# WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #78

## Series
- title: Traces of the Sun
- slug: traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

## Chapter
- number: 78
- chapter_key: 78
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The narrative continues to center on the deeply ambiguous and codependent relationship between Yiseon and Hyeon, with the current chapter intensifying the debate over Hyeon's true motives. Following his brutal, possessive revenge against Yoonkang—where he declared Yiseon as "mine"—Hyeon now makes a new, proposal-like declaration of commitment. However, this moment is defined by a stark dissonance that has polarized the readership: while his words suggest loyalty and affection, his expressions are consistently described as sinister, manipulative, and evil. This has led to a split interpretation among fans, who label Hyeon as everything from a "loyal king" and a "hardcore yandere" to a "manipulative bastard" who is merely using Yiseon as a tool. Readers question whether he is genuinely in love but emotionally stunted due to his traumatic past, or if his actions are purely for control. Yiseon's blushing and seemingly passive acceptance of Hyeon's advances further complicates the dynamic, frustrating some readers who wish for him to show more resistance. The chapter leaves the core power dynamic unresolved, cementing their bond as a dark, synergistic alliance where the line between twisted affection and strategic ownership remains dangerously blurred.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative continues to center on the deeply ambiguous and codependent relationship between Yiseon and Hyeon, with the current chapter intensifying the debate over Hyeon's true motives.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative continues to center on the deeply ambiguous and codependent relationship between Yiseon and Hyeon, with the current chapter intensifying the debate over Hyeon's true motives. Following his brutal, possessive revenge against Yoonkang—where he declared Yiseon as "mine"—Hyeon now makes a new, proposal-like declaration of commitment. However, this moment is defined by a stark dissonance that has polarized the readership: while his words suggest loyalty and affection, his expressions are consistently described as sinister, manipulative, and evil. This has led to a split interpretation among fans, who label Hyeon as everything from a "loyal king" and a "hardcore yandere" to a "manipulative bastard" who is merely using Yiseon as a tool. Readers question whether he is genuinely in love but emotionally stunted due to his traumatic past, or if his actions are purely for control. Yiseon's blushing and seemingly passive acceptance of Hyeon's advances further complicates the dynamic, frustrating some readers who wish for him to show more resistance. The chapter leaves the core power dynamic unresolved, cementing their bond as a dark, synergistic alliance where the line between twisted affection and strategic ownership remains dangerously blurred.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #78](/series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2/chapter-78)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

## Usage
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