Romance Heats Up in 'Would You Marry Me' as Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min's Chemistry Soars

The romance between Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min in 'Would You Marry Me' is heating up, capturing viewers' hearts with its delightful charm.

In the fifth episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Would You Marry Me' (directed by Song Hyun-wook, Hwang In-hyuk, written by Lee Hana), aired on the 24th, Kim Woo-joo (played by Choi Woo-shik) deepens his affection for his first love, Yoo Merry (played by Jung So-min), raising the excitement level. The drama achieved its highest ratings yet, with a peak of 9.1% nationwide, 7.8% in the metropolitan area, and 3.1% among viewers aged 20-49.

Moreover, 'Would You Marry Me' has maintained its position as the top Friday mini-series for three consecutive weeks, leading in viewership across all channels and programs in its time slot. The drama's ratings continue to rise nationwide, in the metropolitan area, and among the 20-49 demographic, proving its undeniable popularity (according to Nielsen Korea).

Kim Woo-joo cleverly navigates a tense encounter with client Baek Sang-hyun (played by Bae Na-ra) at Myungsoondang. As the elevator doors open, Yoo Merry greets Woo-joo with a playful "Honey," to which Woo-joo responds in kind, creating a humorous faux-couple moment. Woo-joo suggests they call each other three times a day, claiming, "Newlyweds usually contact each other 12 times a day," fully immersing himself in their pretend marriage. When Merry questions his over-commitment to their fake marriage, Woo-joo playfully defends himself, showcasing his charming side. Watching Merry walk away, Woo-joo can't help but smile, making viewers' hearts flutter.

Upon discovering that he is Merry's first love, Woo-joo can't hide his delight. When Merry reminisces about her first love, saying, "He had a nice back of the head," Woo-joo subtly touches his own. Merry adds, "I think I'd recognize him if we met again. He was really handsome, totally my type, and I'm sure he's still very handsome," leaving Woo-joo unable to contain his excitement. Woo-joo gazes at their wedding photo card with a sweet smile, further elevating the romantic tension.

Even during a meal with Yoon Jin-kyung (played by Shin Seul-ki), Woo-joo's thoughts are with Merry. He reveals to Jin-kyung that Merry was his first love, the 'Keyring Girl.' Woo-joo also confesses that he deliberately avoided finding the Keyring Girl after learning that her father died in an accident while on his way to provide additional testimony about Woo-joo's parents' accident.

Attending his parents' memorial, Woo-joo is overwhelmed with guilt, believing he caused the accident by distracting his father while driving. However, it is revealed that Woo-joo's uncle, Jang Han-goo (played by Kim Young-min), orchestrated the accident, adding a chilling twist.

In his panic over his parents' death, Woo-joo finds solace in a message from Merry. She invites him over under the pretense of celebrating his birthday and prepares a special meal. Touched by Merry's gesture, Woo-joo confesses, "My parents died on my birthday," revealing the day has always been difficult for him. Merry offers comforting words, saying, "When things are tough, sometimes running away is the best," and Woo-joo tenderly wipes food from Merry's lips, expressing his feelings, making viewers' hearts flutter.

Upon spotting a double rainbow, Woo-joo and Merry make secret wishes. Woo-joo's wish, kept from Merry, is for her wish to come true. His heartfelt narration, "May this woman, who is my escape at every dead end, have her wish fulfilled," adds a poignant touch to the narrative.

The unexpected close embrace between Woo-joo and Merry heightens the romantic tension, leaving viewers breathless. Woo-joo pulls Merry into his arms to prevent her from falling, creating a moment of palpable tension as their hearts race. As Woo-joo leans in as if to kiss Merry, the romantic tension reaches its peak. The episode ends with Merry's former fiancé, Woo-joo (played by Seo Bum-june), watching their intimate embrace, adding to the suspense.

SBS's 'Would You Marry Me' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.

Reporter: Im Chae-ryeong, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr