'A Trap Called Desire' set a new personal high in ratings. Earlier, actress Jang Seo-hee said she was "ready to be criticized" as a villain, and she is leading the drama by fully playing the role of the villain.
On the 19th, the 8th episode of the KBS 2TV daily drama "A Trap Called Desire" (directed by Lee Dae-kyung and Jung Kwang-su, written by Koo Ji-won) aired, and because of Joo Mi-ran (played by Jang Seo-hee)'s meticulous plan, Go Eun-seol (played by Jeon Hye-won) was framed for murder and served 10 years in prison; after her release, the episode depicted her pursuing the truth to clear her name. That episode recorded a 7.6% viewership rating (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households), marking a new personal best and signaling a full-fledged upward trend.
That day Go Eun-seol focused all her efforts on tracking down the fake witness Lee Jung-tae (played by Ahn Hong-jin), who played a decisive role in framing her for murder. But as evidence surfaced that Lee Jung-tae was staying overseas, the investigation made little progress. Even when shunned by her family, Go Eun-seol did not give up and fought hard to find Lee Jung-tae.
Seo Hyun-jae (played by Jang Se-hyun) stayed by Go Eun-seol's side as a reliable ally. With Lee Jung-tae's mother having even disappeared without a trace, Seo Hyun-jae searched through overseas Korean communities for clues and finally learned that Lee Jung-tae would be returning to Korea. He told Go Eun-seol, "This time we must catch him. Catch the real culprit so Eun-seol can clear her name, and I will complete my mission," expressing his determination to stay with her until the end.
Meanwhile, Kang Young-hoon (played by Yoo Tae-woong) personally led the matchmaking meeting for Kang Hae-ra (played by Joo Saebyeok). Watching this, Joo Mi-ran decided to place Cha Seok-jin (played by Seol Junghwan) by Kang Hae-ra's side and planned to call him to "Cheongma Group." Joo Mi-ran hinted to Kang Hae-ra, "First, do as the president asks and observe to buy time. I'll somehow bring Seok-jin to Korea," setting another plot in motion.
Afterward, to create a position for Cha Seok-jin to return to, Joo Mi-ran began digging into the background of Chief Choi (played by Lee June-hee), Kang Young-hoon's right-hand man. She soon found his weakness and reported it to Cheongma Group's legal team, and Chief Choi eventually stepped down. With Kim Jung-sun (played by Yoon Hae-young) recommending Cha Seok-jin for the now-vacant planning director position, the board Joo Mi-ran had drawn began to proceed according to plan.
When Kang Hae-ra asked about her intentions, Joo Mi-ran revealed her true feelings, saying, "I just want you to inherit Cheongma. But it seems you'd struggle alone, and if it's Seok-jin, he could be a great help to you. Are you a little less curious now?" However, the expression on Joo Mi-ran's face as she looked at the affectionate mother and daughter Kang Hae-ra and Kim Jung-sun carried a somewhat bitter note, adding curiosity about another story she harbors.
At the end of the broadcast, Go Eun-seol, who learned that Lee Jung-tae had entered the country, raced to the airport. There she ran into Cha Seok-jin, and an intense reunion after 10 years unfolded. Meeting for the first time since their school days, the two looked at each other in silence for a while. The unexpected reunion between Go Eun-seol and Cha Seok-jin in an unforeseen place raised anticipation for how their relationship will change in the next episode.
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