Jinx Chapter 31: Actor Choi Heesung begins visiting the gym daily, giving gifts and openly admitting he likes Kim Dan. This sparks Joo Jaekyung’s intense jealousy. When Heesung asks Dan for therapy sessions, Jaekyung coldly refuses. The chapter ends with Jaekyung injuring Heesung during a sparring match, and Heesung seizes the chance to get Dan’s attention and care.
Jinx Chapter 20: Joo Jaekyung forces Kim Dan to attend a lavish social event. Dan’s anxiety heightens when Jaekyung’s rival, Choi Minji, shows clear interest in him. Jaekyung reacts with a public, possessive display, using the event to cement his exclusive ownership over Dan in front of the social elite.
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.