as a psych graduate, let me just say that the revelation of jaekyung’s backstory isn’t meant to justify his terrible behavior and all the shit he’s done as an adult. his backstory simply allows us to see and explore how his childhood trauma shaped his thoughts, emotions, and behavior. these insights aren’t about excusing him, they’re about understanding the how and why behind what he’s become.
i’ve seen comments saying stuff like “so are we supposed to like him now?” or “okay but that doesn’t excuse anything” and like,,, yeah no one said it does? not everything is about forgiveness. understanding jaekyung’s trauma doesn’t mean condoning what he's done, it just gives context. and yes, you can hold two truths at once by recognizing that jaekyung’s been hurt and that he’s hurting others. that’s emotional nuance, not sympathy blindness.
as a psych graduate, let me just say that the revelation of jaekyung’s backstory isn’t meant to justify his terrible behavior and all the shit he’s done as an adult. his backstory simply allows us to see and explore how his childhood trauma shaped his thoughts, emotions, and behavior. these insights aren’t about excusing him, they’re about understanding the how and why behind what he’s become.
i’ve seen comments saying stuff like “so are we supposed to like him now?” or “okay but that doesn’t excuse anything” and like,,, yeah no one said it does? not everything is about forgiveness. understanding jaekyung’s trauma doesn’t mean condoning what he's done, it just gives context. and yes, you can hold two truths at once by recognizing that jaekyung’s been hurt and that he’s hurting others. that’s emotional nuance, not sympathy blindness.