Second Shot at Love- Episodes 3-4

Secrets, Shoes, and Secondhand Heartbreak

Episode 3 of Second Shot at Love takes us deeper into the emotional chaos of our leads, balancing heartbreak with hilarity and just enough slow-burn tension to keep us screaming at the screen.

We start with a sleepless Ui-joon, haunted by that cryptic alumni post claiming he “killed someone.” Meanwhile, Geum-ju gets back to fixing his car, trying to make things right. In strolls goofy peacemaker Young-woong, playing therapist to both sides. He reminds Ui-joon how Geum-ju’s always had his back—literally going back to 2010, when she secretly set up a memorial service after his grandmother passed. (Cue the feels.)

When the two finally meet, Geum-ju admits she drank because she was hurting but avoids the full truth. Ui-joon suggests she might be an alcoholic. Her response? “I can quit—I just don’t want to.” They bicker, but there’s a thaw in the frost.

Elsewhere, Geum-ju’s ex-boss contacts her for help. She thinks it’s her genius they need, but nope—it’s just a bar recommendation. Even worse, she learns the company’s thriving without her. Humility: served cold.

Meanwhile, Seon-wook is offering Hyeon-ju free taekwondo classes to distract her from beer cravings. She’s less interested in martial arts, more in beverage ads. Classic Hyeon-ju.

Back on the job, Ui-joon and Geum-ju are making patient rounds. She trips and falls, he catches her—eyes lock, hearts race, but his nurse is Not. Having. It. She accuses Geum-ju of flirting again.

But then, good news! Geum-ju finally gets a wedding hall refund for her canceled engagement. She’s overjoyed and instantly daydreams about how to spend her “free money.”

Back at home, her dad Jeong-su learns his scammer is living large. Naturally, he takes his daughters drinking in another town. Geum-ju pays the tab and they trick Gwang-ok into thinking they’ve gone sober. She’s so proud, she even brags at the village PE class.

Ui-joon’s leg heals and, shocker, he doesn’t throw Geum-ju under the bus when the nurse complains—he owns his part in the drama. Later, she takes him on a test drive, singing her heart out while showering her family with expensive gifts. He won’t let her buy him anything, but when her new shoes give her a blister, he patches her up. Cue: actual fireworks. And yes, he watches her like she’s the show.

Flashback: post-drinking competition. Ui-joon kisses her and confesses he likes her.

Back to the present. They go out for dinner. She misses alcohol; he teases. She asks how he quit; he changes the subject and asks about the refund. She spills—and he’s horrified. Celebrating money tied to her failed engagement? He accuses her of being callous. She insists she never hurt him.

Another flashback reveals the real sting: she blacked out and forgot the kiss. Worse, she told her friend she’s only helping Ui-joon because he has “no one.” He overheard. With a gift in hand. Ouch.

Gwang-ok finds out the Hans have been drinking again—thanks to a receipt. Furious, she packs her bags. The family begs forgiveness and ends up at temple-run rehab. The town is delighted. Mrs. Nosy runs her mouth (again), but Gwang-ok claps back and demands interest payment. Queen behavior.

At rehab, each family member reflects. For Jeong-su, alcohol gives him courage. For Hyeon-ju, it numbs her regret. But Geum-ju? She shrugs—she’s fine. She tells them to hang in there, playing the tough one.

Back home, Seon-wook watches the twins and quietly aches when Hyeon-ju doesn’t text. The rehab grants phone access and Geum-ju gets a shock: the wedding hall accidentally sends her a new booking confirmation.

It’s for the same venue, same date. Ju-yeop and Lee Ha-na are getting married—on what should have been her day. He didn’t even pay for their original wedding. He just recycled the plan. She is crushed.

Ui-joon, now at a Seoul hospital, runs into Ju-yeop and his baby mama and starts regretting how harshly he judged Geum-ju. That night, she breaks down. He rushes to the temple and finds her heading downhill. She smiles like nothing’s wrong. He sees right through it and gently asks, “Are you okay?” She starts crying.

Epilogue: Flashback to a younger Geum-ju jealously fending off a friend who wants to date Ui-joon. Her friend teases her—“You like him, don’t you?”

Chase Scenes, Crushed Dreams, and a Rainy Redemption

Episode 4 of Second Shot at Love hits emotional highs and chaotic lows with the precision of a K-drama heat-seeking missile. From rooftop chases to drunken heartbreak, this episode proves once again that no one does dysfunction quite like the Hans—and somehow, it’s never too much.

We start with Geum-ju at rock bottom—again. She’s drunk, declaring herself a lost cause, so naturally, her dad and sister decide the best way to support her is… by drinking with her. Icons of bad decisions.

Meanwhile, Ui-joon and Gwang-ok race to the rehab center, only to find the holy trio missing. Gwang-ok eventually tracks them down and sets off on a hilariously dramatic chase that ends with everyone scattering like guilty toddlers. Alone, Geum-ju spirals—until Ui-joon finds her mid-breakdown. It rains (because of course it rains), and he shields her with his coat. She says something that stuns him—but by the time she sobers up, she doesn’t remember a thing.

Back home, Gwang-ok’s last ounce of patience runs out. Desperate for answers (or divine intervention), she turns to the church, but the whole “love and forgiveness” thing? Yeah, that’s not going well.

At the clinic, Seon-wook and Ui-joon’s nurse gossip about Geum-ju’s failed rehab attempt, but Ui-joon shuts it down. Then he gently nudges Geum-ju into taking an alcoholism test. She scores double the danger zone. Her reaction? “I’m not an addict—I’m just an alcohol enthusiast.” Classic Geum-ju denial.

Meanwhile, Hyeon-ju gets invited for coffee with Seon-wook. Cue flirty banter, awkward longing, and a twist: she wants to go to a sold-out Jang Beom-june concert. Seon-wook secretly enters a giveaway to win tickets and ends up racing Young-woong (who’s trying to get them for his wife and Hyeon-ju). Seon-wook wins, because of course he does—fate.

Back in town, Ui-joon gives a heartfelt lecture on alcohol blackouts. Gwang-ok forces the entire Han crew to attend, but they zone out fast. Geum-ju, however, starts obsessing over what she might’ve said during her blackout. Did she hit on him? Confess? Something worse?

The Hans try to rebel against Gwang-ok’s tough love by playing the “what would Jesus do?” card. She responds by beating them with a broom. End scene.

Later, Geum-ju fills in at the garage and ends up physically confronting a scammer. She’s shaken. So Ui-joon secretly orders her favorite comfort food to cheer her up. Over dinner, she says his life is full of sunshine while hers is a mess. He quietly replies that he hopes she doesn’t hurt too much. Her response? “I’m fine, I’m not even bruised.” Girl. Read the room.

Meanwhile, Seon-wook’s crush on Hyeon-ju resurfaces in a flashback to 2018, when he was about to confess… just before she dropped the “I’m getting married” bomb. At present, Young-woong is stunned and warns him off. Seon-wook claps back: Seon-hwa is his sister. Mic drop.

Back to Geum-ju. She remembers—it’s her would’ve-been wedding day. Her dad’s thrown-out speech breaks her heart. Then comes the cherry on top: she forgot to cancel the party bus loaded with booze and townspeople. Gwang-ok nearly disowns her in public, but Ui-joon steps in and takes her on a calming drive.

She sees the bus, imagines the wedding that never was, and realizes she has hurt people. She tells Ui-joon he was right, kicks him out of the car, and drives to Seoul to crash Ju-yeop’s wedding. But instead of hitting him? She drinks.

Back home, Hyeon-ju wrestles with guilt, convinced that Geum-ju’s downfall is partially her fault. Seon-hwa comforts her, while Seon-wook silently watches. Heartbreak on every front.

At the wedding, Ui-joon finds guests badmouthing Geum-ju. Furious, he blocks the newlyweds’ getaway car with his own. Petty? Yes. Satisfying? Also yes.

It’s raining again by the time Ui-joon finds Geum-ju. She’s drunk, alone, but this time—she remembers. She tells him she’s ashamed. She wants to quit drinking. And she wants his help. He agrees, quietly, without conditions.

Epilogue: Somewhere, a mystery man watches a video of Ui-joon’s blackout lecture. He downs a drink and smirks. “Found you.”

DramaZen's Opinion

Episodes 3 and 4 of Second Shot at Love took me on a full emotional rollercoaster—and I didn’t want to get off.

Episode 3 gave us so much heart. Geum-ju and Ui-joon slowly begin to thaw after all their messy history, and you can feel the tension building in every scene. The flashbacks hit hard, especially the one where she sets up a memorial for his grandmother. And that almost-kiss memory? Gut-wrenching. Meanwhile, the comedy (accidental flirting, broken car repairs, “free money” celebrations) balances the emotional weight so well.

Then Episode 4 comes in and smashes what’s left of your heart. Geum-ju hitting bottom again, Ui-joon showing up in the rain, the damn wedding bus showing up like a ghost from her past—it’s heartbreak gold. But what really got me? Her finally saying she wants to quit. That moment felt earned.

Also, major props to the supporting cast. Seon-wook’s quiet crush on Hyeon-ju is adorable, and Gwang-ok is both hilarious and painfully real as a mom on the edge.

Bottom line: these episodes aren’t just about romance—they’re about shame, forgiveness, and crawling your way out of your worst moments. And I am so here for it.