TL; DR: Passion Chapter 140 is set to be officially released on Sunday, July 26th, 2026 at 10:00 PM KST. Official Korean serialization can be found on Ridibooks while the Korean official translation can be found on sites such as Tappytoon and Lezhin.
It’s time for OtakuSignal back with the info you need! You have seen the high-stakes, high-intensity psychopower situation between Ilay Riegrow and Jeong Taeui, and you realise that the situation at UNHRDO European branch is on the verge of exploding. The chemistry between our protagonists is a textbook example of suspense, danger and poisonous chemistry. Passion Chapter 140 is officially dropping on July 26, 2026 and the coming clash is one you don’t want to miss. So let’s get right into the briefing!
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Ilay and Taeui’s Standoff in Chapter 139 (Recap)
- Taeui’s Attempted Evasion: The last chapter was dedicated to Jeong Taeui’s efforts to keep his head down and not get noticed by Ilay Riegrow after the UNHRDO branch went into chaos recently.
- The T&R Interference: Here we had another layer of geopolitical tension as Taeui was trying to determine who he could rely on in the European arm, while Richard and the T&R group were skulking in the background.
- The Intercept: Where Taeui believed he’d been able to slip into an uncontested area, Ilay took no trouble to find his way, and as usual, nothing could happen in the facility without the “mad dog” knowing about it.
- Ilay’s Warning: The chapter concluded with Ilay cornering Taeui, his infamous sociopathic grin still on his face, after he threatened to Taeui with a manly warning, albeit wrapped up in a pretense of casual chitchat, that his struggles to make his escape from his grasp are futile.
The UNHRDO Aftermath in Chapter 140 (Spoilers)
- Cornered in the Facility: Following Ilay’s interception, Chapter 140 will open. Ilay will not use actual violence, but rather his superior psychological dominance will shatter Taeui’s defenses with increasingly unerring accuracy.
- Taeui’s Stubborn Resistance: Although Taeui is in panic mode, he will not give up entirely. His special talent of confronting the “mad dog” without losing his cool will generate that infamous glee again in Ilay.
- A Shift in Power: After their heated exchange, Ilay will casually let Taeui know a very classified intel on his genius twin brother, Jeong Jaeui, which will be the only leverage he can have for Taeui to stay close to him.
- Christoph’s Intervention: The chapter will end with a sudden sharp break in Ilay’s questioning caused by an icy Christoph, who temporarily stalls the investigation, creating a dangerous clash of egos among the upper echelons of UNHRDO.
When is the Release Date & Time for Passion Chapter 140?
Passion Chapter 140 will be released on Sunday, July 26th, 2026. The full global release schedule for all major time zones is below to help you see the update when it becomes available.
| Region / Time Zone | UTC Offset | Expected Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Island (BIT) | UTC-12 | 1:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Jul 26) |
| Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Jul 26) |
| Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Jul 26) |
| Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Jul 26) |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Jul 26) |
| Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Jul 27) |
| Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Jul 27) |
Where Can I Read Passion Chapter 140 Officially?
- Ridibooks / Tappytoon / Lezhin: You can read the official Korean raw serialization directly on Ridibooks, and its official English translation is available on platforms like Tappytoon and Lezhin.
About Passion (Series Overview)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Passion, 패션 |
| Genre | Action, BL, Psychological, Drama, Military |
| Status | Ongoing |
Synopsis
Jeong Taeui is a military man, hoping for a mundane life, always hidden behind his twin genius, Jeong Jaeui, who is renowned around the world. But his peaceful life is disrupted when his uncle tricks him into joining the United Nations Human Resources Development Organization (UNHRDO). Thrown into a ruthless paramilitary environment, Taeui’s survival skills are pushed to the limit. He is in grave danger when he is spotted by an impossibly lethal, beautiful, and utterly crazy individual, the “mad dog” of the European branch, Ilay Riegrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ilay Riegrow so completely obsessed with Jeong Taeui?
Ilay is a deadly serious sociopath, accustomed to the terror of others. Taeui is the only exception. Although Taeui knows the truth about the danger of Ilay, he treats him to be a human being to be dealt with, but not an untouchable monster. Taeui’s stubbornness and erratic responses are quite funny to Ilay and it slowly grows into something more possessive.
What exactly is the UNHRDO in the context of the story?
The United Nations Human Resources Development Organization (UNHRDO) is a “global training arm” of the United Nations, but it is actually a highly selective, ruthless, ‘para’ military organization. It is the training ground for the deadliest mercenaries and operatives in the world, and a major setting for the political and physical warfare that follows throughout the series.
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