The second episode, which aired on the 1st, showcased the fateful reunion of Gong Joo-ah (played by Jin Se-yeon) and Yang Hyun-bin (played by Park Ki-woong). The episode achieved a nationwide household rating of 17.4%, according to Nielsen Korea, making it the highest-rated show of the weekend.
The meeting between Gong Joo-ah and Yang Hyun-bin added vibrancy to the plot. A humorous misunderstanding ensued when a drunken Gong Joo-ah headed towards the sea, alarming Yang Hyun-bin, who she mistakenly thought was a harasser. Despite the initial confusion, the two ended up spending the night at the same guesthouse, engaging in unexpectedly sincere conversations that brought them closer.
Gong Joo-ah opened up about her passion for making clothes that bring happiness to others, revealing feelings she had kept hidden since a broadcast incident. Yang Hyun-bin responded, "Being someone who creates happiness is truly admirable." As he listened to a song Gong Joo-ah sang, he realized she was his first love from the past. Tenderly covering her with a blanket as she slept, he whispered, "I'm back, Gong Joo-ah," adding a touch of romance.
The next morning, Gong Joo-ah was startled to find herself having slept in Yang Hyun-bin's embrace. Returning home, she clashed once more with her mother, Han Seong-mi (played by Yoo Ho-jung). The tension between them highlighted the long-standing mother-daughter conflict, as Gong Joo-ah faced pressure to quit her job and focus on becoming a specialist.
Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr