# WebtoonLib — Who Can Define Popularity #36

## Series
- title: Who Can Define Popularity
- slug: who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-03-04

### Summary
The central conflict escalates as Siwon Cha's childhood bully, Jung Yujin, and an unnamed male accomplice have publicly exposed his past insecurities about his weight, triggering his trauma and threatening his fragile self-confidence. This malicious act of social sabotage has provoked an intensely hostile and vitriolic reaction from readers, who express extreme anger and a desire for retribution against the two antagonists. The narrative frames this psychological attack as a severe emotional crisis for Siwon, whose anxiety is a key focus. In response, a strong support system is rallying around him. Yoonjung, previously established as a romantic rival for Siwon's affection, is now universally praised by readers as a heroic "angel" and a "good rival" who is actively helping him. Concurrently, the side plot involving the musician Hoon and his admirer Bawoo is also mobilized, with comments suggesting Bawoo is taking direct action to investigate the rumors and protect his friends. While Siwon's partner, Daun, is expected to retaliate, the immediate focus is on the comfort and defense provided by this wider circle of allies against the devastating impact of the rumors.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The central conflict escalates as Siwon Cha's childhood bully, Jung Yujin, and an unnamed male accomplice have publicly exposed his past insecurities about his weight, triggering his trauma and threatening his fragile self-confidence.

### Spoiler summary
The central conflict escalates as Siwon Cha's childhood bully, Jung Yujin, and an unnamed male accomplice have publicly exposed his past insecurities about his weight, triggering his trauma and threatening his fragile self-confidence. This malicious act of social sabotage has provoked an intensely hostile and vitriolic reaction from readers, who express extreme anger and a desire for retribution against the two antagonists. The narrative frames this psychological attack as a severe emotional crisis for Siwon, whose anxiety is a key focus. In response, a strong support system is rallying around him. Yoonjung, previously established as a romantic rival for Siwon's affection, is now universally praised by readers as a heroic "angel" and a "good rival" who is actively helping him. Concurrently, the side plot involving the musician Hoon and his admirer Bawoo is also mobilized, with comments suggesting Bawoo is taking direct action to investigate the rumors and protect his friends. While Siwon's partner, Daun, is expected to retaliate, the immediate focus is on the comfort and defense provided by this wider circle of allies against the devastating impact of the rumors.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Who Can Define Popularity #36](/series/who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/who-can-define-popularity-9fed3c

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