# WebtoonLib — Don't Build My Hopes Up #34

## Series
- title: Don't Build My Hopes Up
- slug: dont-build-my-hopes-up-f02e21

## Chapter
- number: 34
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The current chapter escalates directly from the previous installment's jealous tension into the couple's long-awaited first sexual encounter. Reader response is overwhelmingly one of excitement and relief, with many celebrating the "spicy" and "hot" progression after 33 chapters. The comments highlight specific intimate details, from Yeonu being shirtless to successfully finding Gyu-yeong's "spot," signaling a significant step in their physical relationship. However, this excitement is punctuated by specific critiques and lingering anxieties. A prominent recurring complaint is Yeonu's "disturbing" habit of kissing with his eyes wide open, which many readers find unsettling. Practical concerns, such as a perceived lack of lube, are also noted amidst the enthusiasm. The chapter also provides a potential resolution to the persistent anxiety surrounding Yeonu's previous ambiguous rejection; some readers now interpret his past hesitation ("I don't think I can") not as a lack of desire for a man, but as a fear of hurting Gyu-yeong, thus easing some long-held fears. Despite this progress, the chapter concludes on an abrupt cliffhanger, cutting the scene short and leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the next installment.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- The couple has their first sexual encounter; Yeonu is praised for stopping when Gyu-yeong is in pain.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The current chapter escalates directly from the previous installment's jealous tension into the couple's long-awaited first sexual encounter.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter escalates directly from the previous installment's jealous tension into the couple's long-awaited first sexual encounter. Reader response is overwhelmingly one of excitement and relief, with many celebrating the "spicy" and "hot" progression after 33 chapters. The comments highlight specific intimate details, from Yeonu being shirtless to successfully finding Gyu-yeong's "spot," signaling a significant step in their physical relationship. However, this excitement is punctuated by specific critiques and lingering anxieties. A prominent recurring complaint is Yeonu's "disturbing" habit of kissing with his eyes wide open, which many readers find unsettling. Practical concerns, such as a perceived lack of lube, are also noted amidst the enthusiasm. The chapter also provides a potential resolution to the persistent anxiety surrounding Yeonu's previous ambiguous rejection; some readers now interpret his past hesitation ("I don't think I can") not as a lack of desire for a man, but as a fear of hurting Gyu-yeong, thus easing some long-held fears. Despite this progress, the chapter concludes on an abrupt cliffhanger, cutting the scene short and leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the next installment.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Don't Build My Hopes Up #34](/series/dont-build-my-hopes-up-f02e21/chapter-34)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/dont-build-my-hopes-up-f02e21

## Usage
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