Junsu has been staring blankly with an unreadable expression since So Eun vanished from his sight. He sighs deeply, and all traces of his usual friendly smile have disappeared completely. He recently sent his girlfriend on a business trip with her ex-boyfriend for a week.
To be honest, Junsu is terrified of letting So Eun go with Hyuk Soo. Even though they are traveling in a large group, the thought of his girlfriend being involved in the same project as Hyuk Soo makes him nervous.
He is well aware that the two ex-lovers may still love each other based on their actions. Junsu is well aware that So Eun hasn't completely moved on from Hyuk Soo before they start their relationship.
He felt a heavy burden in his heart when So Eun told him about her new drama project and mentioned Hyuk Soo's name. He has a strong belief that Hyuk Soo will become a stumbling block in their relationship. Even so, he pretends to be okay with it because he doesn't want to be the reason So Eun fails to become the big actress she desires. As a result, Junsu decides to ignore his insecurity in order to support his girlfriend.
But ignoring his strong feelings is not easy. He kept trying to push his unease deep inside his heart and stop worrying about what So Eun would do with Hyuk Soo. But when his girlfriend tells him that she is having problems on the set because of Hyuk Soo, he becomes suspicious. So Eun appears to be too self-conscious about Hyuk Soo's presence around her, despite the fact that she has already become his girlfriend.
The problem is that he discovers Hyuk Soo was the one who drove So Eun home. He reasoned that because she went with her manager, So Eun's manager would be the one to take responsibility for So Eun's safety and drive her home if he couldn't. But he was wrong; he cursed himself for creating an opportunity for Hyuk Soo to move closer to his girlfriend.
"How come Lee Hyuk Soo drove you home?" Junsu can't hide his insecurity any longer and decides to confront So Eun about it. As he asks her that question, she appears terrified.
"It means nothing, Junsu-ah... He just drove me home as a friend." So Eun is attempting to persuade Junsu that she has nothing special with Hyuk Soo. Everything between them has long since passed.
"Is it a friend? Are you certain? Is that the real reason you let him drive you home?" However, Junsu is still skeptical. His inquiry makes So Eun sighs deeply, knowing that she is now in trouble. She put her spoon down and stopped eating.
"I apologize... I should have thought about you more... I have to carefully consider your feelings," So Eun says as she reaches out and gently strokes Junsu's hand. She is filled with remorse. Junsu, on the other hand, slowly removed his hand from her and stroked his temple.
"So, Eun-ah...I can't fool myself any longer. I did tell you that I would be rooting for you in this drama. But, to be honest, the thought of you being involved with your ex boyfriend really bothers me. Especially since I know he still has romantic feelings for you... Is it wrong for me to be jealous of that?" Junsu requests that So Eun carefully consider his feelings.
That's right, jealousy. Junsu's feelings are understandable. If she were in his shoes, she would undoubtedly feel the same way. She recalls how she felt when Hyuk Soo became involved with Min Hee and displayed their closeness in front of her. She recalls how jumbled her emotions were at the time. She should not have left any space for Hyuk Soo to re-enter her life and cause Junsu distress. She now feels like a jerk.
"You are not mistaken... I am the one who is at fault here. Please accept my apologies "She apologized once more, her gaze fixed on Junsu. He is looking at her with such anguish in his eyes. Her heart aches as she realizes how badly she has just hurt Junsu.
"I can't continue this kind of relationship if I'm constantly insecure... That's why..." Junsu took a deep breath and paused for a moment. He appears to be carefully considering what he should tell her right now.
So Eun holds her breath as the possibility of Junsu ending their relationship now. Is he really willing to abandon their relationship in this manner? They've only been dating for less than 6 months; is this the end? She can't help but be curious."Do you want to marry me?" he asks her incredulously. She has to blink several times to fully comprehend what he means.
"What?" She is taken aback and has no idea why he has suddenly asked her that question. She expected him to ask her to end their relationship, but why did he suddenly want to marry her? They haven't even been dating for that long. Junsu reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box. He opened the box and found two couple rings, which he used to propose to her.
"Please marry me so that I can be certain that you will only see me and not the other man." So Eun is relieved that Junsu has decided not to end their relationship because of the problem with Hyuk Soo. But what about marriage? She had never given it much thought before. Will she be prepared? Is Junsu really the only one she wants to spend her life with? She is perplexed.
So Eun remembers all of the time, moments, and feelings she had with Junsu during these months. In any situation, that man can make her feel safe and loved. He is such a sweet boyfriend who can also support her in whatever she wants to do. If she marries him, she believes they will be able to overcome all obstacles in marriage together.
"Alright..." She finally gives her response, which makes Junsu very happy. Junsu kneels down and places the ring on her finger. So Eun smiles as a result of this.
The actress awoke early in the morning and strecth out to relax her muscles. She immediately smiled as she remembered the last night moment when Junsu proposed to her. So Eun raises her hand, her gaze fixed on the lovely ring on her finger. It appears to be lovely. She still can't believe she now has a fiance.
She begins her day with a positive attitude and productive activities. While preparing breakfast, she keeps humming a song. Everything around her appears to be beautiful and bright. Despite the fact that she has an early drama shoot and must leave immediately, she doesn't mind because she is too happy.
So Eun's shooting drama isn't going so well today. It appears that the producer is in a bad mood; everyone has to retake a simple scene multiple times in order to please the producer. The tension was palpable on the shooting set that day. However, it is unable to sway So Eun. She can still enjoy the shooting process with a positive attitude.
During her break, So Eun took a photo of her hand holding a beverage and displaying the ring on her finger. She's making a positive note on her caption.
"There will be many difficult things we have to face in the future, but it doesn't matter... As long as we keep trying and standing tall together," she writes in the caption.
Her post immediately recognized by her manager who is not far away from her. As a result, So Eun's manager notices a ring on her finger. She also suspects that So Eun's caption is not ordinary. So the manager dashed toward So Eun and confronted her right away.
"What's the deal with the ring? Is Junsu-ssi proposing to you?" With such a hysterical tone, the manager pressed her to the point. It catches the attention of everyone on the set, including Hyuk Soo, who is also present.
The actor naturally shifts his gaze to So Eun's direction and notices that the actress appears to be distressed. It piqued his interest and drew his attention. As a result, the top model and actor turns his full attention to what's going on between So Eun and her manager.
"Yes..." So Eun answers cautiously because she is too shy to admit it in front of so many people. The manager immediately congratulates her, and several people on the set rush over to her side to do the same. It's quite embarrassing because she has no intention of revealing it at this early stage when nothing is ready.
"Are you planning on getting married?" Hyuk Soo has also arrived to confirm her. So Eun hesitates to respond because his expression is unreadable. But then she realizes that it's best for him to find out the truth.
"Yes, I am," she replied truthfully. There's a brief pause between them. Hyuk Soo appears to be blank, as if he is trying to carefully assess the situation.
"....When?" He finally asks her more questions.
"We haven't set a specific time yet... But probably soon when the two of us is ready with everything." So Eun is answering his question as casually as she can. She doesn't know if the fact would hurt him or not, but she stop her self of being considerate about his feeling on this topic. He is simply an outsider in this place.
"...Congratulations then..." he was finally able to properly congratulate her. Hyuk Soo extended his hand to shake So Eun's hand while beaming brightly. He gives her his best smile.
"Thank you, oppa," the actress says formally, shaking his hand. She also smiles, pleased to hear something like that from him. So Eun is pleased because Hyuk Soo has been a supportive friend regarding her relationship with Junsu. Perhaps that man has moved on from her.
They part ways and return to the shooting location to continue filming. Hyuk Soo says nothing unusual after congratulating her on her marriage. It puts So Eun at ease in some ways.
When the filming is finished for the day, Hyuk Soo goes to the toilet to back away from society. He continues to wash his face with cold water in the hope that it will relieve the burden and agony in his heart.
So Eun is going to marry someone else, and it hit him hard on the inside. However, he is an excellent actor who is adept at concealing his true feelings. He doesn't want to appear in front of So Eun as a miserable person begging for her love, even though she has already found someone who can make her happy for the rest of her life.
It is difficult for Hyuk Soo to admit it, but perhaps it is best for him to let go of So Eun and simply wish her happiness. If you ask him how he feels now that So Eun is getting married, he will tell you. Inside, he's been ripped to shreds. His world appears to be crumbling down around him with no precaution. But, in order to make So Eun feel better, he must stand still and smile for her.
Despite the fact that his heart is shattered, Hyuk Soo, who is staring at his own reflection in the mirror, is trying his hardest to smile. He can't show his pain in front of anyone, let alone So Eun. As a result, he decides to put on his best smile, even if he has to fake it.
At that moment, he was reminded of So Eun's lovely smile. When Hyuk Soo comes out of the bathroom, he notices that So Eun is nearby. The actress is showing her back while walking away from him.
Hyuk Soo has a feeling that if he just lets her go like that, she will vanish forever. At that moment, he was reminded of So Eun's lovely smile. Every memory, gesture, and sentence resurfaces in his mind.
Hyuk Soo recalls how desperate he felt when he had to separate from So Eun. He doesn't want to reply it again. So, even before his logic took control of his body, Hyuk Soo was already moving quickly in her direction. He quickly grabs her hand and forces her to turn around to face him. He embraces her tightly and, without warning, Hyuk Soo kisses So Eun eagerly. He just can't seem to let her go...