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Shocking Truth Unravels as Chae Jong-hyeop Leaves Lee Sung-kyung in 'Brilliant Season of You'
The 11th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Brilliant Season of You' (directed by Jeong Sang-hee, Kim Young-jae/written by Jo Seong-hee), aired on the 28th, showcased the complete breakdown of the relationship between Song Ha-ran (played by Lee Sung-kyung) and Sun Woo-chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) after confronting the truth. Sun Woo-chan vanished without a trace after Cha Soo-jin (played by Lee Joo-yeon) revealed that he was responsible for a devastating explosion seven years ago.
On this day, Song Ha-ran discovered that Sun Woo-chan, who was the roommate of Kang Hyuk-chan (played by Kwon Do-hyung) seven years ago, had been pretending to be Kang Hyuk-chan while exchanging messages with her. She also learned that Sun Woo-chan had known about her existence for a long time but had kept it hidden, leading to a deep sense of betrayal.
Overwhelmed with anger, Song Ha-ran cried out, "Who is the Sun Woo-chan I believed in?" Sun Woo-chan tried to explain everything but could only repeat, "I'm sorry." The emotional turmoil of the two characters, who were once each other's salvation, left viewers holding their breath.
Despite this, Sun Woo-chan did not give up. He attempted to convey his true feelings by handing over a drawing pad filled with memories from the past seven years. However, Song Ha-ran coldly turned away, saying, "Even if I know everything, nothing will change." The sight of Song Ha-ran, frozen as if trapped in winter, and Sun Woo-chan, tormented by her reaction, tugged at the viewers' hearts.
Sun Woo-chan faced the truth about the explosion accident from seven years ago through Cha Soo-jin. During a confrontation where Sun Woo-chan confessed to secretly exchanging messages with Song Ha-ran through Kang Hyuk-chan, a physical altercation ensued, leading to the explosion caused by a fallen waste container. Realizing he was the 'cause of the explosion' that led to Kang Hyuk-chan's death, Sun Woo-chan was engulfed in confusion and guilt. Knowing the full truth, he decided he could no longer stay by Song Ha-ran's side, leaving her with the message 'Trial period over' before disappearing.
At the end of the episode, Song Ha-ran, with tears in her eyes, reflected on the phrase, "The seasons of life do not follow order," as she longed for Sun Woo-chan. As love, truth, and guilt intertwine, viewers are eager to see how the story of these two characters will conclude in the final episode.
The final episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Brilliant Season of You' will air on Friday, April 3rd, at 9:50 PM.
Reporter: Lim Chae-ryeong, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr