# WebtoonLib — The Origin of Species #7

## Series
- title: The Origin of Species
- slug: the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a

## Chapter
- number: 7
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
While reader confusion over the manga's complex plot points regarding security and auctions persists, the current chapter's focus has shifted dramatically due to a shocking negotiation tactic. Lee Youngjin proposes filming a sex tape with Seo Seunghyun to be used as collateral, a move that initially caused some readers embarrassment. However, the pivotal moment comes with Youngjin's admission that "there are already tapes" of him. This single line has ignited intense speculation among the audience, with the overwhelming consensus being that Youngjin has a traumatic backstory involving sexual abuse or coercion. Many readers theorize that a creepy "old man" or "uncle" figure from his past is responsible for these prior recordings, forcing him into them. This revelation re-contextualizes Youngjin's actions, with readers now interpreting his unusual strategy as the "only way he knew how" to threaten someone, born from past trauma. The narrative tone has consequently shifted from a battle of wits to one underscored by deep-seated pain, with the audience now highly invested in uncovering the details of Youngjin's dark history.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Youngjin proposes filming a sex tape as collateral to ensure Seunghyun keeps his end of their deal.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
While reader confusion over the manga's complex plot points regarding security and auctions persists, the current chapter's focus has shifted dramatically due to a shocking negotiation tactic.

### Spoiler summary
While reader confusion over the manga's complex plot points regarding security and auctions persists, the current chapter's focus has shifted dramatically due to a shocking negotiation tactic. Lee Youngjin proposes filming a sex tape with Seo Seunghyun to be used as collateral, a move that initially caused some readers embarrassment. However, the pivotal moment comes with Youngjin's admission that "there are already tapes" of him. This single line has ignited intense speculation among the audience, with the overwhelming consensus being that Youngjin has a traumatic backstory involving sexual abuse or coercion. Many readers theorize that a creepy "old man" or "uncle" figure from his past is responsible for these prior recordings, forcing him into them. This revelation re-contextualizes Youngjin's actions, with readers now interpreting his unusual strategy as the "only way he knew how" to threaten someone, born from past trauma. The narrative tone has consequently shifted from a battle of wits to one underscored by deep-seated pain, with the audience now highly invested in uncovering the details of Youngjin's dark history.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Origin of Species #7](/series/the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a/chapter-7)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a

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