Sigh... The ML is the type to express himself through physical action. That's probably why he became a fighter/boxer/mixed martial artist w.e.
Even when his body is in pain or injured he grits his teeth through it. Someone like that had to ignore how they were feeling to get to the position they're in.
Expressing and identify his emotions are difficult for his type, it's easier to swing at something and physically vent that frustration.
Communication is the main thing lacking and with the ML personality I can't blame Kim Dan for leaving(the ML name would be acknowledge if character development ever happens)
Truthfully I'm glad he left. He wanted to warn him but as usual ML isn't easy to talk to, easily irritable.
The ML paying his debt, visiting his grandma, passionately fking him, feeding him, humoring him here and there with his limited patience is his way of showing affection as toxic as it may appear.
The reason the ML threw the key chain is because he felt frustrated that was the reason Kim Dan had be exhausted lately. Seeing him exhausted worried him though it wasn't consciously. Like why he's been so tired, for this I rather him resting as usual. Not being able to express that he acted like a total dick.
Even the twisted blindfold earphone/plug scene where the person crushing on Kim Dan sees them conjoined. We may see it as him being a possessive piece of sh*t but for someone like him who isn't usually that petty it's his twisted way of saying he's important to me and I'm willing to go to the extremes to prove it. He's just dense and not aware of it yet.
When the ML lashed out at Kim Dan it was more of I trusted you in spite of that photo sent to me, did you really betray me after all. I already have issues with my shoulder now the pain of my foot too but more than anything it hurts because it came from you.
Our dense ML doesn't recognize his feelings. All he knows is that he feels something and doesn't like it so wants it to end. It'd be nice if the ML stops his grandma bridal wardrobe from being disposed
Hopefully Kim Dan grandma recovers a bit so they can go to the beach and have some happy memories. He deserves happiness. It's not easy to deal with a fickle person, walking on eggshells all the time. I would be sad if her ashes are what goes to the beach with Dan...
I hope Kim Dan self-esteem improves, if he meets someone who cherishes him I'd welcome that.
Though most likely the ML would chase him to the end of the earth... If we have to deal with the dynamic of this couple hopefully there's at least character development.
Some type of true reflection and repentance on ML side and some type of dominance or assertiveness on Kim Dan's side. Don't reconcile to easily. Not using debt as a way to bind him.
The courtship should be grand & overwhelming. We seen Kim working many jobs to get him a gift we should see the ML going above and beyond in spite of his pride. Otherwise what's the point in a oneside relationship.
My grandma has a say if a person hurts you knowingly get away from them. If they hurt you unknowingly still get away from them.
I'll continue to read to see if this storm shows redemption. If not we'll I'm along for the ride.
I've read stories with worse ML's which some I dropped but can't recall at the moment
Like what hotpotatobun said, this is one hell of interpretation!! Thank you so much.
I still don't like the way he treats Dan, but your interpretation makes it clearer as to why he acts like that. (I mean, I do know he acted like this because of his past or something, but never figured it's because he's unaware of his own feelings!)
Guilt is a hell of a thing, can cause intense insomnia. Lack of sleep is dangerous makes people paranoid and irritable. He’s cranky and crazy. He don’t remember he caused this shit, his longing and obsession has the best of him. Dude walking on glass and about to kill innocent people. Just say I’m sorry, I was wrong, I’m such an asshole so I understand you don’t want to see me but I miss you so much it’s driving me crazy like a normal person. Smh
Apple didn’t far from the tree. It’s so sad when people are spoiled rotten to the core so are super bratty. Blind snakes crying their venomous bites weren’t able to bite as hard as they liked.
Talking about it ain’t fair? Brat you hurt her with your ball, she was bleeding and is unconscious. You’re a sadistic little S***.
Pure favoritism? Pff Please shut your pie hole, your sh*tty son is arrogant because of your lousy parenting! You can’t be wrong and rewarded. He fkd up and got what he deserved, doing nothing would be favoritism.
I don’t think my sanity would have remained intact, I’d probably be like another female lead I read about who said “just kill me” this day has repeatedly occurred so I’m numb to it. You’re just a fk up individual and I’m the unlucky one who has your eyes set on me
Or I’d just stare at him not blinking or giving any response, it’s a waste of time.
I get his mother assumed he'd have a more comfortable life...
His father was irresponsible, he cheated and bought home a child from an affair with a sex worker... Of course his noble wife would hate it, most women would. It's like you're flaunting you cheated.
His wife figured a child with that background would be inferior to her own, seeing the opposite hurt her pride, discouraged her son, he became more of a thorn to her life. If he was dumb instead of outshining her own son she probably wouldn't have snapped the same way.
His wife knows she doesn't have the courage to face her husband, his bastard son was already sick and defenseless so if he died it could be seen as "natural causes" typical cruel and cowardly move, the child wasn't at fault.
No child should have experienced that.
Abandon by both his parents, left to fend for himself basically after his father's wife tried to kill him...
Probably endured many more attempts on his life after that moment .
The level psychological trauma and stress he must have encountered regularly must have been high.
Growing up cruel isn't really surprising, he's a survivor and has the scars to prove it.