Killing Stalking Chapter 1: An Overview

The first chapter sets the tone for the rest of the series, introducing readers to the ordinary lives of Sangwoo and Minsoo. Sangwoo is depicted as a friendly and helpful coworker, while Minsoo is shown to be a diligent and passionate police officer. The two characters' paths cross when Minsoo visits the convenience store where Sangwoo works.

It is essential to situate Chapter 1 within its publication context. Typical BL narratives feature a power imbalance resolved through mutual affection. Killing Stalking weaponizes these tropes: the “cold” seme (Sangwoo) is not aloof but antisocial and murderous; the “persistent” uke (Bum) is not endearing but pathologically obsessive. The first chapter refuses any “meet-cute” or emotional reciprocity. Instead, it offers a “meet-capture.” The reader who expects a dark romance is instead given a horror text that uses the aesthetic language of BL to critique the very idea of romanticizing stalking.

The dynamics introduced in Chapter 1 lay the groundwork for the series' deep dive into themes of obsession, stalking, and the catastrophic outcomes that can arise from such fixations. As the series progresses, it becomes clear that both characters have complex and troubled pasts that contribute to their actions and perceptions of each other and themselves.

, this psychological horror manhwa immediately dismantles the "charismatic idol" trope, replacing it with something far more sinister. The Setup: Obsession or Desperation? Chapter 1 introduces us to

The debut chapter of Koogi’s psychological horror webtoon, Killing Stalking