My guy, wtf is this shit? Is getting your ass beat the only way you know how to solve problems? Actually, scratch that, you didn't solve shit. You willingly shattered your already broken and partially-repaired relationship with Taeyang over one of the people responsible for the miserable position you're in right now.
Now, now. I understand that he's doing all of this to "protect" Hamin, but is selfdestruction and intentional self-isolation the only way he knows how to do things? Taeyang is literally the only one in his corner that can help him in a fight and his strength will be essential in the future if the appearance of the new antagonist is anything to go by. Joonwoo even recognizes that Taeyang on some level, still valued what's left of their friendship since he comments on the fact that Taeyang went easier on him the last time they fought... Sigh
It's hella aggravating to see Joowoo always taking a step forward and two steps back every time be makes a major breakthrough in character development. This arc is starting to piss me off and I'm getting extremely frustrated at the direction all of the current developments seem to be heading in. The only good thing I can say about this arc rn is that we at least have confirmation that Joonwoo's and Hamin's feelings are mutual.