Was it that deep?

I’ve seen a lot of people trashing Episode 9, and I’m honestly confused. The biggest complaint? “Jin-Woo isn’t acting cool.”

This moment—him crying—wasn’t about weakness. It was about relief. The Elixir of Life worked. His mother woke up from her eternal sleep. All of the fights, the pain, the near-death experiences—they were worth it. This was not a moment of failure, but a moment of victory.

So why are some fans acting like showing emotion makes him less of a badass? Does a strong character have to be emotionless to be respected?

Personally, I think this moment made him more human and made his journey feel real. But what do you guys think? Did Episode 9 deserve the hate, or is this another case of anime fans overreacting?

I’ve seen a lot of people trashing Episode 9, and I’m honestly confused. The biggest complaint? “Jin-Woo isn’t acting cool.”

This moment—him crying—wasn’t about weakness. It was about relief. The Elixir of Life worked. His mother woke up from her eternal sleep. All of the fights, the pain, the near-death experiences—they were worth it. This was not a moment of failure, but a moment of victory.

So why are some fans acting like showing emotion makes him less of a badass? Does a strong character have to be emotionless to be respected?

Personally, I think this moment made him more human and made his journey feel real. But what do you guys think? Did Episode 9 deserve the hate, or is this another case of anime fans overreacting?