# WebtoonLib — Again #8

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

## Chapter
- number: 8
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The chapter shifts focus entirely to the re-emergence of Jang Hyunjae, provoking a wave of intense animosity from readers. While commentators frequently acknowledge that Hyunjae is drawn to be handsome and "hot," the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with users labeling him a "piece of shit," "asshole," and "Hyunjerk." The primary source of conflict appears to be Hyunjae's frustration over Han Nokyoung ignoring his phone calls, a development that readers overwhelmingly support as a sign of Nokyoung finally cutting ties with a manipulative figure from his past. In contrast, the character of Sangho, the manager, receives significant praise and affection, with many readers finding him sweet and endearing. However, Nokyoung's own motives are brought into question. His internal thought about treating Sangho well specifically "so he won't turn his back on me again" is highlighted by readers as a potential red flag, sparking discussion on whether his character development is genuine or merely a selfish, self-preservationist tactic to alter his future. The intense focus on Hyunjae's return and Nokyoung's questionable redemption arc completely supplants the previous chapter's antagonist, Kang Junil.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The chapter shifts focus entirely to the re-emergence of Jang Hyunjae, provoking a wave of intense animosity from readers.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter shifts focus entirely to the re-emergence of Jang Hyunjae, provoking a wave of intense animosity from readers. While commentators frequently acknowledge that Hyunjae is drawn to be handsome and "hot," the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with users labeling him a "piece of shit," "asshole," and "Hyunjerk." The primary source of conflict appears to be Hyunjae's frustration over Han Nokyoung ignoring his phone calls, a development that readers overwhelmingly support as a sign of Nokyoung finally cutting ties with a manipulative figure from his past. In contrast, the character of Sangho, the manager, receives significant praise and affection, with many readers finding him sweet and endearing. However, Nokyoung's own motives are brought into question. His internal thought about treating Sangho well specifically "so he won't turn his back on me again" is highlighted by readers as a potential red flag, sparking discussion on whether his character development is genuine or merely a selfish, self-preservationist tactic to alter his future. The intense focus on Hyunjae's return and Nokyoung's questionable redemption arc completely supplants the previous chapter's antagonist, Kang Junil.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Again #8](/series/again-63ba72/chapter-8)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/again-63ba72

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