Childhood Friend Complex (소꿉친구 컴플렉스) by Eunhi is one of the most popular modern romance manhwa currently serializing. Following its return for Childhood Friend Complex Season 2, the story between Haneul and Mincheol has reached new levels of emotional (and physical) tension. Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 72 drops Sunday, May 3, 2026 — OtakuSignal has the full recap, spoilers for Chapter 72, and reading links ready.
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Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 71 Recap
The recent chapters of Childhood Friend Complex have heavily focused on Mincheol’s deeply rooted insecurities regarding his relationship with Haneul. Chapter 71 opened with Haneul wrapping up a meeting with her group, the conversation light and casual. However, the tone drastically shifted when the perspective swapped to Mincheol.
Mincheol witnessed a seemingly innocent moment between Haneul and another person, which immediately triggered his internal turmoil and intense feelings of doubt. The chapter provided a heartbreaking look into Mincheol’s mindset, revealing that since the very beginning of their 20-year relationship, he has always secretly believed he wasn’t “enough” for her. This hidden fear is the primary reason he has historically hesitated to cross the line from childhood friends to an official romantic couple, despite their intensely physical “friends with benefits” dynamic.
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 72 Spoilers
Based on the raw chapter progression and Korean community discussions:
- Mincheol pulls away — Following the events of Chapter 71, Mincheol’s deeply ingrained insecurities will cause him to instinctively create distance between himself and Haneul. He will attempt to act “normal” and revert to their standard bickering childhood friend dynamic, but his forced casualness will be painfully obvious.
- Haneul’s frustration — Haneul, who recently realized she has genuinely fallen for Mincheol and actively wants to seduce him, will immediately pick up on his sudden emotional withdrawal. Rather than letting him push her away, she will confront him directly, leading to a highly emotionally charged argument where she demands to know why he is suddenly acting cold.
- A vulnerable confession — The argument will escalate until Mincheol finally snaps, leading to a raw, vulnerable moment where his hidden fears are brought to the surface. The chapter will end on a massive cliffhanger as Haneul realizes the depth of his feelings and exactly how much her actions have inadvertently hurt him over the years.
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 72 Global Release Times — May 3, 2026
Confirmed weekly Sunday release (English Translation Schedule) — Chapter 72 drops Sunday, May 3, 2026.
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Sun May 3, 12:00 AM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Sun May 3, 12:00 AM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Sun May 3, 11:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Sun May 3, 11:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Sun May 3, 11:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Sun May 3, 11:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Sun May 3, 10:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Sun May 3, 10:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Sun May 3, 10:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Sun May 3, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Sun May 3, 8:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Sun May 3, 8:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Sun May 3, 7:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Sun May 3, 6:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Sun May 3, 6:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Sun May 3, 6:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Sun May 3, 5:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Sun May 3, 5:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Sun May 3, 5:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Sun May 3, 4:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Sun May 3, 12:00 PM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | ET (UTC-4) | Sun May 3, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | ET (UTC-4) | Sun May 3, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Sun May 3, 10:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-5) | Sun May 3, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Central USA | CT (UTC-5) | Sun May 3, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Mountain USA | MT (UTC-6) | Sun May 3, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PT (UTC-7) | Sun May 3, 8:00 AM |
Where to Read Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 72 (Official Only)
- Naver Webtoon (Korean) — Original publisher
- Line Webtoon (English) — Official English publisher
FAQ
What is Childhood Friend Complex about?
Haneul and Mincheol have been bickering childhood friends for over 20 years, completely platonic and never viewing each other as the opposite sex. However, after a night of heavy drinking leads to an unexpected one-night stand, their relationship completely changes. Agreeing to become “friends with benefits,” the two must navigate their escalating physical intimacy while dealing with a mountain of misunderstandings, hidden feelings, and the painful realization that they might actually be in love with each other.
How often does it release?
The manhwa updates weekly. Official Korean raw chapters generally release on Wednesdays/Thursdays, while English scanlation teams typically drop translated chapters on weekends (Sundays).
Is there a novel?
No — Childhood Friend Complex is an original manhwa created and illustrated by Eunhi, meaning there is no web novel to read ahead for spoilers.
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