Everyone was greatly shocked by Nam Sang-ji appearing at Adel Group.
On the 15th episode of the KBS 2TV daily drama 'Red Pearl' (directed by Kim Seong-geun, written by Kim Seo-jeong), which aired on the 18th, a scene was depicted in which Park Min-jun (played by Kim Kyung-bo) hugs Chloe (played by Nam Sang-ji) tightly, convinced that her identity was Baek Jin-ju (played by Nam Sang-ji). The sight, witnessed by Kim Dan-hee (played by Park Jin Hee), delivered an unstoppable, intense immersion.
That episode opened with a press conference announcing the recruitment of global brand consultant Chloe to Adel Group. There, Park Min-jun, Park Hyun-jun (played by Kang Da Bin) and Choi Yoo-na (played by Chun Hee-ju), who faced Baek Jin-ju disguised as Chloe, were unable to hide their shock. Unaware of their hidden stories, Kim Dan-hee introduced Chloe to the three, and Park Min-jun grabbed her hand, grilling her about her identity and birthday, creating a tense atmosphere.
Chloe's presence even shook Park Tae-ho (played by Choi Jae-seong). He ran into the press conference hall to confirm Chloe's face and was greatly agitated as he recalled the deceased Baek Jun-gi (played by Namsung Jin), and Baek Jin-ju showed boldness by revealing a cold satisfaction at seeing Park Tae-ho. In addition, during a meeting with Park Tae-ho, Chloe provocatively mentioned her father Baek Jun-gi (played by Namsung Jin)'s company when asked sharply why she chose Adel Group, boldly choosing a direct confrontation.
Chloe's provocation continued. She went to Choi Yoo-na's office and said, "Try getting along from tomorrow. Like a friend," giving viewers a thrilling shiver. The contrasting reactions—Choi Yoo-na's shock and Chloe's relaxed smile—heightened anticipation for the showdown the two will stage.
Meanwhile, Park Tae-ho and Choi Yoo-na were put on alert. Enraged, Park Tae-ho demanded whether Baek Jin-ju was really dead, and Choi Yoo-na lied that Baek Jin-ju had been in a car that exploded. Park Tae-ho roared at Choi Yoo-na to closely watch Chloe and bring evidence that she was not Baek Jin-ju, fully exposing his extreme anxiety.
Meanwhile, Oh Jeong-ran (played by Kim Hee-jeong ) visited Choi Yoo-na's family home to check Kim Dan-hee, whose standing had risen due to Chloe's appearance, and foreshadowed an unpredictable development by making a shocking sudden marriage proposal.
Convinced Chloe was Baek Jin-ju, Park Min-jun went back to her and asked probing questions about her past, but Chloe defended herself by answering each question in ways that contradicted Baek Jin-ju. Undeterred, Park Min-jun asked, "May I hug you just once?" and embraced her, followed by a heartfelt confession. The interweaving of longing and sadness in the two moved viewers deeply.
At the end of the broadcast, Kim Dan-hee, who saw Park Min-jun and Chloe embracing, was thrown into great confusion. It capped an unprecedented ending that exploded curiosity about how the relationships among the three will develop.
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