The penultimate week of tvN’s “Our Universe” delivered emotional punches that left fans reaching for tissues. Episodes 9 and 10, which aired on March 4 and 5, took viewers on a rollercoaster as Seon Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) confronted devastating truths about his past while Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui) finally gathered the courage to confess her feelings. The episodes proved why the drama has maintained a 9.7 rating on Rakuten Viki and ranked first in 142 countries .
Turn 1: The Truth About Tae Hyung’s Father Turns Violent
The episodes opened with a shocking confrontation. Gyu-tae, Tae Hyung’s estranged father, broke into Hyun Jin’s apartment with the intent to steal insurance money meant for Woo Joo. When Hyun Jin caught him red-handed, he shamelessly admitted he had been posing as Woo Joo’s guardian to insurance workers and felt entitled to part of the payout .
Things escalated quickly when Gyu-tae threw a glass object at Hyun Jin. Tae Hyung arrived just in time to shield her, taking the impact on his back . The violence shattered any hope Tae Hyung had of reconciling with his father, who was taken back into police custody.
This confrontation served as the catalyst for everything that followed. For Tae Hyung, it confirmed his deepest fear—that letting family close only leads to pain for the people he loves .
Turn 2: The Heartbreaking Truth About His Brother’s Sacrifice
At the police station, Tae Hyung met a senior officer who had worked with his late brother Woo Jin (Ha Jun). What he learned flipped his entire understanding of his childhood upside down.
The truth emerged in two devastating phases. First, Tae Hyung discovered his father had been in jail for fraud all those years. Second, and more painfully, he learned it was his brother who put him there . Woo Jin had endured physical abuse from their father starting in middle school. He placed Tae Hyung in an orphanage not to abandon him, but to get him to safety while he reported their father to authorities.
The police files contained photos of Woo Jin’s bruised body from years of reporting abuse—reports that went nowhere because authorities dismissed it as “just a dad disciplining his kid” . For years, Woo Jin kept filing reports while returning home to more beatings, all to protect his younger brother.
This revelation recast everything. Tae Hyung had spent his life angry at a brother who had actually sacrificed himself. The weight of not knowing—and the guilt of blaming the wrong person—sent Tae Hyung into an emotional spiral . He began questioning whether he even knew what family meant, and if he was capable of being part of one.
Turn 3: Tae Hyung Leaves the One Family He’s Known
Overwhelmed by guilt and fear, Tae Hyung made a decision that devastated Hyun Jin. With his remodeled apartment ready, he announced he was moving out.
“I’m done with family,” he declared after vowing to never see his father again . When Hyun Jin tried to stop him, he told her he was incapable of love. But she fired back with raw honesty: “I’m not asking you to take responsibility for us. Do you think I’m doing this because I’m confident? I’m not! I’ve never done this before either!”
Despite her words, Tae Hyung walked out the door, leaving Hyun Jin in tears. His departure marked the lowest point for their relationship and for Tae Hyung’s emotional journey.
What made this turn so painful was its context. For the first time, Tae Hyung had experienced something close to family with Hyun Jin and Woo Joo. But the trauma of his past convinced him he didn’t deserve it—or worse, that his presence would only bring them harm . The loneliness he felt afterward confirmed how much they had come to mean to him, even as he pushed them away .
Turn 4: Hyun Jin’s Airport Confession Changes Everything
While Tae Hyung spiraled, Park Yoon Sung (Park Seo Ham) stepped up his efforts to win Hyun Jin back. He took her on a date to the orphanage he regularly visits, hoping to connect through their shared experiences. But the visit only made Hyun Jin think of Tae Hyung and how lonely his childhood must have been .
Then came the misunderstanding that set up the week’s most satisfying moment. A gossipy coworker overheard part of a phone conversation and wrongly told Hyun Jin that Tae Hyung was moving to the US that day . In reality, it was his boss Amy Chu’s (Jin Seo Yeon) ex-husband leaving, and Tae Hyung was simply at the airport with her.
Hyun Jin rushed to the airport, convinced she was about to lose him forever. When she spotted him standing by luggage, she poured out her heart. “I like you!” she confessed, adding she had felt the same way all along . She kept talking, pleading her case, afraid he would leave.
Tae Hyung’s face softened as he realized she was there to stop him—not because he was leaving, but because she wanted him to stay. When she finally finished, he gently told her: “You have to let me talk. I’m not leaving. Where would I go without you?”
The confession scene marked the emotional peak of the series so far. Bae In Hyuk’s performance captured every micro-expression of surprise, warmth, and love as he processed her words . For a character who had just learned he was loved as a child and spent episodes convinced he couldn’t love others, hearing Hyun Jin’s confession was transformative.
The production team had teased this moment earlier, stating that Episode 10 would depict the two revealing their true feelings for each other . What viewers got exceeded expectations—a tender, vulnerable exchange that felt earned after weeks of slow-burn development.
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What These Emotional Turns Mean for the Finale
With only the finale remaining, “Our Universe” has positioned its leads for a hopeful resolution. The drama has consistently avoided makjang impulses, choosing sincerity over sensationalism . After the emotional intensity of Episodes 9 and 10, fans are eager to see Tae Hyung, Hyun Jin, and Woo Joo finally become the family they’ve been building toward.
The series has proven its global appeal, ranking fifth on Good Data Corporation’s weekly buzzworthy drama list with Bae In Hyuk placing tenth among most buzzworthy actors . The airport confession scene gave viewers the emotional payoff they craved while staying true to the drama’s authentic voice.
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If you loved the emotional depth of these episodes, check out our interview with the cast discussing those final scenes.
