I love this story. Chaotic, messy, and toxic as fuck, but sue me, I have problematic taste when it comes to fictional characters. I just- UUUUGGGHHH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
Though I would've liked to see the baby, I don't quite mind. For me, this is just an 'oh well' type of situation. Would've been cute though. I do agree with the ending feeling rather rushed though lmao
So glad all the topics that are overtly critical and downright hateful of this manga have *SOOO* many downvotes. It's amazing~
I never cared to join in on, like, I guess "hate" (even though I wouldn't call it that, I just can't think of a better word) but, like... Dan needs to get a better reality check. Same with Jae. Dan needs to NOT be developing feelings and he needs to leave his ass, and SOON. For the sake and character development of BOTH.
Crossing the Line is such a fitting name for this Manhawa. Many lines have been crossed in this story. -_-
Mingwa is an amazing writer. Say what you want about the story. It absolutely is fucked up, I agree, but no one can deny that she's written Jaekyung's developing feelings for him very well, considering his character. I would elaborate on it, but anyone who can pick up on the subtle developments of Jaekyung's character knows exactly what I'm talking about.
I'm not even the biggest fan of this story, but I absolutely love Mingwa's vibes and can appreciate how insanely difficult it is to write anything in general, especially when it comes to story writing. Hell, people have difficulties making a good essay, which is 100% saying something about the skills of Manga Artists and Writers (especially since they're usually both).
"Jaekyung and Dan still have a long way to go"
"there's no fun in making it easy for them"
"let's all go down this rocky path together"
I love Mingwa, so self aware about what they're writing. I, personally, am a fan of the slow burn and no abrupt 'Oh, I super suddenly care' from Jaekyung. That would be actual poor/lazy writing and wouldn't feel natural at all.
Disappointed it didn't become poly when it has so much potential to be one. They could've written romantic tension between Yohan and Yoojin since they were already HELLA compatible physically, and Jihoon would've fit into the dynamic beautifully, he wouldn't have fucked anything up since they both took an interest in him. And for once, finally, I could've read a webtoon/manga/manhawa that actually does poly some justice with a good story. Like, seriously, I don't think I know any good poly stories... T- T
That's not to say I didn't enjoy this for what it was, though. It was for sure hot. Sexy. I just would've loved it SO MUCH MORE if they were all **romantical** together~ ₍₍(ú/w //ù)⁾⁾
It's just SO CUTE!!
I know people were put off by Sooji (the Uke) in the beginning, and how forward Jaemin (the Seme) was as well, but I think it smoothed out towards the end, starting at chapter 3. They are just so hot and cute together, it's everything I want and love in a BL!
I'm, simply, in love~
I literally LOVE Yul, don't get me wrong, but the people victim-blaming Sian are BATSHIT CRAZY! Holy SHIT. I actually can not fucking believe that I'm seeing topics that are like 'it's all Sian's fault!' Bitch? No?? It's not?? AT ALL??? I'm so- just- kind of pissed right now. You don't do that. It was the fault of Yul's parents, the bullies, and maybe even Sian's mom, but you can't put ANY of this on Sian- like, da fuq? NO!
I never thought I'd cry over a fucking YANDERE of all people
I love the ending, but it had me crying my eyes out. He loves her so truly, but has no idea how to love someone properly (nor appropriately or healthily), my poor boy! I hope he finds someone to make his life shine the way Sian did someday, but with a better frame of mind, so he can do right by that person.
What really made me cry was the good memories between Yul and Sian being remembered by Sian instead of Yul this time. That pulled so fucking hard that I had to stifle my cries into my pillow.
Don't get me wrong, this is the best ending all three of them could've gotten- I'd actually be pretty sad, mad, and disappointed if Sian ended up with Yul somehow. Would I have loved and cried more if there was another scene, like Sian writing back a final 'I forgive you' sort of letter? Probably, but no, because what we got truly made the most sense. And made me absolutely bawl my eyes out— seriously! I am so sensitive right now, I just want to cradle Yul's head in my hands and shield him from the bad in this world. Want to shield him from the pain of the shadows and insects that intrude his mind. Want to show him what loving someone really looks like. (Not me, but like, I want to watch another character do that to him.)
Same with Sian, but she has Yujin to do that for her, and it really did add happy tears to the bittersweet ones when I was reading. Never was I rooting for Yul to get with her, but I definitely always felt bad for him in one way or another with each chapter that was in his POV or heavily involved him.
I say this like Yul is my favorite, he's not (not entirely, anyways), I am actually in love with Sian, she's my favorite. She's just so goddamn precious and kind, and I love her dynamic with Yujin! Ugh, this whole manga was just such a fucking banger, and I'm probably gonna cry some more about it.
Idk if anyone cares, but if they see that I favorited 'World would be 98% better if Mingwa retire' then they'll see this, which is that I do not agree with that sentiment, I just don't wanna lose the Topic thread that has my replies.
Ok so i see multiple opinions and multiple views on this story, and the comment section is wild and unruly and quite frankly extremely hateful. The ones who don't like Jinx are harrassing the ones that do in some cases, and the some of the ones who like Jinx are somehow hellbent on making people quit reading Jinx if they express the tiniest discomfort towards Jaekyung. Now let me tell y'all something
I have a fairly objective view of this story ngl.
What Jaekyung has done to Dan isn't rape per say but is most definitely dubious consent and forceful sex that both humiliated as well exhausts Dan. There's nothing good about it and people are allowed to call it out, since it's a free comment section. There are people who blindly defend him because he's handsome and hot. That's all that he has going for him to be honest. But there are people who enjoy the story and are allowed to do so. People who don't enjoy it shouldn't bash others' opinions just because it doesn't match theirs.
Unless the commentator is defending Jaekyung's actions and trying to excuse them, I'm not sure why someone would pick a fight with them? Also same case with the ones who are commenting or calling Jaekyung out. Now I know it's tiring to see people continuously hating on him or calling him out, as a Jinx enjoyer, however y'all have to understand that many of them are rightfully allowed to do so. And one can't just tell them to drop the manhwa since it doesn't always work like that? I don't like Jaekyung but I'll stick around because I like the other characters. I'm allowed to do so as well. People have different reasons to like a Manhwa.
Let's be civil and try to resolve everything in a peaceful manner man. Why does everything have to turn into a full blown internet war just because my opinion doesn't match with yours??
Just accept the fact that there will be many types of people:
• Ones that enjoy Jinx and are Jaekyung defenders (I don't support their opinions but oh well)
• Ones that enjoy Jinx but aren't blind to Jaekyung's actions
• Ones that don't enjoy Jinx but are sticking around for some other reason
•Ones that hate Jinx and are simply around to hate on the ones that enjoy it (don't support their views either)
(Sorry if the Topic Title is misleading, I couldn't think of anything XD)
I haven't read the new chapter, I haven't even read any new topics (except maybe one), but it still somehow came back around to me through direct messages, because of how heated it's getting. It honestly makes me wonder, about a few things actually.
I am an avid reader of Ao3 content (a fandom site where you can freely read and write fanfiction), and have been for years now. I consistently and constantly come across some of the most darkest themes and the unhealthiest of relationship dynamics you could possibly read, but the comments are never really negative. Surprised, shocked maybe, or perhaps even passive aggressive, but never being so forth right about preconceived notions or personal negative biases about a particular topic of the literature, or of the creator themselves, as people can be here. And I think I know why.
One, the comments feed directly to the writer, rather than being set up as a group discussion type commenting, where readers talk to each other about the work. I feel this to be a rather big deterrent when it comes to boldly and loudly criticizing and hating the characterization, writing, or events that happen in the story. At least not without also praising the writing in some way.
Second, which I believe is probably the most important, with how Ao3's tagging system works, it's easy to make it clear your stance on the realities of the thing you're writing about in a fictional sense. Tags like, "Dead Dove: Do Not Eat" "This is Messed Up" "Do Not Read" "Unhealthy Relationships" and just being able to be very explicit and clear with tagging. Even if you don't read fanfiction, I suggest checking out the tagging system, because I believe it to be the most efficient way of implementing a tagging system, and most effective in purpose (you can also find some really fun and funny tags that can be hilariously meta about the writer themselves).
These tags being applied and established by the author/writer themselves, I think, is the final nail in the coffin that makes it hard for people to even want to criticize, critique, or even just hate on a piece of work. Granted, fanwork is completely different from original work in general (as well as manga just being wholely different from Fanfiction in many ways, but they're similar enough in some ways for me to make the distinction and comparison), so levels of critique vary due to that reasoning as well.
It just depends, but I do feel like people would be a lot more reassured and less... Urged to make the comments and topics they do if the Mangaka (Mingwa) would have made these kind of warnings and personal disclaimers themselves. Not everyone, most certainly not. And these topics don't go directly to Mingwa, so there would be no real deterrent. But it's something somewhat fascinating to compare and think about, and I was simply dying to make such a comparison, because I find it interesting. Feel free to add onto this, give your own thoughts, opposal, or don't. Whatever it is, I don't mind.
[I don't really have the energy to debate anyone anymore (or at least right now, and for this chapter) about the ethicalness and morality of Jinx's premise and simple existence, so I won't be joining in or commenting on anyone else's topics. I'll reiterate, I simply thought it'd be nice to openly talk about and compare two sites I regularly, actively, use; where one has a much more healthier community, system, and setup all around.]