"My lovely journey" concluded the first surrogate trip, providing viewers with deep emotional resonance and warm healing.
The third episode of the comprehensive channel Channel A's weekend drama "My lovely journey" (written by Jeong Hwe-hyun, directed by Kang Sol), aired on 9th at 9:20 p.m., unfolded the final story set in Buyeo, the first surrogate travel destination. As unexpected mysterious twists and hidden truths were uncovered, the protagonist Kang Yeoreum (played by Gong Seung-yeon) grew through the precious experience of helping find a lost family. Coupled with the beautiful scenery of Buyeo, the touching family story brought tears to viewers' eyes, truly proving its worth as a "healing detox" drama.
Yeoreum got caught up in a whirlwind of mysterious events when she met Jisook (played by Kim Hye-hwa), who looked just like Kate, the person who had requested a surrogate trip in the United States. Upon discovering that Jisook was a master of Hanbok, Yeoreum visited her directly, and although Jisook was initially wary, she gradually began to open her heart. Jisook claimed she had no siblings, but through her conversations with Jisook's daughter Jinju, Yeoreum found clues about lost family.
Jinju's words to Yeoreum, "Mom hasn't been able to sew since grandma passed away. Grandma hated mom for life," hinted at a hidden family history with Jisook. Additionally, the hints thrown by Lee Yeonseok (played by Kim Jae-young), such as "doppelganger" and "Occam's razor", along with the message that "the simplest explanation is often the most likely to be the truth," became crucial clues for Yeoreum to step closer to the truth.
Subsequently, all secrets were revealed through an email sent by the client Kate. After watching a video containing the baby clothes and prayer beads that Kate wore at birth, Yeoreum realized the entire truth. Jisook's heartbreaking story was revealed along with Yeoreum's narration, stating, "The secret has been unraveled. The truth was simple." Kate, born as Jisook's twin sister, had to be abandoned under the prayer bead tree to save the ailing Jisook. Jisook's sobs, realizing her mother's deep love and sincerity that she misunderstood as hatred throughout her life, made a profound impact on the viewers.
Above all, the fact that Jisook began to sew again after learning all the truths was enough to amplify the emotion. As misunderstandings about her mother were cleared up, the tightly closed doors of her heart also opened up. Jisook prepared to welcome her lost twin sister by personally making a Hanbok for Kate, and the scene where the staff of Ogu Entertainment all came to the airport to greet Kate perfectly marked the finale of Yeoreum's first surrogate trip in Buyeo, raising anticipation for the emotional reunion of the sisters after 50 years.
Having successfully concluded her first surrogate trip, Yeoreum was waiting for a new beginning. With a bright face, she returned to the Ogu Entertainment office after a long time, where Yeonseok showed her the website of the surrogate travel agency "Summer", and Yeoreum responded, "I want to. Travel", signaling the start of her second chapter in life. Just then, Oh Sang-sik (played by Yoo Jun-sang) made an entrance with bold aspirations, saying, "Sales with Sang-sik. Make it happen if it's not possible!" as the scene ended with the introduction of the second travel request protagonist, the retriever Genie, intensifying curiosity for the second surrogate trip to unfold in the fourth episode.
In particular, the third episode left a deep impression with the beautiful landscapes of Buyeo. From the prayer bead tree forest to the Baengma River recreation area, and the charm of a traditional Hanok that served as the Baengma Shrine, the episode beautifully showcased the most traditional and natural aspects of Korea, captivating the eyes and hearts of viewers. Most importantly, the warm relationships formed with strangers who became healing for each other amplified the emotional impact of the drama, offering a genuine moment of healing detox with both visual beauty and narrative completeness. Therefore, viewers are eagerly anticipating where Yeoreum will go on her next surrogate trip with Genie, registered as her second request, and what stories are hidden within it, especially with the upcoming fourth episode airing today (10th).
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