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No Gain No Love - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Loss is the Beginning of Gain
Introduces Hae-yeong's backstory and her "loss-prevention" lifestyle. The episode culminates in her drunken, business-like proposal to Ji-uk at the convenience store.
Sets the thematic foundation of the show and establishes the antagonistic-yet-curious chemistry between the leads.
The Most Beautiful Fake Wedding
The actual wedding ceremony takes place. Ji-uk undergoes a "makeover," revealing his striking looks, and the two share a surprisingly touching moment at the altar.
A tonal shift where the pretense begins to crack, and both characters realize their connection might be deeper than a contract.
The Husband Intern
Ji-uk is blackmailed into joining Hae-yeong’s company as an intern. Their secret marriage is accidentally revealed to the entire office during a chaotic confrontation.
Elevates the stakes from a personal secret to a corporate crisis, forcing the characters to protect each other in a professional setting.
The Farewell and the Return
The finale deals with the death of Hae-yeong's mother and the emotional fallout. Hae-yeong breaks up with Ji-uk to set him free, only for him to return months later as a man who chose her on his own terms.
Provides closure for the foster-family arc and solidifies the message that love is a choice, not a debt.