I hate this. It's hard to accept that Juheon is doing anything for Dohu's own good anymore. I get he's going through a lot, but when has that ever given anyone the right to treat other people like shit?
The worst thing Dohu ever did was let Juheon's imagination run wild after getting caught using him as a literary reference. Juheon has been verbally, professionally, and now sexually abusive to Dohu. I just...I really loved this story and this couple. But, this relationship is officially dead to me now. Once again, I say that Dohu SHOULD go find happiness elsewhere. Juheon can rot in the solitary confinement he's built for himself.
Yeah we're at a point where I just want Dohu to give Juheon what he wants and move on.
Exactly.
After all this time reading this story, I just don't get them as a couple. I was hoping the author would figure it out and make me see it. But, now the end is here and I still feel like they have 0 chemistry. They fucked a ton, but there is nothing compatible about their personalities, interests, or dynamics. They don't even look good together, imo.
I get it's fiction, but this pairing truly feels forced. Nothing Jaekyung could ever do would make up for all the cruelty he inflicted on EVERYONE (not just Dan). And while I appreciated Dan's growth so much in this past season, it's disappointing to see him fall back into old habits in the end. Idk. I'm just not thrilled with the rushing of this wrap-up, and I feel cheated by Mingwa.
Exactly like dude had to get stabbing for the ml to admit his feelings everything is so forceful
I agree with a lot of ya'll. The author should def just take a long, long break. Nbd. I'd rather they get right, heal, and then be able to jump in again when all that's done. It's much better than adding another hiatus every few chapters. Besides, I doubt any of us will be without something to read in the interim. Lol.
she just said it was burnout on twitter, which kinda made me laugh as if she wasnt on break for an entire year and came back for like 6 weeks before dipping again. like what other job can you just say “man im tired of ts time for a vacation”
They're both immature, uncommunicative, callous, and petty. Garam has a fair point and is totally allowed to stay in the closet, but his inability to use "I" statements and his tendency to decide everything on his own are his problems. Jaehyuk's feelings of insecurity are valid and he deserves to be in a relationship that makes him feel appreciated; however, he doesn't have the right to drag Garam out of the closet or harass him on campus.
Someone said, "In real life, they'd breakup." Truthfully, I wish they would. Their dynamic personalities are built for fighting and their wants are fully incompatible. Atm, they are a terrible match. I wish Jaehyuk would just say exactly how this situation is making him feel, give space for Garam's perspective, then calmly walk away from this relationship. We timeskip 5 years later, they meet again more mature and now both out as queer men ready to try. At some point, Jaehyuk sees a scar from an emergency appendectomy on Garam, realizes the stress he was under and apologizes. Garam apologizes, too. They makeup and we move on to the new season, aka 30 side stories of their gay-ass love story. Roll credits.
They are still young and making all the mistake there is I hope they will learn from it and be more communicated with each other I understand both sides and it just really frustrating that they're not communicating their needs but I can see why they're not because garam went through a huge traumatized event when he did try to communicate himself so now he's like shutting himself and Jaehyuk just doesn't know because it's his first serious relationship
Totally agree.
Why would Junmin antagonize him / fess up to plotting Dan's demise when he already knew that he was nowhere near Jaekyung's level? Like, that's why they cheated the first time. Lol. What made him think Jaekyung would just crumble after learning the truth? Baek Junmin is a dumbass ig. Probs my favorite chapter of this whole story!
First off, I hate this new season and wish there were more ways to share that sentiment online, directly to Bamwoo. That said, these latest 2 updates gave a strange clue. The way Haebom reacted to meeting his friends again versus Taesung was night and day. He was terrified of Taesung, was harsh with his words, he has consistently "slumped" every time they are forced to be alone together, and he's been actively counting down the days until they never see each other again. However, when he saw his friends again they immediately got back to it, he cried, he actually smiled, and he guaranteed they'd meet again.
Whatever happened to Haebom, it's clear it involves Taesung's family much deeper than the grandfather's ire. I still think Taesung's family history and Haebom's have bad blood that was revealed to him while he was kidnapped. I think he was definitely raped in that time, too. AND/OR, he was Clockwork Oranged to fear Taesung. Idk. Tbh, this new direction is trash, but at least the story is unfolding and we're getting more specifics. I just really wish there was a wider forum to discuss this. Oh well. Gonna go wallow in depression now.
It's been so long that I had to reread the beginning of this story just to be sure. Garam came out to Jaehyuk in the 2nd chapter, unflinching, after being caught fucking himself on Jaehyuk's bed with a dildo.
This whole debate on whether Jaehyuk outed Garam or not seems moot when the whole origin of their story stems from Garam outing himself to get back at Jaehyuk for his homophobia. Retcons are a thing, but I feel this context is sorely lacking in the discussion rn. So, once again, I'll say that Garam is quitting their relationship now to "protect Jaehyuk", not himself. He's fine being out, but not his relationship being out.
Jaehyuk has done and said a lot of mean things in the past, but Garam is wrong here. He's forcing Jaehyuk into a closet with no room for other options. That's why he gave an ultimatum, too. That said, as a queer person, I understand why Garam feels the way he does. Being out as a couple is a common conversation in queer relationships that honestly can be a dealbreaker. Personally, I think they should break up. They have too many irreconcilable differences and this is just the straw that broke the camel's back. Take a break, at least. Garam left, so he should be the one to fix things; however, based on this chapter it seems like we're in for yet another Jaehyuk chasing arc.
That's just plothole inwriting on the author's part. We readers just see the overall story and just a chapter or two back we see in the flashback with his mother how much it affected and still affects him. Also coming out to one person is not the same as to others. heck it was not even coming out, jh discovered him. You seem to take Garam forcing Jh into a closet very seriously but don't really treat the same when Jh tried to out Garam. Biasness.
We're all biased. We're all taking subjective opinions on a fictional story. Funny that you get to decide what is contextually relevant to the story, but my reference is just "plothole inwriting". Rude.
I don't think Jaehyuk telling his friends without Garam's consent was a good thing. I also don't think he was telling them in bad faith. I think intentions matter.
Also, being forced back into a closet IS a painful experience. I'm glad if you haven't had the displeasure, but I can tell you from personal experience it was awful. Coming out is a choice made to be free of societal tethers. Some people aren't ready to fly yet because there's always the chance you'll be shot down or caught in a storm. That's totally fine. However, once you've flown for a bit it's nearly unfathomable to imagine being put back into a cage. Js.
exactly
even though the intention matter, it is still a bad thing. It was impulsive decision. Even if he did not know the total consequences of it, he at least knew Garam didn't want it but did it anyway which is a clear violation of boundary.
I'm not "deciding" what is relevant or not. Just because Jh found him doesn't mean he was out and proud. His back story is pretty consistent. It can be interpreted either way.
I'm sorry it happened to you. I mean it does suck. But being outed sucks equally too. You get ignored, lose half of your friends and then bullied by people you don't even know. It all depends upon the person. While Jh wanting to come out is valid, him forcing that thing on Garam and demanding an ultimatum is invalid.
As I already said, I don't think Jaehyuk outing their relationship to his friends was an acceptable decision. However, that one choice doesn't give Garam a pass on all his missteps. They both are and have been wrong at multiple points throughout their relationship. They are very well-written, dynamic characters with the capacity to hold multitudes.
At this moment I, and I assume some others, feel Garam is in the wrong for abandoning his partner at the drop of a hat. That's cruel, too. Can you at least concede that that was also a hurtful, impulsive decision?
Oh of course that was a hurtful and impulsive decision. If he wanted a break, he should've really tell him in person. It is kind of cold to his partner, I acknowledge that. At the same time, looking back into Garam's headspace and Jh's history with anger.....I kind of also feel like it would have been safer choice for him. Leaving the letter and keeping an open line commuincation through cell phone creates this awkward distance without fully closing off on the relationship. It wasn't mature but it was kind of space.
Saying it face to face would have lead to argument too and then it would end up with Jh leaving instead of Garam and Garam will be stuck in the apartment he did not pay for and kind of feels guilty about.
Both have issues. But I feel like people are shitting too hard on Garam. He has trauma. He won't be able to share it right now amidst the fight which he hasn't done in his relationship. He can't suddenly "get over it". It takes time. Plus it's been only a day since their fight. So impatient. People consistently justify Jh's anger issues "cause that's the way he is" while continuously hating on Garam and leaving threats for a fictional character for having trauma. I can't with one dimensional readers.
Jaehyuk is bi, not straight. Acting like he doesn't understand the consequences of coming out is infantilizing him. All these people claiming he couldn't possibly understand Garam's position are absolutely disregarding his own queer journey in this story. They are both 2 queer men in SK. Garam just has the unfortunate story of coming from hardship and early childhood trauma.
I don't think Garam is a coward. I actually think he has some fair points. HOWEVER, he needs to take responsibility. If he truly thinks it's best that they be apart, then end it. Don't run away and leave your partner distressed and confused. End it, walk away, and revel in the distance and solidarity you wanted. He's being an unfair partner when he refuses to communicate or give space for Jaehyuk's input. Jaehyuk is a grown man who is allowed to speak for himself on his own feelings and decisions. Claiming they need to break up for Jaehyuk's own good is untrue and gaslighting. That's no different than the horrible things Garam's mom and ex said to him. Essentially, Garam is passing on his trauma to Jaehyuk with a new twist.
I hope they break up. All they do is fight. Garam clearly isn't capable of giving or receiving love rn, which is totally fine. It's gonna hurt, but I think Jaehyuk will flourish from this and will be able to stand even more proudly in his queer identity. Garam has made this decision and won't hear Jaehyuk out, so it's his responsibility to fix it imo. A partnership means equal contribution. Step up or move on, Garam.
This update was wasted space. I'd have much preferred Taesung be left sobbing by himself while Haebom brushed past him in the alley, then timeskip to a year later to get the plot moving. That'd be much better than watching them nonsensically get it on while Taesung throws all consent out the window in the midst of this mess.
Atp, Bamwoo is being hurtful. Do they think so little of their readers that they believe we'd be begging for smut right now? Personally, I need answers, atonement, and accountability. If they're choosing to go down this path then please commit with sincerity. Don't add all these filler smutty scenes that go on for weeks. Get to the point and tell us wtf is going on. I think we readers have earned more straightforward storytelling given this season's awful development.
I just saw a random spoiler online. Apparently the red haired guy is going to rape Haebom in front of Taesung, while the grandfather and his goons beat and restrain Taesung into submission. This shit is disgusting.
Yes I saw. I think Haebom was about to be raped but didn't happen? BUT STILL DISGUSTING! THIS JUST RUINED THE STORY
what's with the author and her suddenly fetish for rape bro....
Brooo I don't know what fetish author developed but TOUCHING THIS MASTERPIECE ANDDDD TURNING IT INTO SHITTY FUCKASS STORY? FROM TOP TIER TO GARBAGE?!! NAHHH UNACCEPTABLE!!! TRULY!
I think she started this ssn after seeing how popular rape trope's getting in manhwas and had a fomo.