I think people are misunderstanding Dohyun’s words here. Even though it was obvious in Omega Complex that he cared about and worried for Wooyeon, he never said that he liked Wooyeon back then, nor that he was waiting for him to come of age to express his feelings. Moreover, let’s not act as if a four-year age gap is some huge issue, because it isn’t.
Let’s not forget that, at that point in time, Dohyun still had a crush on Yoonwoo. Despite this, he also stated that when he was Wooyeon’s age (during the events of Omega Complex), it only took him a month to move on from his own crush. This implies not only that he got over Yoonwoo fairly quickly, but also that he viewed Wooyeon’s feelings as something fleeting rather than lasting. That is why, four years earlier, he chose to distance himself in order to gain emotional clarity.
At the same time, Dohyun remained uncertain about whether Wooyeon truly liked him in the present or was simply projecting the lingering shadows of feelings from the past onto his current attraction.
So why does he keep talking about morals? Simple: because Dohyun has now developed romantic feelings for the very same person he still remembers as the sixteen-year-old boy from four years ago. That is why he told Garam noona that he couldn’t allow himself to lose control around him. Despite his conflicted feelings, whatever potential attraction he may have unconsciously harbored four years earlier eventually manifested itself, and he ended up genuinely falling for Wooyeon.
Yeah, a lot of things said by Dohyun is very ambiguous and vague. It's a lot more complicated than he lets on but because he's so vague about things, people end up thinking he's terrible person or a manipulator. It's really annoying to see a layered character that only gets seen through surface levels. It's even worse when chapters get released once in a blue moon, making the misunderstanding stay longer and solidifying people's perspectives more...
If I was the author, I would’ve focused much more on MC’s career path. I wanted to see more of his volunteering work and I felt like him choosing to keep teaching kids in the future would’ve made his story come full circle, considering what happened with ML’s mother and kindergarten teacher in the past. I think choosing this path would’ve been a way to atone for what happened and make peace with the past.
He won and broke the jinx himself, his promise to Kim Dan more important than what he had grown to think his body needed, even more important than his champion title belt. He cried, looking just like the baby version of him. He’s now kneeling in front of Kim Dan desperately asking him not to die. Are we finally winning???? KIM DAN WAKE UP ASAP YOU NEED TO SEE!!!
I just hope Jaekyung doesn’t flee because he feels too guilty for being the reason he got hurt and Mingwa isn’t planning any kind memory loss for Kim Dan… I can’t stand another useless amnesia arc in a BL please let them have their happy ending already I’m tired!!!
A popular sunbae—known to be a total fuckboy—who grew up as a spoiled only child, excelling at everything yet quickly growing bored of it all (including the people he dated but never really loved), suddenly finds himself navigating an unfamiliar kind of self-discovery as his feelings for a cute hoobae he took an interest in start becoming a little too real, bringing out emotions he’s never experienced before, like initiative, jealousy and the fear of losing someone.
Meanwhile, the hoobae he fell for—who completely forgot about their first embarrassing first meeting—for the first time in his dating life decides to step out of his comfort zone and sleep with a man before 100 days of dating have passed, only to realize he’s unexpectedly getting a little too involved, as thoughts of his hot, hung, long-haired sunbae won’t leave his mind (and running away is not an option when the guy is willing to either wait for you or hunt you down!). Bound to falling in loooooove~!
Lethal face cards btw. Sunbae with glasses is peak. I need side stories ASAP.
“Jungwoo an I just might be complete polar opposites. For someone like me, who pretty much wants to be non existent, Jungwoo’s presence feels about as troublesome as standing in direct sunlight. Yet… I don’t mind catching a few rays.”
The story of a clumsy and shy former gymnast who fell at first sight for a kind (and hot!) basketball player and the charming and charismatic basketball player who chased after him like a lovesick puppy. Two jealous, panicked and very much in love cutie patooties who constantly want to look cool for each other <3
This was actually so good?????? It definitely exceeded my expectations. The whole born out of wedlock chaebol drama got me hooked, the art style is gorgeous and they’re just so cute together!!! Their clashing personalities perfectly match, and it’s been wonderful seeing how Minjoon gradually opened and loosened up thanks to Hansol’s genuine and charming energy. I kind of get Dokyung (or whatever his name is) tho. He grew up with a silver spoon and tried all he could to match his father’s expectations even though he was not as talented and hardworking as his stepbrother. His teenage life was also ruined by his internalised homophobia. Btw I’m glad everything worked out in the end for my cuties, and I absolutely loved how Hansol worked hard and gained his place as Minjoon’s secretary with his skills and hard work only.
I understand why Yirim would disappear from Cheungho’s sight to motivate him to pick up swimming again, because he knew he would’ve eventually regretted quitting the sport that once used to make him feel free, and maybe he would’ve even started to resent him in the long run. In the end, they both became the main inspiration behind the other’s professional aspirations, having each other’s backs in the highs and lows of both their health and professional life. I’m glad they eventually managed to overcome their conditions and fulfill their goals without having to give up on the family they created for themselves after a lifetime of loneliness. That’s the power of looooooove.
Btw little Jiho is the most adorable cutie pie I’ve ever seen, I would’ve have read another thousand chapters of them being domestic with the baby.
I also think we deserved to see how Yirim started juggling his professional and domestic life once he’d returned to the rink to compete.
BUT why would the author waste their time with unnecessary historical and fantasy AUs, when my men Juho and Woojin need a side story of their own??????????
I get that he’s frustrated af, the line “just how much more do I have to put up with?!” clearly gave away that that f*ckin baldy is testing his limits, and jaekyung isn’t exactly a calm and composed kind of guy, so he’s very easy to provoke, and his eyes were genuinely hurt after he noticed how Kim Dan was already getting ready to leave him, but man, iS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO COMMUNICATE? I THOUGHT WE WERE MAKING SOME PROGRESS, JAEGANG PLEASEEEEEE









I think all of us readers immediately realized that Jooan’s “love” for Hajin was nothing more than an idealized crush, shaped by nostalgia and cherished childhood memories. He held onto those memories so dearly that he misinterpreted them well into adulthood, which distracted him from a new love that had been slowly and steadily growing in his heart, fueled by Seojoon’s constant presence and silent care.
I mean, all it took was Seojoon’s dazzling smile for Jooan to suddenly say “I remember now.” In that moment, he remembered why he had felt so drawn to that shy Asian boy ten years earlier in the first place, and even which type of roses was his favorite flower. That scene perfectly showed that those feelings had always been there, just buried and overshadowed by his lingering attachment to the past.
I also love how Seojoon let his blond curls down after realizing how deeply he actually cared for Jooan. To me, it kind of symbolized that he was finally on the right path to finding the person he was truly meant to be with. His true destined partner.
Another moment that really got me was when Jooan said “Now I have both my treasures back.” Getting his beloved teddy bear back from Hajin after twenty years felt like a circle finally coming to a close. Embracing the past, while opening up to the future.
Ngl, I got so invested in Jooan and Seojoon’s story that I almost forgot the main couple were Geonwoo and Hajin lol.
I love them all though. Geonwoo is such a green flag and his pure, honest heart was exactly what Hajin needed after being let down so many times in the past (first by his parents and then by the men in his life).
Even though, in the end, it didn’t take Hajin too long to grow fond of Geonwoo’s kindness, it made perfect sense for him to struggle to express his feelings at first. You can be completely conscious of your feelings and know that the person in front of you is unlike anyone you’ve ever met before, but that doesn’t automatically erase the fears and insecurities created by past trauma.
Geonwoo may have been the inexperienced one in the relationship, but thanks to him, Hajin was able to heal, which allowed him to grow so much as both a person and a partner.
Even though it is true that Hajin’s past traumas initially made it difficult for him to trust Geonwoo’s intentions and fully commit to a serious relationship, those very experiences also helped him recognize the sincerity of Geonwoo’s feelings. Having been hurt in the past, Hajin had learned the importance of building trust before diving headfirst into a relationship, so this time he approached things more cautiously. He took the time to truly get to know Geonwoo and evaluate his intentions, which ultimately allowed their relationship to develop on a much stronger and healthier foundation.
They were able to come so far not only thanks to the strength of their passionate love, but also their unwavering commitment, their trust in each other and (above all!) their willingness to communicate. Soulmates fr.
Peanut is the real MVP though!!!
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Gosh ngl I got goosebumps reading this wonderful analysis of both couples... But true, bby Peanut is the REAL MVP!