am i missing something

Yeona is definitely a nice girl.
I don't like their ship cuz it seems boring but there is nothing to complain about her.
I also want Ijin to have all happiness in the world and that includes love. I just wish they introduce a new character for him ,someone who doesn't need protecting all the time and can pull her own weight. Maybe someone from his past

Yeona was suspicious and cold toward Ijin from the very start, even though he didn’t give her any real reason to be. She only began to respect him after seeing what he could do which shows her respect was based on his abilities, not who he actually is. Instead of trying to understand him as a person, she judged him first and only warmed up when it suited her. Now, she keeps inserting herself into his life ignoring any boundaries, acting like her feelings give her a right to be there. After all that trauma Ijin deserves someone who values him for who he truly is, not someone who only cares when it benefits them or fits their own story.

to be fair, her own family was trying to take her out. she is just a kid and she had to deal with her family trying to plant spies and other bullshit. I'd be side eyeing everyoneeeee myself lol she lowered her guard when she realized he was no threat to her and someone she could count on. She's not "inserting" herself she's part of the friend group so she's obviously around. You could say the same about his other friends they "inserted" themselves into his life. Sometimes, thats how you make friends! They involve themselves even when Ijin says its fine bc they care, they're just kids and dont realize how serious Ijin's problems are lol Yeona is the same. Do I particularly like her for Ijin? Its whatever, but the hate on her is so forced esp when she hasn't done anything wrong except exist as a love interest.

it's boring but that's every day, NORMAL life. You have a cute relationship and go on about your life lol with Yeona it wouldn't be normal either tho. She's the granddaughter of SW, even now she's in danger. Normal with a sprinkle of danger.

If they introduced someone from his past that didnt need protection that would be super interesting! but that would also mean they were up to shady shit and then Ijin would NOT have a normal happy life.

I get that Yeona had a tough family situation that made her wary, but that doesn’t excuse how cold and suspicious she was toward Ijin from the very start, especially when he never gave her a real reason to doubt him. Sure, kids can be awkward when they care, but constantly following him to his job at SW Group, something none of his other friends do, is way beyond just “being part of the group.” If she weren’t the granddaughter of his boss, no one would tolerate that behavior. Regarding your point that the hate on her is “forced,” pointing out how she crosses boundaries and acts selfishly isn’t hate, it’s just stating the facts. Just because you don’t see it that way doesn’t make the criticism invalid. Her privilege lets her ignore basic respect and push past Ijin’s boundaries, and that’s simply not okay. Honestly, as a love interest, she comes off selfish and judgmental, and it often feels like she holds power over him rather than being his equal. I just want Ijin to have someone normal, someone who truly values him, not someone like Yeona.