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If you pay attention to the illustration, you will notice that I switched the pictures in the photography album. However, assuming that you read all my previous daily insight compositions, you should recognize that I didn’t examine all the panels. The reason why I created a new illustration is that the topic for today was not related to the previous selected images.

The trigger for the new examination is the recently published article from Jennifer Delgado entitled Keinshorm Effect: why do we reject the ideas of those we can’t stand?

And now, you are probably wondering what Keinshorm effect is. The latter describes a cognitive bias where individuals reject ideas simply because they come from people they dislike. This emotional response clouds judgment, leading to a refusal to consider the content’s merits objectively. It often stems from the “horn effect,” where a single negative trait is extended to the entire person, or from cognitive dissonance when new information challenges deep-seated beliefs. This effect can lead to polarization, impeding constructive dialogue and personal growth. Who do you think is suffering from Keinshorm effect in Jinx?

Naturally Park Namwook. He is constantly silencing his boy with his words (chapter 36), slaps (note) and punches. But how do psychologists explain this creation?

That is, we form an unfavorable first impression based on some characteristic that we consider negative – which can even be physical. This means that we are already negatively predisposed towards that person and, therefore, also towards their ideas. Quoted from Keinshorm Effect: why do we reject the ideas of those we can’t stand?

As you can see, it is strongly linked to negative first impressions and as such to appearances. Mingwa let us know how the manager met the protagonist from Jinx: (chapter 26) He would destroy the arcade’s punching machines constantly, which led him to become blacklisted. This means that for the coach from Team Black, the young man was just a brutal and thoughtless thug and nothing more. He judged him based on his appearance and actions. Since he had money in order to open his own gym, he became a spoiled rich brat in the former wrestler’s eyes. But notice that the article is pointing out that the person suffering from Keinshorm Effect rejects any discussion from their counterpart because in truth, they actually dislike this person. This exposes the truth about Park Namwook: he actually resents the main lead. He only accepts him because of his success and fame. At the same time, this biased perception incites him to view himself superior to his pupil.

Under this new light, it becomes comprehensible why Park Namwook slapped his boy after the surgery. It symbolizes the summit of the Heinshorm Effect and as such the manager’s dislike towards the champion. Additionally, it is important to recall the trigger which led to such a reaction: (chapter 45) The Emperor had voiced his thoughts and emotions. This shows that he was trying to have a discussion with his hyung. He desired to be heard too: he voiced his powerlessness and questioned the coach’s intention behind his previous reproach.

That’s how I realized that we should see this argument as the negative version from this discussion at the penthouse: (chapter 45) While some readers still judge the athlete as a red flag and bad guy, they fail to realize that in a discussion, it is not about right and wrong. They are probably under the effect of the Heinshorm Effect due to the first bad impressions. 😉 In this discussion, both made valid points, yet both were in the wrong too. In reality, in a discussion, it is relevant to listen to the counterpart’s opinion and words. And that’s exactly what both did, though it hurt them too. But there is more to it.

First, it exposes that the manager never checked the facts about his own “boy”. (chapter 52) Why would he destroy the punching machines constantly? Hence I come to the conclusion that he has no idea about the past from Joo Jaekyung: (chapter 49) Like mentioned in a previous essay, I am suspecting that the athlete was a target of bullying and the perpetrators used his weakness and isolation to their own advantage. In other words, Park Namwook only saw the young man, once the latter had started training in order to protect himself. If he could ruin the machine, then it means that he had developed some strength. Thus I deduce that he never saw the future champion crying. At the same time, his negative perception led him to think that it was not possible to reason with him. He would only understand the power of the fists and nothing else. And this brings me to my next point.

Kim Dan represents the manager’s positive perception. That’s the reason why Mingwa created situations where both would argue. But because the hyung is much smaller and weaker, Joo Jaekyung was encouraged to voice his thoughts and emotions. Through their discussions (heated or not), they developed a mutual respect, which deepened their understanding of each other over time. Therefore I came to perceive these two scenes as a positive and negative reflections.

Chapter 36	Chapter 42

Though both hyungs have the same attitude concerning violence, their response diverges. Kim Dan is not condemning his boss openly. His emotional reaction is more moderate, there is no yelling and threatening. He is teaching gently not to use his fists. With such an attitude, he displays acceptance and tolerance. Thus I come to the following interpretation. The relationship between Park Namwook and Joo Jaekyung was not bad right from the start. Yet as time passed on, the Keinshorm Effect reinforced the negative perception from the manager leading him to silence his star and as such to disrespect him.

In reality, the Keinshorm effect is not so much a rejection of the person or group as of what they represent. Whenever someone rejects an idea, what they are really doing is denying constructive disagreement and mature reflection.

In the long run, the Keinshorm effect distorts our judgment and prevents us from properly evaluating information or ideas presented by people or groups we find unpleasant. However, when we indiscriminately close ourselves off to everything that comes from our antipode, we fall into mental rigidity , which prevents us from growing and making more informed or adaptive decisions. Quoted from Keinshorm Effect: why do we reject the ideas of those we can’t stand?

Hence at the end, he chose not to communicate with him anymore. This explains why the manager didn’t inform him about the desertion of the last PT. (chapter 1) The champion was confronted with this new fact, when he saw Kim Dan for the first time. It signifies that when the story starts, the Keinshorm Effect is already deeply rooted. No wonder why there’s only one message from the hyung during the whole season (chapter 45) This was the sign of a poor connection between these two characters. Whereas the gap between them grew bigger and bigger, the opposite happened between the two protagonists. Under this new perspective, Jinx-philes can grasp why Mingwa created so many scenes with arguments between the two main leads. They should be seen as reflections from the past.

However with the manager, the latter had less patience and understanding right from the start. Therefore he came to choose his hands to turn the sportsman into a “passive and obedient” doll. That’s the reason why I see a connection between these two images:

Chapter 52	Chapter 53

The letter is the highest form for communication. Putting thoughts into words means that the writer took his time to communicate with his counterpart. It stands for rationality and respect which contrasts to the manager’s slap. The latter acted on his negative emotions (anger, fears). The author from the article pointed out that Heinshorm Effect is nowadays widely spread. Why?

Unfortunately, we are living in a true emotiocracy, a dictatorship of emotions that feeds extremism, polarization and, of course, non-thinking. We act by letting ourselves be carried away exclusively by feelings of sympathy or animosity. Without thinking. And when this extends to all levels of society, it becomes highly dangerous. Quoted from Keinshorm Effect: why do we reject the ideas of those we can’t stand?

The moment I read this passage, it made me think of Choi Heesung and his k-drama: Extreme Worlds (chapter 29) (chapter 30) In the past, I used to think that this title were referring to the existence of two worlds: celebrity versus criminal world. But now I am thinking that these extreme worlds should be seen as “emotions” versus “reason” and “love versus hate” too. Idols are exposed to such extreme emotions (stalking, adoration versus hate). (chapter 36) In the second case, Joo Jaekyung could experience it twice during the first season. Whereas he got upset with the article from Shim Yoon-Seok (chapter 35), in the second one he was more composed. (chapter 52) He was already learning that the media were not reflecting verity. He was already distancing himself from social media. He had slowly realized that his image as star was not his true identity. At the same time, the letter contrasts with the short messages from haters. It outlines that Kim Dan’s admiration and recognition is sincere and deep. He didn’t get influenced by the media.

Hence I come to the conclusion that Park Namwook’s passivity and slap were triggered by the Heinshorm Effect. Yes, he was thinking like the media which distinguishes him from the cute “hamster”. (chapter 52) For him, Joo Jaekyung deserved to be suspended… he had punched his opponent at the hospital. Imagine the irony of the situation. Later, the manager used violence too, but it was excusable: (chapter 52) Consequently, it is understandable why Park Namwook didn’t fight against the suspension or organize a conference in order to save his star’s reputation. He had the same view about his boy. In addition, it exposes the shortsightedness and lack of reflection from Park Namwook. That’s why he shouldn’t be allowed to be the star’s manager. While he accuses his pupil of being hot-tempered, the former never checked the facts either: (chapter 52) Why was Baek Junmin place next to his opponent? Someone will have to confront this man for his negligence, unfairness, stupidity and incompetence.

But there exists another evidence for the presence of the Keinshorm Effect: (chapter 1) Due to his words, Kim Dan came to perceive the Emperor as a brutal and brainless man: (chapter 1) However, despite his biased perception about the athlete, he came to overcome all his prejudices about his boss and came to truly love the fighter. And this brings me back to this comparison:

Chapter 52	Chapter 53

The champion’s reaction made laugh many readers. He was so calm. However, the moment you contrast this image with the one from episode 53, you will realize that his reaction is exposing his final detachment from Park Namwook. He is not upset, but this means that he is no longer seeking his admiration and recognition. The slap puts an end to their ambiguous and toxic relationship. For me, the manager lost his position as his hyung and as such his “family”. This explains why he listened to his coach, and said nothing. (chapter 53) However, later the champion thought otherwise: (chapter 53) This shows that he is now making his own decisions and this in the absence of his mentor. It somehow implies that the champion also stops communicating to Park Namwook. Finally, notice how he reacted after reading the letter: he truly felt bad. He was already attached emotionally and mentally to Kim Dan. As a conclusion, the season ends with the switch of the position between Kim Dan and Park Namwook. The former has already come to replace the manager. Indifference versus guilt and pain.

After making this discovery, it dawned on me why Kim Dan was not included in the discussions concerning the imminent fights. (chapter 36) He wouldn’t have been allowed to voice his opinion. He would have been even suspected of spying and leaking information (lawyer and manager from the Entertainment agency). Kim Dan needed to realize and admit his love and admiration for the athlete. first in order to stop Keinshorm Effect. He needed to be a confident and competent PT and become a friend for the protagonist. Since Kim Dan stands for communication, tolerance, respect and openminded-ness, the former hyung embodies the opposite notions: silence, dislike, clouded judgement and mental rigidity. Thus I deduce that in the future, the discussions about fights will take place differently. Involvement from all the members, opening listening and Kim Dan as a PT will have the decisive right for allowing a fight or not.

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