I don't think he's emotionally and physically dependent on others. Actually, it's absolutely normal and expected for him to be a mess after hearing his grandma (his only family in the whole entire world) was soon going to die. Plus, Kim Dan loved and appreciated Jaegeng and he was treated like he was pure shit.
Honestly, It's needed to be WAAAY kinder to Kim Dan now. He's sick because anyone with fucking feelings would be. He's a person.
Jaegeng's development is laughable, honestly, he needs to grow up, but I kinda agree with you. But nah, it's not such a big of a development no.
KD is sick, that's all. He needs care. And Jaegeng is there to care for him, so that's a good side of him.
What a well put analysis ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~!
It is something overlooked about Danny. I think him having more time and access to his grandmother is both and blessing and curse. Before, even though he was free to visit his grandmother, it was probably the companion ship of not only Jae but the entire gang! As they welcomed him and celebrated him. Now that he gave all that up, he possibly gotten more dependent (like you said).
Maybe one his journey is find comfort within him or learning that he is beloved beyond his grandmother.
I've no idea, but I do hope realize that he will be fine and that he isn't alone.(▰˘◡˘▰)
I know JJK saying Kim Dan has a defect seems harsh but I actually think this is a GOOD thing in their progress. Up until now, romance has been nowhere near the table because JJK has always viewed Kim Dan as some sort of product/service he transacted for. thats why he'll shell out money when he thinks its worth it, but get really pissed when Kim Dan does anything 'out of line', aka doing something JJK didn't want when he 'bought' Kim Dan(lets face it, their early relationship was truly transactional and besides JJK's aggression, it was otherwise ok).
Now, JJK is experiencing a new side of Kim Dan, particularly his flaws as a person(the defects). His manner of thinking and language is still harsh, but the fact that he sticks around rather than just opting for a new 'product', shows that he's on his way to viewing Kim Dan as an actual person. One with multiple facets, pros and cons, which is important for their relationship to grow.
With that said, Kim Dan almost seems to be moving backwards. He's grown emotionally and physically dependent on others and can't seem to function/survive alone at all. It's worse than how KD started, where he was even more broke and couldn't even spend time with his grandma. Personally, I don't love this backwards development and JJK just doesn't seem the most fit to take this issue on.