Sorry Not Sorry- Episode 1
Sorry Not Sorry – Episode 1
Welcome to the tumultuous, hilarious, and heart-tugging world of Ji Song-yi, our leading lady in Sorry Not Sorry. Episode 1 sets the tone for a drama that’s as messy as it is endearing, with Song-yi navigating life post-divorce in the only way she knows how: survival mode.
We first meet Song-yi (played by Jeon So-min) at an errand service, where she hilariously requests the impossible — for them to kill her ex-husband. Don’t worry, she’s not serious; she’s just mad, hurt, and crying angry tears over the wreckage of her very short marriage. It’s hard not to feel for her, especially as the details of her predicament unfold.
After just 58 days of marriage, Song-yi carries the label of “divorcee” — a title she didn’t ask for — along with the “newlywed home” as alimony. Sounds nice? Think again. The home comes with mountains of debt, courtesy of her ex-husband, who was caught red-handed cheating. (By Song-yi herself, no less!) A small, satisfying victory comes when Song-yi, in a rare outburst of anger, throws his dirty underwear at him. We’re cheering for her already!
But Song-yi’s troubles don’t end there. Instead of telling her parents the truth about why she wants an annulment, she meekly asks for a “fresh start” without mentioning her cheating husband. Why, Song-yi, why? Maybe it’s because she’s seen how her parents reacted when her sister, Ji Eun-kye (Joo Ah-reum), announced her plans for a cryobank baby. Their over-the-top response makes it clear: this family doesn’t do well with unconventional decisions.
Adding insult to injury, Song-yi learns from her lawyer (Daniel Choi) that an annulment isn’t possible because of the loans tied to their marriage plans. Divorce it is. When Song-yi shows a flash of temper, asking if the lawyer has ever been hurt before, his cold, business-like response only makes things worse.
The next curveball comes in the form of her sister Eun-kye returning from the U.S. with her adorable preschooler, JG (played by Yoon Ha-bin). While Eun-kye offers to help Song-yi financially, it comes with strings attached: Song-yi must help with childcare. This includes picking up and dropping off JG at kindergarten, which turns out to be a social nightmare for our introverted heroine.
Song-yi’s awkwardness around strangers takes center stage as she’s bombarded with questions from other moms. To make things more complicated, JG is fluent in English, leading everyone to assume Song-yi is his mom. Her inability to correct them — thanks to her deer-in-headlights reaction — only fuels the misunderstanding. Things take an even more uncomfortable turn when she recognizes one of the moms as her ex-best friend, Choi Hana (Gong Min-jung). Their interactions are tense, and once again, Song-yi misses the chance to set the record straight.
In a sweet moment, JG innocently promises not to lie or omit truths in the future, and Song-yi finds herself struggling to lead by example. Their bond is heartwarming, with a hilarious game of “close your eyes and lie still” showcasing their growing connection.
The episode ends on a chaotic and intriguing note. When Song-yi’s toilet floods, she storms upstairs to confront the neighbor she thinks is responsible — toilet brush in hand. To her shock, the culprit is none other than her ex-boyfriend, a figure from her “dark past.” Cue the drama!
DramaZen's Opinion
I am OBSESSED with this show already!
Episode 1 had me laughing, crying, and totally rooting for Ji Song-yi. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how relatable she is? From awkwardly freezing up in front of the kindergarten moms to throwing her cheating ex’s dirty underwear at him (iconic!), Song-yi is all of us trying to survive life’s curveballs.
The humor is on point — like the whole errand service scene where she casually asks them to kill her ex-husband. I was crying-laughing! But it’s not all jokes; the way the show balances her pain and resilience is just chef’s kiss. Jeon So-min brings so much heart to Song-yi that I’m already emotionally invested.
Also, how cute is her nephew JG? Their bond is absolutely precious, and I love how he’s already helping her grow, even if it’s through a pinky promise about honesty. And that ending with the ex-boyfriend? What a way to leave us hanging!
I can’t wait to see how Song-yi rebuilds her life while dealing with her hilarious yet chaotic family, the kindergarten drama, and now her mysterious “dark past.” This show is going to be my new obsession. Bring on Episode 2! 💕🎉
