# WebtoonLib — Worth the Wait #24

## Series
- title: Worth the Wait
- slug: worth-the-wait-96255b

## Chapter
- number: 24
- release_date: 2025-05-07

### Summary
Following the emotional breakthrough of a long-awaited sober kiss, the relationship immediately hits a shocking roadblock when Juhyun abruptly rejects the idea of dating, leaving Heeju and readers completely stunned. Fans are now in a frenzy of speculation over Juhyun's baffling "no," with many theorizing that he is neurodivergent and experiencing an emotional shutdown. Others believe he is acting out of insecurity, convinced Heeju isn't over his previous crush, or that he is paralyzed by past trauma involving a figure named Jesoo. While the kiss was a massive step forward, the couple is now more gridlocked than ever by Juhyun's anxieties and their shared, frustrating inability to communicate.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Juhyun rejects the idea of dating Heeju due to deep-seated anxiety and fear of the relationship ending.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the emotional breakthrough of a long-awaited sober kiss, the relationship immediately hits a shocking roadblock when Juhyun abruptly rejects the idea of dating, leaving Heeju and readers completely stunned.

### Spoiler summary
Following the emotional breakthrough of a long-awaited sober kiss, the relationship immediately hits a shocking roadblock when Juhyun abruptly rejects the idea of dating, leaving Heeju and readers completely stunned. Fans are now in a frenzy of speculation over Juhyun's baffling "no," with many theorizing that he is neurodivergent and experiencing an emotional shutdown. Others believe he is acting out of insecurity, convinced Heeju isn't over his previous crush, or that he is paralyzed by past trauma involving a figure named Jesoo. While the kiss was a massive step forward, the couple is now more gridlocked than ever by Juhyun's anxieties and their shared, frustrating inability to communicate.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Worth the Wait #24](/series/worth-the-wait-96255b/chapter-24)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/worth-the-wait-96255b

## Usage
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