
one of the few mincheol defenders here ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭
when i say defend i mean have compassion for but ehh idm ruffling a few feathers

No, same if we look at things objectively (he’s still trash and cheater of course) but in that patriarchal culture steeped in Confucianism and hierarchal roles poverty coupled with can change any person drastically. If we look at how in their past Mincheol saw her as a “flower” of some sorts or delicate object that he must cherish but I think with comfort and the hardships he saw his role and relationship with Haesoo as one where only he can help or “tend” to her if that makes sense
It’s all around a sad situation (one thing I can’t wait for is when they reveal how they got divorce and the miscarriage too

exactly haeeso was a lifeless doll that could easily be broken and it is sad but i think he grew to resent the parts of her that didnt resist and allowed the misery. this is why we see him reacting to all the small times she shows emotion or in the newest chapter when he discovered shes in danger/moving on. yes hes cruel to her and throughout time he has changed but looking at who they once were and who they are now its clear idk and ive said it before but i dont think he ever planned to leave her or even cheat or he wouldve always done it. the girl came along at a bad moment and threw herself at him, his wife is a meek weak shell of who she once was ( due to him but) idk when i put myself in his shoes i wouldve done the same. also its literally human psychological nature to push the limits on what an individual allows and it almost always turns violent ( google prison school experiment) so i love how this manga makes the ml more than just trash and those who are older and more educated can see so much through him
mincheol is the only character that is acting like a real human in this manga
If you don’t like gender bender don’t read it quite simple