The Unveiling of Park Bo-young's Character's Hidden Past in 'Unknown Seoul'

The reason behind Park Bo-young's character's self-loathing has been revealed.

In the fourth episode of tvN's weekend drama 'Unknown Seoul,' aired on the 1st, the long-hidden scars of Yoo Mi-ji, played by Park Bo-young, were unveiled.

Yoo Mi-ji successfully persuaded Kim Rosa, played by Won Mi-kyung, and her legal representative Lee Ho-soo, played by Park Jin-young, to arrange a meeting with the company. However, on the day of the meeting, Kim Rosa did not show up at the appointed time, prompting a worried Yoo Mi-ji to visit Kim Rosa's house.

Upon entering the house, which had an open door, Yoo Mi-ji found Kim Rosa collapsed, triggering a panic as it reminded her of her grandmother Kang Wol-soon, played by Cha Mi-kyung, who had collapsed long ago. With the timely help of Lee Ho-soo, Kim Rosa was hospitalized, but Yoo Mi-ji remained haunted by the unforgettable memories of her past.

Meanwhile, the dark past of Yoo Mi-ji, who always appeared cheerful despite loneliness and sadness, was gradually revealed. Three years after giving up athletics due to an injury, Yoo Mi-ji was still in despair, confined to her room. The fear of dreaming of a new future after parting too soon with what she thought was her only path in life was overwhelming. Her grandmother Kang Wol-soon would comfort her, saying, "Everything we do to survive is brave."

However, when Kang Wol-soon, Yoo Mi-ji's only support, collapsed, Yoo Mi-ji fell into deeper despair. Driven by the goal to save her grandmother, Yoo Mi-ji overcame her fears and sought help, but received no response. The guilt of her grandmother not receiving timely treatment due to her own isolation weighed heavily on Yoo Mi-ji's heart.

Yoo Mi-ji began to blame herself in front of Lee Ho-soo, as if an older sister scolding a younger sibling. Listening silently, Lee Ho-soo firmly reassured her, saying, "It's not your fault, Mi-ji." His words, which Yoo Mi-ji longed to hear, brought a poignant emotion as she gazed at him.

Buoyed by Lee Ho-soo's comfort, Yoo Mi-ji calmed her overwhelming emotions and subtly asked why he took her side. Lee Ho-soo casually confessed, "Because I like you," adding, "You know, Mi-ji, you're my first love," leaving Yoo Mi-ji surprised. The revelation of Lee Ho-soo's feelings raises curiosity about how Yoo Mi-ji will react and how their relationship will unfold.

By Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr