Love Deepens as Han Ji-min and Park Sung-hoon's Families Embrace Each Other in 'Efficient Meeting of Singles'

The love between Han Ji-min and Park Sung-hoon has grown deeper as their families embrace each other.

In the 11th episode of JTBC's weekend drama 'Efficient Meeting of Singles' (directed by Lee Jae-hoon, written by Lee I-jin), aired on the 4th, the conflict between Lee Yi-young (played by Han Ji-min) and her mother Park Jung-im (played by Kim Jung-young) was resolved thanks to the efforts of Song Tae-seop (played by Park Sung-hoon), strengthening the couple's relationship. The episode recorded a viewership rating of 4.2% in the metropolitan area and 4.1% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea's paid household standards.

On this day, Lee Yi-young was upset when her mother Park Jung-im abruptly ended Song Tae-seop's introduction due to the sudden visit of her father Lee Tae-sung (played by Park Yoon-hee). After a heated argument with Park Jung-im, Lee Yi-young decided to leave home, and upon hearing the situation, Song Tae-seop offered her to stay at his place.

While living with Song Tae-seop, Lee Yi-young realized she had never celebrated her parents' wedding anniversary or invited Park Jung-im to the hotel where she works, leading to complex thoughts. Sensing her mood, Song Tae-seop gently suggested that she talk things over instead of avoiding them, and Lee Yi-young decided to return home after his persuasion.

However, standing in front of her house, memories of her sharp conversation with her mother held her back. She told Song Tae-seop she had gone home but stayed at a hotel for a while. When Song Tae-seop visited her house, he learned from a conversation with Park Jung-im that Lee Yi-young hadn't returned home.

Before any misunderstandings arose, Lee Yi-young met with Song Tae-seop and shared that she was staying at a hotel and hadn't apologized to her mother. Song Tae-seop respected her choice, saying he might have pushed her too hard and would leave the reconciliation pace to her.

The next day, Lee Yi-young, gaining the courage to talk to Park Jung-im, invited her to the hotel. However, their joyful reunion was short-lived as Park Jung-im collapsed, heightening the tension. Despite preparing for an exhibition opening, Song Tae-seop rushed to her side without hesitation.

After receiving treatment and returning home, Park Jung-im told Lee Yi-young that Song Tae-seop seemed like a good person. Lee Yi-young realized that Song Tae-seop had created a piece of art for her, and the exhibition was about to end.

Heading straight to the exhibition, Lee Yi-young greeted Song Tae-seop warmly and stood in front of the 'Chair for Lovers' he created. As Song Tae-seop explained the background of the chair's creation, Lee Yi-young was moved by his care not only for her but also for those around her. She confessed, "I love you, Tae-seop. It's not just liking; I really love you a lot."

Thus, Lee Yi-young and Song Tae-seop have shared their family stories, taking their relationship to a more solid level. As they begin to embrace each other's daily lives and families, anticipation for the final episode naturally rises.

The final journey of Han Ji-min and Park Sung-hoon will be depicted in JTBC's weekend drama 'Efficient Meeting of Singles,' based on the Naver webtoon 'Efficient Meeting of Singles' by author Tari. The final episode will air on the 5th at 10:30 PM and will be exclusively available on the OTT platform TVING.

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr