Hii! Totally respect your opinion, but I just wanted to share some thoughts too. (English isn’t my first language either, so sorry if I misunderstood something or worded things weirdly )
Anyway, I don’t think Byul being seventeen changes the fact that he is immature. Calling him immature doesn’t mean he’s a bad kid — it’s just pointing out something he still needs to grow from. Honestly, I think the reasons behind his immaturity are the same ones you mentioned. So yeah, calling him immature isn’t unfair — it’s just true.
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On the matter of forgiveness…
I grew up in a toxic household (like the household where your family is literally throwing death threats with each other) and sometimes cutting people off really is the peace we need.
I’m not saying you’re wrong for forgiving — forgiveness is great when it’s genuine — but it shouldn’t be forced or pushed by others. Everyone heals differently.
Of course, if Hyesung were to forgive his mom — that’s great.
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I’m also one of those people who would probably blame Dojin and Byul if Hyesung ever broke down or do something that would break their family’s peace.
Like yeah, Byul’s still a kid and doesn’t fully understand what’s going on between Hyesung and his grandma, but that’s exactly why he should’ve asked first. The fact that he’s hiding this from his mom shows that he knows it might be wrong or hurtful to Hyesung.
And for Dojin… I honestly don’t get him. He’s seen how badly Hyesung was hurt by both his parents — that “mom” even lowkey blamed Hyesung, and Dojin saw how broken he was after those interactions. Yet he still chooses to secretly support that “mom”? That’s just messed up. Feels like straight-up betrayal to me, especially when Hyesung already said he doesn’t want anything to do with her.
I understand your viewpoint and I'm really sorry for the experiences you have gone through. As an individual who have experienced level of toxicity in our families, I think we share some common ground.
I am also aware of the situation that the feelings of Hyesung should not be invalidated. But, hey, mistakes happen. I just hope that the storyline will show the development of Byul, Hyesung, Dojin, and other characters involved.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. It's good to see nice people here in this platform.
I shared this insight because I want to have different positive take in the story – the main characters in particular. Everyone has been so hyped up in the comment section. I think it's fair share to have another side.
Again, thank you!
Yes, omg! Thank you too for having an open mind and of course sharing us your thoughts and personal experiences. I loved this exchange we had.
I am hoping for the characters’ development too
First of all, sorry for my English — it’s my second language, so I’m not that fluent yet. And if anyone is triggered with my comment I'm also very sorry. I'm not invalidating other people's lives – nor the characters. This is for the sake to give a different side (positive side) of the story
I’ve been reading this manhwa for many years, starting with Hyesung’s story — from Dojin’s sister — back during the pandemic. I’ve also been a fan of Fargo’s works ever since, always keeping up with updates.
When I was younger, I honestly hated Hyesung’s attitude and Dojin’s pushiness. But as I reread the story and connected it to this one, I realized how much both of them have grown as characters. It’s really nice to see their development over time.
However, after seeing the comments section where people are harshly criticizing their son (precious Byul) and Dojin, I just felt the need to say something.
Again sorry for the comment, this is my personal opinion
Opinion 1:
I don’t think it’s fair to say that Byul is immature. He’s only seventeen years old. Some people might say that’s old enough to understand things, and yes, maybe it is — but still, he’s just a boy.
He’s loved wherever he goes, raised in a rich family, protected by his mom, and adored by his relatives. Because of that, he doesn’t really know what real life is like.
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Opinion 2:
I don’t come from a very toxic family like Hyesung, but I can really relate to him, also had a lot of misunderstandings with my family and relatives before. I was seen as the “black sheep” when I was younger, and I even thought about cutting ties with them because we had such different values.
But as I got older, I realized that forgiveness is a choice. Holding grudges and resentment doesn’t help you grow as a person. Forgiving isn’t about being okay with what they did — it’s about letting go for your own peace.
Also, I just love how the story shows both Hyesung and Byul’s flaws. Their dynamic feels so real. Not every character needs to be perfect — it’s their imperfections that make the story more interesting and relatable.