# WebtoonLib — Again #23

## Series
- title: Again
- slug: again-63ba72

## Chapter
- number: 23
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The chapter continues with Han Nokyoung in the hospital, where the central conflict shifts to a tense confrontation with Jang Hyunjae's subordinate, Mr. Ha. This new antagonist appears as a menacing "creeper" in Nokyoung's room at night, prompting Nokyoung to stand up for himself in a manner consistent with his outspoken personality. The encounter fuels intense reader speculation that Mr. Ha was the one responsible for the acid attack in the original timeline, independent of Hyunjae, whose own quiet and "out of it" demeanor leaves his true role ambiguous. This tense plotline is balanced by the continued wholesome development of the relationship between Nokyoung and Kang Junil. Their interactions are perceived as a "sweet lover's spat," with Junil's protective and caring side on full display as he flirts and insists Nokyoung rest. Readers celebrated details like Junil calling Nokyoung a "good boy," the reveal of their eight-year age gap, and his affectionate nickname for Nokyoung, "Enigma." Overall, the audience is fiercely hostile toward Mr. Ha and Hyunjae while championing the slow-burn, non-toxic romance between the main leads.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The chapter continues with Han Nokyoung in the hospital, where the central conflict shifts to a tense confrontation with Jang Hyunjae's subordinate, Mr.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter continues with Han Nokyoung in the hospital, where the central conflict shifts to a tense confrontation with Jang Hyunjae's subordinate, Mr. Ha. This new antagonist appears as a menacing "creeper" in Nokyoung's room at night, prompting Nokyoung to stand up for himself in a manner consistent with his outspoken personality. The encounter fuels intense reader speculation that Mr. Ha was the one responsible for the acid attack in the original timeline, independent of Hyunjae, whose own quiet and "out of it" demeanor leaves his true role ambiguous. This tense plotline is balanced by the continued wholesome development of the relationship between Nokyoung and Kang Junil. Their interactions are perceived as a "sweet lover's spat," with Junil's protective and caring side on full display as he flirts and insists Nokyoung rest. Readers celebrated details like Junil calling Nokyoung a "good boy," the reveal of their eight-year age gap, and his affectionate nickname for Nokyoung, "Enigma." Overall, the audience is fiercely hostile toward Mr. Ha and Hyunjae while championing the slow-burn, non-toxic romance between the main leads.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Again #23](/series/again-63ba72/chapter-23)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/again-63ba72

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