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Honestly, if you really think about Jaekyung, it’s not that hard to understand why he acted the way he did at first. He’s been through so much struggle his whole life, always fighting just to survive, always thinking he could only rely on himself. When you grow up like that, it’s natural to build walls, to push people away, and to act distant—even with someone who genuinely cares about you. You get angry easily, scared to let anyone in, and sometimes the only way you know how to deal with feelings is to hide them or act like they don’t matter.
Yeah, he realized his feelings a bit later than some would want, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t real or that it excuses how he treated Kim Dan. What’s important is that he did realize it. His actions started changing, even if he didn’t say “sorry” in words—he showed care, protection, and consideration in his own way. That’s Jaekyung’s kind of apology, and for someone like him, it’s huge. Not everyone can admit they’re wrong out loud, especially someone who’s spent their life defending themselves from the world.
Miss Mingwa made it clear in Jinx that not all love stories are perfect. Relationships have flaws, people make mistakes, and love doesn’t always come at the right time. That’s what makes this story feel real. Jaekyung and Kim Dan’s relationship isn’t flawless, but it’s real. He grows, he learns, and he slowly becomes someone Kim Dan can rely on—and that’s what matters. It’s messy, it’s complicated, but it’s honest.
So honestly, it’s not about how fast he realized it—it’s about the fact that he did, and that he’s actively trying to be better. Anyone who says otherwise is missing the point of the story. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶