Omg r u a mind reader cus that was exactly what am thinking about. I feel so freaking bad for yikyung and for the first time while reading a manhwa I started shiping the ml I mean yikyung with other ppl cus of how bad his relationship is with the mc lmao I really like the manhwa it's so cute and while it does look like a green forest I can't help but notice the little red flags here and there. Still it's one of my fav manhwas the plot is simple and the art style is peak
I love this series's too otherwise I wouldn't have finished it or even bother with my review lol it really is overall great but ughh I hate the unnecessary drama which all can easily be avoided if Mr. Lee's is more forthcoming ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Yeah true. Also sorry to bother but did u undrestood the part where Mr. Lee was explaining why he didn't want to take pics of yikyung cus I didn't really understand it and it'll be great if u explained plz no pressure n sorry to ask TT
This is gonna be a long read but here are my thoughts:
Joobin's reluctance to photograph Yikyung is deeply tied to his past experiences. All of Joobin's previous relationships were with models, and those relationships lacked genuine love and connection. For Joobin, photographing someone became symbolic of a transactional relationship—detached, aesthetic, but ultimately hollow. He didn’t want to reduce Yikyung to just another "subject," fearing that history would repeat itself and taint the sincerity of their connection.
Photographing Yikyung would have placed him in that same "box" Joobin associated with heartbreak and emotional detachment. It wasn’t just about taking a picture; it was about what the act represented in Joobin’s mind—a cycle of fleeting intimacy and inevitable disappointment. This made Yikyung almost a taboo for Joobin, someone he wanted to keep separate from the patterns that defined his past.
However, Yikyung is inherently different. His presence isn’t performative or tied to Joobin’s professional world. He approaches Joobin without the pretense of modeling or the expectations that defined Joobin's past relationships. As their bond deepens, Joobin gradually recognizes that Yikyung doesn't fit the mold he's been running from. Instead of representing another fleeting attachment, Yikyung becomes a source of comfort and authenticity.
The moment Joobin takes pictures of Yikyung with his cell phone is significant because it strips away the professional barrier. It’s no longer about composing a perfect shot or maintaining a photographer-subject dynamic. The cell phone symbolizes intimacy and spontaneity—capturing Yikyung not as a model but as someone Joobin cherishes in his personal life. It’s an act of vulnerability, showing that Joobin is finally willing to let go of his fears and embrace the uniqueness of his relationship with Yikyung.
In essence, the shift from professional to personal photography mirrors Joobin’s emotional growth. It marks the moment he stops projecting his past onto Yikyung and starts seeing him for who he truly is—someone worth holding onto without the weight of old fears.
Omg thank I smmm!! Thx for ur time I understand it well now thx to u sorry for making u write such a long paragraph but thx I appreciate it!
No worries ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
I understand the frustration but that's to be expected when you have a pairing that sees himself as incapable to love and be loved again vs a person who loves them like breathing. It's still a running progress of give & take and years of being together won't automatically make it work. They're a green couple but they're not perfect really and that's fine coz we wouldn't have a story otherwise. That's why everybody was cheering when they had the fight, they needed itT^T
Ya know I just found this series and read it in one go.....personally I find Mr. Lee's (the photographer) personality so irritating and frustrating (￣∇￣")
Sex doesn't solve problems. Communication, trust and respect does. Which currently I find their relationship is lacking. The way Mr. Lee handels his past relationship with his current partner is so ughhh sometimes....and I'm 100% with Yikyung when he says he always hears shit about him from either his exe's or other ppl....I feel like he needs to be more open and just lay everything out and not cause all this unnecessary anxiety, drama and uproar in his relationship.....bro needs to have more conversations....and I recognize that yeah he's still recovering from his past and building his present and future with his current partner BUT they have been together for years now right !!! so heck I'd be frustrated too if I hear all these things about my partner from other ppl despite being together for such a long time....I genuinely wish he would communicate more to avoid misunderstandings..... ESPECIALLY given the nature of the industry he works in.....SMH #－.－)