# WebtoonLib — Again #40

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

## Chapter
- number: 40
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The chapter deepens the romantic development between Han Nokyoung and Kang Junil through flirtatious and "cute" phone banter as they finalize plans for their first date. This positive momentum is abruptly halted by a dramatic cliffhanger when Junil's secretary contacts Nokyoung with the news that Junil is "at the hospital." The revelation sparks immediate anxiety among readers, who fear an accident or an attack by an antagonist has occurred, once again jeopardizing the couple's progress. However, a prevailing fan theory suggests this is a deliberate misdirect, with many speculating that Junil is unharmed and simply visiting his previously mentioned ailing grandfather. Alongside the plot's suspense, readers express a growing impatience for physical intimacy between the leads, noting the lack of a kiss despite their strong emotional connection. The chapter also generated significant buzz for its visually appealing panels of Kang Junil, which prompted a wave of lustful comments, and for the introduction of his "hot" secretary, while the continued silence from antagonist Jang Hyunjae contributes to an undercurrent of dread.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Nokyoung receives a cliffhanger phone call from Junil's secretary stating that Junil is at the hospital.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The chapter deepens the romantic development between Han Nokyoung and Kang Junil through flirtatious and "cute" phone banter as they finalize plans for their first date.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter deepens the romantic development between Han Nokyoung and Kang Junil through flirtatious and "cute" phone banter as they finalize plans for their first date. This positive momentum is abruptly halted by a dramatic cliffhanger when Junil's secretary contacts Nokyoung with the news that Junil is "at the hospital." The revelation sparks immediate anxiety among readers, who fear an accident or an attack by an antagonist has occurred, once again jeopardizing the couple's progress. However, a prevailing fan theory suggests this is a deliberate misdirect, with many speculating that Junil is unharmed and simply visiting his previously mentioned ailing grandfather. Alongside the plot's suspense, readers express a growing impatience for physical intimacy between the leads, noting the lack of a kiss despite their strong emotional connection. The chapter also generated significant buzz for its visually appealing panels of Kang Junil, which prompted a wave of lustful comments, and for the introduction of his "hot" secretary, while the continued silence from antagonist Jang Hyunjae contributes to an undercurrent of dread.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Again #40](/series/again-63ba72/chapter-40)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/again-63ba72

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.