
Thing is unfortunately in these stories there is no "if" he chooses to. Dan WILL forgive him eventually. That's just how the plot will be. So from a distance this what it looks like the abused becomes an abuser and abuses others, and suddenly everyone forgives eachohters and its all good. They're not gonna show us the conflicts or doubt and anythihg, we'll I doubt THHIS manhwa will atleast

you have to remember these are fictional characters. they don't have agency. if mingwa writes dan forgiving jk (with little to no development) then we as the readers are well within our rights to say that it's bad writing. we don't respect a character's actions, we respect an author's ability to write.
okay i know i made a comment ab his character development but honestly if kim dan wants to forgive him for his past behaviours then let him be, it may be hard for all of us to let it slide but if kim dan forgives then we should all respect it. it js goes to show how your parents upbringing reflects the person who you are today. obv jaekyung experienced abuse at such a young age and it doesnt just heal in a few years, so it does affect how he handles situations AND relationships. but people can change and are allowed to, so ill say it again if kim dan wants to forgive him we should all respect it