I think Yama also doesn’t like Geumsun in general. Even he himself said that it’s hard to understand and work with goblin. They worked together for the same goal but they don’t like each other. He just wants to annoy Geumsun.
Yama literally gave life to Geusum...
And like Geusum was used by Yama to beat Hwan, then he lost his loved one, then woken up from his slumber to go against Hwan AGAIN and meanwhile Yama think its time to mess around with his broken heart?
I honestly think the author wanted to make yama interested in 704 but just changed idea/the story changed... and leaving plot holes behind
Remember that the theme of the story is fate. No one is above fate, and they don’t know the consequences of their actions until much later. Yama wants to catch Hwan. He knew about the prophecy, Hoseung family bloodline and treasure. He did what he thought that might help, hence gave life to Geumsun. I don’t think he intended to do it because he knew how things would play out. He’s also not a father figure to Geumsun.
I guess what I want to say is, his character is built to be the charismatic mastermind but also not necessarily likeable. He’s purposeful, calculating and selfish. I don’t think his actions are unreasonable, instead, it shows us the dynamic and tension between Yama and Geumsun.
Does Yama feel bad for Geumsun? Why would he? In fact, has he ever shown any remotely human-like emotions to any character? He did warn Geumsun not to be attached to Yoonwi, Geumsun did it anyway, Yama probably thought of him as a fool.
You are free to hate him. I just disagree with the plot hole comment. I think his actions show exactly how he is as a character.
Ok but after seeing all this... it just makes me even more pissed the Yama would "flirt" with 704 to mess with Geuseum. Like why? That's just thrash and makes no sense.
I guess the author wanted to add some tension and heat up the fanbase because Yama is hot but like consistency with the story shouldnt he forgotten so often in BLs..