Romance webtoon Childhood Friend Complex concluded season 1 on March 23, 2025 with Episode 40 and a special Afterword. After months of speculation, creator EUNHI has now confirmed that Season 2 will premiere in Korea on October 22, 2025. However, international readers on WEBTOON Global will likely face a longer wait before translations catch up.
Childhood Friend Complex Season 2: Release Date
On September 3, 2025, EUNHI shared a heartfelt update on her Naver creator account, confirming the long-awaited release date. Here’s the full translation:
“Hello, dear readers 🙂 Has everyone been well? It’s already been over four months since the last announcement. I’ve been so busy working that autumn has already arrived. I’m truly sorry for making you wait so long. I wanted to return with an even better story, so I took my time, but… now it’s really soon! I’m working so hard and will be back! 💪 I’m reading all your comments every day. I’m always thankful and love you all. Thank you for supporting Childhood Friend Complex and enjoying it. Make sure to eat well and get plenty of sleep! Let’s meet on Wednesday night, October 22" 🙂
This confirms October 22, 2025 as the official Korean release date for Season 2.
There are currently no posts about the release date on X or Instagram. Updates on these platforms are rare; EUNHI is far more active on her Naver account, so readers seeking timely updates should follow her there (a Korean Naver account is required).
Childhood Friend Complex Season 2, Release Date: What About WEBTOON Global?
Historically, many Korean webtoons are translated and released on WEBTOON Global several weeks to months after their domestic launch. Since EUNHI’s announcement only confirms a Korean release date, international readers should expect a delay before Season 2 becomes available in English. In an Instagram post, creator EUNHI confirmed that Childhood Friend Complex entered its season break after Episode 41, which was released on January 1, 2025. She also announced that the Afterword would be published later that same evening:
On WEBTOON Global, Episode 41 and the Afterword were released on March 23, 2025 – 11 weeks after the Korean release. If this delay remains consistent, English readers could expect Season 2 to begin around January 11, 2026. But this is only speculation on my part; the only official date is October 22 for WEBTOON Korea.
May 2025 Post: Explaining the Delay of Season 2
Earlier this year, in May 2025, EUNHI addressed a major controversy and explained why the comeback was postponed:
Hello, dear readers, this is Eunhi.
It’s been a while—how have you all been?
Unfortunately, I have to let you know that the return schedule will be pushed back a bit. I’m so sorry that my first message in a while is one announcing a delay… ㅜ
As some of you already know, in early February this year there was controversy over similarities with another work. The sudden situation was incredibly hard on me both mentally and physically, and I really needed time to take care of myself.
But I want to reassure you that there’s no need to worry. Since my debut, I’ve never done anything as an author that I’d be ashamed of, and I’m confident that will remain true.
(For readers curious about the situation, I’ve attached a link with my full statement:
https://posty.pe/8e9m5b You can also search for 소꿉컴 (Childhood Friend Complex) on Namuwiki.)
At first, I felt so wronged and frustrated by this controversy and couldn’t bring myself to focus, but thanks to all of you who believed in and supported me, I’ve truly recovered a lot.
This experience taught me that, no matter what happens, I just need to quietly keep doing my work, and it’s made me stronger inside.
I’ve read all of your comments! They’ve given me so much strength—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I loved you before, but now I love you even more, dear readers.
I’ll work hard to prepare Season 2 and show up with a pop as soon as possible—before summer is over! When I return, I’ll bring lots of good news too, so please look forward to it! 🥰🥰🥰
Until we meet again, dear readers, please stay healthy in this increasingly hot weather and have happy days every day. I love you all
Timeline of Key Updates for Childhood Friend Complex Season 2
- March 22, 2025: Season 1 ends with Episode 40 and Afterword
- May 2025: Creator posts candid statement about controversy and mental health
- September 3, 2025: EUNHI confirms Korean Season 2 release on October 22, 2025
- October 22, 2025: Domestic launch of Season 2 in Korea (WEBTOON Global translation date TBD)
To sum it all up: Childhood Friend Complex, one of the best new modern Romance Manhwa out there, will officially return in Korea on October 22, 2025. While this marks a major comeback for the popular romance webtoon, international fans should expect a delay before the English translation appears on WEBTOON Global.
If you need some recommendations to give you the same feel as Childhood Friend Complex, check out my Romance Comedy Manhwa list.
Disclaimer: The Social Media Posts are translated with the help of AI. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Korean – yet!
