I think people dont like the manhwa precisely because they want to read something with a real plot. This manga lacks of it--jinha treating siwon like shit (and most of the readers being okay with it), the unecessary dramas being dragged on and on, the cliche and overused side plot, the predictable "plot twists", and pardon me, shitty characterization. If ppl came here only for the "romance", i think no one wouldnt have problem with the manga bc the author keeps portraying their relationship as "romantic", eventhough it's actually dysfunctional. Just look at the high ass rating.
But since some of us actually want to read a manhwa with actual plot and quality... Well... We can't help but disliking this manhwa.
I respect your opinion.
However, you can see that the author isn't portraying them as romantic, at least not yet. So far it's more of a dramatic relationship and not stable. Half the people reading this manhwa would've probably stop reading it a long time ago if it wasn't labelled as shounen ai and if they didn't have a confirmation that later on there'll be romance. it's progressing/developing slow for some people's liking.
And the rating? It's high. It's noticeable.
But half of the readers are complaining about the manhwa, seeming to have a problem with every chapter that comes out, so my point is.. why you keep reading?
Another thing: It does have a plot. But, as mentioned previously, it has developed slow. It's kind of hard to see it as a real life problem but if you see it like that, you'll understand why there are so many problems between the characters. A lot of mangas/hwas start with a lot of drama until it settles down, yet I see people bullshitting this one more than usual, sometimes I even see more negative comments than positive ones.
To the people who want a story that goes straight to the love, without having drama, with "predictable plot twists" (which excuse me, but if they were as predictable as you say people wouldn't be so mad, upset and/or frustrated about the cliffhangers), supposedly "shitty characterization", and mostly if this is not your type of plot and character development, you're reading the wrong manhwa.
True, when shoujo and josei mangas display some fucked up stuff no one bats an eye but, when it's a yaoi everybody loses their mind. Seriously though have these people ever read some harlequin manga or sexist as fuck soft-core porn disguised as josei, Korean webtoons?
Thats why i dont read shoujo or josei man, too much shitty stuffs. Maybe ppl dont make much noise about them bc they already know shoujou and josei mangas are a lost cause lmao. But idk? Yaoi/ shounen ai webtoons are still pretty rare and i guess a lot of ppl are interested in them, so thats why they lose their mind when they find it not good enough for their standard
but every writer is different. they can't expect every manhwa/ga to have things how they please and like.
and the correct thing to do if they didn't like this manhwa/ga, or any manhwa/ga really, would be to get outta that place and never read it until they finally start liking something different... instead of leaving negative comments in most chapters. that's just plainly immature.
Then why do you keep coming back!? You don't get this plot so move on.
Gonna say this again cause it seems like yall need it..
All you ppl talking bad about the plot... dang guys! i know that it's all messy and complicated for some of you but just! you! wait!
It's not like it's super easy to become lovers. I get that many of you guys aren't that emotionally invested in the manhwa and/or you're just here for the love!, but if you could please just imagine this as a real life problem..
You are best friends with this person, you start developing a beautiful friendship and there's mutual love (platonically). you grow used to being with that person and they gradually become part of you and your life, someone special.. and suddenly that person goes away without a word and you don't know what you did wrong, you don't know why they left you, you don't know anything and you start wondering if you'll ever even get to see this person again.
then, you meet him/her after over 10 years and that person turns out to like you (and not just as friends) and seems to not care about your friendship whatsoever, only talks to you for what they want, and you both can't communicate properly.
i mean!!! come on. have a little sympathy. it's not like Siwon can easily reciprocate Kang Jinha's feelings. More on if Jinha talks to him with harsh words most of the time instead of letting a conversation start, where they can talk about their thoughts and feelings decently!
Yes, the plot is going slow for those of you who are only here for the romance. But hold on, kiddo, the manhwa doesn't end here. Understand that this isn't just fluff.
Again.... Just! You! Wait!