i don't think the point of this backstory is for us to pity him and like him bc of it but rather to add a bit of context how he became so shitty and problematic. it's a realistic portrayal of how we become the monsters we hate the most.
however, that being said, i also can't look past the fact that he literally abused dan, who was also struggling. in a real situation dan should probably stay away from him and file a restraining order but since they're the leads of a manhwa (which means they DO end up together), then he's gotta do more than just chase and actually build a bond centered on love and understanding (as ridiculous as this sounds to me)
i don't think the point of this backstory is for us to pity him and like him bc of it but rather to add a bit of context how he became so shitty and problematic. it's a realistic portrayal of how we become the monsters we hate the most.
however, that being said, i also can't look past the fact that he literally abused dan, who was also struggling. in a real situation dan should probably stay away from him and file a restraining order but since they're the leads of a manhwa (which means they DO end up together), then he's gotta do more than just chase and actually build a bond centered on love and understanding (as ridiculous as this sounds to me)