Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong Reunite After 14 Years in 'Prescription for Love'

Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong, who last appeared together in the 2012 KBS2 drama 'Bridal Mask', reunite after 14 years as a boss and subordinate following a fateful night in the new KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Prescription for Love'. Recently, Jin Se-yeon has been the subject of online discussions regarding her changed appearance.

The second episode, which aired at 8 PM yesterday, showcased the destined reunion of Gong Joo-ah (played by Jin Se-yeon) and Yang Hyun-bin (played by Park Ki-woong), alongside the deepening conflict between the Gong and Yang families. The episode achieved a nationwide viewership rating of 17.4% (according to Nielsen Korea), securing the top spot among weekend broadcasts.

In the episode, Han Sung-mi (played by Yoo Ho-jung) expressed her pent-up emotions towards her husband Gong Jung-han (played by Kim Seung-soo), who declared his intention to divorce. Na Sun-hae (played by Kim Mi-sook) empathized with her daughter-in-law's pain and offered a heartfelt apology. Their unique mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship touched viewers deeply.

Meanwhile, the encounter between Gong Joo-ah and Yang Hyun-bin added both excitement and warmth to the drama. A humorous misunderstanding occurred when Gong Joo-ah, drunk and heading into the sea, mistook Yang Hyun-bin for a molester. The two ended up spending the night at a guesthouse, sharing unexpected truths.

Gong Joo-ah confided in Yang Hyun-bin about her desire to make people happy through her clothing designs, revealing her feelings about a broadcast mishap. Yang Hyun-bin responded, "That's impressive. Being someone who creates happiness." He realized that Gong Joo-ah was his first love from the past when she sang to him. His tender gaze as he covered her with a blanket and whispered, "I'm back, Gong Joo-ah," left viewers swooning.

The next morning, Gong Joo-ah was shocked to realize she had slept in Yang Hyun-bin's arms and returned home to clash with her mother, Han Sung-mi, once again. Her mother's pressure to quit her job and prepare for a medical specialization led to a heated argument, highlighting the deep-rooted family conflicts.

The revelation that Yang Dong-ik's first love was Han Sung-mi brought the long-standing feud between the two families to the surface. A tense encounter between Han Sung-mi and Cha Se-ri (played by So Yi-hyun) on the street heightened the drama, with Cha Se-ri's determination to oust the Gong family from Onjeong adding to the suspense.

The episode concluded with a series of twists as Gong Joo-ah mistook Yang Hyun-bin, who followed her to the company, for a stalker, even involving the security team. However, she was shocked to learn that he was the new executive director of Taehan Group's fashion division. The contrast between Gong Joo-ah's shock and Yang Hyun-bin's bright smile as he expressed excitement about his new role heightened anticipation for their developing romance.

Simultaneously, tensions flared between Gong Jung-han and Yang Dong-ik over the increase in market rent. Gong Jung-han's unexpected candidacy in the merchants' association election, previously expected to be a solo run for Yang Dong-ik, signaled the beginning of a full-blown family feud.

'Prescription for Love' has captivated audiences with its dramatic developments and compelling characters in just two episodes. As the intertwined conflicts among the characters begin to unfold, anticipation for the upcoming storyline continues to rise.

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