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Choi Soo-young's Hidden Fan Heart Revealed in 'I DOL I' Episode 6
In the sixth episode of Genie TV's original drama 'I DOL I,' aired on the 6th, Maeng Se-na (played by Choi Soo-young) and Do Ra-ik (played by Kim Jae-yeong) offered each other comfort that only they could provide. Maeng Se-na showed the support of countless fans who believe in Do Ra-ik, while Do Ra-ik comforted Maeng Se-na with a song, creating a touching and heartfelt moment. However, a twist emerged as it was revealed that Kang Woo-sung (played by Ahn Woo-yeon) was at the center of the tampering incident that had cornered Do Ra-ik. The episode ended with Maeng Se-na's long-hidden fan heart being exposed, leaving viewers curious about the next developments. Episode 6 recorded a nationwide rating of 2.8% and 2.7% in the metropolitan area.
On this day, Do Ra-ik decisively cut ties with Hong Hye-joo (played by Choi Hee-jin). Leaving behind a past that only left scars, the only person Do Ra-ik could trust now was Maeng Se-na. Do Ra-ik's confession that Maeng Se-na was the reason he could endure difficult and exhausting moments was a dagger to Hong Hye-joo. However, Hong Hye-joo did not back down easily. It was Do Ra-ik who approached Maeng Se-na, who was trying to shake off her complicated feelings. Do Ra-ik sincerely confessed, "I feel more at ease within this fence with Maeng Byun. So I want to stay a little longer."
The day of the confrontation with Choi Jae-hee (played by Park Jung-woo) was approaching. Despite advice not to get excited, the conflict between Do Ra-ik and Choi Jae-hee deepened over different truths. Choi Jae-hee claimed that Do Ra-ik had tampered with another agency and that the incident occurred when Kang Woo-sung went to report it. Contrary to Do Ra-ik's frustration that it was just a rumor, evidence emerged supporting the testimony when a contract payment was found in his mother Do Mi-kyung's (played by Woo Mi-hwa) account. The truth faced when visiting Do Mi-kyung was even harsher, as she valued money over understanding and believing in Do Ra-ik.
Another hope emerged. Geum Bo-sang (played by Jung Man-sik) promised to testify that Do Ra-ik had tried to keep 'Gold Boys' intact. At the same time, Cheon Kwang-soo (played by Kim Won-hae) also offered sincere support to Maeng Se-na. Maeng Se-na, who couldn't even say a simple word of belief to her father, who was once accused of murder, was the only one who stayed by his side. Her regret from that time and her decision to believe in Do Ra-ik until the end was another expression of her sincerity.
That night, Do Ra-ik couldn't easily fall asleep. Maeng Se-na's regretful expression, which had always comforted him, lingered in his mind. The comfort Do Ra-ik offered to Maeng Se-na was music. With the words that music touches the deepest parts of a person's heart, he began a performance just for Maeng Se-na under the moonlight. The music was the song that had kept Maeng Se-na alive on the hardest day in the past. As she listened to the song from that day again, Maeng Se-na's gaze at Do Ra-ik was filled with tenderness.
However, the crisis continued. The revelation that the person who orchestrated the tampering agreement was not Do Mi-kyung but Kang Woo-sung shocked everyone. This was just the beginning. Do Ra-ik discovered the 'Gold Boys' merchandise that Maeng Se-na had hidden. As he asked the pale Maeng Se-na, "Tell me, what is all this?" his voice trembled. The moment Maeng Se-na's secret of being a fan while staying by his side as a lawyer was exposed. Unlike Do Ra-ik, who had once said, "People only lie. I don't have much expectation from humans, so I don't think it would affect me," his cold gaze left viewers wondering how their relationship would unfold.
Tae Yuna, TENASIA Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
