TL; DR: Welcome to OtakuSignal, your go-to place for manhwa (Korean comics) news. Today, we’re talking about Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85. This story is about Haneul and Mincheol, who have been best friends since they were kids. They accidentally start a romantic relationship and have to deal with their confusing feelings for each other.
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85 will be released on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM KST. Official English serialization is available on WEBTOON, with fan translations dropping across alternative platforms.
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Article Highlights:
- Release Details: Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85 drops on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM KST.
- Where to Read: Officially available on WEBTOON (English) and Naver Comics (Korean).
- Chapter 85 Spoilers: The chapter will explore the intimate fallout of Mincheol and Haneul’s honest confessions, moving away from their usual bickering and into genuinely vulnerable romantic territory.
What Happened in Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 84? (Recap)
In the last chapter, a lot of tension between them finally exploded. After weeks of misunderstandings and jealousy involving other characters.
Mincheol realized that trying to keep his distance to protect their friendship was actually hurting Haneul. They had a big, emotional talk where they dropped their usual stubborn attitudes and shared their true feelings.
What Are the Spoilers for Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85?
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85 will show the sweet moments right after this important conversation. With their walls down and misunderstandings cleared, we’ll see a more caring side of their relationship.
Mincheol will likely talk more about his insecurities, while Haneul will comfort him in her clumsy but charming way. This chapter is expected to give fans the romantic moments they’ve been waiting for, as their relationship turns from just friends to something more serious.
When is the Release Date & Time for Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85?
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85 is scheduled for release on Friday, August 7, 2026. Below is the complete global release schedule covering all 28 major time zones so you can catch the update exactly when it goes live.
| Region / Time Zone | UTC Offset | Expected Time |
| Baker Island (BIT) | UTC-12 | 1:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Aug 7) |
| Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Aug 7) |
| Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Aug 7) |
| Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Aug 7) |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Aug 7) |
| Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Aug 8) |
| Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Aug 8) |
Where Can I Read Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 85 Officially?
- WEBTOON / Naver Comics: You can read the official English serialization of Childhood Friend Complex directly on the WEBTOON platform. For those keeping up with the raw Korean chapters, the series is officially hosted on Naver Comics.
About Childhood Friend Complex (Series Overview)
| Attribute | Details |
| Title | Childhood Friend Complex |
| Alternative Names | 소꿉친구 컴플렉스 |
| Author / Artist | EUNHI |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Slice of Life |
| Status | Ongoing |
Synopsis
Haneul and Mincheol have been best friends for over 20 years and promised never to see each other that way. But after some awkward moments when drinking, their friendship changes. They try to brush it off, but the feelings and tension between them are too strong to ignore, and they have to decide if they want to risk their friendship for love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Childhood Friend Complex censored on Webtoon?
Yes, the official English release on WEBTOON is slightly censored compared to the original R18-rated Korean version available on Naver.
Who is the creator of Childhood Friend Complex?
The hit romance manhwa is both written and illustrated by EUNHI.
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