“Psychological” tag in anything with sex in it almost always just means abuse. Kind of annoying tbh. It’s usually not complex, it’s just traumatic for the main character with not much thought behind the plot itself or developments within relationships
and murder
And manipulation
Say it louder for the authors in the back
Kinda dumb complaint. For any genre, like 80% of it will be cliche entertainment w/ half-baked characters. So what? Can’t believe ur this bothered that you’re ranting on a manhwa u haven’t even read
I understand where you’re coming from, but I was very clear that I wasn’t speaking directly to the contents of this comic. I was commenting on the inaccuracy of the “psychological” tag in my experience. That tag usually means that the comic will have severe abuse and trauma, rather than complex or intellectual psychological developments throughout. The tag is misused, and has become a warning for toxic comics, rather than an indicator of what it’s describing. When I see any comic with that tag I look in the comments to see whether it’s just a cesspit of violence and toxicity. I was just venting because I like psychologically complex comic, but overuse of that tag makes it hard to find them. It’s also upsetting to start a comic with high hopes only to immediately see gratuitous SA or violent abuse with no deeper plot relevance.
Can’t say I disagree cuz I like actual psychological works too (books are way better for this than manga will ever be). Wondering tho, what else would this abuse/toxicity genre be called then? Imo even tho these themes are low hanging fruit, they do fit since the plots driven by the characters strong, twisted emotions
Just tag them with “abuse”, “toxic”, “SA”, “trauma” etc…. It’s better to know up front so you’re emotionally prepared for a dark read, or informed enough not to start. Or follow the trend of booktok and go with “dark romance”. Books are definitely better for psychologically complex themes of course, but it’s always nice to stumble across a well written comic.
I didn't think too much when I started read a new story and lower my IQ so I won't feel anything. Screw that, I always read without reading the tags and wait for some surprises. However, I agreed most of the psychological story is very dark and has some triggering elements to it.
Even after he realizes his “feelings” for Garam, he is soleLy focused on putting on a false front to win him over to sleep with him again. He still doesn’t care about what Garam needs or wants, just that he needs him to like him so he’ll be willing to have sex with him again. It’s more emotional manipulation to obtain sex than an actual crush.
Sorry I don’t care what “character development” he gets later, the top abused his authority as a cop to destroy Mokhwa’s (who is trying to live a clean and law abiding life after getting out of prison) products, steal from him, physically assault, and rape him literally for shits and giggles at their very first meeting. He is a black flag and scum of the earth. He even looks back and savors how distressed and traumatized Mokhwa seemed as he was violating him. I’m not interested in whatever miserable development happen from here. It’s clear that mr. Police officer is far more of a sadistic psychopath than the ex gangster ever was. Not interested in this toxic bs.
tbh a cop being the most psychotic, sadistic and power abusing piece of shit out there is very realistic
(i get what you mean tho)
MC is so pathetic and self centered. He doesn’t have any redeeming qualities that make him interesting or compelling either. The plot is solely driven by mc ignoring the opinions and needs of everyone around him and them just going along with it for some ridiculous reason. This grown man is so lazy that he makes another man carry him around so he doesn’t have to walk because he “just doesn’t have any motivation”. Then he latches onto the romantic interest and forces him to go along with his whims because he’s magically the only thing in twenty years that makes him want to do anything productive. Don’t waste your time.
I am so tired of this trope. It’s always a situation where every single member of the mc’s family have neglected, ignored, and shown complete disinterest in them, but magically start caring after a sudden behavioral change caused by an isekai swap or time jump. It’s always the same formula. MC is neglected/abused/isolated from birth, inevitably resulting in behavioral/personality issues, which allows family, fiancée, and society to further judge and ostracize the mc, feeding into a loop of of poor behavior. Cue the isekai or resurrection moment. New (or post revelation) mc obviously changes their behavior to avoid death flag, recoup their reputation, and/or become independent. They have some clever insights they use to solidify their position or bargain for freedom, which inevitably catches the eye of their family/fiancée who all suddenly can’t bear the thought of living without mc. And then the excuses. They’re so sorry for the neglect, it was just that they were bad at communication, or misunderstood some bs, or we’re going through a lot, etc.. Just once, I would like the mc to actually make a clean break from everyone who failed them.
Kill the villainous, is a good example of a fl not caring for the whole novel/reincarnation thing and just wanting to go back to her world ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Yes I’m actually reading that one, though it’s more of an isekai!
It sucks, but when you reincarnate, you have to apologize for your new body’s previous actions. MC suddenly going from a miserly perv to nice and caring makes no sense. Anyone would be suspicious. He should have started with a sincere apology if he wants to get anywhere. It’s not rocket science.
Garam: I hate this really toxic, disrespectful behavior you keep doing and I want you to stop and start respecting me as a person
Hyuk: so you hate me as a person and deliberately hurt me for fun
Hyuk is such an incredibly self centered person. Garam has done a few antagonistic things, but Hyuk has showed time and time again that he will always prioritize his own whims over Garam’s needs and well being. Even when Garam explicitly tells him about how negative some of his behaviors are, he somehow flips it around in his head that it was a personal attack, because the idea of compromising or accepting that the other person has valid points is completely incomprehensible to him.
I really hate that both guys who claim they love and care for Taein are so focused on having sex with him. They are trying to win him over because they (supposedly) want to win him over, but they ignore his attempts to address serious issues and turn everything into a sexual encounter. Jaebeom knows about his previous sexual trauma and has made dehumanizing comment to him. Both of them know about his low self esteem, psychological vulnerability, and difficulty trusting, but they still only focus on what they want. Neither of them is interested in supporting his independence or growth as a person. I want him to end up free and alone
Jaehyuk is getting what’s coming to him. He treated Garam with zero respect, like he was disposable and is SHOCKED when Garam no longer wants to be near him. He thinks he has feelings now, but he’s still essentially the same as in the beginning. He thinks he likes Garam romantically, but he still doesn’t give a singular shit about what Garam wants or his actual happiness. He even admitted that his main goal in winning him over with a new look/approach is so that he will be able to sleep with him. He’s mad that his convenient sex toy is no longer doing what he wants, but his “affection” is nowhere near genuine. Jaehyuk is still solely focused on what he wants, the goal just changed a little. Anything he wants supersedes Garam’s wants, feelings, needs, and well being in Jaehyuk’s mind and he just doesn’t get how narcissistic and delusional he is.
Agree 100%. Jaehyuk has gone through this whole plot wanting to have all the benefits he’s used to as a straight man but wanting to fuck around with a gay man that expressed from the beginning that he wasn’t interested. Not to mention he’s homophobic as hell and is shaming Garam for being gay while also himself being at the very least bisexual.