# WebtoonLib — Romance 101 #70

## Series
- title: Romance 101
- slug: romance-101-df5621

## Chapter
- number: 70
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The long-standing love triangle in “Romance 101” has reached a definitive and bittersweet conclusion, resolving the plot stagnation that had frustrated readers. The central conflict was not advanced by the fan-favorite male lead, Yuyeon Na, but was instead concluded by the protagonist Bareum Jung’s original crush, Jaehyun Shin. In the current chapter, Jaehyun has formally rejected Bareum. Reader reactions reveal this was not due to a lack of affection; he reciprocates her feelings but has maturely chosen to prioritize his significant personal and financial responsibilities. His decision is framed as a "right person, wrong time" scenario, believing he cannot currently provide the time and commitment a relationship requires, a theme that echoes previously failed relationships in the series. While fans are heartbroken for Jaehyun, they largely respect his responsible character. This development officially removes him as a romantic rival and clears the path for Yuyeon, who had previously confessed to Bareum. However, this resolution creates a new narrative tension, as some readers are now concerned that the main couple will only unite after Bareum was rejected, positioning Yuyeon as a "second choice."
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Jaehyun formally rejects Bareum, citing his financial and personal responsibilities as reasons he cannot date.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The long-standing love triangle in “Romance 101” has reached a definitive and bittersweet conclusion, resolving the plot stagnation that had frustrated readers.

### Spoiler summary
The long-standing love triangle in “Romance 101” has reached a definitive and bittersweet conclusion, resolving the plot stagnation that had frustrated readers. The central conflict was not advanced by the fan-favorite male lead, Yuyeon Na, but was instead concluded by the protagonist Bareum Jung’s original crush, Jaehyun Shin. In the current chapter, Jaehyun has formally rejected Bareum. Reader reactions reveal this was not due to a lack of affection; he reciprocates her feelings but has maturely chosen to prioritize his significant personal and financial responsibilities. His decision is framed as a "right person, wrong time" scenario, believing he cannot currently provide the time and commitment a relationship requires, a theme that echoes previously failed relationships in the series. While fans are heartbroken for Jaehyun, they largely respect his responsible character. This development officially removes him as a romantic rival and clears the path for Yuyeon, who had previously confessed to Bareum. However, this resolution creates a new narrative tension, as some readers are now concerned that the main couple will only unite after Bareum was rejected, positioning Yuyeon as a "second choice."

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Romance 101 #70](/series/romance-101-df5621/chapter-70)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/romance-101-df5621

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.