'My lovely journey' has made viewers weep with a shocking twist surrounding the identity of the dog, Genie.
In the fifth episode of the Sunday drama 'My lovely journey' aired on Channel A on the afternoon of 16th, it was revealed that Genie is not just a pet dog but a guide dog for the visually impaired, along with actor Lee Jung-woo's (played by Jin-gu) heartbreaking story, which stirred viewers' emotions.
On that day's broadcast, Summer received a warning about Genie's health from veterinarian Sook (played by Park Seong-il) and immediately contacted Jung-woo. However, Jung-woo's response was only a curt reply: 'Just forget about it and enjoy your trip.'' Summer checked if Jung-woo was indeed the owner by showing Genie a video of him. Genie's enthusiastic response of barking 'Woof! Woof!' as soon as the video played evoked strong emotions. Summer warmly embraced Genie and reassured her, 'Don't worry. I'll take care of everything. Let's finish your trip well,' confirming the deepening bond between them.
Later, Summer, who visited the traditional tea house, the last travel destination requested by Jung-woo, unexpectedly met Sook and the tea house owner, An (played by Lee Il-hwa). Upon meeting, Sook noticed something peculiar in Genie's behavior. He explained that the poop bags Genie uses are often used by guide dogs for the visually impaired, and the test of putting a yellow guide dog vest on Genie clarified everything. Genie responded perfectly to the commands 'left' and 'right,' and stopped at the crosswalk, embodying the perfect guide dog.
As Genie's true secret was revealed, Jung-woo's reason for vanishing five years ago also came to light. With scenes of him walking while relying on Genie, who was hidden behind a mask and sunglasses, Jung-woo's heartfelt narration, 'Genie, you are my eyes. My world is always dark, day or night, but you are always by my side,' left viewers' hearts heavy. When Jung-woo showed Genie's photo to an app that reads images and said, 'She is not a dog but my friend. She is a hero who fell ill trying to save me,' the profound affection he has for Genie stirred emotions.
With this, the real reason for the divorce between Oh Sang-sik (played by Yoo Joon-sang) and his ex-wife Yang Seon-ah (played by Yoo Ji-yeon) was revealed, adding depth to the narrative. The figures of Sang-sik and Seon-ah unable to reach each other amidst the sorrow of losing their daughter depicted a heartbreaking situation. On the day they sent off their daughter's photograph at the beach of Pohang, Sang-sik coincidentally met Jung-woo, showcasing the beginning of a special connection.
In the meantime, Summer heard the news that Jung-woo had filed a lawsuit, as Summer had mentioned she would publicly adopt Genie. However, Summer faced him confidently without blinking and asked him to make sure that her prepared message was conveyed. It was a special gift from Summer that included a video capturing memories from Jung-woo's favorite travel destinations and a traditional Hanbok that he liked. This was Summer's healing strategy, wanting to vividly revive the memories from the place Jung-woo loved, just as the inscription on the traditional tea house sign means, 'The scent of wine travels a hundred miles, the scent of flowers a thousand miles, and the scent of a person travels ten thousand miles.'
Touched by that warm gesture, Jung-woo headed to Pohang with Sang-sik. On the brink of completing the proxy journey, Summer's carefree shout, 'Genie, shall we run again?' at the beach showcased his transformation and growth. And at that moment, Genie suddenly dashed towards Jung-woo, who was slowly getting out of the car, marking their fateful reunion in an emotionally stirring moment. The sight of Jung-woo hugging Genie tightly, along with Genie joyously wagging her tail, while Summer narrated that 'No one forgot him. Genie's wish has come true,' further intensified the emotions and left a lasting impression.
Above all, in this Pohang proxy journey, Genie's outstanding acting talent received explosive praise. Her professional behavior as a guide dog was a given, and her obsession with food, infinite smiles, poignant expressions of longing for Jung-woo, and the emotions during their reunion all played a crucial role in proving the true essence of the pure healing detox drama, making viewers laugh and cry. With Summer's second proxy journey concluding with heartfelt emotions, anticipation is rising for the third proxy journey, as Summer is set to travel to Japan. The question remains, what kind of client will Summer meet in Japan, and what new healing story will unfold? Interest in the sixth episode airing today (17th) at 9:20 p.m. is high.
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