Between Love and Hate
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Summary
Genres: Romance, Drama
Young-Hoon (Kim Seung-Woo) might be stuck working at his mother’s restaurant, but his heart is elsewhere—mainly with his friends and, soon enough, with someone he never expected. Enter Yeon-A (Jang Jin-Young), a bold and independent barmaid working at a room salon. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Yeon-A wastes no time, showing up at his restaurant while he’s working and playfully propositioning him. Their chemistry is undeniable, and soon enough, they dive headfirst into a passionate relationship—one that is as fiery as it is chaotic. They fight, they kiss, they make up, only to fight again. Their love is a rollercoaster, constantly teetering on the edge of disaster.
But there’s a catch. Young-Hoon isn’t exactly free. He’s already engaged to another woman—his fiancée, the “perfect” choice approved by his overbearing mother. When his mother catches wind of Yeon-A, she pushes Young-Hoon toward the respectable path, demanding that he marry his fiancée as planned. And here’s the twist: even after tying the knot, Young-Hoon can’t seem to let go of Yeon-A. Their secret affair continues, burning hotter by the day despite the risks.
Things come to a boiling point when Young-Hoon’s wife becomes pregnant, forcing Yeon-A to confront the harsh reality of their relationship. Fearful of losing him for good, Yeon-A makes a bold and dangerous move. Determined not to be cast aside, she picks up the phone and calls Young-Hoon’s wife, ready to reveal everything about their forbidden love.
What follows is a tangled mess of deceit, desire, and heartache—a story where love, loyalty, and betrayal collide, and no one escapes unscathed. As Young-Hoon’s double life spirals out of control, the question remains: Will any of these relationships survive the fallout? Or will everyone involved be left picking up the pieces of a love built on lies?
Tags: Engaged Male Lead, Lazy Male Lead, Unemployed Male Lead, Hot-tempered Female Lead, Sexual Tension, Seduction, Forced Marriage,Infidelity, Mother-Son Relationship, Family Pressure