Hmm.. well, we haven't really been seeing him at all lately. And he did chicken out when Jae Gu challenged [that time just after their match] so I don't think he has a future as a fighter. Maybe he's gonna be more of a coach-type dude, cheering on Kim Hye Shin and maybe Minam too, but for that he has to be quite skilled at coaching, and that hasn't been hinted at either ... right? I wouldn't be surprised if he's completely dropped off after the Wild's league.
You know, I keep remembering the whole poisoning thing.............where he actually spiked the food he gave Jae Gu and his siblings that was meant as an apology gift. Yeah, I just wonder if the author isn't holding him back as an active character in order to spring him back out as an actual threat to somebody's safety. No telling what the author will do with the story of course, but still, that definitely crosses my mind............I can see that guy being vengeful and even more crazy and sadistic now. But we'll see.
Got to be honest, this "arc" that's happening in between the tournament hasn't caught my interest at all. I guess I just don't like the new kid.
Oh, I don't think you're alone, I definitely agree, the story (for a while now) doesn't really have a lot of appeal for whatever reason one would follow this story......the action of the tournament or the original slice of life/drama story line. But that's just me maybe, personally I think the story has gotten very weak lately............but I'm still crossing my fingers and hoping for it to shape up.