Things That Deserve to Die (죽어 마땅한 것들), the gritty and deeply mature (18+) psychological BL action manhwa adapting the award-winning web novel by Gyeja, will release Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 for English fast-scan readers next Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
If you have been keeping up with this incredibly dark and violent story, you know it centers on Lee Ja-kyung, a skilled hitman living in Thailand who accepts a $5 million contract to kill Kang Il-hyeon, a terrifying and highly intelligent gangster in Korea. However, Il-hyeon is not an easy target. Instead of a straightforward assassination, Ja-kyung has found himself cornered and trapped in Il-hyeon’s twisted, possessive games.
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Why Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 Matters
The English fast-scan teams (such as Spring Toons and Temple Toons) have been updating the manhwa to match the Korean releases. The pacing has recently shifted from the initial cat-and-mouse hunt into a deeply toxic, inescapable codependency. Ja-kyung is beginning to realize that the trap tightening around his neck isn’t just physical, but psychological.
What makes Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 so critical? Because the manhwa is directly adapting a completed Korean web novel, readers already know the trajectory of the plot. Based on the pacing of the recent chapters, the story is moving into a sequence where Ja-kyung is physically pushed to his absolute limits as Il-hyeon asserts complete control over him.
Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 Spoilers (Based on the Novel)
According to the original novel chapters, here is what you can expect from this highly anticipated release:
Fever and Delirium
Spoilers indicate that Chapter 26 will deal with the immediate physical fallout of Ja-kyung’s recent failed attempts to outmaneuver Il-hyeon. The chapter focuses heavily on Ja-kyung falling severely ill, experiencing a body-burning fever. Due to his weakened state, he is completely vulnerable and delirious, relying entirely on the very man he was supposed to kill.
Twisted Caretaking
Fans anticipate a deeply unsettling sequence where Il-hyeon takes on a twisted “caretaker” role. The narrative highlights the intense psychological horror of the situation: Il-hyeon proves that he has absolute power over whether Ja-kyung lives or dies, while simultaneously showing a terrifying, obsessive gentleness toward the weakened hitman.
Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 Global Release Date & Times
The English fan-translations for Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26 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 Things That Deserve to Die Chapter 26
The official Korean manhwa and novel raws are hosted on Lezhin Comics. Keep in mind that Things That Deserve to Die is an explicitly mature (R18+) and highly violent series, so age verification is required to view the fully uncensored artwork on official platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author?
The original web novel was written by Gyeja (계자), and the manhwa adaptation is handled by Bammandeuk and Suri.
Does Ja-kyung ever escape?
Without giving away the entire 130-chapter novel ending, the core theme of the story involves their relationship shifting from an assassination plot into an inescapable, obsessive codependency. Ja-kyung’s concept of “escape” changes drastically as the story progresses.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you enjoy deeply psychological, highly violent “gangster/hitman” BL stories featuring terrifying, green-flag-disguised-as-red-flag male leads, you should check out Under the Green Light or Codename: Anastasia.
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