Someone summarise this heavens
did it for Mydei
Some fans lack critical thinking when analyzing Jaekyung's backstory. He’s not being “justified” — he's being *explained*. Complex characters need motivations; no one is bad *just because*. Jaekyung's abuse shaped his worldview, stunted his emotional development, and left lasting scars, especially since it happened during childhood. He self-sabotages and lacks the emotional tools to function healthily, which is heartbreaking.
Expecting him to know how to love or communicate without ever being taught is unfair. His actions have hurt Dan, yes, but he has also shown remorse and made changes when confronted. It’s clear he loves Dan, but doesn’t know *how* to express it effectively — he’s trying, just the wrong way.
Jaekyung grew up isolated, abused, and used boxing — an aggressive, isolating sport — as his escape. He masks everything with anger and violence because that's what got him through life. His relationships reflect that, including his dynamic with Dan. Meanwhile, Dan is also broken — overly passive, parentified young, and codependent. Their issues are rooted in trauma, not malice.
Despite their toxicity, the user finds them *perfect for each other* in fiction. Dan starts to grow a backbone around Jaekyung, and Jaekyung starts to open up emotionally thanks to Dan. They both push each other toward growth. Their relationship wouldn’t work in real life, but as a fictional pairing, it’s deeply compelling and cathartic to watch unfold.
learn to read
It was a joke my guy
Oh ouh.. okay this makes it alot more concise, thank you pal
something something poor jae he never learned how to be a decent person (he was raised by the old guy since he was 6 so that’s stupid) and dan and jae’s relationship is toxic (no shit it’s rapey) and jae makes dan a better stronger person and that they (the person who wrote it) love a story where characters develop it’s just meat riding the author who’s writing the same story as BJ Alex in a different font
1. Well written villains need a reason to be that way.
2. Abuse rewires someone's brain. So the abuse that both the MLs have suffered is why they act the way they do. Does not justify.
3. Both MLs are broken but broken in a way that makes them perfect for each other. (Parentified at young age vs. Hyper independent and abandoned).
I tried
"All aren't mingwa yall are bad writer" OH BROTHER HELP LMAO
You lack taste for good story if you think Mingwa has put good and complex story through Jinx. Sure it's complex but good?
Majority of the people upset are cause of the abuse and rape are sexualized and romanticised. There are still many stories showed rapes with enough weight. Mingwa as an artist and storyteller who has touched sexual abuse so many times had plenty of chances to design that weight.
Chew and swallow, 10 years I loved you the most and many more also had many abuses but it was hardly as romanticised as Jinx.
Even No zero sum and no reason, some of the most stomach turning manhwas had showed rape more disturbingly than Jinx
Not every manhwa is made to be some amazing literary work of art. It's quite literally yaoi and SMUT, don't like it - don't read it. You've obviously read BJ Alex, so why did you think Mingwa's other story wouldn't be similar.
Having said all that, personally I think it IS a thought provoking work, and amazing at making readers emotional, you being one example of that.
When has he raped Kim Dan ? There has been situations of dubious consent but Kim Dan was always ok with it as he had an agreement with Jaekyung. He had many opportunities to walk away from their arrangement but he’s chosen not to, because the terms suited him. Again your reading is too surface level. I’m not saying this is a masterpiece, this is not classic literature, but for the GENRE (YAOI) I personally love the added depth of the characters. And yes it is a good story. You claim it’s not good, but here you are minutes after the chapter is uploaded to READ it. Admit it, you enjoy the story.
i absolutely agree and buddy have y'all ever written anything before??? what's wrong w a known artist to write something that they know will sell? you paying their bills? and u really clicked on a story with Yaoi and smut expecting PLOT. please reroute.
Well my bad bro for thinking SUUUUUCH a well known manhwa artist and writer would have a sotry worth atleast 2 cents. But never mind, this a train wreck and most of us on this illegal don't give a fuck. I'll hate and scroll through the chapters becuase I CAN.
i read it on here so I DONT CONTRIBUTE ANY MONEY towards this fucking garbage dump of a story or that rape fetish author
Hypocrite. LOL you’re here being all haughty and judgy acting like you’re above liking a story that romanticises abuse YET here you are. You still read it because you enjoy it. You’re acting like you’re better than us but you’re worse, because you can’t even admit to yourself that you enjoy the story.
Actually your clicks push the manhwa to the front page attracting more readers and fans who will in turn go and support the author. So thank you! You’re like a child who can’t admit when they like something because they’re afraid of not fitting in anymore…. But we all know what you are ;)
Hahaha, stay petty I guess. Idk I know what I'm getting into when reading different authors be they brothers without a tomorrow or mingwa, you know what story they write and create usually.
You absolute idiot, do you hear yourself. You're telling me I enjoy this. telling me HOW I FEEL. Just becuase I read crime stories or listen to podcasts don't mean I jerk off to that shit, clear up
Sophy you tryna sound smug but you just sound stupid?
You also being an example of emotional enough to defend. You have admitted it's literally yaoi and smut, so why are you putting Mingwa on the level of a great storyteller?
If a form media is on the Internet, it's natural for people to come and comment. Just like you can comment your good experience, I can comment my frustration on it.
And for your information whether I didn't think Mingwa's other work would be similar? Have you read mangas?
Many Japanese manga artists and some Korean artists have a variety of stories. Harada writes both disturbing psychological stuff and wholesome too. Paskim has both lost in the cloud and sheep's mask.
Some of y’all lack critical thinking skills.
1st. He is getting a backstory BECAUSE a well-written story must have convincing characters. Nobody is bad just to be bad, even if the reasoning is wrong every action and behaviour is motivated.
2nd. I cried big ass tears reading this chapter. It’s not just seeing him abandoned and beaten and rejected. It’s also understanding that abuse has LONG LASTING consequences. If you think you were abused yet have no trace of such history in your behaviour or reactions at times, then maybe you weren’t really abused. Abuse WILL rewire your brain. Especially if it occurs during childhood because that’s when your brain is developing and you’re still learning about the world around you and how you relate to it.
It broke my heart that Jaekyung has been so alone his entire life and because of the abuse he endured he doesn’t even have the TOOLS to get out of it. Do y’all know nobody that’s constantly self sabotaging and is stuck in an endless loop of doom because of it ???
You want him to KNOW shit he never learned. He doesn’t know how to be a good friend because he never had any. He doesn’t KNOW how to care or express his feelings because nobody did that for him. It doesn’t mean that he did nothing wrong. He’s been a dick to Dan so many times and Dan’s story is sad too. (Sometimes when Dan told him about his behaviour he took actions and changed) (When the doctor told him to do more foreplay with Dan, he did) It’s just unrealistic to project such harsh judgement on him when he clearly feels remorse, he clearly loves Dan, but has no idea how to salvage their relationship. He’s literally giving up everything he’s ever known and work towards to get Dan back. He’s just going the wrong way about it.
It’s logical and I’m happy y’all are not Mingwa cause y’all don’t have her brain to put out such an entertaining and complex show. Y’all would suck ass as writers. It’s logical. The man is a boxer. Professional boxer who grew up alone, abused and bullied, his only hope and escape is this agressive ass sport. Aggressive sport in which you HAVE to be tough, ACT tough to thrive in. He has NO anger management because he USES the anger as a fuel to win his matches. That’s why he blows up so often on Dan who ends up as collateral damage because Dan on the contrary never learned to grow a backbone. At least he can’t stand up for himself if he fears the opponent. So I think it’s mainly miscommunication, Dan should’ve put his foot down and even slapped some sense into Jaekyung when he suggested Dan might’ve betrayed him. Look how alone Jaekyung is, everyone at the gym only respect him because of his skills, that’s also why he doesn’t hangout with them or get friendly. Probs because he knows he’s a lot to handle and he’s above begging others for friendship. Also that would require him to change and he clearly is reluctant to let his protective mechanism go. Jaekyung expresses himself the only way he knows how to : through violence. Be it sex, his words or the ring. He was violent with the actor dude too. And could only express his jealousy by torturing Dan sexually. (Hot though idc)
3rd. Jaekyung and Dan are both broken people and their relationship is toxic… But (call me fucked up I don’t care) I think they’re perfect for each other. Dan was literally parentified. Taking on responsibilities he had no business taking on at such a young age. He never learned who he was, nor how to live for himself. His grandma is also a sort of crutch (sorry gma) he’s totally codependent and that’s why he doesn’t want to live without her and is subconsciously trying to kill himself before she croaks. That’s why he’s having trouble saying no or putting up boundaries. That’s also why the only way he knows to communicate his feelings is though acts of service instead of communicating clearly what he wants. He’s not used to asking for what he wants and expecting to get it. Or work for it. He’s a pushover. On the opposite hand you have Jaekyung that’s just selfish. Because that’s what it took to make it, that’s what he knows that works. I think he loves Kim Dan but doesn’t respect him. Jaekyung only respects strength. When Dan gave him that punch that one time I think that’s when he got a little consideration for him. But aside from that he clearly is hyper independent and believes he need nobody.
That’s when it gets interesting. Kim Dan started to learn how to stand up for himself because of his proximity to Jaekyung. Jaekyung intimidates him but he also admires Jaekyung. I think Kim Dan never allowed himself to step into the spotlight and be okay with being seen the way Jaekyung is. With all the inconveniences of fame considered. (Jaekyung gets constantly criticised, he’s super anxious about his performances to the point where it’s making him sick (headaches, insomnia) and insane (why the fuck would you compete when your body is broken ???). Maybe he’s a little envious. He spent his whole life caring for someone else, maybe he wants attention and care from others to. Maybe he want to be celebrated too. As for Jaekyung he’s learned to express his feelings a little bit more. He’s learned to care about others a little bit more. He’s learned to shift his focus to his personal life and to try and develop it. Instead of making his career his everything. I would never recommend that pairing in real life but since this is fiction and entertaining I LOVE IT <33 I can’t wait to see their relationship development and their growth as individuals. I love stories with meat and conflict <3 so cathartic <3