waiting another year for GTA 6 is fxcking stressful bro ((
just because its real doesnt mean it needs to be the focus of my manhwa. the difference is, stories like this are romanticizing it, making it seem like its okay to just continue even if your partner says no. because thats pretty much all jaekyung does. its actually insane how much rape there is in these stories. your “yum” can be toxic relationships, but in no situation should it be literal rape. there is a definitive line that authors like this are continuously crossing and frankly, it’s disgusting and disturbing how much they seem to enjoy writing about these characters being tortured almost nonstop. it gets to a point where its no longer good storytelling. a few rape scenes isnt that big of a deal- but *this*??? this is straight up fetishizing. this is almost every interaction they have, is kim dan being abused. over and over ffs.
~ sincerely, a 3x victim that just wants to read goddamn normal manhwa. (≧∀≦)
Guess what, we're adults and we know rape is not okay :DDD this is not for kids for a reason. The only useful thing you can do is to use this immense sense of justice by tracking down minors who reaaaally shouldn't read this. (≡^∇^≡)
Authors enjoy? I don't know, maybe... But that's just what sells the most bruh you're just part of the minorities that don't have an open mind and can handle horrible fictional characters._.
Tells me something, are you one of those who are STILL going to read it till the end and be like "omg best seme"?
There are countless movies and other forms of media that romanticize or depict violence, including sexual violence. So why do some people get so upset over fictional portrayals? At the end of the day, it’s fiction. Even if someone were to act out harmful behavior in real life because of something they saw in media, the responsibility lies with that individual, not with the creators or consumers of fiction.
Many people engage in consensual BDSM and rough roleplay, which often includes elements like gagging or being tied up. These scenarios can even involve pretending to be uncomfortable as part of the dynamic. Are we going to say that's wrong, too? Because if we are, then we're ignoring the fact that these are grown adults making informed, consensual choices. Just like actors in a film, no one is actually being harmed, it’s all performance.
Characters in stories aren't real. And even when real actors are involved, they're playing roles in a controlled, fictional setting. So when people explore certain fantasies through media or roleplay, it doesn't mean they endorse those acts in real life. It’s just a form of expression or fetish, and that’s valid.
To clarify, I'm not personally into rape-themed content, I misspoke if it came across that way. But I don’t think people should be judged for exploring dark or violent themes in fiction. Condemning that can lead to limiting creative freedom.
I don’t think creative freedom should be limited, but also don’t think free speech should be limited because if someone doesn’t like something, they can very well comment on it and it may not be a comment that you necessarily enjoy but if you’re in for a penny, you’re in for a pound if you want to support Freedom in creation, you should also support freedom and critique now I don’t necessarily condone being an evil spiteful person when continuing something, but you have the ability to do so in a respectful way. And that is in regard to something like this website or something like archive of our own. Now I personally don’t believe that you should necessarily take everything you consume under a Microsoft, but you should definitely think critically about the media consuming, and that also applies to this one.
Some people don’t seem to understand what fantasy is really about. Many individuals have rape fantasies, and while that may be uncomfortable for some, it’s important to remember that these are fictional scenarios, not real-life actions. It's no different than how horror movies depict graphic violence, or how games like GTA showcase crime and chaos. These are all forms of escapism and storytelling.
The one boundary that should never be crossed is involving children or minors in any sexual fantasy, that's absolutely unacceptable.
What frustrates me is seeing people criticize certain manhwas for being "toxic," even when the content is clearly labeled that way. If it’s already tagged as toxic, why act surprised or outraged? These kinds of comments often feel less like genuine critique and more like performative outrage, and that kind of reaction can discourage authors from exploring their creative and sexual expression in fiction. That’s a loss for everyone who values freedom in storytelling.
The author in question handled the toxic romance trope intentionally and effectively. Just because it includes a rape fantasy element doesn’t make the entire work immoral, it’s a fictional fantasy, not a real act. Morality in fiction operates differently than in reality. If you find certain fantasies distasteful, that’s fine, but don’t shame others for theirs. I wouldn’t judge someone for liking something I find unappealing, as long as it stays within ethical boundaries. Let’s respect each other’s yums instead of trying to censor them.