Check in Hanyang- Episodes 5-6

🌙 Moonlight, Mischief & Major Revelations! 🌙

If you thought the last episodes were dramatic, just WAIT till you see what went down this week!

Things kick off with our favorite cross-dressing heroine, Deok-soo, in a major pickle. Caught wearing a hanbok—of all things—by the ever-nosy Myung-ho, Steward Ji saves the day with a wild (but brilliant) bluff: Deok-soo is a “gift” for a VIP guest. 😳 Cue the chaos as the team scrambles to rescue her… only for Eun-ho to literally smash through the doorsin dramatic hero fashion.

Except—plot twist! The VIP isn’t some old creep but Lady Do-kyung, a high-society girl with a serious attitude problem. She’s mad about her “ruined garments” (which, like, weren’t even that ruined) and slaps Deok-soo in retaliation. But surprise, surprise, Lady Seol steps in like the QUEEN she is and shuts that nonsense down real quick. 🔥

Turns out, Do-kyung is dealing with some major family drama. Her uncle (aka the ruthless Minister of War) wants to marry her off for political gain, and she’s lashing out in the pettiest ways possible—like making our poor trainees run around chasing her escaped pet parrot. 🦜 (Honestly, the bird might’ve been staging its own prison break.)

But instead of fighting fire with fire, Deok-soo goes the soft route. She folds two tiny origami birds and tells Do-kyung, “Life is less lonely with a companion.” And just like that, we see a hint of warmth in Do-kyung’s eyes. Could it be? Is she… actually moved? 👀

As a reward for the whole parrot-palooza, Deok-soo wins the bet and sneaks Do-kyung out for a forbidden night stroll! Their squad gets creative: Soo-ra dresses as a decoy while Do-kyung dons apprentice robes, and off they go for a picnic. 🍡🌙 And, of course, fate (and fireflies!) lead Deok-soo and Eun-ho to a romantic hand-touching moment under the moonlight. Swoon alert! 😍

Unfortunately, Myung-ho sees the whole thing and IMMEDIATELY tattles. But plot twist—Do-kyung steps up to defend them! (Character growth? We love to see it.) Just when things seem to settle, Myung-ho just won’t quit and accuses Deok-soo of being a woman. The audacity! He even tears her clothes, exposing an old battle scar—one that instantly clicks in Lady Seol’s mind. Could Deok-soo be Lord Hong’s missing daughter?! 🤯

Meanwhile, the Second Lead Curse strikes again. 🥲 Jun-hwa, ever the thoughtful one, books a private bath for Deok-soo. But before he can tell her? Eun-ho beats him to the punch. Someone get this boy a win, PLEASE.

To add even more spice, Myung-ho and his minions try to spy on Deok-soo showering—only to be shocked by some seriously shredded abs. 💪 But hold up—it’s actually Soo-ra, not Deok-soo. (He really took one for the team there. Best bro award goes to him! 🏆)

After the wildest few days, our apprentices finally pass and get rewarded with a luxurious night at Yongcheonru! Deok-soo and Eun-ho even end up sharing a suite, which naturally leads to bickering, clay face masks, and foot bath shenanigans. 😆 But things take a serious turn when Deok-soo has a nightmare about her father’s murder. In a rare tender moment, Eun-ho gives her a peach blossom branch to ward off bad dreams. My heart? Gone. 💘

And just when things seem calm, BOOM—Deok-soo is arrested as a murder suspect at the appointment ceremony. Lady Seol, what are you up to?! 🤯

DramaZen's Opinion

“I Need a Moment to Breathe”

This drama just refuses to let us rest, and I’m 100% here for it! 🎭 Every week, the stakes get higher, the romances get sweeter, and the tension gets thicker than a royal banquet stew. 🍲

🔥 Favorite Moment: The firefly scene was pure magic. The hand grab?? The eye contact?? Ugh, pure perfection. 👌✨

💔 Most Frustrating Moment: Myung-ho. That’s it. Just Myung-ho. (Why is he STILL HERE?!)

😂 Funniest Moment: Soo-ra’s big-brain disguise moment in the bathhouse. His commitment to the bit? Oscar-worthy. 🎭

Next week’s preview looks INSANE. Who really framed Deok-soo? What’s Lady Seol’s ultimate plan? And is Eun-ho finally going to realize he’s in love?! 😳 Let’s discuss in the comments! ⬇️💬