# WebtoonLib — Revenge Is Ours #40

## Series
- title: Revenge Is Ours
- slug: revenge-is-ours-984d97

## Chapter
- number: 40
- release_date: 2025-03-07

### Summary
The central conflict has intensified around the actress Nana and her new co-star, Taesu, sparking a deeply divided reader debate over his professional conduct. A large portion of the audience vehemently condemns Taesu, labeling him a "jerk," "hypocrite," and "creep" for his aggressive and poorly-timed criticism of Nana's acting. Readers argue his methods are abusive rather than constructive, citing his unprofessionalism in confronting her mid-shoot and prying into her personal life, which makes his contradictory claim of liking her seem disturbing. This perspective often ties into a broader frustration that the male characters in the series are consistently flawed. Conversely, a significant faction defends Taesu, asserting that while his delivery is harsh, his critique of Nana's unprofessionalism and poor performance is factually correct and necessary. They view his "brutal honesty" as a form of "tough love" from a concerned colleague trying to prevent her career from collapsing, especially as Nana herself acknowledges her lack of passion for the job. A third viewpoint sees fault in both characters, agreeing with Taesu’s professional frustrations but condemning his invasive methods. This subplot has become a focal point for discussing workplace boundaries, trauma's impact on performance, and whether good intentions can justify harmful behavior.
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### Safe teaser
The central conflict has intensified around the actress Nana and her new co-star, Taesu, sparking a deeply divided reader debate over his professional conduct.

### Spoiler summary
The central conflict has intensified around the actress Nana and her new co-star, Taesu, sparking a deeply divided reader debate over his professional conduct. A large portion of the audience vehemently condemns Taesu, labeling him a "jerk," "hypocrite," and "creep" for his aggressive and poorly-timed criticism of Nana's acting. Readers argue his methods are abusive rather than constructive, citing his unprofessionalism in confronting her mid-shoot and prying into her personal life, which makes his contradictory claim of liking her seem disturbing. This perspective often ties into a broader frustration that the male characters in the series are consistently flawed. Conversely, a significant faction defends Taesu, asserting that while his delivery is harsh, his critique of Nana's unprofessionalism and poor performance is factually correct and necessary. They view his "brutal honesty" as a form of "tough love" from a concerned colleague trying to prevent her career from collapsing, especially as Nana herself acknowledges her lack of passion for the job. A third viewpoint sees fault in both characters, agreeing with Taesu’s professional frustrations but condemning his invasive methods. This subplot has become a focal point for discussing workplace boundaries, trauma's impact on performance, and whether good intentions can justify harmful behavior.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Revenge Is Ours #40](/series/revenge-is-ours-984d97/chapter-40)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/revenge-is-ours-984d97

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