In a shocking turn of events, Kim Hee-sun's character reconciles with her husband, Yoon Park, amidst infidelity rumors, only to face a moral dilemma involving a sexual harassment case.
The eighth episode of TV CHOSUN's Monday-Tuesday miniseries 'No Next Life,' aired on Tuesday, recorded a peak viewership rating of 3.7% according to Nielsen Korea, marking its highest rating for the second consecutive episode. Previously, at the show's press conference, Kim Hee-sun humorously mentioned the competing tvN drama 'Annoying Love,' questioning the relatability of its romantic plot. 'Annoying Love' features a romance between Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon, who have an 18-year age gap in real life.
Yoon Park's character, No Won-bin, is seen grappling with guilt and regret after receiving a call from executive director Seo Kyung-sun, played by Kim Young-ah, while waiting for Kim Sun-min's recovery outside the emergency surgery room. Despite his attempts to help Song Ye-na, another victim of harassment, he faces backlash and accusations.
Meanwhile, Kim Hee-sun's character, Jo Na-jung, is shocked to hear rumors about her husband and Kim Sun-min from fellow show hosts. Despite No Won-bin's denial of the affair, Jo Na-jung is unconvinced, leading to a heated argument and No Won-bin leaving to stay at the office.
Jo Na-jung's suspicions grow after a tense meeting with director Kim Jung-sik, who appears nervous when questioned about No Won-bin and Kim Sun-min's relationship. Later, Jo Na-jung witnesses Song Ye-na tearfully apologizing to the unconscious Kim Sun-min, hinting at a deeper issue.
As Jo Na-jung recalls unsettling encounters with Kim Jung-sik, she sends an apologetic message to No Won-bin, acknowledging her trust in him. However, the episode ends with Jo Na-jung proposing a shocking plan to ignore Kim Sun-min's case for the sake of their family, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.
In another subplot, Goo Joo-young, played by Han Hye-jin, files for divorce from Oh Sang-min, portrayed by Jang In-seop, at the Seoul Family Court. The couple reflects on their relationship, with Goo Joo-young questioning the reasons behind their marriage.
Meanwhile, Lee Il-ri, played by Jin Seo-yeon, finds herself in a love triangle with her ex-boyfriend Um Jong-do and Byun Sang-kyu, leading to a surprising confession and a new relationship.
The episode concludes with Jo Na-jung and No Won-bin sharing a drink, reconciling over past misunderstandings. However, Jo Na-jung's proposal to ignore the harassment case for their family's sake introduces a moral conflict, setting the stage for future developments.