# WebtoonLib — Who Can Define Popularity #61

## Series
- title: Who Can Define Popularity
- slug: who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c

## Chapter
- number: 61
- release_date: 2025-03-04

### Summary
The current chapter delves deeper into the shared trauma of Daun and his cousin, Kyungjin, exploring their painful history through flashbacks to their middle school years. This backstory reframes Kyungjin not as a simple villain, but as a tragic figure shaped by his parents' psychological abuse and relentless, unfavorable comparisons to Daun. Reader sentiment reflects a strong sense of empathy for both cousins, viewing them as victims of the same toxic family environment. The narrative highlights Daun's internal struggle with his "Good Child Syndrome," as he confronts the immense pressure of expectations and the frustrating perception that his success is effortless—a pain encapsulated in his line, "You think I don't try." The conflict is exacerbated by external bullying and rumors from other students, adding another layer of pressure. Throughout this, Siwon provides emotional support for Daun, who is clearly reliving his past trauma. The chapter is thus not a simple confrontation but a nuanced and realistic exploration of how familial abuse inflicts deep, lasting damage, with the adults and societal pressures identified as the true antagonists in the cousins' tragic relationship.
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### Safe teaser
The current chapter delves deeper into the shared trauma of Daun and his cousin, Kyungjin, exploring their painful history through flashbacks to their middle school years.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter delves deeper into the shared trauma of Daun and his cousin, Kyungjin, exploring their painful history through flashbacks to their middle school years. This backstory reframes Kyungjin not as a simple villain, but as a tragic figure shaped by his parents' psychological abuse and relentless, unfavorable comparisons to Daun. Reader sentiment reflects a strong sense of empathy for both cousins, viewing them as victims of the same toxic family environment. The narrative highlights Daun's internal struggle with his "Good Child Syndrome," as he confronts the immense pressure of expectations and the frustrating perception that his success is effortless—a pain encapsulated in his line, "You think I don't try." The conflict is exacerbated by external bullying and rumors from other students, adding another layer of pressure. Throughout this, Siwon provides emotional support for Daun, who is clearly reliving his past trauma. The chapter is thus not a simple confrontation but a nuanced and realistic exploration of how familial abuse inflicts deep, lasting damage, with the adults and societal pressures identified as the true antagonists in the cousins' tragic relationship.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Who Can Define Popularity #61](/series/who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c/chapter-61)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c

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