The story introduces us to , a frail, social outcast with a history of trauma. His fixation on Oh Sangwoo , a charismatic and popular peer from his university days, seems like a standard—if creepy—unrequited crush.
: The story is noted for its realistic, albeit dark, depiction of mental illness and the "horror of abuse". Bum is depicted as having Borderline Personality Disorder, which fuels his attachment to his abuser. killing stalking chapter 1 top
By finding a victim more vulnerable than himself, Bum (and the reader) is forced to re-evaluate Sangwoo. The "stalker" becomes a witness to a much larger crime. Introduction of the Antagonist: The story introduces us to , a frail,
Killing Stalking by Koogi is a masterclass in tension, subverting the expectations of both the horror and Boys' Love (BL) genres from its very first pages. Chapter 1 serves as a brutal gateway into a world where obsession and trauma collide, immediately upending the "stalker vs. victim" dynamic. The Setup: Obsession at Its Peak Bum is depicted as having Borderline Personality Disorder,
At first glance, Chapter 1 introduces us to Yoon Bum, a scrawny, socially isolated protagonist who fits the classic "lonely admirer" archetype. He is obsessed with Oh Sangwoo, a peer from his military days who appears to be the pinnacle of perfection—handsome, kind, and popular.