# WebtoonLib — Red Candy #27

## Series
- title: Red Candy
- slug: red-candy-51fba0

## Chapter
- number: 27
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Contrary to the widespread reader panic following the previous chapter's disastrous cliffhanger, the anticipated dramatic fallout is swiftly and unexpectedly subverted. Shihyeon attempts to explain away the compromising kiss with his rival, Adam, by offering what readers universally condemned as a nonsensical and flimsy excuse—that it was merely an "accident." To the shock and bewilderment of the audience, Hajun accepts this unbelievable explanation, completely bypassing the expected multi-chapter conflict. This rapid resolution culminates in a pivotal moment where the pair, rather than separating, decide to make their relationship official, a move that confused many readers who assumed they were already dating. The fan reaction is a volatile mix of euphoric celebration and profound dread. While many are thrilled to see the couple finally commit, the overwhelming sentiment is one of heightened anxiety, as this new level of intimacy is built upon the fundamental lie of Shihyeon's mission. Readers recognize that by solidifying his relationship with his target, Shihyeon has only deepened the deception, ensuring the inevitable revelation will be catastrophically more painful for the genuinely-in-love Hajun.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Following the kiss incident, the two decide to make their relationship official, deepening the stakes of Shihyeon's lie.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Contrary to the widespread reader panic following the previous chapter's disastrous cliffhanger, the anticipated dramatic fallout is swiftly and unexpectedly subverted.

### Spoiler summary
Contrary to the widespread reader panic following the previous chapter's disastrous cliffhanger, the anticipated dramatic fallout is swiftly and unexpectedly subverted. Shihyeon attempts to explain away the compromising kiss with his rival, Adam, by offering what readers universally condemned as a nonsensical and flimsy excuse—that it was merely an "accident." To the shock and bewilderment of the audience, Hajun accepts this unbelievable explanation, completely bypassing the expected multi-chapter conflict. This rapid resolution culminates in a pivotal moment where the pair, rather than separating, decide to make their relationship official, a move that confused many readers who assumed they were already dating. The fan reaction is a volatile mix of euphoric celebration and profound dread. While many are thrilled to see the couple finally commit, the overwhelming sentiment is one of heightened anxiety, as this new level of intimacy is built upon the fundamental lie of Shihyeon's mission. Readers recognize that by solidifying his relationship with his target, Shihyeon has only deepened the deception, ensuring the inevitable revelation will be catastrophically more painful for the genuinely-in-love Hajun.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Red Candy #27](/series/red-candy-51fba0/chapter-27)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/red-candy-51fba0

## Usage
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