MLâs confusion and worries for FL is so cute, but I don't want the misunderstanding anymore. đ”âđ«đ When he finds out the truth, will he be happy or sad/mad? Idk đ
he wants to protect her even when he knows she's hurting him or others.He is afraid to losing her. [ That's why…
Not all unhealthy love is obsession, but once the feelings become possessive, intense, or consuming, thatâs when it shifts into obsession rather than genuine love. But I donât see him as too possessive of her. My point is, itâs not just obsession that he acted like that, itâs a mix of love, obsession, jealousy, and insecurity.
he wants to protect her even when he knows she's hurting him or others.He is afraid to losing her. [ That's why…
I understand. It really is how different people perceive different definition of love. For me, I donât think itâs as simple as âlove = pureâ and âunhealthy = obsession.â Love can exist and still be twisted by guilt, trauma, or insecurity. What he feels for Ah Jin definitely turned into obsession, but it didnât start that way. He cared for her, felt responsible for her, and then his love turned into something darker after he begged her to not go down the path to become famous.
By EP6, youâre right, he couldnât tolerate seeing her with In Gang anymore. But that reaction comes from a mix of love, fear, jealousy and obsession, not just one thing. But in the end he gave her freedom to do what she wants because he canât control her. Itâs messy, not pure, but that doesnât automatically mean there was zero love. It just means the love became unhealthy.
he wants to protect her even when he knows she's hurting him or others.He is afraid to losing her. [ That's why…
I understand why his behavior can look like obsession, but I donât think itâs fair to say thereâs no love at all. Love isnât always clean, mature, or perfectly balanced, especially when people are deeply hurt, insecure, or carrying guilt like Jun-seo is. His emotions might be messy and unhealthy at times, but that doesnât automatically erase the presence of love.
Even though he thinks about Baek Ah-jin constantly, itâs not just fixation, itâs because she genuinely matters to him on a deep emotional level. His guilt itself shows that he cares about her wellbeing, not just his own needs. If it were pure obsession, he would try to control her completely or force her to stay, but he never crosses that line. Instead, he respects her choices even when it hurts him, which actually points to love rather than possession.
Is his love unhealthy? Absolutely. But unhealthy love is still love, it just means the emotions arenât being handled in a balanced way. What he feels for her isnât simply dependency; itâs a mixture of attachment, remorse, longing, and genuine affection. Obsession can exist within love, but that doesnât mean love isnât there. When you see unhealthy (toxic) love between main leads in other dramas, you said oh thats love. But this drama doesn't deserve unhealthy love?
he wants to protect her even when he knows she's hurting him or others.He is afraid to losing her. [ That's why…
Thanks for explaining. I get what youâre trying to say, but the behaviors youâre describing actually reinforce the fact that Jun Seo did love Ah Jin, just in a complicated, messy way.
Wanting to protect someone even when theyâre hurting you is still love; itâs just not always healthy. His fear of losing her, his guilt, and his willingness to ignore his own well-being all point to a deep emotional attachment. You donât abandon your values for someone you donât care about.
Even the moment when he told Ah Jin to stop her from being with In Gang wasnât about control. It was desperation. Someone who doesnât love wouldnât react that strongly. He was terrified of losing her, frustrated by the path she was taking. Thatâs why he kept trying to stay close while simultaneously trying to steer her away from hurting innocent people.
And remember, he did get angry when In Gang committed suicide and when the grandma passed away. Those reactions show exactly how much he cared, not just about the victims, but about the version of Ah Jin he believed in and wanted to protect.
So yes, his actions are flawed and sometimes toxic, but that doesnât erase the love behind them. It just shows how conflicted and human he is.
The FL is one of the kindest characters Iâve seen in K-dramas. The moment she gets the call about her mom collapsing, she drops everything and rushes home, while her sister barely reacts (and her sis is the reason why mom collapsed). She was in the middle of a genuinely happy moment, but the second she heard her mom was in trouble, nothing else mattered. Thatâs not someone who's selfish or self-centered; she consistently puts others first, especially her mom. Itâs one of the reasons I really like her character. If ML knew, he would be so in love.
Disclaimer: Iâm already disappointed in this drama and you will not like my opinion.I really wanted to like…
I think the scene makes more sense when you look at it from the characterâs perspective. To her, that printed report isnât just paper; it represents her teamâs hard work, their reputation, and their standing in the company. Protecting it is her way of protecting everything she and her team built together.
As for the pool meetup, she wasnât going there out of nowhere. She went to meet her boss there because the person who was going to deliver wasnât available, and this boss isnât normal; heâs the chairmanâs son. The power dynamics are completely different. Heâs not someone who fears losing his job, because he never intended to stay long-term anyway; heâs only working there because of a deal with his father.
That kind of privilege changes how he acts in the company and explains why certain situations unfold the way they do. So while the execution of the scene might feel odd, the motivations behind the charactersâ actions are actually grounded in who they are and the roles they play within the story.
I want the FL to be honest with him so he wouldn't get hurt. However, I understand FL's situation and her fear of people knowing. If people knew, she would lose her only hope, which is her job. Her job means everything to her, to pay off her mom's medical bill and house debt (caused by her sis and her bro in law).
It only makes sense if you love someone, you want to protect them at all costs! You want to stop them from going down the bad path. I know he has been supporting her to take down her enemies, but there are limits when she touches innocent people. Jun Seo got really mad at her when In Gang committed suicide, and even when the grandma passed away. Explain to me how Jun Seo didn't love Ah Jin?
ML doesnât deserve to be treated like that but since he loves her, he is okay with her using him as long as…
You can think that. There are stuffs Ah Jin didn't tell him but only Jae Oh. If he is obssessed and want to control her, he would not let it go. He didn't force Ah Jin or Jae oh to tell them their plan.
She lied to get the job, but she really worked hard for it.. Moreover, she had to pay her mom's hospital bill, and is in a tough situation. Please donât fire her.
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When he finds out the truth, will he be happy or sad/mad? Idk đ
By EP6, youâre right, he couldnât tolerate seeing her with In Gang anymore. But that reaction comes from a mix of love, fear, jealousy and obsession, not just one thing. But in the end he gave her freedom to do what she wants because he canât control her. Itâs messy, not pure, but that doesnât automatically mean there was zero love. It just means the love became unhealthy.
Even though he thinks about Baek Ah-jin constantly, itâs not just fixation, itâs because she genuinely matters to him on a deep emotional level. His guilt itself shows that he cares about her wellbeing, not just his own needs. If it were pure obsession, he would try to control her completely or force her to stay, but he never crosses that line. Instead, he respects her choices even when it hurts him, which actually points to love rather than possession.
Is his love unhealthy? Absolutely. But unhealthy love is still love, it just means the emotions arenât being handled in a balanced way. What he feels for her isnât simply dependency; itâs a mixture of attachment, remorse, longing, and genuine affection. Obsession can exist within love, but that doesnât mean love isnât there. When you see unhealthy (toxic) love between main leads in other dramas, you said oh thats love. But this drama doesn't deserve unhealthy love?
Wanting to protect someone even when theyâre hurting you is still love; itâs just not always healthy. His fear of losing her, his guilt, and his willingness to ignore his own well-being all point to a deep emotional attachment. You donât abandon your values for someone you donât care about.
Even the moment when he told Ah Jin to stop her from being with In Gang wasnât about control. It was desperation. Someone who doesnât love wouldnât react that strongly. He was terrified of losing her, frustrated by the path she was taking. Thatâs why he kept trying to stay close while simultaneously trying to steer her away from hurting innocent people.
And remember, he did get angry when In Gang committed suicide and when the grandma passed away. Those reactions show exactly how much he cared, not just about the victims, but about the version of Ah Jin he believed in and wanted to protect.
So yes, his actions are flawed and sometimes toxic, but that doesnât erase the love behind them. It just shows how conflicted and human he is.
As for the pool meetup, she wasnât going there out of nowhere. She went to meet her boss there because the person who was going to deliver wasnât available, and this boss isnât normal; heâs the chairmanâs son. The power dynamics are completely different. Heâs not someone who fears losing his job, because he never intended to stay long-term anyway; heâs only working there because of a deal with his father.
That kind of privilege changes how he acts in the company and explains why certain situations unfold the way they do. So while the execution of the scene might feel odd, the motivations behind the charactersâ actions are actually grounded in who they are and the roles they play within the story.
I want the FL to be honest with him so he wouldn't get hurt. However, I understand FL's situation and her fear of people knowing. If people knew, she would lose her only hope, which is her job. Her job means everything to her, to pay off her mom's medical bill and house debt (caused by her sis and her bro in law).