# WebtoonLib — Beta Off Not Dating #20

## Series
- title: Beta Off Not Dating
- slug: beta-off-not-dating-07608e

## Chapter
- number: 20
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The current chapter solidifies a major fan theory, confirming that Juhyeok's best friend, the alpha Gido, harbors romantic feelings for him. This revelation has become the central focus of reader discussion, with the overwhelming consensus being that Gido is now grappling with the regret of not acting on his feelings sooner. The audience widely interprets his inaction as a conscious choice to respect Juhyeok's deep-seated prejudice against alpha-omega relationships, a decision that has now left him "friendzoned" as new romantic rivals, like Director Lee, enter the picture. This development has sharply divided the readership. A significant portion has thrown their support behind Gido, triggering a wave of "second male lead syndrome" and championing the "best friend route," viewing him as a more respectful and suitable partner for Juhyeok. Conversely, another vocal group expresses disappointment, lamenting the loss of a rare, purely platonic friendship in the genre and criticizing the reliance on a familiar trope. A few readers even offer a more critical take on Gido, labeling him manipulative. Amidst this, Juhyeok remains the oblivious protagonist, whose own denial and confusion about his feelings are seen as the perfect catalyst for further misunderstandings in what has now officially escalated into a complex love triangle.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The current chapter solidifies a major fan theory, confirming that Juhyeok's best friend, the alpha Gido, harbors romantic feelings for him.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter solidifies a major fan theory, confirming that Juhyeok's best friend, the alpha Gido, harbors romantic feelings for him. This revelation has become the central focus of reader discussion, with the overwhelming consensus being that Gido is now grappling with the regret of not acting on his feelings sooner. The audience widely interprets his inaction as a conscious choice to respect Juhyeok's deep-seated prejudice against alpha-omega relationships, a decision that has now left him "friendzoned" as new romantic rivals, like Director Lee, enter the picture. This development has sharply divided the readership. A significant portion has thrown their support behind Gido, triggering a wave of "second male lead syndrome" and championing the "best friend route," viewing him as a more respectful and suitable partner for Juhyeok. Conversely, another vocal group expresses disappointment, lamenting the loss of a rare, purely platonic friendship in the genre and criticizing the reliance on a familiar trope. A few readers even offer a more critical take on Gido, labeling him manipulative. Amidst this, Juhyeok remains the oblivious protagonist, whose own denial and confusion about his feelings are seen as the perfect catalyst for further misunderstandings in what has now officially escalated into a complex love triangle.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Beta Off Not Dating #20](/series/beta-off-not-dating-07608e/chapter-20)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/beta-off-not-dating-07608e

## Usage
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