As for the characters, I feel that Park shows hints of complexity, but they aren’t developed enough for him to feel truly human or complex. Without spoilers, if one didn’t know the backstory, after nearly 40 episodes, the only thing clear would be that he’s sadistic and enjoys what he does. (And his smirk and idiotic face. I hate him)
Jiwook, on the other hand, curiously has more interesting moments of reflection. You can tell he was a violent person, but in those introspective moments he feels more human, as if he really isn’t just “a bad guy" but someone who makes bad decisions and is a jerk.
And here comes my biggest issue with the history: I feel like the characters are defined almost solely by the abuse they inflict or receive.
So questions arise for me like: What is Park’s real goal? Why is Jiwook the way he is, beyond “he was a bully”? Is there anything to them outside of this dynamic? What other complexity lies behind them?
And I feel like these questions won’t be answered because the history, as I said, uses the abuse as a driving force or a way to keep the story moving.
In short: I feel like the history has interesting ideas, but its execution is weak (or mediocre even). It becomes repetitive, relies too much on shock value, and doesn’t develop its characters or themes enough.
We’re almost 40 episodes in, and beyond a few reflections from Jiwook and hints about Park’s past, it really doesn’t seem like we’re moving toward anything more substantial.
That’s all.
Please don’t crucify me if I wrote something wrong—English isn’t my first language and I used a translator. 😞😞
(I just noticed that this has a character limit. 😭)
(I just noticed that this has a character limit. 😭)
0% of attention span. I can hardly read. 😔😔
My fav manhwa is Killing Stalking. Yes I do hate Sangwoo.
Caesar, Dojin and Jaekyung hater.
My fav manhwa is Killing Stalking. Yes I do hate Sangwoo.
Caesar, Dojin and Jaekyung hater.