First Love Rekindled? 'A Hundred Memories' Teases Tense Hospital Reunion

The first love between Shin Ye-eun and Heo Nam-joon, now reunited as the adopted daughter of the Daeyang Group chairman, is captured in an awkward hospital reunion.

In JTBC's weekend drama 'A Hundred Memories,' stills have been released showing the hospital reunion of Seo Jong-hee (played by Shin Ye-eun) and Han Jae-pil (played by Heo Nam-joon), who were each other's first love seven years ago. Jong-hee, now the adopted daughter of a conglomerate family, and Jae-pil, an intern doctor, still have unresolved feelings and an awkward atmosphere between them. The strange distance that has grown over the seven years is palpable.

Jong-hee and Jae-pil were magnetically drawn to each other and confirmed their mutual feelings. Jae-pil was unfazed by the fact that Jong-hee was not a day student and had been living on the run due to her violent brother. Instead, he embraced her wounds and stayed by her side, leading Jong-hee to open her heart. However, when Jong-hee discovered that her most cherished friend, Go Young-rae (played by Kim Da-mi), was infatuated with Jae-pil, she decided to end things. Jae-pil, unaware of the reason for the breakup, went to their favorite music cafe and realized that the song 'Hard to Say I'm Sorry' by Chicago, which Jong-hee listened to three times, was a message for him. He rushed to her, but Jong-hee had already disappeared due to an incident involving the labor manager (played by Park Ji-hwan).

Their first love was thwarted by missed timing and emotional misunderstandings. Fate brought them back together when Jong-hee, after a horse-riding accident, was transferred to the hospital where Jae-pil works. This unexpected reunion leaves Jae-pil with even more questions about their mysterious breakup seven years ago. Meanwhile, Jae-pil is becoming aware of his feelings for Young-rae, who stood by him when his family's department store went bankrupt, and he focused solely on his studies. In the preview, Jong-hee remarks, "You seem very close with Young-rae," to which Jae-pil responds, "She's an indispensable friend now."

The production team hinted, "Jong-hee and Jae-pil reflect on the past when they meet again at the hospital. During this process, a single comment from Jae-pil touches Jong-hee's heart," teasing that "whether their old feelings will be rekindled is a key point to watch."

Episode 9 of 'A Hundred Memories' airs on the 11th at 10:40 PM.

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