That’s so true. That’s exactly what I was feeling too
well thats a bit harsh? saying he didn’t care about his mother just because he wanted to save someone he loved… you’re saying he “knew his mother wouldnt be safe” but I dont think so. I think he really believe she would be, even though he turned out to be wrong… and sure, his character isn’t as interesting or complex as the main characters—but thats obv because he’s supposed to be one of the more normal characters in the story. It’s not that he’s bland, its that youre comparing his writing to that of the two mcs, which isnt fair because obv the author is gonna make the mcs have more tragic backgrounds or tougher/unique-er personality.
His main trait is that he’s inlove with the mc, but its not his only trait, its uust the only one that the story focuses on the most because its the one thats most relevant to the plot.
I understand where you’re coming from, and I wish I could agree but I’m not going to invent a personality for him just to make him more compelling. I can only judge what’s actually in the story—and right now, all I see is a lovesick dog chasing after the MC.
My point is, it’s really not that hard to give a character a bit more depth. Especially when we’ve had two full chapters from his point of view. He shows up in almost every chapter, sometimes even more than the ML, which already sets him apart from your typical second MLs. That level of narrative focus implies he's meant to matter more, he is one of the main characters. It’s a love triangle, after all. But despite all that presence, we still got… nothing interesting.
And I have to disagree about the mother situation. He put his mom in a “safe” place, which already means he knew there was danger. He understood what he was exposing her to and he still went through with it. That’s not just bad judgment; that’s knowingly putting her at risk.
And honestly, being “normal” doesn’t have to mean boring. I would’ve loved to see a more layered character you know, especially when he’s constantly in the spotlight. If he were just a background second lead, fine. But he’s everywhere in the webtoon, and that’s why I feel so disappointed.
I'm sorry, but the second ML is so boring... What makes him so good? That he treats the MC better than the ML? Well, I hope he does—the ML is a freaking bloody killer psychopath. But we should evaluate his character independently, not just in comparison to the ML.
He’s bland, boring. He has no spice, no edge whatsoever. He has no goal, no ambition, aside from being inexplicably in love (if we can even call it love) with the MC. That’s literally all there is to him. He has no sense of duty.
First, he betrayed his brother but fine, I’ll give him that—he has no duty toward him. But his MOTHER? The guy literally ran off on his Romeo and Juliet adventure and went, “Oh, I put my mom in a safe place.” Are you dumb? He knew she’d never be safe, if he knew that the ML could find them both anywhere obviously his team will find his mom and use her as collateral. Of course you put her in danger—just like you put everyone else around you in danger. Everyone who worked for you. He just doesn't give a damn.
I’m sorry, but he’s just so shallow!
And please—Come on. It was lust at first sight with the MC. He’s obsessed with his beauty and body and the idea of sleeping with him, of possessing him. That’s it.
Anyway, he’s just the second ML and obviously his only role is to make the two main characters end up together, but seriously—he could’ve at least been a bit more fleshed out to make those chapters with him more interesting.