Lee Jae-wook Sets Final Condition for Choi Sung-eun in 'Last Summer'

Lee Jae-wook has presented Choi Sung-eun with a final condition. The series, which premiered on the 1st with a 2.7% viewership rating, saw a decline to 1.8% by its third episode, maintaining the same rating for the fourth episode.

The fourth episode of KBS 2TV's weekend mini-series 'Last Summer,' aired on the 9th, featured Baek Do-ha (played by Lee Jae-wook) and Song Ha-kyung (played by Choi Sung-eun) working to persuade local residents to support the remodeling project of Patan High School.

Do-ha's direct approach towards Ha-kyung became evident. Ha-kyung was taken aback by Do-ha's statement, "Two years of just waiting is enough." She attempted to withdraw from the project by requesting a transfer to Jeon Ye-eun (played by Kang Seung-hyun), but was denied. Despite Ha-kyung's reluctance, the project moved forward with the mayor's support, leading to a collaboration between Do-ha and Ha-kyung.

Ha-kyung initially tried to persuade the 'Pavengers,' a group of five village leaders, to oppose the school remodeling. However, Do-ha won them over with a special local liquor made from azalea flowers. Village leader Go (played by Kim Ki-chun) then proposed deciding the observatory's fate through a traditional game of yut, leading to a tense match between Do-ha, Ha-kyung, and the Pavengers under the supervision of the women's association president (played by Lee Soo-mi).

After a close contest, Do-ha and Ha-kyung emerged victorious. Seeing Ha-kyung's bright smile, Do-ha remarked, "You're finally back, the Song Ha-kyung I knew," bringing smiles to viewers. However, on their way back, Ha-kyung reverted to her usual cold demeanor. Unfazed, Do-ha confessed, "Seeing you reminds me of the time I liked you, and how I couldn't even tell you properly," continuing his straightforward approach.

Believing their conflict was pointless, Ha-kyung informed Seo Soo-hyuk (played by Kim Gun-woo) of her decision to give up the peanut house and withdraw her lawsuit. Realizing her sincerity, Do-ha tried to stop her, but Ha-kyung remained firm. With no other options, Do-ha proposed living together until the observatory's completion on August 31, promising to leave her life if she still felt the same.

Meanwhile, a troubled Ha-kyung met Soo-hyuk at a restaurant. Despite initial tension, they grew closer by sharing their feelings. Moving to Soo-hyuk's office, they continued their relaxed interaction with a game of bingo.

Towards the episode's end, Do-ha impressed Ha-kyung by renovating the peanut house. Touched by the restored walls and newly planted trees and flowers, Ha-kyung was moved to tears. They playfully bickered over Ha-kyung's mother's azalea liquor and engaged in water games reminiscent of their childhood. Ultimately, Ha-kyung accepted Do-ha's condition, understanding his feelings. The episode concluded with Do-ha's joy and a preview of their upcoming cohabitation, heightening anticipation for the next episode.

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