Legs That Won't Walk is an ongoing manhwa written and illustrated by Black Apricot. Released in 2020, It was originally published in Korean and English by Lezhin. After Suyeong retires from a boxing injury and rebuffs Ji-Sung's affections, he comes to work for Taesung to pay off his father's debt. A drama CD was released in 2021.
Synopsis[]
Retired boxer Soo-young discovers he has to pay off his father's debt when Tae-seung hunts him down. Fascinated by Soo-young's persistence, Tae-Seung offers him an alternative - to learn the ropes and start from rock bottom. Will this dangerous relationship work, or will this be another living hell for Soo-young?
Manhwa Seasons[]
- Season 1: Chapters 1-38 (38)
- Season 2: Chapters 39-62 (24)
- Season 3: Chapters 63-110 (48)
Characters[]
Kwon Soo-Young[]
Practicing hard at boxing, Soo-Young is frustrated at not prevailing. The most uncomfortable thing for him since his injury is not that he cannot walk properly anymore but hearing people apologize. Getting angry or throwing a fit is not thought of when he is kidnapped by Taesung. He tried that during boxing, and nothing changed. Soo-Young got back up and looked for something to hold onto, yet still could not escape. He thinks of Ji-Sung and how he got him into the sport. Head-butting Taesung as he is checking him, Soo-Young frees himself and uses Taesung's face as a punching bag. Coming to work for him to pay off his father's debt, Suyeong delivers violence to someone flicking him. Essentially, physical violence is a way of communicating with others, but he is kind and would willingly throw himself into danger to protect someone regardless of his own well-being. He appears to view Ji-Sung's tenderness as coercive.
Park Taeseung[]
Extremely violent at identifying Soo-Young, he begins punching him, then apologizes as he questions whether he just started hitting him without explaining anything. A private money lender confirms that Soo-Young does not owe him money; rather, his father does. Taesung decides what he should do. Not believing that Soo-Young does not have a father, he kicks him some more. He asks if Soo-Young is dead when he is not answering him. Seeing his injured face, Taesung is sure he has met Soo-Young before. Back from a pharmacy, Taesung treats Soo-Young's wounds. He does not know why but feels he should keep Soo-Young by his side. Calculating, Taesung shows initial interest in Suyeong's persevering nature. Right after, he states that he should kill Soo-Young since it is not like he needs him. Hiring him, Taesung says he will deduct his monthly wage from the debt and comments that Suyeong is someone bought and paid for. Viewing Soo-Young as a fragile toy or a pet, Taesung wants to treat him well and "keep him locked up," supposedly to prevent him from getting hurt.
Song Ji-Sung[]
Looking for Suyeong, Ji-Sung kisses him even though Soo-Young protests that they are outside. Having been in a relationship in the past, Ji-Sung means to keep him safe beside him. Ji-Sung assures him he will be fine once Soo-Young goes through surgery and rehab and intends to help Suyeong with the medical fees. Soo-Young needs to ask for his help after he refuses it, and Ji-Sung says it does not matter what it takes; he will live for him. Ji-Sung continues to look for Suyeong and sees him exit a car with Taesung. Offering Soo-Young a job at the gym counter, Ji-Sung wants them to be together like before.
Sang-Cheol[]
He hits Mr. Kim with a baseball for not returning the money he borrowed and demands to know how much Zhou is paying him. Sang-Cheol heads with Min-Hyuk to meet the new person working for Taesung, Suyeong. Loyal to Taesung, while he does look out for him, Sang-Cheol is aware there are uncrossable boundaries.
Min-Hyuk[]
Wondering what the new person is like, he feels Soo-Young is nothing like what he expected. An underling of Taesung, he develops an interest in Soo-Young throughout the series after being shielded by Soo-Young from some of Taesung's men. He is a close friend of Soo-Young, often hanging out with him outside of work, and even develops strong feelings for him, frequently thinking about him while being involved in unromantic and psychical relationships with men. Occasionally, Min-Hyuk ends up alone with and caring for Soo-Young, and he decides to take a romantic approach with him in certain situations. He also has an older sister.
Mr. Kim[]
A man who took money and was suspected of reporting activities to Zhou.
Zhou Yu Long[]
A president who threatened Mr. Kim.
Kang-IL[]
A former friend of Park-taesung. This causes trouble around town in the 20th chapter, and later kidnaps Kwon.
Story Introduction[]
Soo-Young perseveres after setbacks in boxing. On one occasion, after sustaining an injury that requires a crutch, he is told that he need not come to the gym anymore. Walking, he is apologized to by people who accidentally bump into him. Soo-Young sees Ji-Sung practicing and hits a wall, which scrapes his knuckles. Ji-Sung finds him and states he, the coach, and the manager have been looking for him.
After refusing his help and hiding from him, Soo-Young is found and kidnapped by Taesung. Although he fights back, Taesung is relatively unaffected. Returning, Taesung gives Soo-Young the ultimatum to be his dog, to come and go when he says.
Park threatens Kim for borrowing money and then betrays them by going to Zhou. Taesung suspects they may have a traitor on their side. Ji-Sung and Taesung become aware of one another, yet Suyeong is more comfortable being around Taesung.
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