Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1

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STORY: I'm not a BL lover, I usually read them if they're really high in A-P's charts or I feel like removing themfrom my w2r list. But this one is special. This is the first BL manhwa I read that really balances well story and fanservice. Everything you see BL related is part of the plot and it's necessary to go deep with what both main characters think and feel. A story that is not only intriguing for how it is narrated, but also it's plausible because unfortunately kidnappers, stalkers and murderers are not only part of TV series like NCIS or CSI. Everything you see can happen in real life and it's not pleasant. This is not just a dramatic shounen-ai: this is a psychological thriller that can impressionate readers for its levels of violence, atypical in your everyday's BL. I believe this is the biggest reason why Killing Stalking is so accessible to everybody: not only it's fun for the usual girls waiting for the next ding dong to hit the next bum (pun intended), but even a different public that can recognize the quality behind a horrorific and thrilling scenario such as this one. (+++) Though it started life as a webcomic, Killing Stalking’s twisted depiction of love has made it a popular read for those who prefer stories dealing with life’s darker side. Here we review the comic to determine if it’s a good choice for you. What is Killing Stalking about? It depends on who you ask. Many in the fandom consider Killing Stalking a BL (Boys’ Love) manhwa. But its creator, Koogi, states she never intended it to fall into that genre. Is Killing Stalking a romance story? Bum, whose name fits perfectly for many reasons, is obsessed with Sangwoo, a charismatic and attractive guy.His desire is so strong that Bum decides to stalk Sangwoo to find out where he lives. His curiosity pushes him to infiltrate his house and discovers that... oh you don't want to know. GO READ IT!

Complex” is one word you could certainly use to describe Killing Stalking. Created by writer and artist Koogi, the manhwa is published by Lezhin Comics in Korea and Seven Seas Entertainment in English-speaking countries. The story follows Bum, a young mentally ill man with a difficult past. After becoming infatuated with Oh Sangwoo, a peer from his time in the military who saved him from a rape attempt, he decides to enter Sangwoo's home while he is out of his house. Bum finds a tied up, bruised woman in Sangwoo's basement and before he is able to free her, he is discovered by Sangwoo, who is revealed to be a serial killer. Sangwoo then breaks Bum's ankles and despite Bum's previous love for him, Sangwoo puts Bum into a highly abusive and manipulative relationship until the very end. The manhwa was trending amongst fans for good reasons during its two-year run. Its fascinating story, though dark, is well told. Koogi does a great job of creating the right amount of sympathy for two characters who would otherwise be deplorable. From our synopsis, you can probably tell that Killing Stalking may not be a good choice for those dipping into manhwa for the first time. The webtoon features graphic depictions of violence. As such, you may not wish to read Killing Stalking if any of its themes resonate with your real-life experiences.After months of failed attempts, Bum finally manages to break into Sangwoo’s home. Once there, he discovers a girl, beaten up, tied, blindfolded, and gagged. Before he could free her, Sangwoo shows up and kidnaps Bum as well.

Oh Sangwoo is the second main character of Killing Stalking, the primary Antagonist. Behind his fake facade in public, he is actually a cruel and ruthless individual who kidnaps, abuses, tortures, rapes and kills people, showing absolutely no mercy to his victims or remorse for any of his actions. He's highly narcissistic and looks down on everyone, pretending that he actually cares for others, only to strike them with honest hostility when he feels like it.Yoon Bum is the main character of Killing Stalking. Due to his parents dying when he was little, Yoon Bum was given to his grandmother and uncle with the latter severely abusing, raping and starving him, making Yoon Bum a lifelong abused victim due to also getting bullied in school, getting sexually abused and raped in military and Sangwoo abusing him in several ways as well. Killing Stalking is a psychological horror and thriller manga series written and illustrated by Koogi. The story follows the tumultuous relationship between Yoon Bum, a socially awkward stalker, and Oh Sangwoo, a charismatic and handsome university student. Manga, manhwa, and other forms of fiction tend to be a form of escapism where people can go to a world better than their own. But sometimes, works of fiction can also be about the abusive and toxic realities of the world, grounding people into reality and giving them some food for thought. Killing Stalking belongs to the latter category.