Summary
Unholy Binding (Korean title 속된 구속, Sokdoen Gusok) is a mature, josei manhwa written by Yoon Soda with art by Red Peach Studio. It’s an ongoing 2024 release (around 50+ chapters) and major in the adult, drama, smut, romance, and psychological tags.
Seoyoon (female lead) – enters into a highly intimate, physical-only relationship with Kwon Tae-ha, who seems distant and emotionally cold. The relationship starts purely for physical reasons (“A physical-only partner. That was the definition…”), yet Seoyoon develops deeper feelings for him.
Tae-ha’s actions initially feel contrived or insincere, but Seoyoon persists out of love and a desire to protect him. Tensions escalate when Tae-ha reveals he’s getting engaged to someone else: “I’m getting engaged next month.” “…Then what happens to our relationship, CEO?” His response—emphasizing that their intimate arrangement won’t change despite the engagement—leads Seoyoon to question whether their bond is feigned affection or something more profound.