Ahn Hyo-seop and Chae Won-bin Clash in a Thrilling Encounter on 'Today We Sold Out Again'

Ahn Hyo-seop and Chae Won-bin delivered an exciting showdown in the middle of a rice paddy.

On the first episode of SBS's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Today We Sold Out Again,' which aired on the 22nd, the tangled first meeting between Matthew Lee (played by Ahn Hyo-seop) and Dam Ye-jin (played by Chae Won-bin) set the stage for a bickering romance. The episode recorded a peak viewership rating of 4.5%, with a national average of 3.3% and a metropolitan area average of 3.7%, according to Nielsen Korea.

'Today We Sold Out Again' kicked off with the bustling live broadcast scene of a home shopping network, leading into the hectic lives of rural man Matthew Lee and city woman Dam Ye-jin. Matthew Lee was shown having a busy day resolving complaints from the elderly in his neighborhood, managing a mushroom farm, running a company, and still finding time for exercise and reading, impressing viewers with his disciplined lifestyle.

Show host Dam Ye-jin also demonstrated her workaholic nature, working tirelessly from morning till night. Despite her efforts to sell out her prepared products, even contemplating next season's items during a date with her boyfriend, she ultimately lost the weekend prime time slot to a rival host.

Director Dong Hyun-ki (played by Shin Dong-mi) further challenged Dam Ye-jin by assigning her the task of securing the entry of the global skincare brand Letoile to regain her prime time slot, a daunting mission given her past trauma with beauty products.

Determined not to give up her prime time, Dam Ye-jin boldly arranged a meeting with Letoile's executive director, Seo Eric (played by Kim Bum), who responded positively to her proposal, provided they could also resolve a contract renewal for the supply of key cosmetic ingredients. This led Dam Ye-jin to Deokpung Village, home to the white flower mushroom farm, to gain an advantage in the negotiations.

Meanwhile, Matthew Lee, the owner of the white flower mushroom farm, was driving his tractor when he encountered an unusual sight—a red sports car blocking the only road out of the village.

Dam Ye-jin, the owner of the sports car, found herself in a frustrating standoff with Matthew Lee, who refused to move his tractor. As the tension escalated, with neither able to move forward or backward, the sound of blaring horns echoed, leaving viewers curious about who would yield first and how this encounter would impact their future.

'Today We Sold Out Again' captivated audiences with the intense first meeting between Matthew Lee and Dam Ye-jin, each intruding into the other's world. The fast-paced depiction of their daily routines left viewers intrigued about the stories of these two individuals living as if 24 hours were 48.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr