Because people have completely bastardized the true definition of pedophile.
Jaeha is not, in fact a pedo (because by definition pedophiles are attracted to kids who haven’t reached puberty yet), but he is an ephebophile (ephibophiles are attracted to teens between the ages of 15-19).
But he’s probably not even a true ephibophile since Taegun is no longer a teenager so he wouldn’t be attracted to him anymore, yet it being hinted at that he’s trying to start sh*t with Taegun and Eunsung.
I think more than anything, Jaeha is a manipulator so he prefers younger people because they’re easier to control.
i do agree, jaeha definitely targets younger guys and manipulates them through their inexperience and naivety. hes still problematic af even if hes not a pedo
no one has to know the specifics of those terms, bc in society today its generally agreed upon that pedophile is the umbrella term for an adult who is attracted to or expressed sexual actions towards minors, thats more than enough for them to understand (though the extra knowledge is very much appreciated). i dont think a term can be bastardized if it was already foul to begin with id say its more of a generalization.
skr's age system is different from the west with their legal age being 19 instead of 18, meaning anyone under 19 is still considered a minor. he may not be a pedo but it still doesnt change the fact that he, as a grown ass man, still seduced and manipulated a person younger than him that was just fresh outta high school to get what he wants
now hes tryna stir some shit up w our mcs like ong HES JUST PURE DOGWATER NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES
FUCKING PEDO ( btw why are we calling him a pedophile?)