Yeonwoo and Kim Hyunjin clasped hands amid crisis, opening the curtain on a fateful narrative.
In episode 1 of the drama "Lovephobia" (written by Lee Seryeong, directed by Wang Hyeryeong), released on the 19th at 11 p.m. on U+mobiletv and Lifetime, Yoon Bia (played by Yeonwoo), surrounded by reporters over the crime involvement of an AI dating app model, escapes the crisis with the help of Han Seonho (played by Kim Hyunjin), marking the start of their connection.
In yesterday's broadcast, Yoon Bia confidently took the stage while holding an investor briefing where she unveiled Pomi 2, the physical version of Pomi, an AI lover who had existed only as a voice. However, because of a debilitating trauma that causes her to faint if she spends more than an hour with someone else, she had to leave hurriedly amid a barrage of questions. At the same time, Han Seonho, who was at a book signing, felt disillusioned among fans who were enthusiastic about appearance over work. To make matters worse, when he witnessed his girlfriend Serim (played by Lee Chaewon) calling someone "my" on the phone, he coldly declared their breakup, revealing a ruthless side.
Seeking a place to catch her breath alone, Yoon Bia responded to the scuffle between Han Seonho and Serim she encountered in the elevator with "Take your lovers' quarrel downstairs." Then, in the parking lot, as soon as Seonho opened the car door she slipped inside and endured 10 seconds before coming out, an impulsive act that left him baffled. Their first meeting, mixed with absurdity and discomfort, foreshadowed an extraordinary bond and piqued viewers' interest.
Meanwhile, Han Seonho heard from Serim that she hadn't cheated on him but had talked with Pomi, the sound-based dating AI from It's You. Angered by the fact that she shared thoughts and feelings, Seonho said, "If it were a person I could understand," and declared the end of their relationship. Serim called Seonho's excuse that he was too busy with external activities to write a pretext and jabbed that the reason he didn't write books was "because he might not do it well." Lost in thought, Seonho caused a stir in the plot by announcing his retirement during a subsequent online live book talk.
Han Seonho's sudden retirement announcement spread to a rift between brothers. When Han Seonho expressed his disillusionment with celebrity activities, saying, "Even if I go off the grid, a writer is recognized by their writing," Han Baekho retorted, "We're barely getting by now. Do you want all of us to die so you can live?" Upset, Han Baekho met with his close actor friend Park Jeong-won (played by Jeong Suhwan) for drinks. Han Baekho showed signs of wavering when Park Jeong-won urged him to invest, saying, "At least you should protect the company," amplifying his anxiety.
At the end of the broadcast, Yoon Bia learned of the involvement of model Park Jeong-won of Pomi 2 in stock manipulation and was blocked by the swarming reporters. As Yoon Bia sank into the crowd and panicked, Han Seonho suddenly appeared, grabbed her hand and began to run, a scene that capped the ending and sharply increased interest in what comes next.
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