#woo ragi

[clk-deserves-better]

Woo Ragi Character Analysis

Honestly, Ragi isn't even close to my favourite member in the cast. I prefer CLK, Ollim or Garam. However, the dude's arc is interesting as hell (entire novel spoilers). This post turned into a Ragikyung ship analysis half way through and is very long so.. be prepared for some rambling.

So, what do we know about Woo Ragi? We know that he is a homophobe who doesn't fully think things through considering how he treats CLK. He looks down on others for being weaker/ less attractive than he is. He's outright cruel and people let him have his way.

Ragi, when CLK first enters his mind, puts him on pending causing damage to CLK's body. Kim Ollim is harsh to CLK and despises him yet doesn't land him in the hospital, most likely knowing that her hatred was not worth sacrificing their goal, unlike Ragi. In fact, no other Red Lotus member calls into contention CLK's purpose when visiting them which makes Ragi look a lot worse. Ragi is the odd one out here, lacking the smarts to realise the rarity of necromancers or the forethought to understand hurting the contractor might risk the future of his guild (especially since he would be able to feel Ollim, Dawon, and Garam's souls attached to CLK). How does he fit in with the rest of the members?

We answer this question when CLK gets stuck with him in that weird pocket dimension. He's not smart, he's not thoughtful but he is obedient to Seo Dawon. Just like readers complaining about CLK, this man is simply being puppeted by Seo Dawon within the guild.

He is uniquely the only member who spent time with Dawon at school. Seo Dawon never explained anything to him and that was just "how he was". He then describes how he and Ollim were the only survivors of a dungeon due to Dawon's advice confirming his already existing attitude.  This begs the question, if Ragi has never questioned Dawon due to him not being curious, what was his relationship with Dawon?

 He always seems completely overpowered by Dawon: like a declawed cat. He watched on as Dawon dated his crush, he watched on as Dawon's girlfriends harassed him/his colleagues and he watched on as Dawon prioritised CLK over him in all instances. He continues to trust Dawon even though Dawon is an extremely shitty friend to him. Considering Ragi being a horrible person to CLK and all the other members talking about how Ragi always got his way, Dawon is a very strange case. Dawon doesn't even attempt to 'fight back' with Ragi, he just shows his anger and Ragi usually backs down. We have no reasons as to why this relationship exists between them so it is most likely not necessary for understanding Ragi. The two sharing this relationship is the more important point.

The first time we see Ragi seem different from his original impression is the pocket dimension. Ragi carries CLK on his back for hours and simultaneously fights off monsters. CLK is at his weakest in these moments while sleeping on Ragi's back, he's a physical burden who is powerless in all ways. Ragi doesn't try and force him to walk mid-way through or allow CLK to fall off his back. He also physically embraces CLK against his contract when CLK stares down at a dead-looking Lackey although the action is unnecessary to CLK's survival. If CLK is in genuine distress, Ragi does stop being an asshole it seems.

All this doesn't mean he is a loving being while in the dimension. He leaves CLK on the floor crying and begging for him, he attempts to check for injuries on a recently blinded man with no warning causing CLK to feel violated and does still enjoy CLK being in pain throughout. As a little consolation, he does let CLK punch him three times but that doesn't really cover the damage. Ragi isn't suddenly a good person but we do learn that there is a threshold to his sadism.

In the hospital, while he enjoys teasing CLK by moving the fruit away from him and enjoys CLK's expression when consuming Kyungsik's concoction, he still cuts the fruit. By stacking all the fruit for CLK to eat, we see that Ragi is starting to soften up somewhat. The way Ragi breaks his sneering demeanor to tell CLK to continue eating shows that he prioritises CLK's health over his own habitual insulting/ uncaring persona.If Ragi were truly hateful of CLK, he would insult him and continue to eat the fruit in front of him.

For a large amount of time in the book, Ragi stays in this state. Ragi is no longer angry at CLK, simply insulting him without despising him. He no longer seethes in anger at Dawon and CLK. They become more and more of a thing but Ragi doesn't seem to hate the two, only asking them to be affectionate elsewhere. Considering Ragi's feelings towards other partners of Dawon, him accepting CLK is a step out of what he usually feels.

Ragi seems hostile in the beginning but they soon fall into quips and barbs at each other, CLK describes it as a "stand-up comedy routine". The other servants insult CLK and CLK does not fight it yet he feels comfortable doing so around Ragi. Ragi no longer gets what he wants here. He doesn't try to get what he wants either and just allows a rhythm for their interactions to form. There is something different about CLK than most people in Ragi's mind. While this may be mostly down to the system, I'd like to partially believe that Ragi does care for CLK more than he'd admit.

CLK and Ragi's relationship is intriguing. It's the first time we see that CLK isn't overwhelmed by one of his servants. He doesn't get scared of his breathing or crack like with Ollim who was similarly hostile. He teases Ragi as soon as he gets out of the hospital. CLK doesn't let Ragi's demands get to him and the servants seem genuinely delighted by how CLK manages to control Ragi.

You see that their relationship has grown from initial hatred when travelling in the van to Geum Miyoung's slush funds. He has some sort of affection here towards CLK, prodding at his symbol on CLK's ear. The symbol creates a "satisfied" feeling in the servant and so, Ragi pressing the symbol here comes off as affectionate. He doesn't even attempt to insult CLK harshly and says he has a "discerning eye" for liking his face. This is ironic coming from Ragi who taunted CLK for being a "homo" for many chapters. Ragi is changing, whether it be down to the system or his feelings, this isn't the Ragi Dawon wants around.

I believe Ragi becomes aware of his affections for CLK in chapter 304. CLK talks about all the servants looking worried for him: this must include Ragi. Ragi can no longer claim hatred or indifference toward CLK anymore. After CLK tells his servants he is starting, Ragi goes upstairs. Ragi has always been a loner but never to the point of actively leaving his guild's side which means something must have happened. Ragi is trying to hide something from the guild/CLK.

CLK hypothesises this is due to him not wanting a reaction with the blood which is understandable as he is the only servant who has no skinship with CLK and must feel the full effects of the system. This understanding allows CLK to accept his actions and allow what is "more comfortable" for Ragi. In this moment, Ragi's persona is breaking down and he is truly aware of his role as a servant. Ragi cannot insult his way out of the truth or get his way by hurting someone, he can only deny it by hiding what he feels. CLK's words emphasise CLK knows this with Ragi's "glance" back proving that Ragi was caught off guard by his words. CLK understands, Ragi denies it but knows all the same.

As a quick note, let's stick a pin in Kyungsik and CLK's conversation too. Ragi comes up as a person to be wary of due to his lack of affection towards CLK to the point Kyungsik gives him a love potion. The love potion is poignant as it symbolises the belief that CLK doesn't think Ragi cares for him. It is not used until later on so keep this in mind.

For an entire cast development, we watch as the servants give up on resurrection altogether. All of them. All at once. They are all angry at CLK for his self-sacrificial BS and refuse the goal that had previously kept CLK from thinking they prioritised him. It is no longer "we're using you for this goal", it has become clear that they want the best for him in that moment. Ragi is included like the rest of the servants here so I thought it should be mentioned.

After the gang escapes to KHS's mansion from Issac, Ragi teaches CLK the "deadly kiss" move which causes the servant to gain more power if kissed by CLK. Dawon is officially CLK's boyfriend at this point and has made all physical affection towards CLK feel like "sinning" in the words of Kyungsik. He tells CLK to only use the move on him which is.. stereotypically Dawon of him. Despite this, after Ragi gets summoned to fight Issac, he does kiss CLK. This is the first ever time we've seen Ragi make a move that goes directly against what Dawon has told him to do.

Considering how he never has questioned Dawon and has watched Dawon be an appalling human being in general, we know Ragi has transformed here. He is no longer a pawn under Dawon's thumb as he was more focused on giving CLK the potion (his health) than his old position as Dawon's puppet. Dawon seems to recognise Ragi's affection too "Didn't I tell you to maintain a distance from Choi Leekyung " is what Dawon taunts him with. He bites Ragi's lip for daring to go against his orders. Ragi doesn't care now. Ragi may not directly call out Dawon but when push comes to shove, he protects and cares for CLK more than his inclinations to his guildmaster.

The tragic attempt at fighting Jaemin results in CLK essentially resetting the world with only the guild members remembering what had occurred before the reset. Dawon has locked up a confused CLK who lacks all memories except a few about their relationship. Kyungsik and Ragi help CLK get out of the mansion. CLK believes the potion is what helps keep Ragi in line but that is simply untrue. Ragi is resistant to the love potion Kyungsik made and is only helping out of his own affection towards CLK.

Ragi is physically affectionate towards the CLK who no longer remembers yet still gets annoyed with Kyungsik’s insinuation of Ragi’s affection though. He tells Kyungsik that he’s not putting on a “gay show” for him. Ragi is beginning to accept his own affection for CLK but hasn’t yet fully accepted his own queerness. This is all without the contract. Ragi has no system or potion that has influenced his love for CLK here. His love is genuine (so is Kyungsik's but Kyungsik has much more reluctance) unlike Garam, Ollim, Eunji, and Chan Young who all obey their guild master's unethical treatment of CLK.

Ragi has shown he is truly the most reliable. It was revealed that he fought Dawon on this issue and is rightfully annoyed at Dawon pushing the guild out of issues involving CLK. Kyungsik is shocked by this due to Ragi never fighting with Dawon. He has gone against the man who can no longer truly give him what he needs. Dawon used to be trustworthy, even at his worst but Ragi no longer is inclined to believe Dawon still is.  The questioning of Dawon's decisions brings him his own independence and the potential to no longer look down on others. CLK has shown Ragi that he can care for people who are weaker than him.

CLK returns to the Jaemin fight via time travel, getting the happy ending this time. CLK kisses Ragi on the earlobe (probably a reward for being one of the only non-cowardly guild members). The book concludes with Ragi confessing his love for CLK on the wedding day.  CLK weds Dawon and the two go on a honeymoon. A pretty depressing arc end, right? CLK is happy though so Ragi can only hope to move on.

Overall, Ragi is a character who develops from a crass homophobe who couldn't think for himself to a guy who stood up for what he believes and is able to care for those weaker than him. He finally accepted himself as bisexual and despite all the tragedy of his love, he can move on to find a partner of his own.

[realfakedokja]

“homophobic homosexual” is too long you can just say “woo ragi”

[godza]

the lgbt community has forgiven woo ragi

[fenrhi]

Joking aside, Woo Ragi is interesting as a character because like... this guy is homophobic. Just straight up “if a MAN touches me I’ll bite his head off”. Yet he’s now a zombie under the control of a necromancer (a man!) and their lives are tied together, so Woo Ragi is constantly put in situations where he has to protect his master from danger, which involves physical contact. Worse, as part of his contract, Woo Ragi is soon gonna develop feelings of obssession and lust for Yikyung and there’s nothing he can do to stop this.

I can’t think of a more cruel punishment for this guy but it’s ok he deserved it

[pocasu]

sorry for greentext format but my. i canbbt

> be me

> finish canning the last of the peach jam at 1 am

> remember that necsurv is set to wrap up this week and open the ridi app

> i see the "complete" marker at chapter 584 and almost fall over

> realize i missed a chapter, so i open 583

> the immediate opening line is that it's from woo ragi's pov

> [redacted]

[changmiii]

100 favorite Jikook fics!

an alarming number of my bookmarks are jikook-centered so i figured i might as well rec 100 of them! let me know which ship i should do next. 

I Knead You by flitter

acrobats, artists, and animals by flitter

A Glass of Water by Rose_gold715

You Broke My Heart (but I broke it myself) by Rose_gold715

The Genius Nine Day Date-a-thon by happy_tokki

give your heart a break

by 

jonghyunslisterine

stress relief by skswriting

threshold by fatal (cumrich) 

(it's a paradise) it's a war zone by fatal (cumrich)

the cat's in the bag by fatal (cumrich)

you are the ruler of the stars (and my heart) by cygnus (sunsprite)

a pioneer of the universe

by

cygnus (sunsprite)

Finally by Rose_gold715

love kinda bites (but i'll bite back) bycygnus (sunsprite)

we've got chemistree by cygnus (sunsprite)

high cheeks by flitter

like we're going to war by petrichorian

park jimin. that's it, that's the title. by petrichorian 

bone appétit by flitter

for the rest of ours by jonghyunslisterine

you can't make it nothing byundercoverjikooks

Onyx by vanillapeachesandcream

we drew a map to a better place (but on that road i took a fall) by poplolli

no masters or kings by petrichorian

feel a little more (and give a little less) byjellyfishes

Eidolon (Come Back Again) by TrappingLightningBugs

When You Touch Me (I Die Just a Little Inside) by TrappingLightningBugs

A Knight's Duty by jeong4vr

Say My Name by orphan_account

friday nights (with you) by kstorms

til kingdom come by fatal (cumrich)

truth would be a beautiful thing bypjiminie  

Things Half Done (Things Half Said) by gloomy

Both Ways by bonjourtristesse

You Got the Best of Me (Synth Riff) bymindheist

Oh Rare by mnsg

yesteryear's charms by flitter

set in oil paints by flitter

24k Rose Gold Hair by flitter

Shall Ever Be by flitter

joke's on you (i'm in love) by NaHe

Summer on its Deathbed by atechamcham

as day goes by you hold on tight another day (you're wondering why, you know why) by jellyfishes

Woo You (Milk) by jeonify

honest you do by mnsg

you're a flower and i'm a bee by jiminlogy

your body is a place to stay byjonghyunslisterine

Of Lace Panties and Accidental Magic byjonghyunslisterine

wish i may, wish i might by fatal (cumrich)

here be dragons by wordcouture

Nice Guy by jiminslattae (drpuffles)

little things by wordcouture 

Return with the Tides by baepsaeved

lover, you should've come over. by inthemoodfor

cool blue by inthemoodfor

a few strings attached by orphan_account

Can You Give Me My Breath Back by DeadpanSnarker

Push & Pull by sunkissedyoongi

every love story is beautiful (but ours is my favorite) by ms_mochi

Win You Over by cest_what

all about your heart by bonnia

hit me (with your best shot) by happy_tokki 

Fly Me to the Moon by Polkari Seuta

Oblivious by NaHe

Show me how it's done by strangedesires

Don't Croak by pornographicpenguin

Constraint by Harlot

Save Me (Siren's Calling) by jeonify

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Seven Days) by jeonify

Upvote by mnsg

White T-shirt and Brown Timberlands byRose_gold715

throwing rocks in frozen rivers by busan_brat

On Patrol by Ragi

F*ck Crushes by wildandsexy

A.R.T. (accidentally right there) by hakho

Glass Diamonds by GinForInk

sugar, we're going down swinging by aborescent

i've been drinking, i've been drinking by decompositionbooks

Permanent Stain by Polkari Seuta 

Rubies for a King by TheHalesNyx

Bloom by mnsg 

christmas shuffling by jjakhana

you make my heart saur by sugrpill 

take out by wordcouture

longing: a yearning desire by NaHe

One Heart Two Bodies byatlantis_princess

Boy meets boy by blt_prf

Track one: I love you by dalliancee

listen to my heartbeat (it's calling you at its own will) by poplolli

My home away from home by blt_prf

#110 Taehyung's Roommate by jungkooks hyung 

his holy god damned mouth. by fatal (cumrich)

i don't want you (this is the part where i say) by meowgi

100% success rate by bonnia

Skinny Love by authorskookies

[libidomechanica]

Untitled Poem # 8015

I had spling home. Or I must harden regret  their proue: and ocean bears all  I thout ever two comfortune, or trow,  be rest the faith mark and be  worlds glass, just upon her lonely  rides sad all to the gone; night,  from those in us and I  do where the night be sweet, my  face truth, the shard mistreesings in  he them rotting out. Some thin to  play with worstern for meet  and show, feeds not thine own the to  the voice, some glass, your long 

the place rears with my love  dells, as false, exquish. For none watch.  Or wants are. Wheedling wooed and  the Folding. When and  still see to the smote and  happenses for utterly first  heap than voice, thy misery! Part of  loue repeat desired above, my  fatherwise to make nodding the  steel ther. A side. His scythe, we  fire watch as been abandonmentary  darkness. like a hand, 

I said; Monthly yearn morning, that was  with his is no  objects were Oh,  I listen for to sculpture. “ oh mistrength ribs, feeds orationary hears  at the open delay the  tongue because of 

sweets a perfecting,—Stell for thy  tongues resence on, with proud so  wonder infants grave and I takes into  the valendars, my  own and expiate. Drunkard. The  eaven—his like and to her  comes doth kiss, yet those raginess meadow  fast whose me twins, naver body in the  cities, the was  almost love, break on men, rent black to  go to their had leaves thats explosion—  a goodman He authen I am  no rolled my mitteth thers care, ‘oh misery!  will should baldness. That is, their  bid hearth flower then, rue, while feath a  perfumed who is swear! Sleighbouring the  her busily and pleasts wrong.’ The  peacocks that the Flames of  built like so praise the laught from  with below, in of  horrows time I love yards music, featherish  lost, a comes” who art and in  height of this put if I loves true.

[godza]

i love necsurv its the weirdest toxic yaoi ever. so obsessed with the first thing woo ragi says is ur gay. i hate him because he has no other trait than being homophobic but hes funny sometimes

[pocasu]

woo ragi speak to me babygirl (has been too afraid to read the most recent chapter updates for an entire week)