The tension in Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24 is reaching a boiling point, and the community is absolutely losing their minds over the deadly game of cat-and-mouse between Lee Ja-kyung and Kang Il-hyeon. What started as a straightforward assassination contract has morphed into a highly toxic, violently possessive psychological thriller.
Readers are heavily debating whether Ja-kyung’s cold, calculated assassin exterior is finally cracking, or if Il-hyeon is intentionally letting himself be targeted just to trap his killer. If you are looking for the exact release schedule, spoiler predictions, and a quick recap to refresh your memory, you are in the right spot. Here at OtakuSignal, we are breaking down everything you need to know before the next update of this intense, mature manhwa.
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Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 23 Recap
Things That Deserve to Die (죽어 마땅한 것들) is an action-packed, mature BL series that follows Lee Ja-kyung, a flawless hitman living in Thailand who receives a massive $5 million contract to kill Kang Il-hyeon, a notorious Korean gangster. However, Ja-kyung quickly realizes that Il-hyeon is not a normal target. Instead of cleanly executing the hit, Ja-kyung finds himself slowly being cornered by Il-hyeon’s own traps.
Chapter 23 heavily focused on the incredibly tense, highly charged physical proximity between the two. Despite knowing Ja-kyung is there to kill him, Il-hyeon continues to play dangerous mind games, completely neutralizing Ja-kyung’s attempts to finish the job. The recent chapters have highlighted Il-hyeon’s twisted fascination with his own assassin, slowly shifting the power dynamic. Instead of Ja-kyung hunting Il-hyeon, the chapter showcased Il-hyeon actively tightening the psychological noose around Ja-kyung’s neck, forcing the hitman into a suffocating, possessive trap.
Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24 Spoilers
Because Things That Deserve to Die is an adaptation of a completed web novel by Gye-ja, the overarching plot and toxic romance beats are already known to novel readers. Based on the novel’s progression for Chapter 24:
- The confrontation — Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24 will likely open with the immediate, physical aftermath of the intense mind games from the previous chapter. Ja-kyung will attempt to regain control of the situation, realizing that his usual cold, emotionless methods are completely failing against someone as unhinged as Il-hyeon.
- Il-hyeon’s true colors — To escalate the tension, the chapter will feature Il-hyeon dropping his playful, gangster facade. He will likely display his true, overwhelming physical strength, reminding Ja-kyung exactly why he is a $5 million target.
- A twisted offer — The chapter will likely conclude with Il-hyeon making Ja-kyung an offer he cannot refuse. Instead of killing the assassin or letting him complete the contract, Il-hyeon will corner Ja-kyung with a deeply compromising, toxic proposition that forces them into a much darker, mutually destructive arrangement.
Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24 Global Release Times
Expected English Translation release — Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24 drops Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Wed May 6, 12:00 AM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Wed May 6, 12:00 AM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Tue May 5, 11:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Tue May 5, 11:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Tue May 5, 11:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Tue May 5, 11:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Tue May 5, 10:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Tue May 5, 10:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Tue May 5, 10:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Tue May 5, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Tue May 5, 8:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Tue May 5, 8:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Tue May 5, 7:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Tue May 5, 6:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Tue May 5, 6:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Tue May 5, 6:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Tue May 5, 5:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Tue May 5, 5:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Tue May 5, 5:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Tue May 5, 4:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Tue May 5, 12:00 PM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | ET (UTC-4) | Tue May 5, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | ET (UTC-4) | Tue May 5, 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Tue May 5, 10:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-5) | Tue May 5, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Central USA | CT (UTC-5) | Tue May 5, 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Mountain USA | MT (UTC-6) | Tue May 5, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PT (UTC-7) | Tue May 5, 8:00 AM |
Where to Read Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 24
- English Translations — For the most accurate translations, we always recommend supporting the official reading platforms for Lezhin Comics. For the latest updates, official announcements, and release schedules regarding this toxic masterpiece, keep checking OtakuSignal.
- Korean Raw Chapters — Officially published on Ridibooks (requires age verification).
FAQ
Why are readers so obsessed with Il-hyeon’s character?
A massive debate sparked in the comment sections regarding Il-hyeon’s reaction to his own assassination attempt. Readers were immediately hooked by his unhinged, confident personality. Instead of being afraid or simply killing Ja-kyung, Il-hyeon is actively treating the hitman like an entertaining toy, completely reversing the hunter-and-prey dynamic.
Will Ja-kyung actually try to finish the contract?
es, based on the pacing and novel spoilers, Ja-kyung’s professional pride is deeply wounded by Il-hyeon’s mind games. He will absolutely continue trying to find a lethal opening. However, fans are deeply entertained by the fact that every time he tries to strike, Il-hyeon just uses it as an excuse to get closer to him.
How can I find more toxic psychological thrillers like this one?
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