Iseop’s Romance has been on hiatus for a while now – and for Korean readers, even longer than for WEBTOON Global. After Season 2 started smoothly on March 8, 2025, the creator announced that she would take a hiatus to focus on her health and maintain a level of quality she could be proud of.
But when will Iseop’s Romance return? Here’s everything we know so far – including the reasons behind the break, what the creator has said on Instagram, and when readers can realistically expect Season 2 to continue. While you wait for Iseop’s Romance to return check out my Office Romance Manhwa recommendations.
Iseop’s Romance: Current Hiatus Status Overview
- Latest episode: (S2) Episode 81 – released on August 30, 2025 (WEBTOON Global)
- Status on WEBTOON: “On hiatus – Iseop’s Romance will return!”
- Hiatus announcement: July 21, 2025, on the creator’s Instagram (@2480429_)
- Expected return: Between late 2025 and early 2026
- Reason: Health issues and stress outside of creative work
Iseop’s Romance: What the Creator Said About the Hiatus
On July 21, 2025, the artist shared this statement in English on Instagram:
“Hi all Due to health issues, my webtoon Iseop’s Romance will be going on a long-term hiatus. I’m planning to return early next year, and I kindly ask for your understanding and patience. Thank you.”
Episodes continued to be released on WEBTOON Global for several weeks after the announcement – most likely due to translation and scheduling delays, which often cause a small offset between the Korean and English release calendars.
Why the Hiatus Was Necessary (and Updated Return Date of Iseop’s Romance)
On October 15, 2025, the creator posted a longer statement in Korean, explaining the situation in more detail. She revealed that she had been the target of cyberbullying and clarified several key points:
- She has never engaged in tracing, despite earlier online rumors.
- She creates all designs and materials herself and has submitted evidence to the police, with legal action currently ongoing.
- She decided to take a break due to health problems and stress unrelated to her creative work, explaining that she didn’t want to release drafts below her own standards of quality.
- She is working with other artists who have also faced cyberbullying, and together they submitted a formal report on cyberbullying in the webtoon industry to several organizations.
- She ended the post by thanking fans and confirming her intention to return between the end of 2025 and early 2026, even if progress is slow.
Full English Translation of Her Statement
Since there are still people leaving comments, I’d like to make an announcement.
On July 10, 2025, I already stated that I have never supported or engaged in tracing.
I invest a great deal of time and effort in producing my work, and I personally create and use all materials and designs myself. Every part of my creative process has been recorded, and I have submitted evidence to the police – a legal process is currently underway.
As for posts from certain online communities that monitor my private social media accounts and incite cyberbullying, I do not consider them worth responding to.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to all readers who have shown such interest and love for my work.
I also create my series with great affection and a strong sense of responsibility, and I want to complete the entire story to a level that I can be proud of.
Starting from Episode 82, important scenes that I’ve been preparing for a long time will unfold.
Although I’ve had health issues, the decision to take a hiatus was made because of stress unrelated to my creative work – I couldn’t publish drafts that did not meet my own standards of satisfaction.
Currently, I am working together with other creators who have suffered from cyberbullying to prepare a collective response. I have also written and submitted a report on the state of cyberbullying in the webtoon industry to several organizations.
Moving forward, I will continue various activities to create a healthier and more positive comment culture.
Progress may be slow, but I’m moving forward steadily, so please look forward to it.
Lastly, the return from hiatus has been delayed… 😭
It will probably be between the end of this year and the beginning of next year.
I’ll announce the exact date later.
Timeline Overview: Iseop’s Romance Hiatus Updates
The creator has remained active on Instagram and her Korean Naver Webtoon profile, occasionally sharing art snippets and personal updates. Here’s a summary of notable milestones:
| Date | Event | Notes |
| July 21, 2025 | Hiatus officially announced on Instagram | “Due to health issues…” |
| Aug 9, 2025 | “I was at a place without internet” | Personal update |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Episode 81 released on WEBTOON Global | Final upload before hiatus |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Post about visiting Enoshima, Japan | Personal life update |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Long statement addressing hiatus, tracing rumors & cyberbullying | Mentions delay to end 2025 – early 2026 |
Why the Hiatus Might Last Longer
There are three key factors that could extend the hiatus beyond early 2026:
- Health Recovery and Stability
The creator mentioned health and stress issues. Full recovery from burnout or chronic strain often takes months, especially given the demanding pace of weekly webtoon production. - Legal and Emotional Burden
She is involved in ongoing legal action and industry advocacy against cyberbullying. Legal processes are slow and emotionally taxing, which may naturally delay her creative comeback. - Production and Translation Lag
Even after drawing resumes, WEBTOON Global usually needs extra time for translation, editing, and scheduling. English readers may therefore see episodes weeks after the Korean release.
(For comparison: Childhood Friend Complex was released simultaneously in both languages – a rare exception.)
Iseop’s Romance Expected Return Date
In summary, based on official statements and the current pace of updates, the estimated comeback for Iseop’s Romance is:
- Late 2025 – Early 2026
If everything goes as planned, fans could see new episodes as early as January or February 2026, though a delay into spring 2026 would not be surprising.
Whenever the series returns, it’s clear the creator intends to do so on her own terms – healthy and proud of her work.
The release date of Selfish Romance Season 2 is likely to be December 2025 as well. But there is nothing official yet.
