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Aporia #1.1-1.2
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파티 플랜 매니저 ‘구자욱’은 업무차 방문한 클럽에서 VVIP 손님인 ‘윤겸’을 만나 첫눈에 반한다. 두 사람은 순간적인 충동에 빠져 격한 하룻밤을 보내는데, 알고 보니 겸은 클럽에서도 유명한 새디스트였다. SM 플레이에는 문외한인 자욱은 연애 대신 ‘디엣(DS, 계약적 주종 관계)’을 맺자는 겸의 말에 순간 망설이지만, 어떻게든 겸을 붙잡고 싶은 마음에 계약을 받아들인다. 누군가는 거짓말로, 누군가는 호기심으로 시작한 관계는 두 사람도 모르는 사이 점점 깊어지는데….
496 pages, Paperback
Published November 16, 2022
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July 18, 2021
I really like the plot and the complex characters. Not a story for everyone.
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*Chapter 24
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*Chapter 24
September 13, 2021
Just to be clear, this manhwa is going to be in different seasons, since season one is finished and season two just started it's going to appear like I'm re-reading the book but actually is me reading another season.
09/13/2021
Review Season 1
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This manhwa is about Ja-wook, a man that fell in love at first sight with Gyum, Ja-wook want to know him more but for Gyum relationships are out of the table, all he wants is to have a sex partner that enjoys BDSM, Ja-wook, who wants to have more of Gyum agrees to have a Dom/sub relationship with him.
The problem here is that Ja-wook isn't a masochist, pain and pleasure are two different things for him but he doesn't say anything just because he likes Gyum so much.
However, Ja-wook doesn't dislike the BDSM, is just... that doesn't turn him on, he enjoys that Gyum has his hands all over him and making Gyum pleased, but masochism is just not for him.
Gyum, however, is always worried that Ja-wook says out loud what he likes and what he doesn't, he thinks Ja-wook is a beginner —and well, he is— in all this BDSM stuff, he doesn't know that Ja-wook dislikes the BDSM, and he likes Ja-wook so much but... what's going to happen when he finds out the truth?
I enjoyed the plot and the complex characters and how consent is something really important, not like those cliché toxic lines in other adult manhwas that say "You should be more honest" or "Your body is more honest than you" while having sex when one of the parts said "No" or "I don't like it", Gyum won't do anything that Ja-wook doesn't like. (Although Ja-wook has to say it out loud because Gyum is no soothsayer)
This is not a manhwa for everyone, it has some very dark things, mentions of toxic relationships, death, sadism that goes beyond the BDSM stuff, so please be careful if you are interested in reading this.
With this said, I really liked this, it was a fast read, fast-paced with complex characters and a very interesting plot, I'm looking forward to see more of this characters in season 2
09/13/2021
Review Season 1
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This manhwa is about Ja-wook, a man that fell in love at first sight with Gyum, Ja-wook want to know him more but for Gyum relationships are out of the table, all he wants is to have a sex partner that enjoys BDSM, Ja-wook, who wants to have more of Gyum agrees to have a Dom/sub relationship with him.
The problem here is that Ja-wook isn't a masochist, pain and pleasure are two different things for him but he doesn't say anything just because he likes Gyum so much.
However, Ja-wook doesn't dislike the BDSM, is just... that doesn't turn him on, he enjoys that Gyum has his hands all over him and making Gyum pleased, but masochism is just not for him.
Gyum, however, is always worried that Ja-wook says out loud what he likes and what he doesn't, he thinks Ja-wook is a beginner —and well, he is— in all this BDSM stuff, he doesn't know that Ja-wook dislikes the BDSM, and he likes Ja-wook so much but... what's going to happen when he finds out the truth?
I enjoyed the plot and the complex characters and how consent is something really important, not like those cliché toxic lines in other adult manhwas that say "You should be more honest" or "Your body is more honest than you" while having sex when one of the parts said "No" or "I don't like it", Gyum won't do anything that Ja-wook doesn't like. (Although Ja-wook has to say it out loud because Gyum is no soothsayer)
This is not a manhwa for everyone, it has some very dark things, mentions of toxic relationships, death, sadism that goes beyond the BDSM stuff, so please be careful if you are interested in reading this.
With this said, I really liked this, it was a fast read, fast-paced with complex characters and a very interesting plot, I'm looking forward to see more of this characters in season 2
September 25, 2021
Todo es mejor con comunicación, jajaja. El dibujo es bonito pero no hay trama más allá de que los pendejos NO SÉ COMUNICAN. Me gusta el final pero en serio, necesito más trama además de eso.
August 9, 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever been more upset to finish a story in my life. There is literally a pit in my stomach because I know I’m going to miss this sm. The representation of s/d and s&m are incredibly realistic.
Something that’s majorly lacking in the boys love genre is talks about consent in a continuous manner. Gyum constantly checks in to make sure that Ja-wook is okay before, during, and after anything they do. They have discussions about their kinks and prepare before trying new, more extreme, ones. They actually have a safe word that isn’t completely forgotten after one chapter.
Ugh I could go on and on about how much I love this depiction of non vanilla kinks since it’s rare to see it in a boys love without the inclusion of rape.
The side couple is also great to show the more difficult sides of this kind of life style. Yudas story focuses on the more extremes and dangers of being reckless and not having partners who you can trust when engaging in sadomasochism/a sub/Dom relationship.
All in all, I would totally recommend this if you want a non vanilla BL’ that doesn’t have any rape.
I need a Gyum in my life
Something that’s majorly lacking in the boys love genre is talks about consent in a continuous manner. Gyum constantly checks in to make sure that Ja-wook is okay before, during, and after anything they do. They have discussions about their kinks and prepare before trying new, more extreme, ones. They actually have a safe word that isn’t completely forgotten after one chapter.
Ugh I could go on and on about how much I love this depiction of non vanilla kinks since it’s rare to see it in a boys love without the inclusion of rape.
The side couple is also great to show the more difficult sides of this kind of life style. Yudas story focuses on the more extremes and dangers of being reckless and not having partners who you can trust when engaging in sadomasochism/a sub/Dom relationship.
All in all, I would totally recommend this if you want a non vanilla BL’ that doesn’t have any rape.
I need a Gyum in my life
July 16, 2022
En cours (chapitre 72)
April 19, 2025
This is a really well-written story with lots of morally grey scenarios and multifaceted characters making believable choices that aren't always "good" or "right". But for all that, it never glorified unhealthy relationships or gave me the ick. If anything, I thought it was actually quite sweet the way the characters and their relationships develop. When they're not communicating terribly, they're communicating really well!
The story had three distinct arcs, and when the first angsty one wraps up the author introduces an interesting side couple to keep things going. The final arc is by far the most dramatic with a real antagonist/villain coming out to ruin the happiness of the main characters.
The art grew on me. Initially I felt like it was quite "artsy" in the sense that it was more suggestions and rough linework than finished images; but I still liked it, and the longer I read the more natural it felt. It conveyed a very particular whimsy which went with the story.
Overall, I thought this was really well done. There were a few slightly flat spots throughout the 100+ chapters, and the art was sometimes distracting, but it generally went very smoothly.
The story had three distinct arcs, and when the first angsty one wraps up the author introduces an interesting side couple to keep things going. The final arc is by far the most dramatic with a real antagonist/villain coming out to ruin the happiness of the main characters.
The art grew on me. Initially I felt like it was quite "artsy" in the sense that it was more suggestions and rough linework than finished images; but I still liked it, and the longer I read the more natural it felt. It conveyed a very particular whimsy which went with the story.
Overall, I thought this was really well done. There were a few slightly flat spots throughout the 100+ chapters, and the art was sometimes distracting, but it generally went very smoothly.
December 31, 2024
DNFing this with postive feelings ... lol?
In essence, I enjoyed Ja-Wook's and Gyum's story. The comic follows a simple format: people meet, they miscomunicate/are not perfectly honest, continue to get to know each other, the miscommunication and a traumatic incident from the past causes a conflict, but it gets resolved (as much as possible with two people having different sexual needs). - This is Season 1.
I thought Gyum and Ja-Wook were nice characters to follow with their issues and affections. I also enjoyed the art style a lot. It is sketchy and quite unique. Characters look tired and exhausted a lot but this creates some of the charm for me. :D
I have continued to read into season 2, but have absolutely no interest in the other couple which becomes more important. This may very well be a me problem, others seem to like them. I, however, like neither of the two alone or with the other. As such, they take up too much of the season for me to enjoy it. I honestly also don't want to read about any potential conflicts between Ja-Wook and Gyum anymore - I love the scenes of domestic life, of them having a relationship while also having their careers, but I have no craving for further "story", only fluff.
Merged review:
3rd reread: changing the rating from 4 stars to 5 stars due to continued personal enjoyment. :)
I wouldn't recommend the comics to everyone due to many reasons, one of them being very blatant: Sexual themes and BDSM being quite central to the story.
To me, this is the best love story I have read in comics I have read in years. I love Gyum and Ja-Wook, but Ja-Wook in particular is selling this to me. He is the one taking the submissive part in the relationship and has less experience than Gyum, but he is so much better at being honest about his feelings and when it comes to communication.
This is the comic I return to when I read about two people connecting despite their problems, allowing them to have a "mundane" life together. While there is drama in the last season, it did not take away from the character interactions during this reread. I really enjoyed the ending, Ja-Wook and Gyum moving in together; there is no huge wedding, no child (or a plan for one!), no societal evil to overcome (apart from the yellow press, which persists). Just two people in their 30s or 40s moving in together and being excited about sharing their life.
(again, skipping everything with the secondary couple)
2nd read: I have reread what I knew so far and the chapters on Ja-Wook and Gyum I didn't know yet. I still avoided chapters that focused on Yuda and his love interest as I have zero interest in either of them.
All in all, I am happy about this story. It's really nice to read a love story of two adults who have their own careers going on. The relationship starts with a bit of a communication issue (more of a lack of sharing important information rather than miscommunication), but afterwards, Ja-Wook and Gyum are pretty good when it comes to communication (and Ja-Wook in particular). There is a lot of fluff and domestic life after season 1 which is highly appreciated. Still, there is one conflict in which Ja-Wook feels left out by Gyum and Gyum's attempt to fix the issue. Ja-Wook immediately confronts the issue, talks with Gyum and makes it clear to him that he does not appreciate being left in the dark. While Gyum is rather unapologetic about his original approach, he changes his behaviour thereafter. There are smaller moments, when one person may be behaving in a weird way and the partner will just ask: "Are you angry?" It might not sound like a big deal, but it truly is refreshing to see this kind of behaviour in a webtoon. *
As mentioned in my first review, I still didn't feel like the dramatic conflict of season 3 was necessary (I would happily continue to read fluff about Ja-Wook and Gyum), but I like the we learned more about Gyum through that.
I still like the art style a lot, despite characters looking tired and exhausted at times (that's some of the appeal to me, I'm exhausted too). I also feel like the creator does a great job at presenting characters with their appearance, e.g. with their clothing choices.
Overall, I had a good time and will return to the entire story and individual chapters. I'm looking forward to whatever Seontae will create next.
* I think one chapter in particular is season 1 is poorly written because the character dialogue and reasoning don't make a lot of sense, but apart from that, I'm satisfied with the story telling.
1st review: DNFing this with postive feelings ... lol?
In essence, I enjoyed Ja-Wook's and Gyum's story. The comic follows a simple format: people meet, they miscomunicate/are not perfectly honest, continue to get to know each other, the miscommunication and a traumatic incident from the past causes a conflict, but it gets resolved (as much as possible with two people having different sexual needs). - This is Season 1.
I thought Gyum and Ja-Wook were nice characters to follow with their issues and affections. I also enjoyed the art style a lot. It is sketchy and quite unique. Characters look tired and exhausted a lot but this creates some of the charm for me. :D
I have continued to read into season 2, but have absolutely no interest in the other couple which becomes more important. This may very well be a me problem, others seem to like them. I, however, like neither of the two alone or with the other. As such, they take up too much of the season for me to enjoy it. I honestly also don't want to read about any potential conflicts between Ja-Wook and Gyum anymore - I love the scenes of domestic life, of them having a relationship while also having their careers, but I have no craving for further "story", only fluff.
In essence, I enjoyed Ja-Wook's and Gyum's story. The comic follows a simple format: people meet, they miscomunicate/are not perfectly honest, continue to get to know each other, the miscommunication and a traumatic incident from the past causes a conflict, but it gets resolved (as much as possible with two people having different sexual needs). - This is Season 1.
I thought Gyum and Ja-Wook were nice characters to follow with their issues and affections. I also enjoyed the art style a lot. It is sketchy and quite unique. Characters look tired and exhausted a lot but this creates some of the charm for me. :D
I have continued to read into season 2, but have absolutely no interest in the other couple which becomes more important. This may very well be a me problem, others seem to like them. I, however, like neither of the two alone or with the other. As such, they take up too much of the season for me to enjoy it. I honestly also don't want to read about any potential conflicts between Ja-Wook and Gyum anymore - I love the scenes of domestic life, of them having a relationship while also having their careers, but I have no craving for further "story", only fluff.
Merged review:
3rd reread: changing the rating from 4 stars to 5 stars due to continued personal enjoyment. :)
I wouldn't recommend the comics to everyone due to many reasons, one of them being very blatant: Sexual themes and BDSM being quite central to the story.
To me, this is the best love story I have read in comics I have read in years. I love Gyum and Ja-Wook, but Ja-Wook in particular is selling this to me. He is the one taking the submissive part in the relationship and has less experience than Gyum, but he is so much better at being honest about his feelings and when it comes to communication.
This is the comic I return to when I read about two people connecting despite their problems, allowing them to have a "mundane" life together. While there is drama in the last season, it did not take away from the character interactions during this reread. I really enjoyed the ending, Ja-Wook and Gyum moving in together; there is no huge wedding, no child (or a plan for one!), no societal evil to overcome (apart from the yellow press, which persists). Just two people in their 30s or 40s moving in together and being excited about sharing their life.
(again, skipping everything with the secondary couple)
2nd read: I have reread what I knew so far and the chapters on Ja-Wook and Gyum I didn't know yet. I still avoided chapters that focused on Yuda and his love interest as I have zero interest in either of them.
All in all, I am happy about this story. It's really nice to read a love story of two adults who have their own careers going on. The relationship starts with a bit of a communication issue (more of a lack of sharing important information rather than miscommunication), but afterwards, Ja-Wook and Gyum are pretty good when it comes to communication (and Ja-Wook in particular). There is a lot of fluff and domestic life after season 1 which is highly appreciated. Still, there is one conflict in which Ja-Wook feels left out by Gyum and Gyum's attempt to fix the issue. Ja-Wook immediately confronts the issue, talks with Gyum and makes it clear to him that he does not appreciate being left in the dark. While Gyum is rather unapologetic about his original approach, he changes his behaviour thereafter. There are smaller moments, when one person may be behaving in a weird way and the partner will just ask: "Are you angry?" It might not sound like a big deal, but it truly is refreshing to see this kind of behaviour in a webtoon. *
As mentioned in my first review, I still didn't feel like the dramatic conflict of season 3 was necessary (I would happily continue to read fluff about Ja-Wook and Gyum), but I like the we learned more about Gyum through that.
I still like the art style a lot, despite characters looking tired and exhausted at times (that's some of the appeal to me, I'm exhausted too). I also feel like the creator does a great job at presenting characters with their appearance, e.g. with their clothing choices.
Overall, I had a good time and will return to the entire story and individual chapters. I'm looking forward to whatever Seontae will create next.
* I think one chapter in particular is season 1 is poorly written because the character dialogue and reasoning don't make a lot of sense, but apart from that, I'm satisfied with the story telling.
1st review: DNFing this with postive feelings ... lol?
In essence, I enjoyed Ja-Wook's and Gyum's story. The comic follows a simple format: people meet, they miscomunicate/are not perfectly honest, continue to get to know each other, the miscommunication and a traumatic incident from the past causes a conflict, but it gets resolved (as much as possible with two people having different sexual needs). - This is Season 1.
I thought Gyum and Ja-Wook were nice characters to follow with their issues and affections. I also enjoyed the art style a lot. It is sketchy and quite unique. Characters look tired and exhausted a lot but this creates some of the charm for me. :D
I have continued to read into season 2, but have absolutely no interest in the other couple which becomes more important. This may very well be a me problem, others seem to like them. I, however, like neither of the two alone or with the other. As such, they take up too much of the season for me to enjoy it. I honestly also don't want to read about any potential conflicts between Ja-Wook and Gyum anymore - I love the scenes of domestic life, of them having a relationship while also having their careers, but I have no craving for further "story", only fluff.
July 7, 2024
De verdad me gusto estos libros, te contaré porque y con suerte los leerás...
Me encantó la historia en sí, su narración el plot twist y la complejidad de sus personajes.
Les daré unos datos. Un diseñador que asiste por trabajo a un lugar donde se realizan prácticas sadomasoquistas, el prota lo invita a participar y se enlaza un romance dom-sub pero con situaciones del pasado que pronto amenazan su presente por ende se deben resolver. Plus: te cuenta de otra pareja, prácticamente con la misma dinámica. Para ambas parejas y todos los personajes, su amor crece.
Posee la mezcla perfecta de contenido descubierto, o sea ilustraciones posta de sex* y romance. No es todo lo uno o lo otro, para mí está en equilibrio.
Me encantó la historia en sí, su narración el plot twist y la complejidad de sus personajes.
Les daré unos datos. Un diseñador que asiste por trabajo a un lugar donde se realizan prácticas sadomasoquistas, el prota lo invita a participar y se enlaza un romance dom-sub pero con situaciones del pasado que pronto amenazan su presente por ende se deben resolver. Plus: te cuenta de otra pareja, prácticamente con la misma dinámica. Para ambas parejas y todos los personajes, su amor crece.
Posee la mezcla perfecta de contenido descubierto, o sea ilustraciones posta de sex* y romance. No es todo lo uno o lo otro, para mí está en equilibrio.
February 21, 2025
Cuando comencé a leer este cómic tuve miedo porque si bien no es que leo cosas spicy tampoco me gusta cuando no tienen trama. Y por suerte, a medida que iba avanzando por esta primera temporada me di cuenta que había mucho más que escenas subidas de tono.
No puedo decir que haya una gran trama, sino más bien crecimiento de los personajes en cada capítulo. Eso me gustó mucho e hizo que pudiera leerlo de manera mas amena.
No puedo decir que haya una gran trama, sino más bien crecimiento de los personajes en cada capítulo. Eso me gustó mucho e hizo que pudiera leerlo de manera mas amena.
September 2, 2023
It's rare to find webtoons with plots involving bdsm with consent. Even tho everything is consensual (atleast up to what I've read) this isn't a story for everyone's plate. I've read up to ch 31 and honestly I think I'm going to keep it at that. It's a me thing. Nothing wrong with the plot or characters but I'm just not feeling it.
January 2, 2024
An amazing yaoi novel!
September 24, 2024
Enjoyed it consent was top notch, expected more toxicity because of the art style but this is rather healthy
April 22, 2023
ridiculously hot. fucking HELL, man... god.
in any case, i absolutely LOVED being able to witness them slowly build up their trust in each other, as well as seeing their relationship steadily grow into something healthy and genuine. (well, i’m comparison to their beginning, at least. they went from semi-toxic mess to a strangely-nice mess. haha)
but shieeet, i’m so happyyyy!!! just look at how far they've come! and that breath control aspect, too?! ughhh, that chapter nearly killed me. my babieeees, i love them. this has been such a joy to read. <33 or perhaps ‘thrill’ would be a much more fitting term, knowing the ‘theme’ and overall atmosphere of this manhwa… hah, i don’t even know. great storytelling nonetheless!
P.S. i would’ve loved to write a more ‘worthy’ final review for this story than this lacking piece of… literary trash (???), but oh well. my mind’s blanking again, and i’m kinda struggling to conjure up something… coherent. something that’d properly sum up this whole reading experience. i’ll definitely reread it someday, though—mark my words!!! whichever way you look at it, this is a beautifully complex story with perfectly flawed, realistic characters. (with their hot, engaging BDSM sex-life being the cherry on top, heh.) definitely a favorite, no doubt!
P.P.S. can’t wait for the epilogue chapter, ahhhh!!! i’m not quite ready to say goodbye to these folks just yet, goddammit.
in any case, i absolutely LOVED being able to witness them slowly build up their trust in each other, as well as seeing their relationship steadily grow into something healthy and genuine. (well, i’m comparison to their beginning, at least. they went from semi-toxic mess to a strangely-nice mess. haha)
but shieeet, i’m so happyyyy!!! just look at how far they've come! and that breath control aspect, too?! ughhh, that chapter nearly killed me. my babieeees, i love them. this has been such a joy to read. <33 or perhaps ‘thrill’ would be a much more fitting term, knowing the ‘theme’ and overall atmosphere of this manhwa… hah, i don’t even know. great storytelling nonetheless!
P.S. i would’ve loved to write a more ‘worthy’ final review for this story than this lacking piece of… literary trash (???), but oh well. my mind’s blanking again, and i’m kinda struggling to conjure up something… coherent. something that’d properly sum up this whole reading experience. i’ll definitely reread it someday, though—mark my words!!! whichever way you look at it, this is a beautifully complex story with perfectly flawed, realistic characters. (with their hot, engaging BDSM sex-life being the cherry on top, heh.) definitely a favorite, no doubt!
P.P.S. can’t wait for the epilogue chapter, ahhhh!!! i’m not quite ready to say goodbye to these folks just yet, goddammit.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2023
I usually stay away from graphic novels in this genre because I find the graphic scenes of SA and smut to be too much, but this series really changed my mind about the genre as a whole and how there are gems out there that depict healthy relationships. When I first started reading it, and they were getting into S/M, I worried because I had seen this played out before and going south in many other web series, which caused me to DNF, but his series showed a relationship where the two of them communicated, set boundaries and really worked towards making the other feel safe. The story was dynamic, and I felt the tension as the plot shifted from one focus to the other as the two couples tried to work their way through the conflicts. I really enjoyed this series. Also not to mention that the art is also stunning, and the metaphors and imagery used were top-tier storytelling. I can't really express how much I loved this, and as someone who has read a lot of toxic depictions of this lifestyle, it was good to see someone who did actual research and seemed to care about the characters and also the people and world they were representing.
July 14, 2021
The thing that more like me of Aporia is that the dom character are concerned about the consent in their games. Even if this the case, the sum isn't completely confort about the sado but he is in love and overthinking to much about everything. His past also didn't the better and probably that was tormenting him.
It's normal than the beginner sum feels so insecure and don't have good comunicate in the first place although it's so important. He feels that everything can break the realitionship and that's probably scare him.
I really expect more from these amazing couple.
It's normal than the beginner sum feels so insecure and don't have good comunicate in the first place although it's so important. He feels that everything can break the realitionship and that's probably scare him.
I really expect more from these amazing couple.
January 9, 2023
Étonnamment bien écrit, on pourrait penser que l’histoire serrait bâclé pour juste en arriver au scènes de sexe, vu le sujet abordé, mais paaaaas du tout, le fond de l’histoire est complexe et super bien développé. Chaque personnage a sa propre personnalité, sa vie, et ses problèmes personnels, ce qui les rend très réaliste et attachants.
En plus on suit l’histoire de plusieurs personnages j’adore j’adore j’adore j’adore !!!
En plus on suit l’histoire de plusieurs personnages j’adore j’adore j’adore j’adore !!!
November 18, 2020
Ta kresba je úžasná...
September 17, 2021
Siento que es uno de los manwhas mejores logrados que hay, la representación de la psicología de los personajes y el mundo del SM me pareció muy acertada.
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January 26, 2022Ch49/ongoing
July 1, 2023
One of the best out there
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