Crucially, the series frames Mun’s disability not as a deficit, but as a source of empathy. His physical suffering allows him to connect with the victims of the evil spirits—people who are often marginalized, bullied, or sick. In Season 2 (2021), the stakes are raised when Mun’s powers are stripped away, forcing him to fight as a human with a disability. This narrative arc asserts that Mun’s worth is inherent to his character, not merely a byproduct of supernatural augmentation.
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