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Kim Dan: A Resilient Soul in Jinx by Mingwa
Kim Dan is a central character in Jinx, a manhwa by Mingwa, defined by his struggles and quiet determination. A skilled physical therapist, Dan is burdened with his grandmother’s hospital bills and pursued by relentless loan sharks after losing his job unfairly. To escape his financial woes, he takes on a daunting role as the therapist for Joo Jaekyung, a formidable martial artist whose reputation precedes him—every previous doctor fled in fear.
Background
Returning to the home he once shared with his grandmother, Dan’s life spirals into chaos after his dismissal from his last job. Now juggling low-paying gigs—fueling cars, bartending, and clerking at a convenience store—he barely scrapes by. Haunted by debts and his grandmother’s medical costs, Dan recalls simpler times, like his childhood love for yogurt drinks and his promise to bring her home once she recovers. When he lands a job with Jaekyung, inspired by the fighter’s awe-inspiring matches, Dan sees a lifeline—despite the terror others felt working for the VIP client.
Characteristics
Dan carries his worries silently, masking his apprehension with professionalism. His expertise shines as he massages Jaekyung’s unmatched physique, though he’s rattled by the fighter’s intensity and the fate of his predecessor, knocked out cold. Polite yet reserved, Dan keeps his thoughts—like admiration for Jaekyung’s strength or frustration with his own naivety—to himself. He thanks Jaekyung’s coach, Park Namwook, for a new uniform, but bristles at pity, insisting his personal struggles are his own. Fearful yet firm, Dan pushes through adversity, finding solace in cooking, TV dramas, and healthy foods like yogurt.
Aspirations
Driven by the need to pay off loan interest and support his grandmother, Dan tends to Jaekyung despite awkward midnight calls and mixed signals. He’s clear about his boundaries—money, not ulterior motives, keeps him there, culminating in a bold request for $14,000 monthly to cover rising medical bills. Visiting his grandmother, Dan rejects rest, determined to oversee her care, even weighing a risky new drug trial. Though he dreams of joining Jaekyung in the arena, Dan’s focus remains grounded: survival and family over personal ambition.