# WebtoonLib — Love Is An Illusion #73

## Series
- title: Love Is An Illusion
- slug: love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9

## Chapter
- number: 73
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Following a period focused on the secondary couple, the narrative returns to Hye-sung Kim and Dojin Park, culminating in a pivotal marriage proposal. The chapter’s central event is driven by Hye-sung’s ongoing recovery from past trauma; witnessing the genuinely loving and stable relationship of Dojin's parents provides a healing contrast to his own abusive upbringing. This experience inspires him to build a better life for his son, Byul. In a move celebrated by readers as both unconventional and perfectly in character, Hye-sung takes the initiative by placing the ring on his own finger, declaring, "I'll be generous and I'll marry you." This "self-proposal" is viewed as a significant milestone in his journey, demonstrating his growing ability to accept happiness and actively commit to his family. The moment is met with overwhelmingly emotional and positive reactions, as fans laud this step toward solidifying their relationship after a tumultuous history, even while acknowledging Hye-sung's lingering guardedness.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following a period focused on the secondary couple, the narrative returns to Hye-sung Kim and Dojin Park, culminating in a pivotal marriage proposal.

### Spoiler summary
Following a period focused on the secondary couple, the narrative returns to Hye-sung Kim and Dojin Park, culminating in a pivotal marriage proposal. The chapter’s central event is driven by Hye-sung’s ongoing recovery from past trauma; witnessing the genuinely loving and stable relationship of Dojin's parents provides a healing contrast to his own abusive upbringing. This experience inspires him to build a better life for his son, Byul. In a move celebrated by readers as both unconventional and perfectly in character, Hye-sung takes the initiative by placing the ring on his own finger, declaring, "I'll be generous and I'll marry you." This "self-proposal" is viewed as a significant milestone in his journey, demonstrating his growing ability to accept happiness and actively commit to his family. The moment is met with overwhelmingly emotional and positive reactions, as fans laud this step toward solidifying their relationship after a tumultuous history, even while acknowledging Hye-sung's lingering guardedness.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Love Is An Illusion #73](/series/love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9/chapter-73)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9

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