<쌍천기봉> 연작의 문제적 남주인공들과 지배적 남성성의 허상 = Problematic Heroes and the Illusion of Hegemonic Masculinity in the < SsangCheonGiBong(쌍천기봉) > Series

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The < SsangCheonGiBong > series features problematic heroes who frequently break social norms and engage in deviant behaviors. These broad-minded male protagonists have often been viewed as resisting oppressive systems, with their actions interpreted as part of their growth process. However, their culpability should not be overlooked, as their acts of violence result in tangible suffering for victims and appear to be condoned at a structural level. Therefore, this study aims to examine the disrupted human relationships and fractured family dynamics caused by the problematic behaviors of these protagonists.
Lee Mong-Chang from < SsangCheonGiBong > and Lee Baek-Mun from < LeeSsiSaeDaeRok > are father and son who share a common trait of indulgence in sensual desires, leading to social scandal. Their lack of restraint over romantic desires results in the dissolution of marriages, the suffering of wives, and the death or disappearance of children. Although the narratives attribute responsibility to villains in order to absolve the wrongdoings of the protagonists, the truth is that all of these issues originate from the protagonists themselves, rather than from external factors. Moreover, this is reinforced by the power structure of the patriarchal family.
These protagonists symbolize the family, which embodies the desires of the male collective. The male-centered hierarchical order inherent in the patriarchal system enables their wrongful exercise of power, ultimately undermining the foundation of the family itself. This can be observed within the narrative through the inadequate protection of direct descendants or the threat of family extinction. In contrast, a heroine who was once objectified and marginalized saves the family from such crises, exposing the vulnerabilities of the patriarchal order and the illusion of hegemonic masculinity.