Summary
Black Fish follows the story of Hyewon, a young woman who becomes entangled in a deeply toxic and manipulative relationship with a man who claims to love her—but expresses that love through control, coercion, and emotional dominance.
The man, often referred to by readers as the “Male Lead,” positions himself as Hyewon’s savior. He insists that since they live together and sleep together, they are effectively in a romantic relationship—even if Hyewon doesn’t feel the same way. His logic is twisted: if he loves her, then she must love him too—or else, she can never leave.