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Season 1 · 50 episodes

E1
The Two Families

Seong-mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, tensions between Jeong-han and Dong-ik reach a boiling point…

E2
Shattered Calm

Seong-mi is devastated when her husband, Jeong-han, suddenly blurts out in front of the family that they are getting a divorce. Ju-ah and Hyun-bin keep crossing paths in unexpected ways, while Hyun-bin's return to Korea quietly stirs old t…

E3
It's All About Politics

Ju-ah runs into Hyun-bin again and realizes he is the new executive director. Jeong-han decides to run for president of the Merchants' Association to protect the market, but his wife Seong-mi fiercely objects, determined to protect her own…

E4
For The Win

With Jeong-han at a disadvantage in the election race because of the false rumor about her having an affair, Seong-mi announces her full support to help him win fairly. Meanwhile, Dong-ik scrambles to cover for Se-ri, and Hyun-bin uncovers…

E5
Showdown

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin recognize each other, but the memories that surface only leave them more conflicted. As the Merchants' Association presidential election draws near, tensions rise and the campaign turns fierce. The two families clash hea…

E6
Hard to Swallow

Dae-han is lost and devastated after Hui-gyeong leaves and desperately tries to track her down. At the workshop, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin cannot stop bickering but grow closer in the process. Meanwhile, Dong-ik has no choice but to swallow his p…

E7
What Now?

Seon-hae urges Dae-han to get a divorce, while tensions mount between Jeong-han and Dong-ik over the Merchants' Association. Hoping to help her husband gain the upper hand, Se-ri searches for evidence that could turn things in his favor. M…

E8
How We Face Betrayal

Seong-mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, tensions between Jeong-han and Dong-ik reach a boiling point…

E9
Some Truths are Better Buried

Reeling from Yong-gil's betrayal, Dong-suk swallows her anger and makes a hard choice to protect her family. Se-ri moves to rebuild Dong-ik's public image and urges him to soften his edges and appear more likeable. Meanwhile, Seong-mi walk…

E10
Exposed and Torn

Hui-gyeong's affair with Yong-gil is exposed, igniting a bitter clash between the two families as years of pent-up resentment finally erupt. Old wounds resurface, pushing Seon-hae and Seon-chul to confront and put an end to the families' l…

E11
When Reality Hits

Hyun-bin abruptly begins distancing himself from Ju-ah, leaving her confused and hurt by his sudden coldness. As she tries to make sense of his change in attitude, Ju-ah finds herself struggling with a swirl of conflicting emotions she can…

E12
Ju-ah's Blind Date

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin experience a conflict during a meeting, prompting Ju-ah to decide to go on a blind date. Meanwhile, Dong-ik secretly devises a plan to stop Jeong-han's family from moving out, driven by his desire to appear on television…

E13
It's Complicated

After a night of heavy drinking, Dae-han and Dong-suk end up spending the night together and are left to deal with the complicated aftermath. Elsewhere, Jun-hyeok and Hye-su play matchmaker, rooting for Ju-ah and Hyun-bin. Meanwhile, Jeong…

E14
Hearts in Turmoil

Amid growing confusion, Dae-han and Dong-suk are forced to confront their true feelings for each other. Dong-ik and his family are left reeling when Se-ri suddenly walks out after discovering he had kept his plan hidden from her. Meanwhile…

E15
Mixed Feelings

Ju-ah tries to keep her coworkers from finding out that Seong0mi is her mother, while Hyun-bin works to win points with Seong-mi. Dong-ik apologises to Jeong-han and tries to patch things up with him, but it doesn't go as well as he expect…

E16
Off Course

The parents butt heads again at the golf event, and Jeong-han's errant swing sends his ball flying, accidentally hurting Se-ri. Meanwhile, Dae-han and Dong-suk spend the day together in unexpected harmony, marking their divorces with a str…

E17
Unexpected Turns

Dong-ik and Se-ri plan to use the video of Se-ri's fall to blackmail Jeong Han into appearing on the show, but things take an unexpected turn, leading Hyun-bin to step in and settle matters to help Ju-ah. Meanwhile, Dae-han finds himself a…

E18
Decisions, Decisions

Se-ri appears as a witness at Ju-ah's disciplinary hearing, while Jeong-han finally agrees to appear on Human Theater with Dong-ik. As Jeong-han and Dong-ik reconcile and grow closer, Dae-han can't help but feel left out. Meanwhile, Dong-s…

E19
Of All Places

Seon-hae suggests a blind date to Dae-han, hoping it will help him meet someone new and move on. Seon-chul runs into Min-seo at the restaurant Dong-suk is considering taking over. Meanwhile, Ju-ah heads to Hyun-bin's place to cook him an A…

E20
To Tell Or Not

Jeong-han's family is deeply grateful to Dong-ik after the altercation with the robber. Ju-ah wrestles with whether to reveal what Se-ri did, knowing it could shatter the fragile peace between the two families. Meanwhile, Dae-han finally g…

E21
Told And Untold

Dae-han officially asks Dong-suk out and tells his mother he is seeing someone with a child. Hyun Bin and Ju Ah grow closer, but tension rises when Jeong-han discovers Ju-ah tried to hide that Se-ri and Dong-ik deceived him and his family.…

E22
The Rift

After Jeong-han declares his friendship with Dong-ik is over, the two are left to navigate awkward interactions as they must work together on the show. Dae-han tries to repair their relationship, knowing that Dong-suk is hesitant to commit…

E23
Admitting It

As suspicions grow among Ju-ah's coworkers that she and Jun-hyeok may be seeing each other, Ju-ah admits she is in a relationship. Jeong-han tells Dae-han to stop playing spy between him and Dong-ik, while Seon-chul and Seon-hae head to Se…

E24
No Reconciliation

Seong-mi is enraged upon discovering that Se-ri orchestrated the entire stunt and insists she will never reconcile with the Yang family again. As tensions between the two families escalate, Dae-han attempts to reconcile Jeong-han and Dong-…

E25
Quiet Alliances

Jeong-han and Dong-ik appear to have made up on the surface, praising each other during the filming of "Human Theater," but a tense undercurrent still lingers between them. Ju-ah and Hyun-bin quietly grow their relationship, with Seon-hae …

E26
When Secrets Surface

Seon-hae is shocked to discover Ju-ah's relationship and confronts Hyun-bin, pressuring him to end it before their families find out. Eun-bin feels betrayed, believing Min-seo intentionally approached both her and her family with an agenda…

E27
The Cost Of Choice

Se-ri chooses her current life and family, leaving Min-seo devastated to learn that her birth mother does not wish to meet her. As Eun-bin grapples with the truth about Se-ri and Min-seo while trying to hide it from her family, Jeong-han a…

E28
What We Call Family

Dong-ik suggests Se-ri officially adopt Hyun-bin and Eun-bin to strengthen their family bond. The idea makes Se-ri happy but also anxious, as she fears the past she has hidden from the family may come to light. Meanwhile, Dong-suk struggle…

E29
The Truth You Can't Escape

Min-seo learns that Se-ri is her birth mother and is left shaken. Hyun-bin tries to mend the rift between Se-ri and Seong-mi, but his efforts fall short. Meanwhile, Dae-han suggests a trip to Dong-suk, and Jeong-han is contacted by someone…

E30
When The Past Returns

Seong-mi and Jeong-han patch things up ahead of her surgery, while Dong-ik begins to suspect that Se-ri is hiding something from him. Meanwhile, Hui-gyeong makes an unexpected return, claiming that she is pregnant and determined to win Dae…

E31
Secrets Unravelled

The fashion show comes to a successful close, but Ju-ah learns about Seong-mi's breast cancer. As the date of her surgery approaches, Seong-mi becomes increasingly anxious and overwhelmed. Meanwhile, after spotting Se-ri with Hyeon-cheol, …

E32
Irreversible Truth

As Seong-mi's post-surgery pain persists, her family grows increasingly worried. Hyun-bin and Ju-ah ultimately decide to part ways, choosing family obligations and reality over their relationship. Meanwhile, Dong-ik's discovery of Se-ri's …

E33
The End Of Secrets

Ju-ah begins gaining recognition as a designer as new opportunities come her way, while Hyun-bin quietly prepares for his departure. Meanwhile, Dong-ik decides to reveal Se-ri's hidden past to the family, and Jeong-han is shocked to discov…

E34
The Things We Can't Let Go Off

Ju-ah decides to quit her job, believing she will never be able to move on if she keeps running into Hyun-bin. Se-ri feels deeply betrayed after discovering that Dong-ik hired a private investigator to dig into her past and even uncover Mi…

E35
Regrets That Break Open

As his family stands against him, Dae-han quietly hands Dong-suk a bucket list that may change everything. Hyun-bin reels when he discovers Ju-ah submitted her resignation because of him, while Se-ri chooses herself after Eun-bin and Min-s…

E36
Unraveling Decades of Bitter Lies

When the truth behind a thirty-year-old elopement finally comes to light, Seon-hae and Seon-chul are consumed by devastating guilt. Meanwhile, Hyun-bin bravely confronts Director Baek, and Jeong-han begins to suspect that his father did no…

E37
Blessings And Betrayals

Dae-han and Dong-suk finally win both families' approval, but peace slips away as Se-ri uncovers Ju-ah and Hyun-bin's past romance. While Seong-mi helps Dong-ik through counselling and tries to mend what is broken, Se-ri reads her kindness…

E38
Marriage Meets Reality

Dae-han and Dong-suk face the practical question of where married life can begin, but their meeting spirals when Se-ri speaks out and Ju-ah exposes what everyone hoped to hide. Jun-hyeok follows Hyun-bin's undercover order inside Taehan Gr…

E39
Truth Waits In Seongdam

Seong-mi stands between Jeong-han, Dong-ik, and Se-ri as a painful first love misunderstanding finally comes into focus. Jun-hyeok reels when Director Baek reveals he is the Taehan Group Chairman's illegitimate son, then cautiously tests H…

E40
Partners With Unfinished Hearts

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin meet again as new business partners, forcing old emotions into a room full of fresh stakes. While Dong-suk and Dae-han prepare for the future with a family photo, Dong-ik and Se-ri search for a way back to each other. Me…

E41
When Gi-cheol Returns

Park Jun-hyeok's decision with Director Baek pushes the Fashion Division toward a sale and cuts deep into Hyun-bin and Hye-su. As Seon-hae's family and the police search harder for Mi-hyang, Dae-han and Dong-suk make their marriage officia…

E42
Where The Past Returns

Dae-han and Dong-suk begin their newlywed life after a hotel stay, while Hyun-bin and Ju-ah’s new brand trip leads them to a country inn. When Mi-hyang reappears in Onjeong while wanted by police, Gi-cheol follows the pull of a lost past, …

E43
Family On the Edge

As Mi-hyang flees, Seon-hae's family is plunged into shock and Gi-cheol sinks under the weight of guilt. With no answer to the sample room problem, Hyun-bin entrusts the task to Ju-ah, just as Director Baek moves his Onjeong landmark schem…

E44
A Family Under Threat

Se-ri senses something is wrong with Seon-chul's health, yet she clings to Hyun-bin's marriage problem and clashes with Seong-mi over his bond with Ju-ah. As Hyun-bin and Ju-ah trade barbs while growing protective, he shields her from Mi-h…

E45
No Time Left

Seon-chul insists there is no time left and pushes Hyun-bin toward marriage before anyone is ready. As Officer Jeong proposes to Nurse Jin-ah, a call sends him after Mi-hyang when she appears before Gi-cheol. Meanwhile, Dong-ik faces Counc…

E46
The Thirty-Year Wound

Hyun-bin convenes the board with a plan he has sharpened in secret, while Mi-hyang's arrest fails to free either family from thirty years of false rumours and buried wounds. As Jeong-han turns toward market redevelopment, a call from the h…

E47
A Promise At The Edge Of Goodbye

Dong-ik's poll hopes sink, and Hyun-bin's proposal turns into Seon-chul's final wish. With Jeong-han at his side, Dong-ik launches an independent run for city council, only to be shaken by a brutal poll that exposes how little support he h…

E48
Love Under Family Fire

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin choose marriage after confirming their love again, refusing to delay what their hearts already know. Se-ri, certain that Ju-ah has taken Hyun-bin from her, corners Ju-ah and crashes into Seong-mi with raw fury. As Seon-c…

E49
The Call No One Expects

Seong-mi worries over Ju-ah and Hyun-bin, but Seon-hae urges her to decide from Ju-ah's point of view. Honouring Seon-chul's wish, Dong-ik stays in the election as Jeong-han helps his support rise. Meanwhile, Dae-han prepares for a baby, u…

E50
After Joy Comes Fear

Joy turns to terror when Seon-chul collapses moments after the wedding and learns that survival may depend on a transplant. With every family member ruled out as a match, Dong-suk clings to her father's wish for a grandchild, while Dae-han…