# WebtoonLib — Haunted by Desire #57

## Series
- title: Haunted by Desire
- slug: haunted-by-desire-201335

## Chapter
- number: 57
- release_date: 2025-03-06

### Summary
Following a devastating 200-year time skip that saw Jo Seong-jae die of old age, the narrative now focuses on an immortal Hong Dohui enduring a long and lonely existence without his lover. Reader reactions confirm the profound sense of loss and pain associated with Dohui's solitude. The current chapter introduces a significant new development with the appearance of a handsome character, whom readers have overwhelmingly identified as the former king previously served by the messenger, Joohwan. This has sparked considerable discussion about how the king, who died of old age, has returned as a young man, with many speculating he has become a messenger or grim reaper himself. This reintroduction shifts the focus slightly, introducing a potential new romantic subplot involving the king, while also confirming that Joohwan has been successfully reincarnated. Despite this new intrigue, the core emotional focus remains on the main couple, with readers expressing fervent hope that this new arc is building towards Seong-jae's eventual reincarnation and a modern-era reunion with Dohui, finally breaking their tragic cycle.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- The story skips 200 years to a modern setting where Dohui hunts ghosts.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following a devastating 200-year time skip that saw Jo Seong-jae die of old age, the narrative now focuses on an immortal Hong Dohui enduring a long and lonely existence without his lover.

### Spoiler summary
Following a devastating 200-year time skip that saw Jo Seong-jae die of old age, the narrative now focuses on an immortal Hong Dohui enduring a long and lonely existence without his lover. Reader reactions confirm the profound sense of loss and pain associated with Dohui's solitude. The current chapter introduces a significant new development with the appearance of a handsome character, whom readers have overwhelmingly identified as the former king previously served by the messenger, Joohwan. This has sparked considerable discussion about how the king, who died of old age, has returned as a young man, with many speculating he has become a messenger or grim reaper himself. This reintroduction shifts the focus slightly, introducing a potential new romantic subplot involving the king, while also confirming that Joohwan has been successfully reincarnated. Despite this new intrigue, the core emotional focus remains on the main couple, with readers expressing fervent hope that this new arc is building towards Seong-jae's eventual reincarnation and a modern-era reunion with Dohui, finally breaking their tragic cycle.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haunted by Desire #57](/series/haunted-by-desire-201335/chapter-57)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haunted-by-desire-201335

## Usage
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