# WebtoonLib — Back to Work #112

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

## Chapter
- number: 112
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* centers on its protagonist navigating corporate life and relationship disillusionment, primarily her tumultuous bond with supervisor Siwoo, chosen over ex-boyfriend Gaeul. Their relationship has endured significant challenges, from Siwoo’s divorce revelation and Jiyoon’s subsequent withdrawal—which drew initial reader criticism—to Siwoo’s redemption during Jiyoon’s health crisis. However, new conflicts quickly emerged, including Siwoo’s controversial decision to quit his job and a "symmetrical love test" involving new colleagues. The current arc sees Siwoo's jealousy over Jiyoon's undisclosed drinking with a male colleague escalate, culminating in Jiyoon's contentious decision to cancel a meeting with her mother. This has ignited widespread reader frustration, with Jiyoon frequently labeled "selfish," "unreasonable," and "manipulative" for her perceived lack of commitment and failure to initiate communication or apologize. Recent reader comments further amplify this exasperation, largely criticizing Jiyoon for her continued "idiotic" and "childish" behavior, particularly her inability to apologize or send follow-up messages, despite Siwoo's efforts. Many express disbelief at her pride and perceived immaturity, drawing parallels to her "infantilic" ex-boyfriend Gaeul, whom some now feel was unfairly judged. While a minority attributes the conflict to mutual miscommunication or Siwoo's insecurity, the dominant sentiment is one of profound frustration with the prolonged angst and lack of progress over 100 chapters. Readers are threatening to drop the series, yearning for the couple to either progress towards marriage or simply break up, especially with hints of Siwoo's potential accident and new colleague Soyeon's interest in him. The perceived crumbling of Jiyoon's personality and the couple's avoidance tactics are leading many to feel the series has devolved into a "soap opera," with Siwoo often seen as deserving better.
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* centers on its protagonist navigating corporate life and relationship disillusionment, primarily her tumultuous bond with supervisor Siwoo, chosen over ex-boyfriend Gaeul.

### Spoiler summary
The manga \*Jiyoon Cha\* centers on its protagonist navigating corporate life and relationship disillusionment, primarily her tumultuous bond with supervisor Siwoo, chosen over ex-boyfriend Gaeul. Their relationship has endured significant challenges, from Siwoo’s divorce revelation and Jiyoon’s subsequent withdrawal—which drew initial reader criticism—to Siwoo’s redemption during Jiyoon’s health crisis. However, new conflicts quickly emerged, including Siwoo’s controversial decision to quit his job and a "symmetrical love test" involving new colleagues. The current arc sees Siwoo's jealousy over Jiyoon's undisclosed drinking with a male colleague escalate, culminating in Jiyoon's contentious decision to cancel a meeting with her mother. This has ignited widespread reader frustration, with Jiyoon frequently labeled "selfish," "unreasonable," and "manipulative" for her perceived lack of commitment and failure to initiate communication or apologize. Recent reader comments further amplify this exasperation, largely criticizing Jiyoon for her continued "idiotic" and "childish" behavior, particularly her inability to apologize or send follow-up messages, despite Siwoo's efforts. Many express disbelief at her pride and perceived immaturity, drawing parallels to her "infantilic" ex-boyfriend Gaeul, whom some now feel was unfairly judged. While a minority attributes the conflict to mutual miscommunication or Siwoo's insecurity, the dominant sentiment is one of profound frustration with the prolonged angst and lack of progress over 100 chapters. Readers are threatening to drop the series, yearning for the couple to either progress towards marriage or simply break up, especially with hints of Siwoo's potential accident and new colleague Soyeon's interest in him. The perceived crumbling of Jiyoon's personality and the couple's avoidance tactics are leading many to feel the series has devolved into a "soap opera," with Siwoo often seen as deserving better.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Back to Work #112](/series/back-to-work-8850bc/chapter-112)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/back-to-work-8850bc

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