In Nice to Not Meet You Episode 15-16, Hyun-jun does something unexpected in episode 15. He tells reporters that he likes someone. The press goes wild trying to figure out who it is. Jeong-sin is there. She can’t believe what she’s hearing. Hyun-jun doesn’t want to hide anymore. He wants her to know his feelings are real.
After the press event ends, everyone starts talking about it. Jeong-sin’s coworkers can’t stop discussing what happened. Meanwhile, Hwa-young and Jae-hyung finally meet up. They talk about old misunderstandings that caused problems between them. The conversation clears the air.
Jeong-sin discovers more information about Dae-ho. These aren’t good things. The secrets she finds could ruin him completely. She tells Se-na not to worry. Once the truth comes out, Se-na will be safe. That’s a promise.
Hyun-jun finds an old card. Jeong-sin gave it to him when they first met. This discovery makes him incredibly happy. He thinks fate brought them together. Without wasting time, he calls her.
He asks to meet up right away. While driving to see her, memories flood his mind. All those moments they shared shaped how he feels now.
Jeong-sin walks home alone that evening. Something feels off. A man is following her. He gets closer and closer. Just as he’s about to attack, Hyun-jun shows up. He tries to chase the guy down, but stops. Jeong-sin needs him more right now.
Dae-ho calls Hyun-jun later. He wants a meeting. They sit down together. Dae-ho asks about Jeong-sin directly. No beating around the bush. Hyun-jun makes a decision right then.
He’ll protect Jeong-sin no matter what. He goes to her place to check on her. She’s sick. Without thinking twice, he starts taking care of her. The way he looks after her shows real love. It’s touching to watch.
Taking Down the Bad Guy
The episode ends with Hyun-jun going back home. His mother is waiting for him. She thanks him for everything. Turns out she took Jeong-sin’s advice about something important.
Hyun-jun and Jeong-sin then decide on something big. They’ll take down Dae-ho together. His secrets need to come out. The world needs to know the truth.
A press event happens. Hyun-jun brings Jeong-sin as a special guest. She’s there to talk about Dae-ho. This sets up the intense final episode perfectly. Taking down Dae-ho won’t be simple, though. He has money and power. He can crush his enemies easily. The final battle is coming.
Episode 16 brings everything to a head. During a live YTN News interview, things get crazy. Kwon Se-na and Hyun-jun are on the show. Yoon Hwa-young submits a big story. It exposes Chairman Lee Dae-ho’s secrets about Eunseong Group. The tension in the studio is thick.
A Shocking Truth Goes Live
Se-na tries to speak first. Hyun-jun interrupts her politely. He drops a bombshell instead. A few days ago, agencies merged. Everyone expected good things. But Hyun-jun found out something terrible. Chairman Lee Dae-ho used their agency for money laundering. That’s illegal and wrong.
Hyun-jun apologizes for bringing this up during a promotional event. But as a co-producer, he has to tell the truth. Right then, Jeong-sin walks into the studio. She joins them to reveal everything. The whole story comes out on live television.
After the broadcast, things get worse for Hyun-jun. Cyber attackers target him online. People post suspicious content everywhere. They claim Jeong-sin used Hyun-jun. Some say she manipulated their relationship.
Others think she made him expose Dae-ho for her own gain. His earlier confession about liking someone gets brought up again. People connect the dots. They think he meant Jeong-sin.
The consequences hit hard. Hyun-jun has to pay hundreds of millions of won. That’s the penalty for breaking advertising contracts. He puts his building up for sale. He even sells his car. Things get so bad that he takes out a loan using his home as collateral. He loses almost everything.
But Jeong-sin clears his name eventually. The truth comes out properly. Advertisers start apologizing. They feel bad for dropping him. Kang Pil-gu his drama, hits over 20% ratings. Hollywood even notices him. They invite him to audition for a big production.
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The Sweet Ending
Jeong-sin decides to go to Syria as a war correspondent. Hyun-jun hates this idea. He yells at her about the danger. She insists she has to go. It’s her job. He’s angry but eventually accepts it.
While she’s gone, he waits. He doesn’t do as badly as expected. People praise Kang Pil-gu. His reputation slowly rebuilds. When Jeong-sin returns, they meet at Namsan. It’s their special place. She runs to him and hugs him tight. Tears fill her eyes.
They talk about everything. She apologizes for not contacting him. She lost her phone and had problems. He understands. During a date, they eat ramen at a convenience store. Hyun-jun admits he loved it. Simple moments like these matter most.
Jeong-sin confesses something sweet. When she got back to Korea, she just wanted to sit on a park bench. Soaking up sunlight felt amazing.
She worried dating an actor would be complicated. But it’s not. It’s actually simple and nice. Hyun-jun agrees. Comfortable everyday moments save people. That’s what life is about.
Byung-ki makes a film about their romance. They watch it together lovingly. Even though people recognize Hyun-jun, they enjoy their public date. No more hiding. No more secrets. The drama ends with them happy together. Finally, they can just be a normal couple in love.
Whose choice in the finale hit you the hardest?
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