#yona of the don soowon

[cozymoko]

Hello, I think requests are open.

I saw the list of animes you write for.

What do you think Jaeha, Zeno and So-woon(Akatsuki no Yona) reaction to a S/O who's a goddess more ancient than the dragons and uses human form to travel for a long time yet lose her memories every century as protection mechanism she placed on herself as she keeps doing the mistake of holding mortals too dear then falling into grief whenever they die, now she's thinking of turning them to a fellow god(privilege that can given to a god's soulmate only) after they die and she's finally willing to go back to heaven and restore her full memories?

OH MY GODDESS!!

Synopsis: The reader is an ancient God who travels as a human, but every century loses her memory to protect themselves. Now, she's debating on turning her love interest into a god to return to heaven with her.

Note: I made this have any obsessive love because when most people meet a god(ess) they'll want to worship them in my opinion. Deities have that effect on people.

Pairing: Jae-ha x female! reader, Zeno x female! reader, Soo-Won x female! reader

WARNING(S): slight obsession, angst in Zeno's part

Links: AKATSUKI NO YONA MASTERLIST, NAVIGATION

JAE-HA

BEING THE WOMANIZER he is, Jae-ha has come across his fair share of pretty faces; but he didn't expect a goddess to be one of them. It was evident that you were from the heavens, blessed with ineffable amounts of beauty and an ambiance just as tempting. It was no surprise the man would look to pursue you.

It's decided; he shall join you in the afterlife. As your one and only, to bask in your beauty and grace until the sun touches the horizon. Somehow you managed to sweep the playboy off his feet in record-breaking time, although that's supposedly his job. It was almost embarrassing how fast he accepted your proposal, so much so that a deep red tinge can be seen dusting his cheeks. Never had he been so enamored with a woman, one way out of his league at that.

Now the memory aspect has piqued his interest. Relationships are precious, insightful even, so why would you want to forget them? Regardless, he respects your decision. Yet over time, Jae-Ha soon realizes he'd rather you lose all memories that don't include him. After all, he's a bit jealous of all the experiences you may have had with your past lovers, and he'd rather not have any more competition than needed.

“Oh my, I believe it's that time, isn't it? Let us go to the heavens above where we shall become one. Unfortunately, I don't think I can take the anticipation much longer darling.”

ZENO

A REAL LIFE GODDESS in the flesh? Woah, this must be his lucky day. Like with most things in life, Zeno is ecstatic. Through the many centuries he's lived, not once has he been graced with the presence of a deity such as yourself. Beautiful doesn't begin to describe the beauty that endowed you. It was as though he was looking a fairy tale princess right in the eyes. Various compliments spilled from his smiling lips faster than he could account for. If he was feeling even the slightest bit of shame you had not noticed.

This being your human form enticed him to dig up the real you. He would hate to k now you're hiding anything from him. You are not obligated to unveil what you desire not to, but he'd rather bask in as much of your authenticity as "humanely" possible. Zeno is quite jealous of your ability to forget about the past, and until he met you he wished to do the same. Maybe then would he be able to start all over again and experience life one step at a time with you sticking closely by his side.

Zeno's dragon grants him the gift of immortality so dying is out of the question. He has lived to see many dragons come and go, greeted by death and to god knows where. It saddens him that even with his new powers he won't be able to fulfill your wishes. In the end, Zeno's purpose is to serve Yona and no one else. But only one woman can make his heart beat so sporadically, rendering him speechless each time they meet eyes.

“It's a shame, y'know? I really wish I could go with you and keep you company. Hah—!? Don't cry; we'll figure something out, I'm sure of it!”

SO-WOON

SOMEONE SO POWERFUL should have never taken interest in him, but oh is he glad they did. A deity, from the heavens nonetheless, had come before him with curiosity at that. Just a short conversation with you proved how extensive your knowledge is. And from the sound of it, you were much older than many mythical beings of this time. So as one does, Soo-Won ponders ways to use that to his advantage, even if it meant deceiving you. However, that was before he put his plan into motion.

Soo-Won was destined to fall deeper and deeper into the alluring solace of the goddess he had merely hoped to use. Now, the man wished to undress her, uncovering every inch of her ravishing skin; so perfect and warm. He wished to taint her with his blooded hands so she could learn to love his true nature as he loved hers. He realizes his selfishness but he simply doesn't care. There shall be no lies between you two and he'll make sure of it.

He would long for nothing more than to be with you until his last breath, even if he does not deserve to. The sins he's committed should send him nowhere but the raging depths of hell. However, he will not lose you to those cocky bastards that resided above the clouds who were waiting to take his place. And he will never allow you to erase anything regarding your future, together for eternity.

“My beautiful goddess, where have you gone? I was worried sick; Hah...I'd thought those disposable fools had gotten to you. With your permission, I shall get rid of them in your stead.”

[freewilllife]

Soowon saying he believes in Yonas divine power made me so frustrated. While I know that hes someone who is willing to take any opportunity if it benefits his kingdom, its sad that one of his core traits that is uplifting the power of humans over the gods is gone now. I used to find it really fascinating since when the protag of the story is dependent on divine privileges, he showed the courage to defy it. But I should have guessed that Kusanagi will never allow that. But the irony is it doesnt make yona look cool either. Now Soowon considers her important not because of she has the capability or whatsoever but for her godly power

I don´t think he does uplift the power of the gods over the human power...He does, however, play along with the given circumstances. Soo Won realizes that Yona is special among human beings and that she has the same goal as he has regarding the safety of the country of Kouka. However I got the impression that their ways might diverge at the end of the day...So it does seem that he has not given up his own agenda.

If that was really the case he would abandon his throne and would leave everything in Yona´s hands, but that would be suicide for Kouka.

Let´s be real: The whole idiocy of King Il´s grande plan did not fall through, because Soo Won was there sorting out the whole mess effectively. He knew that there would be little time until Soujin and Kai Empire would strike their attack and he was proven right.

[cozymoko]

Oooh!! You do Yona of the dawn? Man I love that Manga! it was one of the first I ever got into when I was a kid

Do you think I could request some General Yandere headcanons for Soo-Won?

SOO-WON

Two Faced, though he hides it pretty well. Seeing him smile in your face, scowling in others. But none if that aggression was ever pointed at you, if it was you couldn't recall a time. But the harsh orders he gives your acquaintances are truly undeniable.

This man is willing to commit more than a few sins for you. Lying, tealing, killing, you name it! All of it means nothing if it's for you. Nothing else matters as long as you smile at him the same.

Soo-Won essentially keeps you glued to his side. Not wanting the useless people around you to taint you, your lovely personality.

It's clear that he's willing to become a tyrant for you, to throw it all away to make you happy. But nothing comes without a price; exchanging your freedom for riches, living the rest of your days under his rules. Under his protection.

Soo-Won is very lucid. His actions are far from normal, his emotions are more than innocent. With his intelligence you'd expect him to notice such things, and he has. But perhaps his selfish need to feel such feelings has taken over. Only time will tell.

Caring, that's very clear. Soo-Won does on you quite a bit. Babying you and acting as your personal caretaker. This may be a blessing, a curse for others, but use this to your advantage if you will.

Possessive, Jealous — No. But overprotective and controlling — yes. There's no reason for Soo-Won to be jealous, after all only a fool would go after his beloved or make an effort to steal them.

[freewilllife]

You are underestimating Soowon and Yona shipper. They increased and Hakyona/Hak fans decreased. Even some Hakyona shipper wouldn't mind Hak dying so Yona can rule. My points still stand how the manga rejected their relationship the entire arc and that it won't change. Master/servant forever with no communication at all. Any guy would have been jealous. I think Yona would marry Soowon for Kouka. Hak's not a priority for her. Not when he was in jail. Not when he could be dead.

“2. Since Hak and Yona won't share much screentime until the end but Yona and Soowon will be glued to each other like the past 40 chapters it's more likely there will be development. Yona would choose Kouka over Hak and he'll gladly become their servant or her secret lover boy.”

How should I phrase it? I have never seen even one forum or platform that horded more Soo Won x Yona than Hak x Yona fans.

Then there is also the facts that Hak x Yona follows the predestined route of all shojo mangas. The typical cat and mouse fights at the beginning, the development, the fan service ect....

I have never seen it as a triangle...for me it has always been clear as glass that Yona and Hak will become a couple. I love Soo Won as a character, but Soo Won and Yona have never appeared to be a viable option as a cannon pair.

And honestly...it is better like this. I do honestly enjoy the dynamic between Soo Won and Yona more when I consider them siblings/relatives whose bond is broken due to fate and the decisions they have made. Then there is also the strange connection between Yona and Soo Won...Do you know that Soo Won´s attraction to Yona might be because he is literal the descendant of Hiryuu? He loves her red hair...In fact that was even the case, when he was a 2-3 year old brat...and that is disturbing for me...at least if I wish for a good couple. Yon hi had a strong reaction as well...

So no...I don´t think that this couple will ever become cannon.

[freewilllife]

I think it's possible that Yona and Soowon end up on middle ground and marry to unite their kingdom. I find it suspicious Yona never said she won't marry him and nothing between Yona and Hak gets developped or tried to resolve at this point rather the opposite (Hak kneeling in front of her and Yona suddenly being shy). They won't get much screentime until the end, unlike Soowon and Yona who'll save the kingdom together. Take Hakyona's relationship out in this arc and nothing changes. Not to mention that in some situations she comes off as caring more about Soowon than about Hak (sleeping next to Soowon, leaving Hak in jail, demanding to be close to him yet not doing anything for Hak not even when he's missing, etc)

Don´t worry anon, if you are a Hak x Yona fan. The mangaka cannot afford it to lose the biggest fanbase and that are literally the fans of this couple.

Since the first chapter I knew that Yona and Hak become a couple. I just did not see it that Soo Won would kill KIng Il. So don´t worry. Your couple will come true.

[freewilllife]

Sorry for the long rant !

As much as I like reading this novel, I really hate going through the comments section of every chapter.

I mean, I understand that everyone can think whatever they want, but Akayona fandom is full of biased salty opinions against Soowon.

After this last chapter, I was eager to read others reactions after knowing the reality of the coward king but I was taken aback with the comments insulting Suwon calling him psycho, etc. What in the world? are were reading the same fiction ?

In this regards I want to point out to the hypocrisy of these people.

1- They have been urging Yona for long time to take revenge of SW and never forgiving him, overlooking all the crimes her father committed against his citizens (yes irresponsibility is a crime, destroying your country and people is a crime). Now that it was confirmed that the coward did kill his brother, they are calling SW blood thirsty and vengeful because he is continuing the revenge cycle and whatever, overlooking once again that he was the one calling out people not reacting out of emotions and giving the asshole a chance to live through proving his (inexistent) ruling skills.

2- Everyone was impressed how 13 yo Hak was stronger than 30 yo adults, but now that SW is portrayed as a child genius, they are suddenly shocked calling him a psycho. By this logic, what is Hak ? a monster? a killing machine? This is actually weird because firstly, SW is originally a crown prince, he must have been trained to take interest in politics, strategy, psychology, etc. Secondly, he is a child prodigy so nothing surprising about him being a genius and a masterful “actor”. Finally, this is a FICTION, does anyone believe there is a 16 yo girl, whose stares only are terrifying ? or that there are people able to predict fate? or there are legendary four dragons roaming in the world? And oh yeah, true he is a psycho, a normal person like me would have killed the roten king on the spot without waiting. He is a really nice psycho.

3- “Oh please enough flash-back, I miss HHB T_T”, if you miss them that much you´d better read Little Red Riding Hood of something else. The HHB adventures was an introductory phase of the characters and the story, we wouldn´t live there forever. We need to get into the main plot. And if the story is heading toward the end, I unfortunately don´t believe there is any HHB more.

4- Yu-hon ambitions of extending Kooka into a continent. Suddenly everyone is concerned about other countries and innocent people there, as if innocent citizens of Kooka haven´t been starving and loosing territories/ressources for years under Yona´s father. Oh yeah and this was actually a theory only, it was not even confirmed by anyone.

At last but not least, I myself can´t think of a better solution than what SW did. And I honestly think, he is a favorite character of the mangaka. So I believe, he will either die as a Hero or, most likely, will find a way to recover from his illness. In either ways I am in until there is no SW. Sorry for the rants. I needed it

Dear Aya,

hello! It seems that you are pretty upset due to the newest chapter. Or more precisley due to the reactions of many of its readers.

Well, we are all biased: Some like Soo Won and some people don´t. That would be no problem. However, I agree I consider many reactions a lil bit too extreme to the point that I wondered if I have read an entirely different chapter.

Actually, I was even a lil bit nervous to read the chapter, since so many people had such a negative impression of it. To my surprise, I did not see a mentally sick person, a psychopath or anything similar, but a character that was pressured as a child to take over a role that was still too heavy for him.

I mean, there is a reason, why the mangaka drew the small Soo Won with a too heavy crown on his head, don´t you agree?

Soo Won appears sad or lifeless and extremely tensed as if this big thing on his head would weigh him down.

As if he was - just like Yona - a victim of circumstances he had barely control over.

It is even sadder, that 10 years of time, where he was pressured to prepare himself for this role, was not convincing for so many people.

I mean Soo Won is not ordinary, but people like him did exist. Like Alexander The Great or Cesare Borgia. No, they behave as if he was “perfect” or completely cruel…or sick…as if the previous 195 chapters did not exist. As if Yona had not lectured him (even though she has nearly no knowledge about diplomacy or politics, but apparently that is not needed here.)

And doesn´t Soo Won wonderfully fit into the group of extraordinary people? Like Hak who is most likely the strongest guy in Akatsuki no Yona and I still hope that we will get to know the reason for that feature. Besides the heroine is literally the reincarnation of a dragon god that was the first king, including 4 extremely strong guys, called the dragon warriors.

I am pretty much convinced that the mangaka won´t completely throw him out of the window - just like you.

Kusanagi-sensei put so much thought into him, that I cannot imagine it. The change of his expressions, where she paints the nuance into his character…It is always there…

I really like his character. He does not have to be an all good character…His fears, insecurities, his hate and love, his compassion his strength and weakness  are all there and make him feel so real like hardly any character I know…

[freewilllife]

Does a disease that has been incurable for thousands of years sound terrible? When Yona and his team just learned this secret, they could suddenly take the senjuu plant and treat it. How easy it is to solve this problem. Is it a miracle or it comes from God Mercy? In my opinion, this is ironic. They tried to hide the secret and Soowon struggled to live. But is it really important? It's just a small thing for Yona and the others.

“as we all expected they are going to get senjuso and instead of sending Yona it's Hak who is going wtf  Is this Kusa's way of saying she will lead the war? I want SW to get better but if senjuso somehow cures him it will be another big WTF moment because his disease is supernatural it shouldn't be cured with medecine or are we going to learn that Hiryuu brought it from heaven?”

Many diseases were incurable before we found a cure. That is not the thing that makes my head ache...rather that it is so simple...Like of course it is the strange senjuu plant that Yona and co knows...Soo Won and Mei have to take it and everything is fine. Boom. Problem solved.

As for the part with the supernatural disease...Well...we do not know the conditions so theoretically it may be still possible to at least prevent the death of the people involved.

Just that this issue was dragged so long along the way, that it is hilarious. I do think we know since at least 4-5 chapters if not more that Yoon considers the senjuu plant.

Why the heck does Hak go...I don´t know...so that he is not part of the war, I guess...It is a great move to send the strongest warrior away when an upcoming war is just ready to happen any day...

[freewilllife]

What are the things you like/dislike about soowon

I start with this the “dislike” first, since there are far fewer points:

1. The >>Crimson Illness<<

I think it is a convenient way to get rid of Soo Won...I mean how troubling would it have been if Yona and Hak had to really come to terms with Soo Won? And not to say, that there were pretty much no symptoms present. So yes...that he is supposed to literally die at such a young age...man!

2. The relationship between Yona and Soo Won

I do like their relationship,

since Yona and Soo Won both are compared to each other and not due to their different sexes!

since it is a pretty complicated relationship that changed over time...

First Yona was in love with him, then she fears him, then she hates him, then she realizes his reasons and understands him partly, but she cannot fogive him, yet she cannot forget his kindness...This is truly beautiful!

And Soo Won...he cares for her like a “mother”, but also wished for her warmth..He took care for her in the past, yet simultaneously, he is being taken care for...

Neither of the three realize how much they still mean for each other!

What I don´t like is that this relationship is rather sidelined...Hak and Soo Won´s relationship is more prominent up until now...

Things that I do like about him...Boy! Too much to mention, so I will only address the most important points...

1. Soo Won as an antagonist

Soo Won is not a typical villain who thinks it is so funny to be evil or who only thinks about himself, yet he is able to realize that there are consequences of his deeds that he has to accept...

Soo Won is clearly portrayed to react to his circumstances and I do think that some of his features can be easily explained by his past.

2. Soo Won possesses a wide range of relationships with all the different characters...(I mean I like the relationship between the 3 mains the most!)

Of course this is only a part of these various relationships...

3. Soo Won demonstrates many opposing features and I do consider this especially human and it is exciting to read about him...

Soo Won is a kind person at heart, but chose to be ruthless (He more or less had to surpress the kind part of himself

(Honestly I do wonder if not the relationship of his parents are a reason for that feature of himself...

He pretends to be silly and foolish...though I do think that he partly is such a person, but it also is a cover he uses to trick his enemies and potential followers...

This and that picture below are actually only one shot apart...

He loves people, but still keeps his distance...

4. Soo Won is more or less the person that drives the story forward...

Soo Won has a clear aim in mind that illustrate his past experiences...

His father used to be the protector of his country...and in order to do that, he committed horrible deeds

...Now his father was murdered by his uncle who put the country in danger...

So Soo Won whose sole existence as his mother´s son is a reason for the difficulties between his uncle and his father. Soo Won hates King Hiryuu and the curse he has placed upon his descendants....

Therefore it is really understandable that he truly favors the deeds of human beings and wants to have nothing to do with King Hiryuu...

But his aim or his plan are also the trigger for Yona´s journey and her decision to find the dragon warriors...(Also he really fulfills his plan...Yona often get involved with certain stages of it)....But that is the funny part...since Soo Won actually fears that development...

5. I love Soo Won´s weaknesses and insecurities...

Soo Won is pretty capable and somtimes he is even able to use his own weaknesses and turn it into a strength...like with his appearance and that his enemies often underestimate him...

But I also love that he cannot completely abandon neither Yona nor Hak...

That he adores his father extremely, yet I do think he is pretty much aware of his father´s shortcomings...Or how would you explain that face?

If Soo Won was completely sure that it is completely wrong and nothing could be said against his father, he would have not a face like this...(Though I still do think it would be funny if his cruelty was the reason, since I cannot remember a person that didn´t become king, because he was cruel to his enemies...However,..I do think his relationship with his mother and probably Soo Won were Yu hon´s weaknesses and that may be a reason, why he looks like this).

6. I love his stupid faces

[freewilllife]

How do you think Soowon feels about II, do you think there was ever a time where he loved him, I remember that I read in the akatsuki no yona Novell, that he mentioned something about the fact that he never got any steamed buns from II and hak always did, he seemed to have complicated feelings towards II, how would you describe his feelings towards him throughout his life( when he was a child, and as he was growing up)

In fact, Soo Won did. When he was a child.

Dear anon, we do not know, what exactly Soo Won felt, since we barely know something about their relationship.

But I try...

In his childhood Soo Won seemed to like his uncle. We hear him say no negative things. Soo Won merely associates positive things with his uncle or even defends him (however also partly for Yona´s sake.)

Look how happy he is about the good relationship between King Il and his daughter...

I guess that their relationship changed after the death of Yu hon...

I do think that this scene happened after Yu hon´s death since Yona´s hair is longer than in chapter 60 and 61 and this event happened directly before the death of Yu hon.

I do think this reaction is too forceful and unkind to a child that has just lost his father...(But that is merely my interpretation...)

However Soo Won seemed to have already planned to kill King Il, when he was 12 years old...

Soo Won already was aware of the relationship between Kai Empire and Kouka and the potential threat. He started to talk to Geuntae about it...It appears harmless, but I do think that it was all part of his goal to search for comrades, fellows.

A habit he also demonstrates later...

what is a fact is...that Soo Won was forbidden by King Il to take part in tournaments for example...even though far younger children of other tribes were able to participate.

When Soo Won is 18 years old, directly before the coup, both King Il and Soo Won pretend to be friendly towards each other...

However, one week before the coup, Soo Won actually rebelled against King Il´s wishes...just like the announcement of the later coup...

Honestly...we still don´t know if the nightmare of Soo Won was actually a memory or Soo Won´s own guilty conscience making up some things...

But we do know at least a couple of things about it...

First...King Il was the one, who told Soo Won about Yona being the reincarnation...

There is actually an interesting thing regarding this translation...Here it says “reincarnation of King Hiryuu”, which is pretty neutral...however the other version in later chapters says...

“the crimson dragon king´s avatar” as if Yona was merely a vessel for King Il...which was a little disturbing for me...If not for the previous chapter with Yon hi, where he also related to Yon hi as if she was an object...I would not have bothered...

In that context, it is very interesting how he refused the marriage between Soo Won and Yona...

“I cannot give Soo Won to you”...As if he was an object...Ironically KIng Il had explained how many things he had given her before...as if Soo Won was merely one of them...

So does King Il consider both Soo Won and even his own daughter merely objects or heavenly “chunk”, in Yona´s case a vessel ?

Let´s continue...Second we can also notice that Soo Won did not wish for Yona being the reincarnation, but not because he would be simply jealous, but because this person is the worst for Soo Won...

Third, however, for King Il it was really important that Yona was the reincarnation and seeing that he proudly told Soo Won about it, it seems as if it had not changed.

Look at the picture of the 30 year old Il, thinking that Yu hon “too, desired the king” and indirectly he admits therefore, that he craved for the “Red Dragon King”.

So here we have one thing that must have fueled Soo Won´s hate apart from the murder of Yu hon...

Then we leave the “facts”....

1. In Soo Won´s nightmare, we hear King Il declare that Yona will kill him (and therefore take revenge...)

2. We also see that King Il has already expected Soo Won...So it was no surprise to him that his nephew wished to kill him. He did not wonder why...which could be a proof that

a)he really killed his brother

b) or that he had the wrong image in the head since Soo Won was the heir of King Hiryuu, he would try to take the throne or

c) he kept a close watch on Soo Won´s activies and wished to play a martyr.

I think with King Il´s strange perception of King Hiryuu that naturally clashed with Soo Won´s, with the murder of Yu hon and most likely also King Il´s treatment of Soo Won...we have at least a possible explanation for Soo Won´s hate towards King Il

I hope I could help anon!

[freewilllife]

“Hi there,

after finishing the anime I am getting into the manga little by little :D

For someone who´s so picky about my readings, I am quickly getting addicted to it. And I couldn´t even wait until finishing my other all-time favorite manga. That says a lot…

So I initially decided to check Akatsuki no Yona while looking for another light-hearted romance. I found it by chance because it was featured in a bonus page of another manga (that´s cool). However to my surprise, the action, the story plot and the characters are what made me stay. I have been even wondering how amazing the mangaka´s mind is to create a genius character like Soowon, a precious dragon like Zeno and such a complicated story plot with many ethical dilemmas (I don´t only mean Soowon but Yona and her father as well).

The only thing that bothers me until now (I might be wrong since I still didn´t read the entire manga) is Hak´s character. I am trying hard to like him because, well he is the main character and I was looking for romance. But for such a popular main, surpassing Yona as fans favorite, I really find him empty and I am sad about that. I mean beside him being a typical shojo hero (perfect and flawless), he really doesn´t have a depth to him. He is just being a love interest and a king loyalist.

Anyway I hope being proved wrong later on. Because for now, the  story main character is Soowon, the romance main character is Hak and the story-romance main character is Yona. I hope he can get more development, I would like to see other aspects of him.

That´s being said, I think I will just go ahead and continue reading to find more.

Sorry for the long post. I really needed someone to whom I can express my new appreciation and ideas about the Akatsuki no Yona.

Looking forward the amazing story and your amazing posts :)”

Hi there!

Thank you for your kind words! And glad to hear that you started reading the manga! (If you had waited for the anime you would most likely never be able to finish the story, since it is questionable if there will ever be a continuation...^^).

It is nice talking with you!^^

Well...about Hak...I can understand your thoughts, because this was one of the things that bothered me at the beginning of the manga, too...

I have to admit that I am basically hardly interested in manga characters whose whole word revolves around one person, since they often lack dept and most likely since I can hardly understand such characters.

But I would say that this becomes better...but it is rather late...you have to read more than 100 chapters until Hak realizes that he has found a new family and his horizon will broaden...

But I think this is also a matter of taste...or it depends what you search for in a story...I love interesting flawed characters and difficult situations (for the characters), where there is hardly a clear right answer...

Except that I ship Soo Won x Lily that will most likely not come true, I am hardly interested in the romance present in Akatsuki no Yona. But like I said...it is a matter of taste!

Oh and for some interesting situations regarding Hak I recommened the following posts: 1,2,3.4,5,6

[freewilllife]

Who do you think SooWon loves more, his father or his mother?

I do think that he admires his father more than his mother...however, when he lay there in pain, he confused Yona with Yon hi...and he seemed to have greatly missed her.

That is why, I honestly don´t know. I just know that he greatly missed her, when he was a child and he still treasures her diary. He even grew his hair out like his mother...

I would say, that both of them are a part of him and he does clearly show it!

[freewilllife]

What type of person do you think soowon would be attracted to

Dear anon, do you wish to kill me? That guy doesn´t declare that he is attracted to anybody.

Oh...wait...that is not entirely true...let´s see...

Even though Soo Won seems to think that certain women are delicate beings ( He obviously doesn´t think so about Lily...^^), he did consider Yona rather a sister than a person one can have romantic feelings for...or be attracted in a certain way...

So let´s see...what makes Soo Won´s eyes sparkle...

So it seems that Soo Won does admire strength...and not only the physical kind...

We remember, that Soo Won changed (partly - I don´t think that he lied here, but I am not absolutely convinced that he considered Yona above all a woman) his point of view,since Yona was courageous enough to confess to him.

After all...all her clothes, make-up or parfums couldn´t get that reaction from him....

Here is another one...where you could interpret the situation like he would harbour some special feelings for Yona in a romantic kind of way...

That was when she acquired the fruit for the fire tribe...So not her physical appearance caused that reaction, but rather her achievements...

So yeah...I do think that Soo Won feels attracted to strong people (however not only in the physical sense!^^)

[freewilllife]

In your previous voice you mentioned how soowon has to talk to yona about some things, I’m just curious what things? Sorry I can kind of be a little oblivious

Don´t be sorry, I was pretty vague. 

I mean basically all the issues revolving around Yu hon and King Il...Soo Won´s intentions ( regarding the murder of Il, why he gave the hairpin) and past...but also Yona´s and Hak´s intentions...

Basically neither Hak, and Yona have a clue that Soo Won still loves them, nor does Soo Won.

All three won´t most likely become friends in this lifetime again, but I do think all three deserve to understand the other two people!

[freewilllife]

(2)and obv he's been depressed looking around the castle bc he's sick what he did to yona/hak but what if its also cause he now knows in hindsight these things about his father/kashi and feels foolish or regretful or disillusioned? i know he didn't only kill il for personal reasons, it was also state matters so maybe it wouldn't make a difference, but still IF yuhon did kill kashi and soowon found out after he'd already killed il i think that would be more interesting

I do think that he would have mentioned Kashi in his thoughts, but he only ever mentions what he did to Yona or Hak...not King Il.

King Il appears to him like a truly evil person in his dreams...Also if his father wished to kill Yona and he knew it, would he have not tried to persuade himself that Yona is in fact Hiryuu and not the opposite? Or else his father would have just killed Kashi for nothing...

However, Soo Won did not wish to acknowledge that Yona is HIryuu....

All in all, that is the part of the story that does not fit! Either the mangaka did not think about it, or we should merely think that he killed Kashi. I don´t know.

[freewilllife]

What do you think is soowons sexuality

Dear anon, that is truly a question that is rather hard to answer.

There is no definite proof what kind of sexuality Soo Won prefers. There are arguments and counter-arguments for every direction.

I know that many people think that Soo Won must be asexual.

Well, if that is your headcannon, there is nothing wrong about it. Nobody could prove that this is not the case.

He has never actually tried to vow anybody seriously, nor has he showed definite attempts to get together with either men, or woman.

However I personally am not really convinced. That guy has so much on his plate, that I would have rather wondered, if he had showed that much interest. Previously I just thought that the pressure to fulfill his father´s wish in a short amount of time might be enough, but now...

we know that he also suffers from a fatal illness, a hereditary disease and seems to suffer from feelings of guilt...Not exactly great conditions for the start of a relationship!

So I cannot completly outrule the possibility that Soo Won may feel attraction (in a sexual way...)

Now we discuss the next option: This is a shojo manga and in most cases we have the general boy x girl constellation:

Even in the first chapter, we get to see him blushing and actually expressing, that he starts to see Yona as a woman, however this guy thought of her previously as his sister.

I don´t think that he acts here. It seems real. And then we have the hairpin...his father gifted his mother previously also hairpins or a dress, if I remember correctly....so he could know what it implies?

But...but there could still be the case, that Soo Won saw a possibility to avoid the murder...Stupid, you say, why should he? Because he did not like to lose his two best friends? Maybe he saw a tiny possibility that was crushed by King Il...I know that this rather sounds pretty unlikely, but I will wait and see, until this strange occurence of the “hairpin” is properly explained. Since even Hak wondered about it several times, it is pretty likely that we will get the answer!

And there is the fact that he often remembers Yona rather as a child than a woman, which underlines rather a non-sexual explanation for his feelings towards her...

However, even if he is not attracted to Yona, that doesn´t mean he is not attracted to women in general...

Well...not too much evidence...I say...

Though the possibility that Soo Won could be into men is not treated very seriously in that manga.

Soo Won neither denies nor agrees.

Considering that he shows intensive feelings for Hak...it is not completely impossible...We remember...In his childhood Soo Won did look like this at Hak...

However, it may be only admiration between two boys who found their aim in the eyes of the other one...

So to end this little analyse that is very well not complete on Soo Won´s words...

Choose whatever you may like for this person that may die soon anyway, and that may be the reason, why romance or sexual attraction had no top priority...

[freewilllife]

Why do you think soowon told yona that II killed his father? Was he hoping that she would understand him better?

This is merely my take on the stiuation! So be aware of it!

Whatever happened between King Il and Soo Won...it must have been emotional. I don´t think that Soo Won only moved in front of King Il and drove his sword into him...No...I do think that the conversation...their last conversation was pretty disturbing for him...

He planned to kill King Il, but he must have had feelings that had affected him greatly...and then he killed King Il...directly after that moment...

Yona rushed in...completely disturbed...She cannot believe her eyes...She refuses to believe what she already knows...That Soo Won - her beloved Soo Won killed her father...

I think it was enough for Soo Won...all these years...he had to hide his true feelings and thoughts...Now, after her father told him all kinds of things that must have been painful for him...Yona refused to see...

I think he just had the wish to tell her for once...to show himself for once...I think it was less because he wanted her to forgive him, but rather he wanted her to see him...Just to be true for once...

I think he also had the strong urge to talk with any person at that moment. I really don´t think he wanted to protect her in any sense...

I think this was the time he felt the coldest towards her and I think he might have considered to kill her in that moment. I don´t condemn him, but I can understand Hak´s reaction, too.