If you’ve typed the phrase into a search bar, you are likely already suffering from the same affliction as thousands of other readers: acute Jinx withdrawal. Created by the celebrated author Mingwa (famous for the emotional gut-punch that was BJ Alex ), Jinx has exploded in popularity. It follows the toxic, volatile, and intensely physical relationship between Kim Dan, a desperate physical therapist drowning in debt, and Joo Jaekyung, an arrogant, powerful MMA fighter who views Dan as nothing more than a "lucky charm" (and a punching bag with benefits).