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This article includes spoilers for the Netflix K-Drama The Interest of Love Season 1 Episode 8.
It initially appeared as though this Korean drama would be uninteresting, but it has now developed into an intriguing tale of a divided love. Due to a lack of courage and communication, two individuals who really want to be each other’s people but have been torn apart, console themselves by dating other people. The situation for Ahn Su-yeong (Moon Ga-young) and Ha Sang-su is undoubtedly going to become bad (Yoo Yeon-seok).
The Interest of Love Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
Mi-gyeong shows her joy at Sang-su in the opening of Season 1 Episode 8. She adores spending time with him and is quite curious about his early years. Sang-su talks about his mother as being a powerful woman. Sang-su is informed by Mi-gyeong that she believes her mother has aged more rapidly. Mi-gyeong visits him at home later in the evening to let him know she will be staying.
Despite traveling to Su-apartment, yeong’s Jong-hyeon isn’t sure if he wants to move in with her. Su-yeong persuades him to go forward with their plan despite his reservations. She makes an effort to be as flexible as she can, which is lovely.
The following day, coworkers congratulate Sang-su and Mi-gyeong on beginning an official relationship. There is a sense of grief between them as Su-yeong publicly congratulates Sang-su on his relationship with Mi-gyeong. Later, coworkers find out that Mr. Yuk is being reprimanded for his improper behavior at work, which was directed towards Su-yeong. Sang-su is praised by Su-yeong for reporting him and is described as a decent man. Su-yeong wants something, but is it something she cannot have?
Mi-gyeong tells her parents she is dating someone while they are having supper as a family. She finds it annoying because they ask right away if the man she is dating is good enough. She hates that they never put their faith in her. Her mother is tasked by her father with finding out who she is dating.
Mi-gyeong shows up at a workplace social event and informs Sang-su that her father wants her to find a potential mate. He is invited to play virtual golf after she taunts him, acting as though they should start a more serious relationship.
It is revealed to be Su-birthday yeong’s the following day. She goes to her parents’ restaurant, where they prepare dinner for her. She obviously prefers to keep her birthday quiet. She immediately enters a couple’s event, a surprise birthday dinner party organized by Mi-gyeong, Jong-hyeon, and Sang-su. Sang-su organized every meal because he still has a strong affection for her. While using the restroom, Su-yeong finds an expensive piece of art that she admired; Mi-gyeong had purchased it, further emphasizing her status.
A very unpleasant birthday meal is taking place, and Su-yeong and Sang-su are finding it difficult to control their emotions. In spite of the uneasiness, Mi-gyeong seems to be in charge of the conversation. Su-yeong has his back and assures the table that Jong-hyeon will pass the exam the next time. Jong-hyeon needs to admit to the table that he failed his exam.
The following day, Su-yeong asks Jong-hyeon if they should tell their coworkers they are dating. He responds that they are not like Mi-gyeong and Sang-su because he doesn’t want people talking negatively about them. Su-yeong appears discouraged.
In order to find out who Mi-lover gyeong’s is, Mi-mother gyeong’s ends up following her daughter in Sang-vehicle. su’s She doesn’t realize she’s seated right next to her daughter’s boyfriend in an ironic moment. Sang-su is the boyfriend, she discovers when Mi-gyeong calls him and the mother puts her on speaker phone.
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So, Sang-su, the mother, and Mi-gyeong had a spontaneous meal together. Sang-su is essentially being interviewed as questions about his academic background, family, and job are asked of him. After that, the subject of marriage is brought up, which is difficult. Sang-su tells the mother that although they have just recently begun dating, he is not taking the union lightly.
Ending Explained
Su-yeong and Sang-su are at a work event (again!) as the episode comes to a close, and they are still pining for one another. As they both pursue their current relationships, there are a lot of unspoken words. Both of them describe deciding to uphold their decision. However, there is still concern that the attraction to one another will last.
Su-yeong checks into her hotel room as the show comes to a close, and Jong-hyeon calls her. She claims to be staying at her friend’s house while, in fact, she is in a hotel room. Sang-su is then seen in Episode 8 approaching a hotel room door. When Su-yeong opens the door to her hotel room, is Sang-su immediately recognized? No. But how scandalous would it be if these two started dating? That completely alters the plot.
The story picks up steam in Episode 8, making it the strongest episode thus far.
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