idk if i‘m alone here but i kinda really like this twist lol. i mean it was clear that something had to happen or had to be revealed, we are still at the beginning of the story and jinwoo already caught feelings so smth just had to happen. and i have to say that i‘m very intrigued now! i‘m so curious as to what the ml really is - it’s clear he‘s not entirely human i mean look at him - and how their dynamic is going to change. i also won’t call him a red flag yet (for now lol) bcs i‘m happy that there will be nuances to his character. maybe we shouldn’t always see everything in green and red - characters have nuances and do bad and good things, that’s what makes the story interesting as long as he doesn’t become abusive or assaults jinwoo i‘m happy with darker twists and turns
i think reading this manhwa purely as a romance is wrong. it certainly has romantic plots but i think at the end of the day it’s drama and angst. i don’t think it’s supposed to be romantic right now, it’s supposed to make us feel enraged and frustrated because it’s that kind of story. i would actually love it if it gets a sad ending (even more if it’s only sad for the ml), that would be realistic. it’s a deeply traumatizing and sad and horrible story and i‘m curious how the plot will move along, and i hope the „romance“ does not hinder the mcs revenge plan. of course i also hate reading rape, so i hope now that it’s established that the ml is a terrible terrible person we can move on from these graphic depictions and continue with the drama plot. everyone keeps complaining that the plot seems to be repeating but i disagree, i think it was importing to show the mc feel kind of empathy for the ml, only then to realize that the ml doesn’t deserve his emotions.
This is such a concise response, I like it and agree!
But that's the thing tho.
Kwon was actively working towards putting trust, or at least ridding himself of his chronic habit of suspecting everyone around him, in Yeonjo 'cause of Yeonjo's words and actions. Yeah, he's killed people but tbh that's expected with nobles or government officials back then. Coups and traitors were a dime a dozen. Kwon did what he had to do even if it is irredeemable in the average person's eyes.
Even Yeonjo sympathized and agreed with his motives at one point, till those motives were implemented on his own family. He was fine with "cutting and burning" when it was people he didn't know or care for, but the moment it happened to his family suddenly it wasn't OK anymore. He's a victim but he's also a hypocrite.
And I think Yeonjo realized at one point that Kwon was like him, just a man forced to do what he had to to survive and that is why he became fearful. He got scared that his rage and hatred would begin to diminish if he allowed himself to learn more about Kwon. We see him try to wave the thoughts and feelings off multiple times and get antsy over trying to use the poison as soon as possible. Even there at the end he imagined forgoing his revenge and learning to forgive and love Kwon, but it quickly turned dark 'cause he can't bring himself to forget his father and brother.
They are both at fault to varying degrees in different areas. Yeonjo accuses Kwon of never trusting him since the beginning, but he also constantly lied and did things to lose said trust countless times. The only thing that even allowed Yeonjo to stay close to the man was the fact that Kwon initially thought there was nothing Yeonjo could do to hurt him AND that Kwon eventually came to want to trust Yeonjo.
I'm not excusing Kwon's ruthlessness at all, but Yeonjo should have never expected the man to go easy on him if plans went to shit. He's been playing with the emotions and patience of the most dangerous man in the country after all.
i agree with everything you said
babes, well said. i'd take ya out for mcnuggets
dmn, you just opened a new door in my brain. thank u for commenting your thoughts
i think aarons and yujins dynamic is seriously so interesting! i’m very curious about both of their pasts and how they are connected. i like that both of them are far from perfect and have this kind of fucked up version of how to treat the person they like lol. the only thing i don’t really like is just how much smut there is and how it’s always going on for so many chapters. smut ofc is nothing bad but i really prefer their dynamic when talking and interacting with each other to their smut scenes. and now i‘m very curious what drama yujin‘s dad is going to start!
i love this manga omg! kinda miss the goofiness of the first chapters…like the humor and weirdness rlly did it for me and now it gets more and more serious (which isn’t bad ofc). i hope we get equal amounts of the first and second couple bcs i rlly need the goofiness and lightheartedness of the first couple I MISS THEM but the second couple is also intriguing
Exactly I don't find it funny anymore I miss it's old vibe
i feel like i‘m the only one who likes this chapter and still likes the direction of the manhwa i mean it was about time bada had a breakdown after everything he‘s been through and after being betrayed by like the only person he felt like he could trust. he‘s still a smart, snarky and cool character but ofc he would be confused and kinda overwhelmed. and him also getting feelings for doha after spending time together doesn’t make him any less of an interesting character…also the plot IS moving along, even more so in this chapter! ofc i‘m also not a fan of having too many repetitive smut chapters but i feel like the story is still moving along with some plottwists and new information!
I feel the same way abt this tbh
Agreed
I MISSED THEM BOTH SO MUCH good lord i really really missed their silliness this is healing me rn