Jowoon described perfectly the escapism: straightforward conflicts and simple resolutions. That is why many readers drop stories that get messy and touch on heavier subjects.
Chanwoo should just accept that this time things didn't go his way and leave. But he's placing his pride above anything else, that's why this pricks are manipulating him.
I know what is going to happen and my body is ready for it (๑•ㅂ•)و✧