Jinx Chapter 27 features a sudden, confusing shift as Joo Jaekyung and Kim Dan play board games. This brief moment shows a childish, competitive side to Jaekyung. However, the lightness quickly ends as Jaekyung demands his transactional due, abruptly returning the dynamic to its harsh, submissive reality.
Jinx Chapter 28 confirms the return to the toxic status quo. Joo Jaekyung continues to assert dominance over Kim Dan. However, Jaekyung is subtly unsettled by Dan’s now complete submission, suggesting that Dan’s lack of resistance diminishes the experience for him. The chapter reinforces the repetitive, cyclical nature of their abusive relationship.