Gong Myoung and Choi Soo-young redefined their relationship from friends to lovers.
In the 7th episode of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Second Shot at Love' (written by Myung Soo-hyun and Jeon Ji-hyun, directed by Jang Yoo-jung and Jo Nam-hyung), which aired on the 2nd, Seo Yi-jun (played by Gong Myoung) conveyed the genuine feelings he had been suppressing to Han Geum-joo (played by Choi Soo-young), depicting a thrilling moment where a full-fledged romance between the two began.
The 7th episode recorded an average viewership rating of 3.1% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 4%, while the nationwide average was 3.1%, peaking at 3.7%, topping the rankings among cable and comprehensive programming channels during the same time slot. (Based on paid platforms including cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea)
On that day's broadcast, it was revealed that Han Geum-joo's reason for her broken engagement was not simply due to alcohol but rather the infidelity of her ex-boyfriend, Joo-yeob (played by Yoo Ui-tae). Upon discovering this, her mother, Kim Gwang-ok (played by Kim Sung-ryung), who had always kept her distance from alcohol, could not overcome the shock and was seen reaching for a drink, touching the hearts of viewers. Her father, Han Jeong-soo (played by Kim Sang-ho), and her sister, Han Hyun-joo (played by Jo Yoon-hee), also showed their sympathy, tearing up over the pain Han Geum-joo had to endure alone.
In such a gloomy atmosphere, it was the people of Bo-cheon Village who took care of Han Geum-joo's family. Seo Yi-jun (played by Gong Myoung), Lee Yeong-woong (played by Park Gang-seob), and Bong Seon-wook (played by Kang Hyeong-seok) came with meat and attempted to lift the spirits by fortune-telling Han Geum-joo's luck. Additionally, armed villagers joined in, expressing their intention to confront Joo-yeob, adding both humor and heartfelt comfort to the situation.
The one who protected Han Geum-joo most closely was undoubtedly Seo Yi-jun. While pretending to be alright in front of her family by saying, "I'm really okay," Han Geum-joo shed the tears she had been holding back only in front of Seo Yi-jun, who silently stayed by her side. Despite struggling to return to work due to a lack of a rental house, he secretly signed a contract for a new place and returned the deposit, providing Han Geum-joo with practical support.
As Seo Yi-jun's consideration continued, Han Geum-joo eventually confessed her feelings. She realized, much later, that she had been in love with Seo Yi-jun since he unilaterally cut ties with her in the past, and she asked him not to make her mistake again as his kindness still evoked excitement.
Once again, a misunderstanding arose, but Seo Yi-jun ultimately could not reveal his true feelings. He was afraid that his missing father would appear again and harm Han Geum-joo. Past incidents of his father causing trouble when he worked at a large hospital in Seoul, as well as recent occurrences of unauthorized home intrusion and truck load accidents, had heightened his anxiety.
However, a crisis struck in a direction contrary to his concerns. A man blocking Han Geum-joo's car threatened her by smashing the window with a iron pipe, and after a fierce struggle with Seo Yi-jun, he was arrested on the spot. It was revealed that he was behind the recent incidents of home intrusion and load accidents and was a former patient of alcohol dependency that Seo Yi-jun had once dealt with.
Though the incident came to a conclusion, there remained a subtle emotional ripple between Han Geum-joo and Seo Yi-jun. After a quarrel filled with worry, Han Geum-joo turned away first, and unable to let her go like this, Seo Yi-jun carefully hugged her from behind. Then, he confessed, "I love you so much," bringing their relationship to a turning point beyond friendship. This scene touched the hearts of viewers, leaving a lasting impression of their relationship transition.
[Photo] Captured from the video of tvN 'Second Shot at Love'
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