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Park Hyung-sik, you kicked him out with your own hands? Subtle feelings toward Jeon So-ni
The 7th episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Worth of Youth' (written by Jeong Hyun-jung/directed by Jong-jae Lee/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by Writing & Picture Media), which aired yesterday (27th), recorded an average of 4% and a peak of 4.8% based on households in the metropolitan area (cable, Based on IPTV and satellite integrated paid platform / provided by Nielsen Korea).
On this day's broadcast, strange feelings began to bloom in the heart of Lee Hwan (played by Park Hyeong-sik), who kept thinking about Min Jae-yi (played by Jeon So-ni), whom he threw out of the East Palace with his own hands.
Lee Hwan, who read Shim Young's (played by Kim Woo-seok) will that he left for Min Jae-i, was filled with anger and thought Min Jae-i had lied to him, and asked her the whole story. There were too many suspicious things to dismiss as Min Jae-i's actions, including a secret letter that was never sent, an arrow that flew from Kang Mu-jang, and even the desecration of the gate, but Lee Hwan, who had already had a crack in his trust, kicked Min Jae-i out of the East Palace.
However, the trust built up during their time together continued to leave a deep wound in Lee Hwan's heart even while Min Jae was away. Lee Hwan deeply relied on Min Jae-i, who promised to lift the curse and protect him, in a situation where even his father, the King (Lee Jong-hyuk), did not protect him. For Lee Hwan, who was desperate for someone to trust in the thin ice-like Gujung Palace, Min Jae-i's absence felt even more bitter.
In the end, Lee Hwan, who stayed up all night thinking about Min Jae-i, tried to believe in her innocence by looking for the incense burner of the state secretary (Lee Chae-kyung), the official's testimony, and even the case log that Min Jae-i found in the library. Lee Hwan's actions soon caught the attention of Min Jae-i's fiancé Han Seong-on (played by Yoon Jong-seok), and Han Seong-on, who was suspicious, met Lee Hwan and asked why he was pursuing the truth of the Gaeseong murder case.
Lee Hwan, who was looking at Han Seong-on, who still holds the divorce certificate and misses Min Jae-yi by calling her 'my woman', promised, "If you prove your innocence, I will let you go." This was a promise to Han Seong-on, a friend with whom he had built up friendship over a long period of time, and it was also like Lee Hwan's decision to protect Min Jae-yi, to whom he had shared his secret and given his heart for the first time, but not to rely on him any more, leaving him bitter.
However, his longing for Min Jae-yi made this decision powerless, and Lee Hwan used the excuse of going to the National Assembly as an excuse to set foot in Jeonjeondang to meet Min Jae-i. Even though he barely got a chance to talk alone, Lee Hwan was unable to catch Min Jae-i, who turned his back on her, leaving only what he wanted to say, or tell him he was sorry for kicking him out. The lonely eyes of Lee Hwan, who was left alone like before after Min Jae Yi left, made even the viewers feel sad.
Because Min Jae-i was unable to hear Lee Hwan's true feelings, his disappointment was piling up, and he finally ended up violently venting his resentment in the middle of the palace. Min Jae-i, who was pouring out his emotions with all kinds of harsh words, was startled as soon as he saw Lee Hwan, who was listening to what he said, and tripped into the pond. At that moment, Lee Hwan's arms wrapped around Min Jae-i, and flower buds were in full bloom above the two youths' locked eyes, giving a premonition that different emotions were sprouting in Lee Hwan's heart.
People are curious about the next story of 'A Tale of Youth', whether Lee Hwan, who kept thinking of Min Jae-i even when they were far away, will overcome his distrust and keep her by his side again, and what decision Lee Hwan will make after a new wind has blown in his feelings for Min Jae-i.
tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Youth's Tale' is a fusion creative drama based on the mystery romance novel 'Jamjungrok', which has been popular in many countries including China and Korea. Episode 8 will be aired today (28th) at 8:50 PM.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
