Family Drama Intensifies in 'Our Golden Days' as Conflicts and Relationships Evolve

The latest episode of KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Our Golden Days' heightened viewer engagement by foreshadowing significant family conflicts and relationship changes.

In the episode aired on the 10th, the family of Lee Sang-chul (played by Chun Ho-jin) was thrown into turmoil following the cancellation of his job offer and his son Lee Ji-hyuk's (played by Jung Il-woo) declaration of independence.

Ji-hyuk reiterated his determination to live independently during a family meal, but appeared to back down slightly in a conversation with his father, Sang-chul, who strongly opposed the idea. However, Ji-hyuk's resolve remained firm, indicating an impending clash between the two due to their vastly different values, creating a tense atmosphere akin to the calm before a storm.

Meanwhile, the warm daily life of Eun-oh's family added a comforting touch to the drama. The scenes of Eun-oh's mother, Jung Soon-hee (played by Kim Jung-young), diligently caring for her daughter who helps at her store late into the night, conveyed a gentle familial love. Additionally, Eun-oh's chance encounter with Ko Sung-hee (played by Lee Tae-ran), whom he helped after she collapsed from low blood sugar at a subway station, hinted at a storyline beyond mere coincidence, especially since Sung-hee had been secretly observing Eun-oh.

Park Sung-jae (played by Yoon Hyun-min) struggled with whether to inform Eun-oh about Ji-hyuk's breakup, ultimately deciding to honor a past promise to Ji-hyuk to do so. Eun-oh resolved to confess his feelings to Ji-hyuk, but their conversation turned into an argument when Ji-hyuk made it clear he did not see Eun-oh as a romantic interest.

Sang-chul was thrown into confusion when his advisory position at Seongil Textiles was canceled due to Chairman Choi's illness, with the company offering a large consolation payment instead of an apology. This revelation shocked the family, and Sang-chul's inability to contain his anger further intensified the drama's tension.

Ji-hyuk and Soo-bin (played by Shin Soo-hyun), who overheard the situation, learned about Sang-chul's job cancellation. Ji-hyuk, recalling past wounds inflicted by his father, was conflicted but ultimately could not ignore his responsibilities as the eldest son, leading him to cancel his plans for independence.

Eun-oh mustered the courage to sincerely confess to Ji-hyuk, only to be met with a cold rejection as Ji-hyuk stated, "You don't suit me," leaving viewers eager to see how the story unfolds in the next episode.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr