Jinx Chapter 15: Joo Jaekyung aggressively asserts control by accompanying Kim Dan to his old clinic to mark his territory. There, a new, confident character shows interest in Dan, immediately triggering Jaekyung’s intense jealousy and possessiveness, further isolating and trapping Dan.
Jinx Chapter 18: Joo Jaekyung takes the injured Kim Dan back to his penthouse. Jaekyung tends to Dan’s wounds, an act of “care” that deeply confuses Dan. The chapter emphasizes Dan’s internal conflict: his fear is mixed with a growing, bewildering sense of obligation, as Jaekyung’s possessive entanglement deepens.
Jinx Chapter 11 sees Kim Dan return to his physical therapist duties for Joo Jaekyung. The fighter’s growing dependency and irritation lead to a highly aggressive “special treatment” session. This reinforces the brutal power dynamic: Dan is now trapped by his ongoing need to pay for his grandmother’s care, despite the previous debt being resolved.
Jinx Chapter 44: Joo Jaekyung is furious that Kim Dan met with Choi Heesung. The debt collector receives orders to increase pressure on Dan. Jaekyung confronts Dan, using his exclusive status to force a sexual encounter as punishment for the meeting, reaffirming his ownership.