If you are a fan of psychological horror, thrillers like The Silence of the Lambs , or extreme manga like Junji Ito’s works, then is a must-read. It is a tightly written, beautifully drawn, and utterly horrifying opening to a controversial classic.

The chapter follows a three-act structure within itself:

The story initially presents itself as a "stalker" romance or a typical BL (Boys' Love) setup, only to immediately subvert it into a horror/psychological thriller .

When Bum opens the basement door, the art shifts from mundane realism to pure horror. The stairs descend into darkness, and a fetid smell emanates from below. As Bum’s eyes adjust, he sees a naked, emaciated woman chained to a wall. Her face is swollen, her hair is matted, and she is begging for water. She is a captive—Sangwoo’s victim.