I’m here to defend this manhwa and its protagonists as someone who actually read the novel. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧yeah, i'm gonna be that person, nerdge (No spoilers, just a little, not to much)
First of all, NOT EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS WHAT IT SEEMS. Yeah, the manhwa isn’t finished yet, but honestly, the only way you’ll fully understand everything is by reading the whole story (especially if it follows the flow of the novel). And I don’t mean that in a dramatic way, it’s just that there are situations you literally won’t get until the end. For example: you think there’s a love triangle here? Baby… that's not...
There are eccentric characters and definitely people you’re going to hate, but that’s kind of the point and one of the reasons it’s not boring. No, Seoin (MC) is not stupid. In fact, his behavior might surprise you (especially considering how many stories have an overly gullible MC with zero personal opinions). So give him a chance, he won’t disappoint you. And about Min-ho (ML, YES, BECAUSE HE IS)… he’s anything but an idiot or innocent (mama, that man...)
Maybe for some people it’s not the greatest story ever written. The narrative jumps can be a little confusing, sure, but it delivers exactly what it promised: DRAMA. And of course it was going to be messy, the synopsis literally tells you that JSBKDJ, like, the exes are crazy. Personally, I loved the novel, and now I’m reliving the same feelings, except this time I know what’s coming, so I can just sit back and laugh in peace (●'◡'●)ノ
If you didn’t know, the novel was released in 2012 only in print. The reason you might find it online now is because someone uploaded it unofficially. And the manhwa definitely adapts everything to a slightly more modern era. Maybe that doesn’t mean much to some people, but to me, context really matters.