# WebtoonLib — Back to Work #109

## Series
- title: Back to Work
- slug: back-to-work-8850bc

## Chapter
- number: 109
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* continues to explore the tumultuous relationship of its protagonist, Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s struggling with career dissatisfaction and relationship woes. Following a period of reconciliation with her supervisor, Siwoo, after his divorce revelation and her ovarian cyst diagnosis, their stability is once again under siege. Recent chapters have seen their discussions of marriage spark fan apprehension due to Jiyoon's inconsistent stance, despite Siwoo's previous proposal. The narrative's focus has largely shifted to the secondary couple, Noah and Jaein, whose relationship is plagued by Noah's perceived toxicity, emotional distance, and tendency to treat the younger Jaein like an "annoying child," leading to widespread reader criticism and calls for their breakup. The current chapter plunges Jiyoon and Siwoo into a new conflict, stemming from Siwoo's jealousy over Jiyoon not disclosing a new male colleague she drank with and took home. Readers are deeply divided, with many criticizing Jiyoon's perceived selfishness and lack of empathy, drawing parallels to her past overreactions regarding Siwoo's ex-wife, and noting her consistent need for reassurance without reciprocation. Conversely, some readers find Siwoo's reaction overly controlling, though others defend his jealousy as realistic given Jiyoon's reluctance towards marriage. The prolonged angst of this arc, spanning fourteen chapters, has led to significant reader frustration, with many threatening to drop the series due to Jiyoon's "insufferable" and "unreasonable" behavior, lamenting the story's lost spark and the perceived imbalance where men constantly cater to the women's needs. The introduction of new colleagues, including a "cute" male newbie, further complicates the "symmetrical love test" for the main couple, leaving their future uncertain amidst escalating misunderstandings.
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### Key events
- Jiyoon drinks with a male colleague without disclosing it to Siwoo, sparking his jealousy and a new wave of conflict.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* continues to explore the tumultuous relationship of its protagonist, Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s struggling with career dissatisfaction and relationship woes.

### Spoiler summary
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* continues to explore the tumultuous relationship of its protagonist, Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s struggling with career dissatisfaction and relationship woes. Following a period of reconciliation with her supervisor, Siwoo, after his divorce revelation and her ovarian cyst diagnosis, their stability is once again under siege. Recent chapters have seen their discussions of marriage spark fan apprehension due to Jiyoon's inconsistent stance, despite Siwoo's previous proposal. The narrative's focus has largely shifted to the secondary couple, Noah and Jaein, whose relationship is plagued by Noah's perceived toxicity, emotional distance, and tendency to treat the younger Jaein like an "annoying child," leading to widespread reader criticism and calls for their breakup. The current chapter plunges Jiyoon and Siwoo into a new conflict, stemming from Siwoo's jealousy over Jiyoon not disclosing a new male colleague she drank with and took home. Readers are deeply divided, with many criticizing Jiyoon's perceived selfishness and lack of empathy, drawing parallels to her past overreactions regarding Siwoo's ex-wife, and noting her consistent need for reassurance without reciprocation. Conversely, some readers find Siwoo's reaction overly controlling, though others defend his jealousy as realistic given Jiyoon's reluctance towards marriage. The prolonged angst of this arc, spanning fourteen chapters, has led to significant reader frustration, with many threatening to drop the series due to Jiyoon's "insufferable" and "unreasonable" behavior, lamenting the story's lost spark and the perceived imbalance where men constantly cater to the women's needs. The introduction of new colleagues, including a "cute" male newbie, further complicates the "symmetrical love test" for the main couple, leaving their future uncertain amidst escalating misunderstandings.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Back to Work #109](/series/back-to-work-8850bc/chapter-109)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/back-to-work-8850bc

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