Jealousy Erupts as Park Ki-woong Confesses to Jin Se-yeon in 'Love Prescription'

Jealousy erupts as Park Ki-woong confesses his feelings for Jin Se-yeon.

On the evening of the 22nd, KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Love Prescription' (directed by Han Joon-seo, Bae Eun-hye / written by Park Ji-sook / produced by HB Entertainment) aired its 8th episode, showcasing the undeniable feelings of Yang Hyun-bin (played by Park Ki-woong) towards Gong Joo-ah (played by Jin Se-yeon). The episode also depicted the chaotic aftermath in the Gong and Yang families following a family member's return after an affair. The episode achieved a viewership rating of 17.7% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea, securing the top spot among weekend broadcasts and proving the drama's popularity.

In the previous episode, Han Sung-mi (played by Yoo Ho-jung) cleverly intervened to prevent Yang Dong-sook (played by Jo Mi-ryung) and her group from witnessing Min Yong-gil's (played by Kwon Hae-sung) affair. This act brought both tension and relief to the Yang family. Meanwhile, Na Sun-hae (played by Kim Mi-sook) confronted her daughter-in-law Lee Hee-kyung (played by Kim Bo-jung) directly. Feeling devastated by her brazen attitude, Na Sun-hae urged her to get a divorce to resolve the situation.

Meanwhile, the relationship between Gong Joo-ah and Yang Hyun-bin took an intriguing turn. When Hwang Bo-hye-soo (played by Kang Byul) encouraged an office romance, Yang Hyun-bin drew a line by saying they were just friends, leaving Gong Joo-ah feeling somewhat disappointed. However, Gong Joo-ah soon expressed her affectionate pride towards Yang Hyun-bin, saying, "You've grown up well," creating a warm atmosphere.

Elsewhere, Yang Dong-ik's (played by Kim Hyung-mook) inferiority complex towards Gong Jung-han (played by Kim Seung-soo) exploded. Yang Dong-ik witnessed the influential local politician Hwang meeting with Gong Jung-han, whom he had been trying to win over. Yang Dong-ik vented his long-standing frustration to his wife Cha Se-ri (played by So Yi-hyun), saying, "His target is me." The rivalry between the two, ignited by the merchants' association election, reached its peak.

Meanwhile, under Na Sun-hae's pressure, Lee Hee-kyung and Min Yong-gil returned to their respective homes with a defiant attitude. Lee Hee-kyung brazenly defended her actions in front of her husband Gong Dae-han (played by Choi Dae-chul), claiming love is not a crime, leading Gong Dae-han to decide on divorce. In contrast, Min Yong-gil demanded a divorce while returning stolen luxury goods and money, but Yang Dong-sook refused, setting the stage for the contrasting paths of the two families and raising curiosity about the ensuing fallout.

Around this time, Gong Joo-ah continued working late at Yang Hyun-bin's office. She prepared a meal for him, and he reciprocated by driving her home, creating a sweet atmosphere. The turning point in their relationship came with Yang Hyun-bin's jealousy. When Gong Joo-ah agreed to a blind date proposed by Kim So-hye (played by Jung Ye-seo), Yang Hyun-bin, unable to bear it, followed her to the date location.

Towards the end of the episode, Yang Hyun-bin confessed his hidden feelings to Gong Joo-ah. Mistaken about the date of the blind date, he admitted, "If it were today, I would have ruined it. I don't like it." The romantic tension was short-lived as they witnessed Lee Hee-kyung and Min Yong-gil's affectionate display nearby. The situation escalated with Yang Dong-sook searching for her husband's affair partner, creating a tense cliffhanger as Gong Joo-ah and Yang Hyun-bin were left in shock.

KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Love Prescription' will air its 9th episode on the 28th (Saturday) at 8 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr