Unexpected Bedfellows: 'I'll Give You the Universe' Episode 3 Recap

In a surprising twist, Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui wake up in the same bed in the latest episode of 'I'll Give You the Universe'.

The third episode of tvN's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'I'll Give You the Universe', aired on the 11th, showcased the beginning of a joint childcare arrangement between Seon Tae-hyung (played by Bae In-hyuk) and Woo Hyun-jin (played by Roh Jeong-eui) for their nephew Woo-joo (played by Park Yoo-ho). The unexpected ending, where Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin wake up together, left viewers eager for more. The episode maintained a 1.8% viewership rating, continuing its streak in the 1% range.

The episode marked the start of Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin's cohabitation. In need of a temporary place to stay, Seon Tae-hyung arranged for a month's 'temporary residence', while Woo Hyun-jin secured a 'temporary helper' to look after Woo-joo during her work hours. Seon Tae-hyung, who applied for parental leave from his job, began caring for Woo-joo, albeit somewhat clumsily, while reporting every detail to Woo Hyun-jin in real-time.

However, a problem arose when the boiler in Woo-joo's house broke down. Seon Tae-hyung sought help from his neighbor Bae Doo-sik (played by Kim In-kwon), but the situation only worsened. Woo Hyun-jin had to endure cold showers for several days, and Seon Tae-hyung grew concerned about her deteriorating health. Remembering a business card and a lucrative offer of one million won from Jo Moo-saeng (played by Koo Sung-hwan), whom he had met by chance, Seon Tae-hyung decided to take matters into his own hands and fix the boiler himself.

Seon Tae-hyung found himself in an unexpected situation when he responded to Jo Moo-saeng's call. The job was to assist the famous photographer Amy Choo (played by Jin Seo-yeon). Despite having given up on his dream of becoming a photographer after reuniting with his brother, Seon Tae-hyung focused on preparing for the shoot. Even when Amy Choo, who usually doesn't work with assistants, asked him to leave, Seon Tae-hyung insisted on staying to earn the promised one million won. As the shoot began, he adjusted the settings to match Amy Choo's preferences, making a strong impression.

Meanwhile, Woo Hyun-jin finally started her new job. Her excitement was short-lived as unexpected challenges awaited her at the office. A video of Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin causing a commotion in the lobby on her interview day circulated on the company bulletin board, labeling them as a 'nuisance couple'. To make matters worse, the team leader of Planning Team 3 turned out to be her first love, Park Yoon-sung (played by Park Seo-ham), adding to the tension. The unresolved feelings from their college days, when they parted without expressing their true emotions, created a curious atmosphere between them.

The bickering between Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin continued. After work, Woo Hyun-jin complained about the untidy state of the house, and Seon Tae-hyung retorted, "It feels like things keep going wrong since I started living with you." However, upon learning about Seon Tae-hyung's efforts to fix the boiler, Woo Hyun-jin softened. That night, as Woo-joo slept, Woo Hyun-jin approached Seon Tae-hyung, who was drinking alone, breaking the awkward silence. They reconciled, agreeing to get along for the remaining time, and shared drinks together. The episode concluded with the intriguing scene of Seon Tae-hyung and Woo Hyun-jin waking up in the same bed, heightening anticipation for the next episode.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr