TL; DR: Endless Yearning Chapter 21 will be released on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM KST. You can follow the update on your preferred webtoon platform; official Korean raws can be found on Naver Webtoon.
Welcome back to OtakuSignal! If you’ve been waiting for the next chapter of Endless Yearning, which tells the story of Chae Do-young and her tough love for Ki-hyun, it’s almost here! Endless Yearning Chapter 21 will be out on August 3, 2026.
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Article Highlights:
- Release Details: Endless Yearning Chapter 21 drops on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM KST.
- Story Progression: The narrative explores Ki-hyun’s deep hypocrisy as he weaponizes Do-young’s childhood admiration to get closer to Ga-on.
- Upcoming Drama: Expect a highly charged, emotional confrontation where Do-young desperately tries to break free, only to be manipulated back into Ki-hyun’s orbit.
- Where to Read: Available officially on Naver Webtoon.
What Happened in Endless Yearning Chapter 20? (Recap)
- The Mask of Perfection: In the last chapter, called “My Hypocrisy,” we saw how Ki-hyun acts nice to everyone in public but is mean to Do-young in private. He keeps his true feelings hidden, acting sweet around her.
- The Reality of the Pawn: Things got more intense when Ki-hyun took advantage of Do-young’s feelings for him, knowing she admired him since he was on TV. He uses her love to get closer to another girl he really likes.
- A Breaking Point: Do-young finally faced the hard truth: she knows she’s being used, but it’s really hard for her to let go because Ki-hyun has such a strong hold over her emotions.
- The Cliffhanger: The chapter ended on a tense moment. When Do-young tried to stand up for herself, Ki-hyun didn’t get angry; instead, he gave her a cold smile that reminded her of how he sees her.
What Are the Spoilers for Endless Yearning Chapter 21?
- The Illusion of Warmth: In Endless Yearning Chapter 21, we’ll see what happens right after their tense exchange. Ki-hyun will switch his approach, pretending to be warm and caring to keep Do-young close.
- Ga-on’s Shadow: There’s a sad part coming where Do-young has to help Ki-hyun meet his real crush, Ga-on. The way Ki-hyun looks at Ga-on with real love will hurt Do-young even more.
- A Desperate Confession: The artwork is expected to be incredibly heavy and intimate. Get ready for an emotional moment where Do-young might break down and confess that she’ll do anything for Ki-hyun, just to not be pushed away.
- No Way Out: The chapter will end with a big twist. By giving in to Ki-hyun’s manipulations, Do-young will get even more stuck in this unhealthy relationship.
When is the Release Date & Time for Endless Yearning Chapter 21?
Endless Yearning Chapter 21 is scheduled for release on Monday, August 3, 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 3) |
| Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Aug 3) |
| Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Aug 3) |
| Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Aug 3) |
| Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Aug 3) |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Aug 3) |
| Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Aug 4) |
| Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Aug 4) |
Where Can I Read Endless Yearning Chapter 21 Officially?
- Naver Webtoon: You can read the official high-quality releases and original Korean raws of this intense romantic drama directly on Naver Webtoon, where it updates every Monday. Supporting official platforms directly funds the creator, 2L, and ensures you get the highest quality artwork without missing pages.
About Endless Yearning (Series Overview)
| Attribute | Details |
| Alternative Names | 오매불망, Omaebulmang |
| Author / Artist | 2L |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Psychological, School Life |
| Status | Ongoing |
Synopsis
Since she was a kid, Do-young has looked up to Ki-hyun, the star she saw on TV. After running into him in high school, she learns a shocking truth: behind his sweet smile, he is actually cold and only cares about his childhood friend, Kim Ga-on. He doesn’t love Do-young back; he just uses her feelings to get closer to Ga-on. Even though Do-young keeps getting hurt, she can’t stop her strong feelings for him. Endless Yearning is about obsession, unreturned love, and how far someone will go to hold onto a false hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a fluffy romance?
Absolutely not. The series is heavily built on angst and toxic relationships. Ki-hyun is unapologetically manipulative, using Do-young’s long-standing admiration against her. It challenges traditional shoujo tropes by making the male lead a deeply flawed, self-serving antagonist in the protagonist’s love life.
Will Ki-hyun ever fall for Do-young?
That is the central tension of the story. Currently, his eyes are entirely fixed on Ga-on, and he treats Do-young purely as a pawn. However, the emotional toll of their dynamic is beginning to blur the lines of dependency, leaving readers questioning if his cold manipulation will eventually turn into genuine, toxic obsession.
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