The weekend drama Positively Yours turned up the heat on Valentine’s Day with an episode full of emotional turmoil, family scheming, and a daring move by its male lead. In Episode 9, which aired on February 14, 2026, Kang Doo-joon (Choi Jin-hyuk) and Jang Hee-won (Oh Yeon-seo) found themselves trapped in a chaotic situation after a malicious rumor threatened to destroy their lives. Instead of backing down, Doo-joon chose to fight back in the most public way possible .
The Office Rumor Spirals Out of Control
The episode picked up with the fallout from the previous episode’s cliffhanger. Hee-won’s pregnancy, which she and Doo-joon had tried so hard to keep secret, became the target of an anonymous post on the company’s internal forum. The rumor falsely accused Doo-joon of impregnating a female employee and then pressuring her to have an abortion, painting him as an irresponsible chaebol heir who abuses his power .
For Hee-won, the situation at work became unbearable. Her colleagues, who had noticed her refusing alcohol during team gatherings, began whispering behind her back. The office atmosphere turned hostile, and Hee-won found herself isolated and under a cloud of suspicion . To make matters worse, her boss started applying pressure, making her work life even more difficult.
Family Betrayal and a Vicious Sister-in-Law
While the public rumor was damaging enough, the real danger came from inside Doo-joon’s own family. His sister-in-law, Jeong-eum (Baek Eun-hye) , openly admitted to Hee-won that she was the one who planted the article. In a chilling scene, Jeong-eum visited Hee-won at her home and delivered a cruel warning.
“It was me who planted the article. My goal is to bring down the young master. But this is a problem only between the young master and me, so before things get worse, break up with the young master. Think carefully about what would be better for that person. I‘m telling you not to weaken yourself for nothing. From now on there will be nothing Hee-won can do” .
Jeong-eum didn’t stop there. She also went to Doo-joon’s mother, Suk-hee (Kim Seon-kyung) , and planted seeds of doubt about Hee-won. She suggested that the pregnancy might not even be Doo-joon’s, adding more fuel to the family drama . Meanwhile, Doo-joon’s father, Chan-gil (Son Byung-ho) , pressured him to think about the company first. He reminded Doo-joon that thousands of employees depended on him and that acknowledging Hee-won would give his enemies the perfect weapon to bring him down .
Hee-won’s Painful Decision to Let Go
Under immense pressure from all sides, Hee-won made a heart-wrenching choice. Believing she was protecting Doo-joon and his future as the head of Taehan Group, she asked him to pretend they didn’t know each other.
In a brief moment away from the prying eyes of the press, Doo-joon and Hee-won found a private second together. But instead of relief, Hee-won surprised him with painful words.
“How about we just act like we don’t know each other? I don’t have the confidence to handle this life, and I don’t want to be exposed and have our Yeol-mu be insulted. So just hide me. Say you don’t know me. Say it’s baseless. Let’s stay apart for a while” .
It was later revealed that this decision came at the request of Doo-joon’s father, who had asked Hee-won to step away for his son’s sake. She chose to swallow her own feelings and say goodbye, even though it broke her heart .
Doo-joon’s Shocking Press Conference
Just when it seemed like the couple would be forced apart, Doo-joon flipped the script. Instead of hiding or denying the rumors, he called an emergency press conference. Standing in front of a wall of reporters and cameras, he didn’t offer excuses. He delivered a blunt and honest confession .
Doo-joon firmly denied the false allegations, stating clearly that there was no coercive relationship, no pressure to abort, and no womanizing. But then he dropped the bombshell.
“It is true that I love someone and that she is pregnant with my child. When did I really start to like her? When she said she would give up her dreams. She is someone precious to me. So I cannot lie to deny her. You can doubt and criticize me all you want. But please refrain from criticizing and speculating about her” .
His declaration shocked everyone watching. Instead of protecting his image, he chose to protect Hee-won. He admitted their relationship and the pregnancy to the entire nation, making it clear that he would not let her face the attacks alone .
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A Powerful Ending and What Comes Next
The episode ended with Hee-won watching Doo-joon’s confession from somewhere nearby. Moved to tears by his words and his willingness to risk everything for her, she looked at him with renewed hope. The two locked eyes, and in that moment, their love stood stronger than the chaos surrounding them .
With Doo-joon going public, the battle lines are now clearly drawn. His sister-in-law Jeong-eum will likely ramp up her efforts to take over the company, and the board members are watching closely. Doo-joon’s father remains concerned about the business, and the public opinion is now split .
Episode 10 of Positively Yours aired on February 15, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. KST on Channel A. For international viewers, the drama is available with subtitles on Viki . The series is scheduled for 12 episodes, meaning the story is now heading toward its final act.
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