts that parallel this. They are supposed to be making mistakes (like just defaulting to using the shed) because they're scared teenagers who probably feel like they're becoming non-human. Who would they even talk to about this without sounding crazy? Or if people DID believe them, like @Staph said, they could be pulled away by the government to be experimented on.
If I were in their shoes at that age I'd be hiding in a shed too!
Season 2 is written differently than Season 1 and that’s not all good. It represents the change in dynamics well enough, but the chapters feels so much shorter and unfulfilling. In Season 1 chapters would have story beats completed with us looking forward to the ongoing relationship drama. I think Changdeok not working has negatively effected the story, especially since we don’t know what Jongwu does half the time. There’s nothing left to focus on except the relationship and it feels like they’re purposely keeping it stagnant rather than having the characters develop. They live in the same house and we don’t even see them chitchat anymore. No wonder Changdeok is thinking about moving, that’s suffocating. Stressful factors that aren’t in their heads are washed away because Jongwu is rich. Where are the stakes for the audience? The writer spent a long time writing Season 2 and it’s underwhelming when Season 1 was so engaging in its mundane environment from jump. I do want Season 3 as this story has a lot of potential and I support on Lezhin, but I usually buy full works (per season, like a comic trade paperback or manga volume) and need to see improvement and progression.
I’m writing like this because Season 1 ended at chapter 21 and that would mean Season 2 could be considered at or near its halfway point (chapter 31).
If anyone wants to watch a vampire romcom parody I suggest the indie pilot “Regrettably, My Boyfriend is a Vampire” It is not a series yet, but i think it would overlap with the taste of this fanbase.