In the previous chapters of Jinx, after a brutal tie against Baek Jumin, Jaekyung lashes out, wrongly accusing Dan of betrayal. Hurt and shattered, Dan leaves quietly, his letter revealing nothing but grace. Jaekyung’s injury worsens, and his career begins to crumble. As guilt sets in, he learns Dan was innocent all along. Meanwhile, Dan finds peace in a quiet town, caring for his grandmother, yet the emotional toll pushes him to the edge. Just as he nearly drowns in the ocean, Jaekyung saves him. Their reunion is raw and heartbreaking. Though Jaekyung begs for a second chance, Dan, hardened by pain, walks away for good.
Jinx Chapter 61: Inches In Between Us
Jaekyung sits in the hospital, his cast finally off, the ache in his shoulder a little less at the beginning of Jinx Chapter 61. The doctor speaks about continued rehab at their facility, but Jaekyung’s mind is elsewhere. On Kim Dan. That’s where he wants to go, that’s where things feel like they can finally fall back into place. At home, he tests his recovery, throwing a few punches. There’s stiffness, but it’s bearable. Still, to get back to form, to reclaim the champion title, he knows he needs more than physical healing. He needs Dan. Only Dan can help him cope with feelings that haunt him.
Once Dan’s back, Jaekyung tells himself, everything will settle. He’ll make sense of these confusing emotions, and then, when the job is done, they’ll part ways like before. The next day, on the way to the hospital, his manager calls about a new physical therapist. Jaekyung doesn’t even blink. He’s already made his choice. He found Dan.
Reconnections and Unspoken Wounds
At the hospital, Dan is helping patients when he’s summoned to the director’s office. Only to find Jaekyung waiting. Shock freezes him. Jaekyung calmly offers generous donations in exchange for Dan becoming his therapist again. The director agrees. Outside the office, the tension between them grows. Jaekyung notices a fresh bruise on Dan’s arm. Something flickers in him. Concern. He reaches out, grasping Dan’s wrist. “What happened?” he asks, genuinely. But Dan pulls away and walks off without answering.
Later, Jaekyung meets Dan’s grandmother. Her joy is clear. Dan stands nearby, distant, remembering the nights he lay in pain; numb, helpless, unseen. When did Jaekyung start caring? Days pass. Dan says nothing, comes and goes with quiet professionalism. Jaekyung finds himself growing frustrated. He wants Dan’s attention, even if he doesn’t know why. And then, acting on impulse, he buys the house next to Dan’s. The old landlord is thrilled. Jaekyung doesn’t explain. He just watches Dan from across the yard, knowing well this isn’t over, ending Jinx Chapter 61.
Jinx Chapter 62: Misunderstanding
Jaekyung starts his day with a run on the rural road. His body needs to loosen up its muscles, joints, everything. He’s working hard, not just for recovery but for his career. Still, the silence around here is strange. Too quiet, unlike Seoul. At the hospital, he’s quickly surrounded by patients and locals asking for autographs, selfies, and attention. A nurse shushes the crowd, reminding them it’s a hospital. Jaekyung sees Kim Dan. Their eyes meet. Dan stands frozen, a mix of confusion and conflict stirring in him. Jaekyung came all the way here for him. It’s unsettling.
Later, Dan asks to speak with Jaekyung privately. His tone is firm. He tells Jaekyung he won’t be returning to Seoul, so there’s no point in clinging to this. Jaekyung mentions the birthday letter about how Dan wrote that things were beginning to feel easier, but Dan cuts him off. That letter’s in the trash, he says flatly. He’s colder now. Dan reminds him that he has no reason to keep working for him, not after the relief spray incident. He can’t risk that kind of danger again.
A Line Crossed
Jaekyung leaves, clearly frustrated. When did Dan become so cold? He remembers someone quieter, hesitant, but not this closed off. Before he can sort through it, a man calls out, asking for help lifting cucumber crates. Jaekyung helps, then helps someone else, and suddenly the entire area seems to think of him as their new errand boy. He sighs heavily, wondering what he got himself into. That evening, he shows up at Dan’s house and asks for treatment there. Dan agrees. As they begin the session, Jaekyung tells him not to overthink things. He just wants to get back to normal, and for that, he needs Dan.
Afterward, they’ll go their own ways. “It’s the jinx,” he says. Dan freezes. So it really was about the jinx all along. Dan scoffs bitterly. If it was always about your pleasure,” he says, “you should’ve said that from the start. Would’ve saved me from misunderstanding you. Without waiting, he starts undressing. This is what Jaekyung wants, right? Intimacy on demand. Jaekyung’s brow tightens. He grabs Dan’s arm and pulls him close, warning in a low voice, Don’t regret this. And with that, Jinx Chapter 62 comes to an end.
Jinx Chapter 63: Wants And Needs
Jaekyung presses his lips against Dan’s, driven by something he can’t name. But Dan turns his face slightly, pulling back just enough to speak. “We don’t have to kiss,” he says quietly. His voice is flat, almost detached. Just get what you came for. The words sting, but Jaekyung doesn’t show it. Dan isn’t doing this out of want. He’s doing it so Jaekyung will leave. So he can get it over with. He looks down at him, but Dan’s eyes are somewhere far away. Still, he doesn’t stop him.
And Jaekyung, even if he won’t admit it, feels something cracking beneath the surface. Something ugly. Something lonely. This isn’t how it used to be earlier. The reactions. Expressions. Dan doesn’t want to agree, but he missed this. Jaekyung cannot shrug off the foreign feeling creeping over his chest. He wants Dan to look at him. A long night of finally being together, but the cracks still linger, ending Jinx Chapter 63.
Jinx Chapter 64: Not The Same
Jinx Chapter 64 starts with Jaekyung moving closer, his breath shallow, but before he can speak, Dan’s voice cuts through the tension. Don’t talk, he says, eyes fixed on the wall behind Jaekyung. There’s no point in remembering the past. His tone is steady, emotionless. Jaekyung hesitates, but says nothing. Whatever this moment is, it’s no longer about connection but a transaction. Dan turns slightly, his voice colder now: Just finish it quickly. There’s no intimacy in the way they move. No warmth in their closeness. What lingers is the hollow echo of everything they’ve been through twisted into something neither of them seems to recognize. For Jaekyung, each second feels heavier than the last. For Dan, it’s just another moment to endure.
When it’s over, Dan pulls himself away without looking back. He straightens his clothes, gathers his things, and pauses at the door. His voice is quiet but sharp. “Deduct five grand from the amount I owe you.” It’s said like a closing line on a business deal. Jaekyung doesn’t respond, but his eyes do. A plea he doesn’t voice. Don’t go. But Dan’s eyes are colder. One pair of eyes holds on, the other has already let go. Without another word, Dan steps out of the room, leaving Jaekyung behind in the silence they’ve both created, ending Jinx Chapter 64.
Jinx Chapter 65: What He Deserves
Jinx Chapter 65 starts with Jaekyung training outside on the veranda, sweat sliding down his back as he throws sharp blows into the open air. But his mind recalls that night with Kim Dan. The way Dan shut him out, the way his voice turned cold. What’s wrong with him? Why is it bothering him this much? He tells himself it’s because he needs Dan for training, for recovery. But deeper down, he knows it’s not just that. He wants Dan back in Seoul with him. For everything. That thought sticks as he makes his way to the hospital.
A sly idea forms in his head. Maybe the way back to Dan… is through his grandmother. Later that afternoon, Jaekyung takes Granny out for a stroll, pushing her wheelchair gently along the seaside path. They sit by a bench overlooking the waves. You really came all this way for Dan’s treatment? she asks, clearly proud. She talks about how hard Dan has worked.
The Things He Hides
Her voice softens. Take him with you, please. He’s always put me first. But he has dreams, too. Her hand finds Jaekyung’s. Dan deserves happiness. He didn’t see his parents growing up. He used to call granny his ‘mama’… he was so small. Jaekyung listens quietly. He learns that Dan suffers from insomnia, used to smoke just to cope, and only stopped after much scolding. The layers of Dan’s struggle begin to weigh on him differently now.
By the time Jaekyung returns, the sky is dusky, dimming into the early evening. That’s when he sees Dan, barefoot and wandering. He’s sleepwalking. Jaekyung rushes over, just as the aged landlord stumbles out. The old man mutters something about stress and how Dan hasn’t been sleeping right. Jaekyung doesn’t wait. He moves in and lifts Dan up. As he carries Dan back to his room, a strange protectiveness tightens in his chest. Dan’s always been quietly enduring, but he shouldn’t have to anymore.
Jinx Chapter 66: Pulling Closer
Jaekyung carries Dan to his room and lays him gently on the bed at the beginning of Jinx Chapter 66. The sharp scent of alcohol clings to him, his face pale and drawn. Jaekyung considers leaving, sleeping outside to give him space, but just as he turns, a weak grip on his shirt pulls him back. Dan holds on, eyes closed, tears slipping down his cheeks as sleep consumes him. He doesn’t speak clearly, but the need is obvious. Jaekyung hesitates only a second before settling beside him. The two fall asleep like that, limbs tangled, silence heavy but not unbearable. There’s no tension, no pressure, just a quiet closeness neither of them fully understands.
Morning light wakes Dan first, wand armth pressed against him. As his eyes adjust, he sees Jaekyung lying beside him. Panic rises fast. He stumbles out of bed, grabs his clothes, and leaves in a rush. The sound wakes Jaekyung. His gaze falls on the empty space next to him, then the door. The frustration builds quickly. He didn’t expect thanks, but this cold behaviour hurts more. Alone again, he gets a message from his coach about paperwork at the gym. At home, the silence feels louder. He walks past the table and notices the keychain Dan once gave him. His fingers curl around it.
That afternoon, Jaekyung drives to the village and picks Dan up. Dan struggles, but Jaekyung doesn’t let go. The excuse is simple: his grandmother asked him to get a check-up. They drive to Seoul in silence, neither pushing for conversation. At the hospital, they sit with the doctor. Dan listens carefully. Jaekyung watches him from the side, something unreadable settling behind his eyes, ending Jinx Chapter 66.
Jinx Chapter 67: Broken Dan
The sterile hospital room fades into silence as the doctor delivers his assessment. Dan’s health is deteriorating. The sleepwalking, the emotional strain, the alcohol…it’s all adding up. If things continue this way, it could take a serious toll. Outside, the mood inside the car is heavy. Dan stares out the window, shoulders low, eyes dim. He mutters that he wants to go home, but even the thought of returning to Jakeyung’s place makes his stomach turn. Jaekyung glances at him and decides without speaking. He redirects the car, taking them to a nearby hotel instead. Dan looks at him, startled and unsure. All this trouble for him? It feels undeserved. But he says nothing.
Inside the hotel room, Dan slips into the bathroom for a long shower. Jaekyung is taking care of him now, but eventually, he’ll be used again. It’s always been that way. When Dan returns to the room, the weight in his chest hasn’t lessened. Quietly, he opens a bottle of alcohol, hoping it might drown the noise in his mind. Jaekyung’s eyes widen as he remembers the doctor’s warning of no alcohol with medication. He crosses the room fast, snatching the bottle from Dan’s hands. Dan scoffs bitterly and tells him to add it to the list of debts. Or better yet, he can repay it the usual way.
Isn’t that what this is about? He drops to his knees. His hands tremble. His voice is empty. He’s trying to give what he thinks is expected of his body. Jaekyung stands frozen, torn between instinct and guilt. He doesn’t want this. Not like this. But his body betrays him. And Dan is emotionally worn down. His head spins, balance lost. His body can’t keep up with the chaos inside him. Jaekyung catches him just before he collapses, ending Jinx Chapter 67.
Jinx Chapter 68: The Fall
Dan’s body gives out mid-movement, collapsing into Jaekyung’s arms with barely a sound at the beginning of Jinx Chapter 68. His skin is cold, his breathing uneven. For a second, Jaekyung just stares, caught between panic and the dull throb of regret. He lifts Dan with care, carrying him to the bathroom. Dan’s body is limp against his chest, weightless and vulnerable. Jaekyung wraps his arms around him, anchoring him with quiet hands. In that silence, something settles heavily inside him. This wasn’t about control anymore. Somewhere along the way, he stopped being able to hold himself back. The truth is bitter. The warmth of the water does little to ease the knot forming in his chest.
The next morning, Dan wakes up slowly. His head aches faintly, his body heavy, but warm. When he turns, he sees Jaekyung already awake, watching him. Dan asks what happened, but Jaekyung doesn’t soften the truth. He tells him plainly about last night, about what nearly happened, about what did. Dan doesn’t speak. The silence is interrupted by a knock at the door. Room service. A waiter wheels in the breakfast cart. The two sit across from each other at the table. The plates are full, the steam rising from fresh food, but they eat in near silence. Whatever happened last night still hangs between them, but for now, neither one reaches for it. And with this, Jinx chapter 68 concludes.
Jinx Chapter 69: On The Edge
Jinx Chapter 69 starts in silence as Jaekyung and Dan sit across from each other in the hotel room, quietly finishing their breakfast. No words are exchanged, but something unspoken lingers in the air. Afterward, they drive back toward the village. Midway through the trip, Jaekyung’s phone rings from his coach. There’s a potential match on the horizon, and the promoter wants to meet Jaekyung the next day. Jaekyung grips the steering wheel, irritation rising. Why wasn’t he told about this sooner? There’s no time to process it. Back in the village, Jaekyung throws himself into training. His punches land harder, faster. Anger clouds his thoughts. Doubts swirl. Can he really compete again? Is he ready? What about reclaiming his title?
Nearby, Kim Dan is falling apart. A throb of pain pulses through his shoulder. He doesn’t speak of it. Later, the aged landlord finds him drunk again and carries him to the truck. Jaekyung, still burning with frustration, finds Dan in the backseat. Everything boils over. He yanks Dan up by the collar, throws him onto the ground, and dumps a full bucket of cold water over him. Dan jolts awake, coughing and gasping.
The First Hug
The next day, Jaekyung sits across from a Thai matchmaker. The news isn’t good. Due to the injury and surrounding controversy, he’s dropped to third in the rankings. Worse, the man behind the relief spray incident was hired and is still living in Korea. The sky grows darker as the radio plays a storm warning. Somewhere along the highway, his thoughts return to Dan. Guilt creeps in. Then, flashing lights ahead. A crowd by the shore. He almost passes by… until something feels wrong.
Jaekyung pulls over, heart racing. People are gathered by the edge of the dock. A ship is returning, emergency lights glowing faintly. News spreads quickly; a young man, drunk, fell into the ocean. Panic floods Jaekyung’s chest. No. He pushes through the crowd, demanding answers. He boards the ship, heart ready to shatter until he sees the figure isn’t Dan. Relief crashes over him like a wave. And then, a hand rests on his shoulder. He turns, breath caught. It’s Kim Dan. Before Dan can say a word, Jaekyung pulls him into a fierce hug, holding on like he almost lost everything.
Jinx Chapter 70: Is He In Love?!
Jinx Chapter 70 begins with a flashback. Kim Dan had taken the day off. Exhaustion weighed heavily on his limbs, and his body begged for a pause. That morning, while standing outside, he saw a pair of puppies tugging playfully at his shoes, yapping with joy. He ended up running errands, carrying bags of groceries, and giving in to the small distractions of the day. Back in the present, Jaekyung holds him tightly, arms locked around Dan’s frame, his breathing ragged, heart racing. It’s as if he’s just clutched something back from the edge. Something too valuable to lose.
Dan looks up, eyes narrowed slightly. Let go, he says, voice low. Dan brushes him off and walks away with the older landlord. Jaekyung stares after him, heart pounding. He slumps into the driver’s seat of his car. What is going on with him? This obsession, this fear; he’s losing grip. Could it be… no, that can’t be it. But why does it feel like it?
Jaekyung Has A Past!!
By the next morning, Jaekyung’s body gives out. He’s down with a cold. Dan, meanwhile, is back at the hospital, attending to patients. But his thoughts keep drifting. The way Jaekyung held him. The look in his eyes. That warmth—it wasn’t just a reaction. It felt… real. Still, Dan keeps to his routine.
During a session with one of his regulars, an older man in a wheelchair with a sharp tongue and a habit of mocking Jaekyung whenever he’s on TV, whom Dan listens to patiently. The man chats about everything from his youth to his opinions on Jaekyung’s last match. As they make their way back to the room, Dan’s footsteps pause. Jaekyung stands there, mask covering his face, visibly unwell. Dan tenses and quickly states that he won’t be able to offer treatment. But Jaekyung cuts him off, tone sharp, insisting he’s not here for Dan but to get a prescription. The old man in the wheelchair narrows his eyes and grumbles, loud enough for all to hear, “That punk… he’s exactly the same as on TV. Still as rude as ever.”
Jaekyung freezes. His steps are slow. Then, cautiously, he removes his mask, eyes wide with disbelief. “…It can’t be. Director?” The man snorts. “Tsk. About the time you recognized me, you ingrate.” And with this, Jinx Chapter 70 comes to an end.
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