Stories with unhappy conclusions possess a subtle but significant appeal, distinct from straightforward grief that feels like an oppressive burden. With series such as «Uncontrollably Fond» («함부로 애틋하게») and «Mr. Plankton» («Mr. 플랑크톤»), the narrative establishes early on that happiness and sorrow will be interwoven, yet a delicate sense of optimism persists—a belief that affection might alter what’s predetermined. …