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The ongoing K-drama Romance in the House aired its third episode on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with the fourth episode following on Sunday, August 18, 2024, on JTBC and Netflix.
Romance in the House follows Byeon Moo-jin (played by Ji Jin-hee), who was once married to Geum Ae-yeon (Kim Ji-soo). They have two children, Byeon Mi-rae (Son Na-eun) and Byeon Hyeon-jae (Yoon San-ha). Despite his many business ventures, Moo-jin's failures led to a separation from his family.
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The recent episodes delve deeper into the family dynamics as Ae-yeon goes missing. The plot also expands to include the broader neighborhood, showing Moo-jin's efforts to win over his previously suspicious neighbors.
Romance in the House episodes 2-3: Recap
Episode 3 of Romance in the House, titled The Great Byeon-sby's Secret, aired on August 17, 2024, on Netflix and JTBC. The episode delves deeper into the characters' intricate relationships and underlying tensions.
The episode opens with Tae-pyeong impressing his students with his martial arts skills. The focus then shifts to a local market, where Mi-rae learns from a colleague that Tae-pyeong has become a popular topic among shoppers, particularly after his heroic act of carrying Mi-rae to the hospital when she collapsed.
As the ladies at the market swoon over him, Tae-pyeong approaches Mi-rae. Worried that he might reveal too much about a recent incident, Mi-rae quickly pulls him aside and sternly warns him to keep quiet, hinting at the unresolved issues and secrets between them.
Meanwhile, Ae-yeon decides to stay at the villa, rationalizing that it might be the best choice for their financial situation, even though Mi-rae assures her to pay the growing debt. This decision leads to a heated argument, highlighting the deepening rift between Ae-yeon’s stubbornness and Mi-rae’s desperation.
The episode also explores the complicated dynamic between Mi-rae and her father, Moo-jin. In a shocking twist, Moo-jin suggests a bet, wagering his alimony money in an attempt to win back Ae-yeon’s affection.
If he succeeds within the set time, the family must move in with him; if he fails, he will give the villa to Mi-rae. This bold gamble raises tensions further. Meanwhile, other villa residents are already suspicious of Moo-jin due to his past, including a mysterious fire linked to the landlord.
As the episode progresses, Mi-rae stumbles upon a significant revelation—Tae-pyeong's father is the CEO of the company where she works. This discovery ties her personal and professional worlds together in a way that could lead to unexpected consequences.
This episode of Romance in the House concludes with Moo-jin taking a bold step to clear his name. He offers to testify about the fire, clarifying that he had no involvement in setting the blaze and that his only connection with the villa owner was an attempt to purchase the property. This move seems to placate the suspicious neighbors, especially since Moo-jin has been showering them with expensive gifts throughout the episode.
In episode 4 of Romance in the House, titled The War of the Byeons, the scene opens with a nostalgic flashback to Mi-rae's childhood, showing her enjoying playful moments with her father outdoors.
The strained relationship between Moo-jin and his daughter continues, with both struggling to be around each other comfortably. Ye-yeon confronts Moo-jin about why he never disclosed his ownership of the villa to his sister.
Meanwhile, Tae-pyeong faces family issues. His father, despite owning a large mart, is frustrated with his decision to live modestly and work as a security guard. He urges Tae-pyeong to join him as a business partner instead.
Tae-pyeong notices Mi-rae's discomfort as she deals with her neighbors' constant pressure to reconcile with her father. To relieve her stress, he invites her to his Taekwondo class, where she channels her frustration into breaking wooden boards.
This episode of Romance in the House shows how the neighbors, who were previously hostile towards Ae-yeon, begin to apologize and seek favor with Moo-jin once they realize his wealth. However, Ae-yeon remains suspicious of Moo-jin's true intentions, especially when he cryptically mentions the lengths he has gone to achieve his current status.
As Tae-pyeong and Mi-rae spend time together, they grow closer while navigating their complex family dynamics. The episode takes a dramatic turn when Ae-yeon goes missing after a disturbing encounter in a dark alley. The family frantically searches for her and eventually finds her at the police station, where it is revealed that she was involved in an altercation with a man who tried to assault her.
Mi-rae and Moo-jin share an emotional conversation outside the station, where she expresses her fear of repeating her father's mistakes. As the episode nears its conclusion, Tae-pyeong comforts a tearful Mi-rae, bringing her an umbrella as it begins to rain, adding a tender moment to the intense narrative.
This episode of Romance in the House ends on a mysterious note, with a neighbor looking at an old photograph of herself with Moo-jin, hinting at a past relationship that remains to be fully explored.
Romance in the House is a 12-episode series airing twice a week, on Saturdays and Sundays, on JTBC and Netflix.
