# WebtoonLib — Ginger and the Cursed Prince #38

## Series
- title: Ginger and the Cursed Prince
- slug: ginger-and-the-cursed-prince-b53e08

## Chapter
- number: 38
- release_date: 2025-05-17

### Summary
The romantic fallout from Ginger's recent blunders culminates in a heartbreaking confirmation for fans: Hamel has officially fallen for her. As he watches Ginger from the shadows with a pained, longing expression, the fandom has erupted with a severe case of "second lead syndrome," lamenting the tragic fate of the story's author. It appears Ginger's chaotic interference has done more than just save Lerazie; she has completely usurped the protagonist's role, rewriting the narrative so that Hamel is now destined to suffer unrequited love for \*her\*. This development solidifies the brewing love triangle, fueling an intense shipping war as readers mourn for the sweet, grey-haired boy who seems destined for heartbreak once again.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Hamel realizes he has fallen for Ginger, confirming a new love triangle and second lead syndrome.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The romantic fallout from Ginger's recent blunders culminates in a heartbreaking confirmation for fans: Hamel has officially fallen for her.

### Spoiler summary
The romantic fallout from Ginger's recent blunders culminates in a heartbreaking confirmation for fans: Hamel has officially fallen for her. As he watches Ginger from the shadows with a pained, longing expression, the fandom has erupted with a severe case of "second lead syndrome," lamenting the tragic fate of the story's author. It appears Ginger's chaotic interference has done more than just save Lerazie; she has completely usurped the protagonist's role, rewriting the narrative so that Hamel is now destined to suffer unrequited love for \*her\*. This development solidifies the brewing love triangle, fueling an intense shipping war as readers mourn for the sweet, grey-haired boy who seems destined for heartbreak once again.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Ginger and the Cursed Prince #38](/series/ginger-and-the-cursed-prince-b53e08/chapter-38)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/ginger-and-the-cursed-prince-b53e08

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