Jinx Chapter 45: Kim Dan tries to show affection by giving Joo Jaekyung an expensive keychain he bought with his delivery money. Jaekyung coldly rejects the gift, mocking Dan for his wastefulness. Jaekyung then initiates sex, making the encounter detached and purely contractual, leaving Dan feeling rejected and hopeless.
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 40: Hwang Yoongu warns Kim Dan that he’s replaceable, cementing Dan’s resolve to keep his distance from Joo Jaekyung. However, Jaekyung notices Dan’s shift and forcefully asserts his dominance, demanding that only he is allowed to touch Dan.