[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Jeong Se-yeon = ‘Annoying Love’ Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon discovered unexpected sides of each other.
In the episode aired on the 10th on tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Annoying Love’ (directed by Kim Ga-ram, written by Jeong Yeo-rang, planned and produced by Studio Dragon, Studio N New, Artist Company) episode 3, Lim Hyun-joon (played by Lee Jung-jae) and Wi Jeong-sin (played by Lim Ji-yeon) coincidentally got hospitalized in the same hospital.
During their usual bickering, a change occurred when Lim Hyun-joon saved Wi Jeong-sin after she collapsed. They discovered unexpected traits in each other, such as Lim Hyun-joon’s self-sacrifice reminiscent of Kang Pil-gu and Wi Jeong-sin’s sense of responsibility as a journalist.
The unexpected meeting arranged by their siblings further raised curiosity about whether this will change the relationship between Lim Hyun-joon and Wi Jeong-sin.
The viewership ratings for episode 3 of ‘Annoying Love’ recorded an average of 4.2% nationwide and a peak of 5.2%, with regional ratings of 4.2% average and 5.1% peak, ranking first at the same time slot including cable and general programming channels. (Nielsen Korea, paid platforms)
On that day, Lim Hyun-joon went to Sports Eun-sung to meet Wi Jeong-sin. Wi Jeong-sin, who was initially snarling, was momentarily flustered by Lim Hyun-joon’s apology and self-reflection, but got angry at the underlying intention behind his settlement offer.
After hearing Wi Jeong-sin’s harsh warning, Lim Hyun-joon admitted, “I guess I messed with the wrong person.”
Hyun-joon, still frustrated by being typecast as a detective actor, received a script from Hwang CEO (played by Choi Gwi-hwa) with hesitation. Enchanted by the script at once, Lim Hyun-joon couldn’t hide his excitement, realizing he found his next project.
However, Hyun-joon was greatly disappointed when he learned that Kwon Se-na (played by Oh Yeon-seo) was already confirmed as the lead role before him. Resolutely, Hyun-joon declared, “I’m turning crisis into opportunity and will give overseas expansion a try.”
The complex thoughts of Hyun-joon were further complicated by his mother, Sung Ae-sook (played by Na Young-hee), venting her routine grumbles. Eventually, the sleeping pills he took for his sleeplessness became a problem, leading to his hospitalization, which was blown out of proportion.
Coincidentally or fatefully, Wi Jeong-sin, admitted to the same hospital due to appendicitis, received a promise from Yoon Hwa-young (played by Seo Ji-hye) to be transferred to the main newspaper if she brings in 10 decent exclusives. This prompted her to search the hospital for the truth behind the rumors.
Wi Jeong-sin, who snuck into Hyun-joon’s hospital room, was caught by the room’s owner after seeing unexpected figures coming and going.
Flustered by the unexpected situation, Wi Jeong-sin suggested turning the situation into a happening by saying, “Let’s do a proper interview,” and Hyun-joon, though grumbling, agreed to be interviewed.
That night, reminiscing about Kwon Se-na from Hyun-joon’s hospital room, Wi Jeong-sin headed to the rooftop garden. At that moment, Hyun-joon, organizing his thoughts on a bench, revealed his presence at Wi Jeong-sin’s humming of a song filled with memories of Kwon Se-na.
In a moment of usual bickering, Wi Jeong-sin suddenly felt pain from her surgical site and collapsed, leading Hyun-joon to exhibit a heroic effort, stepping on shattered glass with bloodied feet. This heroic act stirred online discussions, dramatically changing the public opinion toward Hyun-joon.
Although Hyun-joon felt grateful for Wi Jeong-sin writing an article despite being sick, he grumbled, “Who asked you to write such an article?” Wi Jeong-sin, who calmly said it’s her job, also felt grateful towards Hyun-joon for his help.
Their growing understanding of each other’s unexpected sides led to a previously unseen awkward tension hanging in the air. Towards the end of the broadcast, they encountered each other again in an unexpected meeting.
It was a blind date arranged by their siblings where they unknowingly found themselves facing each other. The ending, interposing a flustered Hyun-joon’s face with Wi Jeong-sin’s bright smile, heightened curiosity about the direction of their relationship.
Meanwhile, the past relationship between Sports Eun-sung CEO Lee Jae-hyung (played by Kim Ji-hoon) and Entertainment Department Manager Yoon Hwa-young was unveiled. Once significant to each other, the story behind their current strained relationship draws attention.
tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Annoying Love’ episode 4 will be aired today (11th) at 8:50 PM.