From a surface level, Bum appears to be the aggressor. He is the stalker. He is the one crossing physical boundaries. In any other story, Bum would be the "top" in terms of predatory behavior.
The artwork in Killing Stalking Chapter 1 is a crucial element in setting the tone for the rest of the series. The illustrations are hauntingly beautiful, with a muted color palette that reflects the dark and twisted nature of the narrative. The character designs are well-crafted, with distinct facial expressions and body language that convey the emotions and tensions between Sangwoo and Minwoo. killing stalking chapter 1 top
Furthermore, Chapter 1 uses the concept of the “top” to critique the very language of dominance and submission in toxic relationships. In BL (Boys’ Love) genre conventions, the “top” typically holds narrative and physical control. Koogi weaponizes this expectation. Yoon Bum’s status as the active pursuer (the one who climbs the stairs, who opens the door) only highlights his emotional bottomness. He has no control over his feelings, his actions, or the situation. When Sangwoo finally acknowledges him—not with love, but with a chilling, curious smile—the power transfer is complete. Sangwoo becomes the true top, not through sexual positioning, but through absolute psychological domination. Bum’s years of watching are instantly rendered moot; in the span of a single night, he has become the watched, the caught, the owned. From a surface level, Bum appears to be the aggressor