The unexpected pregnancy between a chaebol heir and a career-focused woman faced major tests in the latest episode of Positively Yours. Episode 3, which aired on January 24, 2026, moved the story beyond initial shock to show Kang Doo-joon becoming a quiet but firm protector for Jang Hee-won as she was attacked from all sides. The episode highlighted Doo-joon’s growing sense of duty and care, setting the stage for a significant shift in their complicated relationship.
The Main Conflicts and Struggles for Hee-won in Episode 3
The episode showed Hee-won dealing with severe pressure at work and within her family, making her feel completely alone.
At her job at Taehan Liquor Company, Hee-won was falsely accused of plagiarizing a marketing idea. Her team leader publicly blamed her, suggesting she stole the idea to secure a career opportunity in Germany. This public shaming at work was a major blow to Hee-won, who takes great pride in her professional skills.
The pressure continued at home with a toxic interaction with her mother. In a drunken state, Hee-won’s mother said many harsh and hurtful things to her. This painful conversation left Hee-won in tears, and it was a moment that Doo-joon accidentally witnessed. Seeing her emotional breakdown gave him a clearer understanding of her difficult personal life and isolation.
Perhaps the most dangerous pressure came from Han Jeong-eum, Doo-joon’s sister-in-law. Under the false guise of being a well-wisher, Jeong-eum secretly met with Hee-won. She lightly manipulated the conversation, encouraging Hee-won to consider an abortion. When Hee-won admitted she initially did not want the baby, Jeong-eum’s face showed clear happiness. Her motives are not friendly; she is portrayed as wanting to fully take over Doo-joon’s company and sees Hee-won’s pregnancy as a threat to her plans.
Doo-joon’s Transformation from Irritation to Protection
At the start of the episode, Doo-joon was irritated that Hee-won kept refusing his help. He grumbled about her stubborn independence but also could not stop worrying about her well-being. His feelings began to change after two key events.
First, he overheard the cruel way Hee-won’s mother spoke to her. Witnessing this vulnerability broke down some of his walls. Second, he learned about the plagiarism accusation at her workplace. Doo-joon felt personally responsible and sad, thinking, “Hee-won will get punished on my behalf”. This sense of guilt and responsibility triggered his protective instincts.
His actions shifted from frustration to quiet support. He began with small gestures, like leaving tea for her while she worked, remembering she was pregnant. When Hee-won, determined to clear her name, brought him new marketing ideas directly, he was harsh and rejected them immediately. This seemed to be his clumsy way of keeping her close and under his watchful eye.
The most significant moment came when Hee-won defended herself regarding the plagiarism. She went to Doo-joon and stated clearly that she did not copy the idea. She boldly told him, “Punish me and not my team if you must punish someone”. Instead of punishing anyone, Doo-joon gave her a direct order: to bring all new ideas to him personally. This move effectively pulled her out of the hostile team environment and under his direct protection.
Key Moments That Changed Their Relationship
Amid the conflict, several tender scenes allowed the characters’ bond to grow in a genuine way.
A major turning point occurred when Hee-won fell ill during an emotional talk with Doo-joon. He took her to a doctor, where they both saw their baby for the first time via ultrasonography. This shared, intimate experience visibly affected Hee-won and began to soften her feelings toward the pregnancy.
The episode also resolved the office scandal. Hee-won managed to clear her name, revealing who was truly to blame for the plagiarized idea. This victory, achieved while under Doo-joon’s wing, relieved a huge burden.
The dynamic was also explored through a hint of jealousy. Doo-joon saw Hee-won having a private conversation with her best friend, Lee Min-wook. He clearly did not like seeing her confide in another man but refused to say anything about it. This silent jealousy indicated his growing personal interest in her, beyond just a sense of duty.
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The Rising Tension with Jeong-eum and Family Politics
The episode made it clear that Jeong-eum is a central antagonist. Her manipulation of Hee-won is part of a larger, greed-driven plan. With Doo-joon’s older brother deceased, Jeong-eum aims to secure the family company, Taehan Group, for herself and her daughter. A baby from Doo-joon, the new heir, would solidify his position and block her path. Her friendly advice to Hee-won is a strategic move to remove this obstacle.
This subplot adds a layer of corporate and family drama to the romantic story. Doo-joon’s promise to never marry, made to take on his late brother’s responsibilities, is now challenged not just by Hee-won, but by a family member working against him.
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