
...Do not throw your partner at their trauma. If you or your loved one are going through something similar, I highly suggest against brute-forcing the issue. It is not the way to go. Boundaries, respect and careful planning are necessary. When brute-force is the only option left, it must be done under a controlled environment. Seeking professional help is recommended but if going to a therapist isn't doable, then at least get advice from one.
What Jiho could've done is: talk things through with the mom first (what she intends to say, what not to say); talk things through with Inwoo, and see what he wants out of the meeting (if at all)...supervise them in a controlled setting. Be mindful and attentive about Inwoo's mood, speech pattern, physical behaviour. If he shows extreme discomfort, then be prepared to call it off; always have an out for him. And---most importantly, don't try to play it fair for both sides as Inwoo definitely needs emotional support more than his mother. Just be there for your partner and keep him calm,

I remember reading the novel for this a long time ago. I didn't think it'd get an adaptation. The MC might seem like a brat at first but he really grows on you, and he does change and grow up a lot in the novel too, if I recall... But I definitely enjoyed it mostly because of the ML, who I thought was so charming, sweet, while still having a personality.

I like using pretty bougie perfume/cologne. But that's mostly stuck on my clothes. I've had people enjoy it, or comment on it, but I've never had the scent of my perfume linger on something else, as far as I'm aware.
Bu there's sooo many comics (straight, BL, GL etc) where sometimes the charas can smell someone else's scent on their partner and I'm sitting here at 2am in the morning wondering if that's really a thing; or these charas are just dogs reincarnated into possessive lovers.
Ok, I'm gonna need some popcorn for this.
Maybe cut up some salami and pour some wine.
Want to mix and match? I can add some cheesse and prosciutto to that salami...
Heck yeah, let's start a charcuterie board of snacks.
This drama feels like it's gonna go on for a while, so we gotta at least feed ourselves.
Feed and hydrate!