Park Jin-hee and Nam Sang-ji Unite for a Common Goal in 'Red Pearl'

Park Jin-hee and Nam Sang-ji have set aside their suspicions and joined forces for a common goal.

In the 18th episode of KBS 2TV's daily drama 'Red Pearl,' aired on the 23rd, Kim Dan-hee (played by Park Jin-hee) and Chloe (played by Nam Sang-ji) collaborated to win first place in the Adele Bio business symbol design competition. The sight of the two, who previously couldn't trust each other, joining hands for a shared objective was both touching and thrilling.

Chloe took a bold step by visiting Chairman Park Tae-ho (played by Choi Jae-sung) under the pretense of filming, directly questioning him about her father Baek Jun-ki's (played by Nam Sung-jin) company, 'Temi Bio.' However, Park Tae-ho drew a clear line, stating, "Adele Group Bio did not start with Temi Bio," engaging in a tense confrontation.

Feeling humiliated by Park Tae-ho's disregard for her father's company, Baek Jin-joo (played by Nam Sang-ji) revealed her inner turmoil to Kim Dan-hee, asking, "Was Temi Bio really of no use?" Kim Dan-hee responded sincerely, expressing a desire to properly utilize the technology together. This candid reply shook Baek Jin-joo's firm resolve, which had been set on revenge.

Choi Yoo-na (played by Chun Hee-joo) secretly conducted a DNA test between James Lee (played by Jung Eui-gap) and Chloe to uncover Chloe's identity. Upon confirming the results matched, she immediately informed Chairman Park Tae-ho. However, this was part of Chloe's meticulous strategy, as she had already swapped the test samples. Unaware of this, Choi Yoo-na felt relieved, convinced that Baek Jin-joo and Chloe were different people.

Oh Jung-ran's (played by Kim Hee-jung) opposition to Kim Dan-hee's appointment as president reached its peak. Oh Jung-ran rallied the board to question Kim Dan-hee's qualifications, leading Park Tae-ho to suspend her appointment. He then challenged Kim Dan-hee to achieve results in the bio division symbol competition with Chloe within a week to earn recognition. All eyes were on how she would overcome this disadvantageous situation.

Baek Jin-joo, knowing that Kim Dan-hee becoming president would hinder her revenge, ultimately decided to join forces with her, driven by a desperate desire to restore her father's honor. She hinted at maintaining a strategic partnership with Kim Dan-hee, signaling a new development.

Responding to Kim Dan-hee's heartfelt proposal, Chloe embarked on full-fledged collaboration. The two worked tirelessly, day and night, to prepare a new design, showcasing perfect synergy. As the episode concluded, the day of the competition approached, with the voting results about to be revealed.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr