# WebtoonLib — Back to Work #122

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

## Chapter
- number: 122
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s seeking fulfillment amidst corporate disillusionment and romantic pressure, has navigated a complex relationship with her supervisor, Siwoo. Their journey has been fraught with challenges, including Jiyoon's insecurity following Siwoo's divorce revelation, Siwoo's controversial decision to quit his job, and a recent "break" initiated by Siwoo due to Jiyoon's undisclosed drinking and cancelled family plans, which drew reader criticism for her perceived selfishness. Despite past reader frustration, the main couple recently reconciled, leading to widespread relief and celebration of their improved communication, with Jiyoon acknowledging the importance of mutual effort. However, the narrative's focus has now shifted dramatically to the secondary romance between Noah and Jaein, whose relationship, once a beloved healthy dynamic, has crumbled. Reader comments reveal a painful, realistic breakup attributed to their differing life stages—Noah as a student and Jaein as a career woman—and a profound lack of communication. Readers express significant sympathy for Noah and criticism for Jaein's overthinking, insecurity, and perceived "gaslighting," while also hoping for their future reconciliation when both are in a better place. The overall sentiment highlights a pattern where one couple's stability is juxtaposed with the other's turmoil, with readers expressing frustration over the prolonged angst, update hiatuses, and a desire for both couples to find resolution, including spoilers suggesting future marriage for Jiyoon and Siwoo, and reconciliation for Noah and Jaein.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s seeking fulfillment amidst corporate disillusionment and romantic pressure, has navigated a complex relationship with her supervisor, Siwoo.

### Spoiler summary
Jiyoon Cha, a woman in her 30s seeking fulfillment amidst corporate disillusionment and romantic pressure, has navigated a complex relationship with her supervisor, Siwoo. Their journey has been fraught with challenges, including Jiyoon's insecurity following Siwoo's divorce revelation, Siwoo's controversial decision to quit his job, and a recent "break" initiated by Siwoo due to Jiyoon's undisclosed drinking and cancelled family plans, which drew reader criticism for her perceived selfishness. Despite past reader frustration, the main couple recently reconciled, leading to widespread relief and celebration of their improved communication, with Jiyoon acknowledging the importance of mutual effort. However, the narrative's focus has now shifted dramatically to the secondary romance between Noah and Jaein, whose relationship, once a beloved healthy dynamic, has crumbled. Reader comments reveal a painful, realistic breakup attributed to their differing life stages—Noah as a student and Jaein as a career woman—and a profound lack of communication. Readers express significant sympathy for Noah and criticism for Jaein's overthinking, insecurity, and perceived "gaslighting," while also hoping for their future reconciliation when both are in a better place. The overall sentiment highlights a pattern where one couple's stability is juxtaposed with the other's turmoil, with readers expressing frustration over the prolonged angst, update hiatuses, and a desire for both couples to find resolution, including spoilers suggesting future marriage for Jiyoon and Siwoo, and reconciliation for Noah and Jaein.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Back to Work #122](/series/back-to-work-8850bc/chapter-122)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/back-to-work-8850bc

## Usage
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