Idk why ppl are mad to sunbae bcs he isn't obliged to accept mc feelings even if he knows ...

There's a third option: talking to him like an adult and telling him that he can't reciprocate his feelings.
Crazy, I know.

Saying it like it was that simple lol. Plus how did we even know mc can accept it calmly plus they probably are high school kid i don't think they are mature enough to talk like 'adult' back then. And why do the sunbae need to address it before mc confessed. Like isn't that like embarrassing to mc too if he did?

They're adults in university now, he could talk to him or at least be as clear as possible that he's not his type and he should look somewhere else without saying it, like mentioning a boyfriend or girlfriend, instead of grabbing someone else to snatch him away because he's too much of a wussy to reject him.
This shit happens in real life (the part of someone liking you, never telling you, and you needing to reject them or let them go), if you keep being their friend and not trying to give them hints, it's cruel. It's not easy, but that's just life.

Cause it is simple. He coulda just said he didn’t like him instead of doing all of that which makes him an asshole. They’re ADULTS mind you, they can handle their emotions.

Lmao again why does he the one needs to be responsible to mc feelings? Mc didn't have the courage to confess why did he needs the one who goes out of his way to deal with that? And now you want him to lie saying he has girlfriend and all like its not different with what he is doing now lol. He did mention he kind of like ml and give hint and do we see mc give up? Nope instead he want to snatch him instead lol. And again how can you be so sure their relationship can be like what it is now if he did? Im sorry but mc seems like the type who get depressed alone if he did so its actually good that the sunbae introduce him to ml although it was prob accidental. I think its still unfair for ppl to blame it one sided to sunbae when its should be a two side thing. Yes shit happened irl but its easier to just say things until you are the one in their place especially if you are close to them. Ppl react differently. And we dont know if sunbae try to be considerate in his own way.

Lmao and yet there's so many case online where ppl can't handle their rejection eventhough they are ADULTS and even go to the extreme like kill the other person or suicide. they are not robot that can receive instructions and end their feelings like that. If human that simple there shouldn't be crime case, toxic ppl and broken family lol. Human have emotion they are complicated its not simple. We only read 5 chp to judge the character lol.

oh you're doing too much. he's a grown ass man. he has a job. he pays taxes. he fucks around. he literally can just go "hey i think ik how you feel about me but i'm sorry i can't reciprocate" boom done. he's not being avoidant out of fear for his life. he's doing so bc he just can't be fucking bothered, and he knows damn well he's leading the mc on at times and involving other ppl in his drama. that's messy behavior. being in a big friend group i have had friends liking me and i've always shut that shit down as soon as i found out, bc i'm grown and can advocate for myself. if i'm truly uncomfortable, i would entirely avoid that persom until they get the hint and fuck off, not do all this extra shit and taunting someone who cares for that person and asking if they let that person hit. not being an asshole is the bare minimum of being a functioning member of society lmao

Babes, now you're projecting. All I said was it was simple, consequences of saying those things are a are a different matter. I agree though, there are adults that are not right in the head, there are people that take things too far when it comes to rejection. However, this seems unlikely for the characters in these manhwas, because they're normal fucking people. (aside from that asshole sunbae who thinks avoiding the situation is gonna do him any better) Yes, he isn't entitled to give back MC's feelings, but knowing you do and acting indifferent and then trying to play cupid is a very asshole move. Based on your replies, you assume a lot about the MC as well, like how you think he's the "easily depressed" type, well I guess it's a fair assumption that the sunbae is an asshole, and we can leave it at that.

You said it perfectly. I was going to reply to OP again but you said exactly what I wanted to say. Sunbae is not saying anything just because he can't be bothered, and he IS sort of "responsible" for MC's feelings if he's supposedly his friend, like, what kind of friend drags you around when they know how you feel?
I can see why he likes "delinquent" types, it's because he's just an asshole, lol. I'm so not interested in his story if it ever comes.

I dont dislike him per say. a lot of good people will often take the path of least resistance and ignore or not talk about feelings. But i think theres something more here. He has some past or some rational not yet divulged. Also kind of weird how he giggled about mc in pain after yaknow, when he knew mc was doing it for him.

Lmao the same as mc he is a fawking grown man who should be able to handle his feelings on his own. The double standard yall having is crazy. And again why should he be responsible for another GROWN MAN feelings when he done nothing but treat him well? And are you the author? Yall only read few chapters that barely even explore their characters background yall be creating your own narrative abt the characters. And pls the character is not you and you are not them. Just bcs you can do it doesn't mean others also can so stop projecting your idealism on what to do on the character lol. Plus your situation and relationship with your 'big friend group' is entirely different than them lol. Idgaf abt what you do in life and not interested in it. And still the hate towards the sunbae is so forced acting like he the villain of th century when all he did was ignore the signals and set up the mc with ml lol.

Pffttt no one gaf or force you to read his story. lol I mean yall can't even handle a character with a little bit complex behaviour

Saying me projecting when yall the one keep projecting this 'adult' steorotype on him and him only when all of them are adults but when i do the same its projecting lol. And how do we even know they are a normal fucking ppl? We only read A FAWKING 11 CHAPTERS of the story where 3/4 of it are abt ml and mc. WE DON'T FAWKING EXPLORE MORE ABT THE BACKGROUND OF THE CHARACTER YET but yall dump all of it on the sunbae when all he did is not rejecting UNCONFESSED feeling from his friend. And talking abt my assumption when yall are the one forcing your assumptions to me 1st in the reply lol.

Exactly i for one think his character is very interesting and would love to explore more abt him. God im thankful enough it won't be a love triangle with messy misunderstanding and miscommunication lol.

People are mad bc hes manipulative AND hes intentionally leading the MC on. Giving hope when you know there's none is wrong too. He was even creating misunderstandings on purpose to get the MC to give uo his feelings instead of being a grown ass adult and using his words. Im sorry but if my friend did that to me. I would never speak to them again. That's messed up

Not as embarrassing as being lead on and manipulated, be so fr. The sunbae isn't a villain but hes definitely NOT right with how he's delt with everything. If he was a true friend he would set boundaries and if the MC couldn't handle that, then the friendship would just end. That's normal, friendships end all the time. They've been friends for 7 years and the sunbae has known about the MC's feelings since high-school. Pretty crazy how he knows hes been acting overly close with the MC, so much so, that strangers think they're dating.

You're jumping hurdles to justify hus actions. It was wrong plan and simple. What youre saying is incredibly selfish. Yes, you are responsible if you intentionally lead someone on and mess with their feelings. He knew since high-school... continued to play with the MC's feelings. Go back and read the first few chapters. Even the MC is confused as to why the sunbae is acting so close and saying its suspicious. Anyways, most emotionally mature people will realize that the sunbae's actions were over the top and not the proper way to deal with someone having a crush on you. Its not really considerate to create misunderstandings just to get someone to give up on their feelings for you, when you haven't even confessed. The MC doesnt know that his sunbae figured out YEARS ago that he likes him. I could never do that to someone. If I know, I'll let them know where I stand. Its not hard or embarrassing to be up front about someone's feelings. If the friendship ends so be it. You'll meet hundreds of people throughout life, and many will leave and few will stay. Thats the norm, the sunbae would eventually get with someone and they would grow apart naturally. If he didn't want to confront MC, then he should have left it alone.

FR, it was so selfish and manipulative on the sunbaes part. How he felt with Hyunjin's feelings is cruel and immature.

Being a manipulation asshole is not "complex behavior"

This story is mostly about the other characters, not sunbae, and he's not a "complex character" by any means lol