# WebtoonLib — My Cute Beast #9

## Series
- title: My Cute Beast
- slug: my-cute-beast-8cb1cf

## Chapter
- number: 9
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Reader sentiment has decisively turned against the female lead's current boyfriend, Taebum, solidifying his role as a romantic antagonist. The central conflict stems from his reaction to his mother disrespecting Da-im's career as an elementary school teacher. Instead of defending Da-im's passion, Taebum suggested she should have been "grateful" for his mother's offer to help her become a professor, questioning her decision to refuse. This is perceived by the audience as a profound lack of understanding and respect for her dream job, which she has held for a year into their relationship. Readers have overwhelmingly labeled Taebum a "red flag" and a "mama's boy" who prioritizes keeping peace with his overbearing mother over his girlfriend's happiness and autonomy. The consensus is that he does not truly know Da-im, and the incident has triggered a wave of comments demanding she break up with him immediately. Da-im's belief that she will "never see his mother again" is viewed as naive by the audience, who point out the long-term implications of dating someone with such a family dynamic. In stark contrast, affection for the main love interest, On-gyum, continues to soar, with numerous comments praising his "cute" and "adorable" demeanor, further cementing the audience's desire for the central pairing to unite.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Reader sentiment has decisively turned against the female lead's current boyfriend, Taebum, solidifying his role as a romantic antagonist.

### Spoiler summary
Reader sentiment has decisively turned against the female lead's current boyfriend, Taebum, solidifying his role as a romantic antagonist. The central conflict stems from his reaction to his mother disrespecting Da-im's career as an elementary school teacher. Instead of defending Da-im's passion, Taebum suggested she should have been "grateful" for his mother's offer to help her become a professor, questioning her decision to refuse. This is perceived by the audience as a profound lack of understanding and respect for her dream job, which she has held for a year into their relationship. Readers have overwhelmingly labeled Taebum a "red flag" and a "mama's boy" who prioritizes keeping peace with his overbearing mother over his girlfriend's happiness and autonomy. The consensus is that he does not truly know Da-im, and the incident has triggered a wave of comments demanding she break up with him immediately. Da-im's belief that she will "never see his mother again" is viewed as naive by the audience, who point out the long-term implications of dating someone with such a family dynamic. In stark contrast, affection for the main love interest, On-gyum, continues to soar, with numerous comments praising his "cute" and "adorable" demeanor, further cementing the audience's desire for the central pairing to unite.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — My Cute Beast #9](/series/my-cute-beast-8cb1cf/chapter-9)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/my-cute-beast-8cb1cf

## Usage
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