The emotional distance between Woo Hyun-jin and Seon Tae-hyung finally comes to a head in Episodes 9 and 10 of the tvN drama. After weeks of tension and misunderstandings, the two leads confront their true feelings in a series of heartbreaking scenes.
Episode 9 aired on March 4, and Episode 10 followed on March 5, 2026. Both episodes are now streaming on Viki and HBO Max for international audiences .
Tae-hyung Leaves the House
The episodes open with the aftermath of Tae-hyung’s father, Seon Gyu-tae, breaking into the house. Tae-hyung witnesses the damage and learns the truth about his father’s attempt to claim the life insurance money from his deceased brother .
The weight of this discovery crushes him. New stills released by the production team show Tae-hyung alone in a messy room, holding a notebook as tears stream down his face . Guilt consumes him. He believes his presence puts Hyun-jin and his nephew Woo-joo in danger.
Tae-hyung makes a painful decision. He packs his bags and leaves Yusung Villa, ending the cohabitation that brought him and Hyun-jin together . Hyun-jin watches him go, her face full of sadness she cannot express.
Park Yoon-seong Steps Forward
During Tae-hyung’s absence, Park Yoon-seong (Park Seo-ham) moves closer to Hyun-jin. He offers steady support, cooking meals and showing patience with Woo-joo . The young child grows comfortable with him.
Yoon-seong directly challenges Tae-hyung about the situation. He points out that Hyun-jin has faced repeated danger because of Tae-hyung’s family . His words plant more doubt in Tae-hyung’s already troubled mind.
At work, colleagues begin to notice Yoon-seong and Hyun-jin spending time together. The office gossip hints at a possible romance between them .
The Awkward Reunion
Episode 10 delivers the moment viewers waited for. Tae-hyung and Hyun-jin cross paths again at the BS Food office lobby . The atmosphere between them turns stiff and uncomfortable.
They meet during an interview about the successful Glomarket project. As they speak about their work together, old memories surface. Both recall the moments they shared while preparing for the project—the late nights, the small comforts, the growing bond .
The production team told media outlets that this episode shows the characters revealing their true feelings for each other . Their eye contact during the interview carries emotions neither can put into words.
Yoon-seong watches from the side. He senses the unusual tension between them, and his expression reveals his own complicated feelings .
Woo-joo Misses His Uncle
The separation hits Woo-joo hard. The child actor Park Yu-ho delivers emotional scenes as the little boy who cannot understand why his uncle left.
In one scene, Woo-joo refuses to eat because Tae-hyung is not there to feed him . When rain falls, he worries about his uncle getting wet. The boy learns to say Tae-hyung’s name, and his face lights up when he finally sees him again .
What the Confession Means
The title of the recap asks about a “heartfelt confession.” In these episodes, the confession is not a simple “I love you” spoken directly.
Instead, Tae-hyung’s confession comes through his actions and his pain. He leaves because he cares too much. He cannot bear to see Hyun-jin hurt because of him. His guilt becomes a twisted form of love.
Hyun-jin’s confession happens in small moments. The sadness in her eyes when he leaves. The way she treats him with warmth even after everything . The memories she holds onto during the interview.
Both characters confess through their pain, their longing, and their inability to move on.
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Ratings Hold Strong
The drama continues to perform well for tvN. Episode 7 recorded a nationwide average of 1.873 percent, rising significantly from previous weeks . The emotional intensity of Episodes 9 and 10 is expected to maintain this momentum.
Only two episodes remain in the series. Episode 11 airs on March 11, and the finale follows on March 12, 2026 .
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