TL; DR: Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17 will be officially published on Monday, July 13th, 2026, at 10:00 PM KST. The original translation can be found on Lezhin Comics.
It’s back with OtakuSignal! Those who are waiting for the next spicy and dramatic chapter, Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17 will be published on Monday, July 13th, 2026. It’s a grown-up romantic manhwa that has been all but exhausted with its self-confident, successful man, and the alluring, unpredictable woman he is desperately fighting. The pressure mounts up!
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What Happened in Desire Me If You Can Chapter 16? (Recap)
- The Unplanned Encounter: The last chapter was about the two leads meeting for the first time at a fancy office party, where the unspoken rivalry between them that they’d been feeling for a while finally came to a head in an open confrontation.
- Challenging Boundaries: There was a major scene in which the protagonist was deliberately provoked by the main character –seeing how much he could get away with without losing his A-game.
- Internal Conflict: The protagonist’s composure was shaken, as his aggressive flirtations with the lead clearly affected him and the lead’s sudden proximity in their private conversation in the middle of the crowd.
- The Cliffhanger: The chapter concluded with the main’s leading protagonist into a dark corner of the place and whispering a daring invitation, forcing protagonist to make a choice between career and his developing desires.
What Are the Spoilers for Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17?
- Accepting the Invitation: The protagonist will be tempted by the persistence of the lead, as shown in Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17, and will even follow the lead to the secluded room with the risk of being discovered by their peers.
- Escalating the Physicality: The chapter will have an incredibly tense and uncensored physical encounter, as the lead drops all pretenses, telling you that he’s not interested in a slow burn courtship.
- A Hidden Secret: When the two characters are in a vulnerable moment, the protagonist will discover something small and personal in the lead’s pocket, that has an unexpectedly different and sensitive side to him, temporarily halting their heated exchange.
- The Aftermath: The chapter will end with the protagonist exiting the room in fear of what has transpired emotionally for him, with the lead smirking and feeling that “he is winning the game.”
When is the Release Date & Time for Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17?
Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17 is scheduled for release on Monday, July 13, 2026. Below is the complete global release schedule covering all 28 major time zones so you can catch the official update exactly when it goes live.
| Region / Time Zone | UTC Offset | Expected Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Island (BIT) | UTC-12 | 1:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Jul 13) |
| Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Jul 13) |
| Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Jul 13) |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Jul 13) |
| Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Jul 14) |
| Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Jul 14) |
Where Can I Read Desire Me If You Can Chapter 17 Officially?
- Lezhin Comics: You can read the official English translation of Desire Me If You Can directly on the global Lezhin Comics platform. (Supporting official platforms directly funds the creators and ensures you get the highest quality, uncensored updates.)
About Desire Me If You Can (Series Overview)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Desire Me If You Can |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Mature, Adult |
| Status | Ongoing |
Synopsis of Desire Me If You Can Manhwa
Desire Me If You Can is about the meticulously ordered and successful professional man who has taken control of his life. But his neatly constructed universe is about to unravel when he encounters a magnetic, rich and seemingly unstable star who appears bent on devouring him. Initially, it’s a succession of business conflicts, a few aggravations, and then it turns into a high-stakes seduction game of power, and overwhelming attraction. With their lines of distinction growing more and more indistinct and their chemistry exploding, both have to deal with the ramifications of their increasingly volatile and intense relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the manhwa Desire Me If You Can have an 18+ rating?
Yes, this series is an adult romance with an explicit theme and complex adult relationships. It is clearly suitable for mature audiences.
How do the principal characters behave towards one another?
The series will spotlight a button-down professional character and a strong, rich protagonist who likes to put him/her in turmoil and out of their comfort zone.
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