The second episode of Spring Fever throws a simple field trip into chaos, forcing the cautious Yoon Bom and the bold Seon Jae-gyu into an unplanned adventure in Seoul. A student’s disappearance pulls them from their quiet town and into a high-stakes search, uncovering pieces of the past that both characters have tried to leave behind. The episode aired on January 6, 2026, maintaining strong viewer interest with a nationwide average rating of 4.605%.
From Shinsu to Seoul: A Student Goes Missing
The drama pivots from quiet small-town moments to urgent city action in this episode. The plot is set in motion by Choi Se-jin, a high-achieving student in Yoon Bom’s class who feels immense pressure to be the best. She becomes upset after another confrontation with her parents about her grades and impulsively decides to run away to Seoul.
Her academic rival, Seon Han-gyeol, discovers she is leaving and, worried for her safety, follows her to the city without telling any adults. When Jae-gyu and Yoon Bom find out the two teenagers are missing, they have no choice but to chase after them. This frantic trip forces the two main characters to spend more time together in close quarters, accelerating their developing connection.
Jae-gyu’s Persistent Kindness and a Shared Memory
Before the trip to Seoul, Episode 2 deepens the relationship between Jae-gyu and Bom through small, meaningful acts. A central moment involves the large potted plant Jae-gyu gave Bom as a gift. Seeing her struggle to move it, he effortlessly loads it into his car, drives her home, and carries it to her terrace.
This leads to an awkward yet telling interaction where Bom, flustered, claims she has no coffee to offer him. Undeterred, Jae-gyu simply returns later with instant coffee. His visit coincides with a difficult phone call Bom receives from her father, who is trying to apologize for past actions. Seeing her upset, Jae-gyu offers comfort not with grand words, but with a simple macaron.
“When you feel down, sweets are the best cure,” Jae-gyu tells her, a line that triggers a faint, distant memory for Bom.
This moment strongly hints that their lives have crossed before, a mystery teased since the drama’s beginning.
The Mystery Deepens: A Mysterious Man and a Painful Flashback
The search in Seoul leads to a tense climax at a subway station. While Jae-gyu finds Han-gyeol, it is Yoon Bom who spots Se-jin. The student is not alone; she is seen talking intently with an adult man whose face is hidden from view. This alarming sight adds a new layer of concern and mystery to Se-jin’s situation.
The stress of the search also triggers a painful flashback for Yoon Bom. She remembers the traumatic event that forced her to leave Seoul. The flashback shows her being publicly accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student’s parent. The scene culminates in a woman walking into her classroom and violently slapping her in front of everyone. This vivid memory clarifies the source of her recurring nightmares and her deep reluctance to connect with new people.
A Daring Rescue and a Glimpse of the Past
The episode ends with a daring and physically impressive sequence. As Bom tries to get a closer look at Se-jin and the mysterious man, she boards a subway train just as its doors close, leaving Jae-gyu on the platform. Realizing she is trapped on the moving train with the strangers, Jae-gyu does the unexpected: he sprints alongside the tracks, racing to the next station.
In a dramatic finish, he manages to leap onto the train at the next stop just before the doors close again. As the train lurches, Bom loses her balance, and Jae-gyu catches her, holding her steady in a close, almost dance-like embrace. This physical connection serves as a powerful trigger.
In that instant, holding Jae-gyu, Yoon Bom is struck by a clearer, more definitive memory. She finally remembers a moment from her past where a man caught her in an identical way to keep her from falling. The episode confirms that the man from her past was indeed Seon Jae-gyu, solving one mystery while opening many more questions about how and when they first met.
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