A Deep Dive Into the Story So Far
If you’ve been part of the Jinx fandom, you already know that this story has been a rollercoaster of emotions, tension, and unexpected tenderness. Created by Mingwa, the same mastermind behind BJ Alex, Jinx hooked readers with its explosive start, morally gray characters, and complex relationship dynamics.
But then… the hiatus hit.
Whether you’re a new fan curious about the journey or a returning reader ready to catch up, this timeline will walk you through Jinx’s key story moments before the extended break. I’ll also include some of the biggest cliffhangers, fan reactions, and major emotional beats.
Chapters 1-2: The Beginning
- Dan “treats” Jaekyung for his jinx (👀 we know what that means).
- Underrated but major: Dan is SA’d by his hospital director.
- He loses his job and takes Jaekyung’s offer out of desperation.
Chapter 5: Butthurt
- Dan ghosts Jaekyung after the $5,000 agreement. Bold move, Dan. Bold move. Jaekyung desperately wants to hire Kim Dan as his private Physio.
Chapter 6-8: The Contract
- Dan accepts the contract. Chaos is officially signed, sealed, and delivered.
- Dan joins team black as the official physical therapist and more…
Chapter 10: Rock Bottom
- Dan gets drunk.
- Jaekyung finally sees Dan’s depressing living conditions. Reality check unlocked.
Chapter 14: The First Kiss
- Doctor advises Jaekyung to be gentle.
- Jaekyung responds by kissing Dan. Progress? Questionable.
Chapters 17-18: Debt-Free, Sort Of
- Jaekyung pays Dan’s debt in full and moves him into his penthouse.
Chapter 21: Grandma Kim
- Jaekyung meets Grandma Kim and covers her hospital bills. Soft king potential: unlocked.
Chapters 23-25: Enter Potato
- Yoon-Gu (a.k.a. Potato) is introduced and immediately suspects there’s something going on.
Chapter 26: Spar Time
- Jaekyung spars with Dan.
- Dan uses his granted wish to help Potato spar with Jaekyung. Friendship secured.
Chapter 27: Shoulder Trouble
- Jaekyung’s injury gets worse.
- Wholesome day off. Crumbs of fluff. We ate them up.
Chapters 28-29: Feelings Get Real
- Dan catches real feelings. Zero control now.
- Jaekyung opens up about his insomnia.
- Choi Heesung enters the chat.
Chapter 30: The Jealousy Begins
- Heesung meets Dan. Jaekyung? Seething but pretending not to care.
Chapters 31-32: Love Bombing
- Heesung starts aggressively courting Dan.
- Jaekyung’s jealousy meter is rising rapidly.
Chapter 34: The Infamous Scene
- Heesung vows to pursue Dan. Jaekyung’s response?
- Lie to Dan.
- Mark his territory in that scene where he calls Dan his possession.
- Jaekyung warns Heesung to back off.
Chapter 35: Moving On
- Dan rejects Heesung’s advances.
- He finds comfort in with Potato. Side couple unlocked.
Chapters 36-37: Peak Villain Arc
- America trip.
- Jaekyung humiliates Dan by pouring soda on him.
- One of the most infuriating panels in BL history. Fans still not over it.
Chapter 39: Love Slip
- Dan accidentally confesses his love while under the influence of aphrodisiacs. Oops.
Chapter 41: Self-Acceptance
- Dan accepts his feelings for Jaekyung. Emotional walls: crumbling.
Chapters 43-44: Birthday Blues
- Jaekyung gets drunk on his birthday and soft boy makes an appearance.
- A rare calm moment. We clung to it.
Chapters 45-46: The Keychain
- Dan works side jobs to buy Jaekyung a birthday gift.
- Jaekyung coldly rejects it and destroys it. 💔
- Dan throws it away, stuffing his feelings deep down.
Chapter 47: New Challenger
- Jaekyung vs. Baek Junmin announced.
- Jaekyung senses they’ve met before.
Chapter 49: Game On
- Jaekyung and Junmin finally meet.
- Team King of MMA sabotages Jaekyung by switching his medical spray.
- Dan accidentally burns Jaekyung’s ankle. 🫠
Chapter 51: Ties and Accusations
- Fight ends in a tie.
- Jaekyung accuses Dan of betrayal and kicks him out.
Chapter 52: Finally Called Out
- Junmin taunts Jaekyung.
- Yoon-Gu overhears the other team’s plot to ruin Jaekyung’s streak.
- Jaekyung gets slapped by the coach and rips him a new one. We all cheered
- Season 1 Finale: Dan gives his resignation and leaves for good.
Special Episode: Heesung x Yoon-Gu
- Two-part story of Heesung and Potato getting “acquainted” with each other.
- Yoon-Gu takes responsibility for Heesung. Adorable!
Season 2 premier- Time Skip: One Month Later
- Dan’s gone. Jaekyung’s falling apart.
- He gets dropped form brand deals. His Insomnia worsens. Starts drinking to cope.
Chapter 55: Bar Hopping
- Jaekyung tries to find a replacement for Dan. Fails miserably.
- Finally reads Dan’s birthday card: “To be ho—” but Dan scratched it out. To be honest? He leaves us guessing.
Chapter 56: Where’s Dan?
- Dan’s working at his grandma’s hospice now.
- Jaekyung’s mission is to find him and bring him back to work.
Chapters 57-60: Saving Dan
- Heesung and Potato run into Dan by chance.
- Group picture alert: Jaekyung spirals when he sees it.
- Dan’s health worsens. He’s ready to give up. Jaekyung saves him from drowning.
Chapter 61: Full Simp Mode
- Jaekyung leaves Seoul and moves to Dan’s town. He tries everything in his power to go back to how things were before.
Chapters 63-64: Jaekyung Blushes?!
- Jaekyung gives his first ever BJ. He blushes?
Chapter 65: Grandma’s Plea
- Dan’s health is critical. Grandma begs Jaekyung to take him back to Seoul.
Chapter 67: Bad News
- Doctors confirm Dan’s condition is worse than expected.
Chapter 69: Near Miss
- Jaekyung panics when he overhears a drunk man fell into the ocean.
- It’s not Dan, but the panic hug hits us hard. Cliffhanger!
Extended Hiatus
- Just when we were finally getting somewhere, the hiatus announcement drops.
- Emotional damage: permanent.
- The fandom: waiting… still waiting.
✍️ Final Thoughts
Jinx pre-hiatus gave us everything: chaos, toxic obsession, crumbs of fluff, and a villain we couldn’t stop rooting for. Even with all the frustration, we stayed strapped in for the ride.
💬 What was your favorite, most rage-inducing, or most heartbreaking moment pre-hiatus? Drop it in the comments. Let’s scream about it together!
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