Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75 will release for English fast-scan readers next Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
If you have been keeping up with Ha-neul and Mincheol’s incredibly messy, tension-filled relationship, you know this is not your typical fluffy “childhood friends to lovers” story. Following a highly anticipated Season 2 return late last year, the series has fully leaned into its mature rating, exploring how these two 20-year-olds navigate the blurry, complicated line between platonic loyalty and undeniable physical attraction after accidentally spending the night together.
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Why Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75 Matters
The English fast-scan teams (such as King of Shojo) are currently translating the manhwa weekly, dropping new chapters generally around the middle of the week. The recent chapters have focused heavily on the fallout of their shifting dynamic as the misunderstandings pile up, especially as outside romantic interests start to force the issue of what they actually mean to each other.
What makes Chapter 75 so critical? The narrative has been building toward a major emotional confrontation. Because the manhwa relies entirely on character-driven drama and internal monologues (where both characters are essentially assuming the other doesn’t want a real relationship), readers are desperately waiting for the bubble to burst.
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75 Spoilers
Because the fast-scan community closely tracks the original Korean releases on Naver, readers have a solid idea of what is coming up based on recent raws.
Breaking the “Family” Boundary
A recurring theme in the story is the excuse that they feel “like family,” which they use to justify their closeness while avoiding romantic commitment. Spoilers indicate that Chapter 75 will heavily feature a moment where this excuse completely falls apart. Fans anticipate a highly intimate, sexually tense scene where one (or both) of them finally admits, at least internally, that their jealousy and possessiveness have completely ruined any chance of remaining “just friends”.
Outside Threat
To push this realization, the chapter is also expected to feature a catalyst—likely an interaction with one of their college peers that makes Mincheol aggressively realize he cannot stand the thought of Ha-neul being with anyone else. Readers expect his typical calm, teasing demeanor to crack as the reality of their situation sets in.
Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75 Global Release Date & Times
The English fan-translations for Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75 will be available next Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Here is the exact timing for the English drops across the globe:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Wed May 20, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Wed May 20, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Wed May 20, 11:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Wed May 20, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Wed May 20, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Wed May 20, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Wed May 20, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Wed May 20, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Wed May 20, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Wed May 20, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Wed May 20, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Wed May 20, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Wed May 20, 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Wed May 20, 5:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Wed May 20, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Wed May 20, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Wed May 20, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Wed May 20, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Wed May 20, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Wed May 20, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Wed May 20, 3:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Wed May 20, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Wed May 20, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Wed May 20, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | Wed May 20, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Wed May 20, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Wed May 20, 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | Wed May 20, 6:00 AM |
Where to Read Childhood Friend Complex Chapter 75
The official, legal English release is hosted on Webtoon, where it updates weekly on Thursdays, though the official release is generally censored and trails behind the fast-scans. The original Korean raws are officially posted on Naver Webtoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author?
The manhwa is an original story created by EUNHI.
Why did Season 2 get delayed last year?
The author, EUNHI, had to take a hiatus for health reasons following a sudden (and ultimately resolved) controversy regarding similarities to another work in early 2025. Season 2 eventually launched successfully in October 2025.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you enjoy messy, mature “friends to lovers” tropes with high physical tension and miscommunication, you should check out Something About Us or Positively Yours.
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