Romantic Developments and Surprising Revelations in 'Assembled Family'

Hwang In-yeop and Jung Chae-yeon have started dating.

In the recent episodes 11 and 12 of JTBC's Wednesday drama 'Assembled Family,' aired on the 13th, the long-awaited romance between Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-yeop) and Yoon Joo-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon) finally blossomed. The show's ratings saw an increase, with episode 11 achieving 3.3% in the metropolitan area and 3.1% nationwide, while episode 12 maintained a 3.1% rating both nationwide and in the metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea's paid household data.

Episode 11 depicted Yoon Joo-won's confusion following Kim San-ha's unexpected confession. She tried to dismiss his feelings as familial affection, attempting to interact with him as comfortably as she did ten years ago. However, her involuntary emotional responses complicated her thoughts. Realizing that Yoon Joo-won shared his feelings but couldn't accept them, Kim San-ha confirmed his affection with a kiss, thrilling viewers.

Kang Hae-jun (played by Bae Hyun-sung) humorously proposed to Yoon Joo-won, aiming to become a real family with her father, Yoon Jung-jae (played by Choi Won-young). His spontaneous action amused everyone, including his friend Yoon Seok-hoon (played by Yoon Woo), who challenged Kang Hae-jun to consider if his feelings for Yoon Joo-won were romantic. Despite imagining a kiss with her, Kang Hae-jun quickly dismissed the idea, reaffirming his role as a good family member, eliciting laughter.

Yoon Jung-jae unexpectedly encountered Kang Hae-jun's mother, Kang Seo-hyun (played by Baek Eun-hye), sparking curiosity with her shocking confession, "I killed someone," when questioned about not meeting Kang Hae-jun.

In episode 12, Kim San-ha and Yoon Joo-won, having confirmed their feelings, embarked on a secret romance, creating a sweet atmosphere. Yoon Joo-won's rush to Kim San-ha's side upon hearing he was unwell, even without removing her apron, highlighted their deep affection for each other, stirring excitement.

Kang Hae-jun's surprising past was also revealed, adding warmth to the story. Once a basketball player in the U.S., he transitioned to modeling, earning a significant income. Proud of his achievements, Yoon Jung-jae displayed Kang Hae-jun's photo in their noodle shop, spreading the news throughout the neighborhood, fulfilling Kang Hae-jun's wish to be his father's pride.

New challenges emerged for Kim San-ha and Kang Hae-jun. When Kim San-ha became unreachable after visiting Haedong, his mother, Kwon Jung-hee (played by Kim Hye-eun), personally searched for him with his stepsister, So-hee (played by Yang Hyun-seo). Meanwhile, Kang Seo-hyun, who had confessed her shocking past, knelt before Yoon Jung-jae, Yoon Joo-won, and Kim San-ha, expressing her wish for Kang Hae-jun to live a normal life. The contrasting actions of the two mothers hint at unresolved connections, drawing attention to the unpredictable developments ahead.