The author is a sadist. This chapter was so painful. There's nothing that might happen or nothing that JK might do that will make what he did in any way forgivable. He hates Kim Dan, he sees him as subhuman, he's trying to destroy him, why?? I don't really want to know, I'm dropping this
My God this manhwa (and the novel) is literally MY IDEAL. Slow burn romance with lots of sexual tension. Smart, interesting characters. Amazing plot, a gritty atmosphere. Humour! The balance between plot and romance is also perfect for my taste, and the sexy parts are crazy hot. Aaaaah I love this so much ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
Where’d you read the novel if I may ask???
Thiss! It’s so perfect no other yaoi I’ve red compares! Do you know any other yaoi that have a similar tension, slow burn and good plot?
shutline is another that i’ve read that i think has a similar vibe honestly better imo
you can find the translator's site on Novel Updates :) the novel translation is also ongoing, a tiny bit further than the manhwa at the moment
Nothing compares but I would recommend The Foul, The Pawn's Revenge, Checkmate, Paid (also by Fujoking). These have interesting and endearing characters, a good/complex plot and the overall gritty vibe, without being "psychological" (read traumatic). The other commenter said Shutline which I love but I don't know if it has the same vibe as Payback. Still a fantastic read. Kinda similar to Shutline I'd say Wet Sand. What all these lack though, is Payback's humor! I think it truly elevates an already amazing story (=・ω・=)