Okay, this is the first time posting about Killing Stalking, I enjoy horror and interested in health issues (I used to work in a mental health facility). But enough about me let’s talk about Yoonbum. I want to stress that I don’t condone violence, violent relationships, and someone killing someone. But I also want to stress that I know what is fiction and how to enjoy a great story and in my opinion, I enjoy KS very much, I love it.
Chapter 19 hit me hard on a personal level because from what Yoonbum says at the end of the chapter before he kills Jieun when he’s thinking of the girl from the high school. He says something like (forgive me is I’m saying it wrong) “I was content being alone by myself why did you come to me?” That’s the thing that bothers me. I understand that the girl at school wanted to connect with someone because she was in pain because of being raped and abused. I understand that, but so Yoonbum may have interpreted things wrong, but that’s why you tell that person “hey look Yoonbum can’t we just be friends I’m sorry if that’s what you thought but this relationship is not like that.”
I see posts saying stuff like “well she’s a young girl who was probably was scared so she ignored him” This is someone you told a dark secret to and you flat out ignore that person. Also, I didn’t see him come off as an ass at first he was courteous enough to write several notes to her asking what happened with no reply or her saying “next time." Then after he confronts her she tells him I tore all those notes and threw them away. I'm sorry but in the beginning, she seemed nice but I felt like her character was going to distance herself whether or not Yoonbum had told her about buying the ring because he thought they were dating. After being away from her dad she's happy good for her, I'm glad.
Yoonbum reminded her of that life that's what upset her the most, she wanted to distance herself, in my opinion. She's dressing sexier, hanging with the cool crowd. Shopping with Yoonbum but with only him, their friendly relationship is secretive.
The reason why it hit me on a personal level, was in high school I was that quiet girl, I read manga, played video games, watched wrestling, I also could draw really well. Let's just say I was laughed at because being a gamer girl wasn't cool it was nerdy and I was made fun of, but I didn't care I didn't follow the crowd I kept to myself. As I started to mature I grew breasts that became bigger than most girls, having fuller lips, etc. So boys would hang with me because they enjoyed talking to me about games, manga, and samurai movies. They became flirty with me, making comments making jokes, so when rumors circulated that I had a crush on a certain guy suddenly I was ignored by that guy who was talking to me. I didn't understand it, so when I confront them or someone I knew did, it was well she's pretty and cool to hang with but..... and there it is the but.
I understood the but meant she wasn't cool enough because she was nerdy. Thankfully I'm happily married to someone who loves me for my body and what's inside.
But my heart was hurting to Yoonbum, posts are saying he was being an ass to the girl being inconsiderate when she was raped and abused. Then I go well what about Yoonbum he's going through the same thing he still was, he comforted her when she was crying. What does she do ignore, yell at him, pour soda, and embarrass him in front of everyone? Notice that's she became angrier because the guy she liked thought that she was dating Yoonbum.
I get what Yoonbum did yelling out her secret was wrong, but I don't' think he did it on purpose. He was hurt he just wanted an answer and she was being ridiculous. "Oh, but she was a teenage young girl" well we all make mistakes I get that but being harsh like that to someone because he liked you. And also that comment he said about her scars being beautiful, some people felt that was distasteful. Personally, I don't think so he tells her before that comment he doesn't care about the way your breasts bounce, that's probably why guys are attracted to you, but he tells her that he's not like that. then says that her scars were beautiful. So you think it's creepy. I don't. How many romance movies have a girl who was abused by her husband and she has scars that won't go away. Then when she's alone with the main handsome love interest and she's afraid to show her scars calling herself ugly, and then the guy tells her "No I think you're beautiful, don't hide your body." Then she melts and cries and they have sex or kiss.
What I'm trying to say is. She thought it was creepy because a nerdy guy is telling her that. But if it was Sangwoo, she would of been blushing and her panties would of been wet. Sorry for the long post but I had to get it off my chest. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but my opinion was that things could of been handled better, especially when it came to feelings.
