Jinx Chapter 21: Kim Dan rushes to the hospital after his grandmother suffers a respiratory episode, only to find Joo Jaekyung at her bedside. The grandmother, unaware of their toxic reality, praises Jaekyung as a kind, strong man. This cruel irony—the tormentor is also the essential provider—deepens Dan’s sense of entrapment and insurmountable obligation.
Jinx Chapter 33: A flashback confirms both Joo Jaekyung and Choi Heesung are awful partners, and Jaekyung overhears Heesung faked his injury to get closer to Kim Dan. In retaliation, Jaekyung sadistically tortures Dan with a vibrating toy in the car before forcing a sexual encounter. Dan arrives at Heesung’s late and distressed.
Jinx Chapter 14: Kim Dan visits his grandmother, feeling a mix of relief and despair over the comfortable care Jaekyung’s money provides. The visit reinforces his agonizing reason for submitting to the transactional relationship. He nervously avoids the friendly acquaintance from earlier, highlighting his fear of drawing attention to his secret life with Joo Jaekyung.
Jinx Chapter 34: Joo Jaekyung tricks Choi Heesung into witnessing him violently assert ownership over a distressed Kim Dan. Jaekyung uses a forced sexual encounter to brutally threaten Heesung to stay away from Dan.