In the Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 12 has finally come to an end. Pump Up the Healthy Love, which once felt like a second home for its regular members, is now facing serious trouble. The gym has been hit by repeated power outages and worsening water leaks. These issues are not only annoying but also dangerous.
At first, things were going well. Do Hyun-joong (played by Lee Jun-young) had worked hard to build up the gym. Members liked the vibe, and slowly, it started to gain popularity. A few people even started to notice something a little more interesting—Do Hyun-joong and Im Yi-ran (played by Jung Eun-ji) seemed closer than usual.
It didn’t take long before members figured it out. Someone finally said out loud, “They’re secretly dating.” Everyone around nodded in agreement. Even though it was supposed to be a secret, it wasn’t really hidden. People congratulated them. Only Alex (Lee Seung-woo) seemed surprised. “I didn’t know!” he shouted, making everyone laugh.
With the gym doing well, Do Hyun-joong decided to buy a new piece of equipment called the “Stairway to Heaven.” He showed it off proudly to Im Yi-ran, setting up a fun little event around it. The mood was light, warm, and happy. But just when things seemed perfect, something unexpected happened.
While the two were enjoying their moment together, rain suddenly poured through the ceiling. It broke right above their heads. It wasn’t just a leak—it was a big problem. A building inspector came in and said the whole place needed major repairs. The roof was old, and water damage had spread.
More Than Just a Leak: The Gym Faces Its Worst Crisis Yet
The gym’s building owner refused to help. “I don’t have the money,” he said, blaming the gym staff for not taking care of things. But this wasn’t something minor. It needed real money—something Do Hyun-joong didn’t have much of.
To make things worse, an electrical issue happened soon after. While the hot water leak was being fixed, the lights went out. The power outage forced the gym to shut down temporarily. It felt like one problem after another.
Do Hyun-joong had no choice. He sold the “Stairway to Heaven” equipment he had just bought. It was the only way to keep the place running. But the costs kept climbing. Things got worse when he fractured his ribs while moving heavy machines to sell.
The members saw him struggling and stepped in to help. They did what they could. Some offered money. Others offered time and support. But it wasn’t enough. The cost of construction was too much.
At the same time, Im Yi-ran was accepted for a one-year work assignment in Hawaii. It was something she had wanted. The team even threw her a little surprise celebration. But the timing was difficult. She had just started dating Do Hyun-joong.
At first, she decided to stay in Korea after learning about his injury. Her coworker Kim Ye-jin (Nam Gyu-hee) scolded her. “You worked hard for this. Don’t throw it away so fast,” she said. After thinking it over, Im Yi-ran changed her mind. She chose to go and asked Do Hyun-joong, “Can I ask you to wait?” He smiled and told her to go.
The day the gym closed, the team and members gathered for a final food truck party. It was quiet but heartfelt. Do Hyun-joong gave a short farewell. “Thank you for your hard work,” he said, bowing deeply. After that, he disappeared.
Nearly a year passed. No one had seen him. Some worried. Others thought he moved on. Then one day, he came back with flyers for a new gym. He had opened another 24-hour gym, this time on a rooftop. The old crew gathered again to check it out.
While everyone was catching up, someone else appeared. It was Im Yi-ran. She walked in and smiled. “Didn’t you say you were going to Honolulu?” he asked, surprised. She hugged him and whispered, “This is Honolulu.” That one sentence said everything.
Conclusion
The story of this gym is more than just fitness and workouts. It’s about people sticking together when things fall apart. It’s about hard choices, small joys, and quiet moments that stay with you. Even after shutting down once, the dream of a 24-hour gym didn’t end. It just took a new shape, with the same heart behind it.
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Kavita Mishra is a dynamic writer and passionate Korean entertainment enthusiast, combining her love for K-pop and K-drama with a flair for storytelling. With a keen eye for the latest trends, Kavita crafts articles that capture the pulse of K-pop idols, chart-topping hits, and the most buzz-worthy dramas taking over screens worldwide.
