SBS’s Love Scout Episode 11 aired on the 8th and delivered a major turning point. Ji-Yoon (played by Han Ji-min) made a heartbreaking decision to step down as CEO of People’s. This came after intense pressure from Chairman Woo (Cho Seung-yeon) and Kim Hye-jin (Park Bo-kyung).
The episode opened with Ji-yoon facing the fallout of a 20 billion won investment fraud scandal. Rumors spread that People’s was connected to Iconic Bio, a company involved in massive financial fraud. CEO Young-min (Ko Sang-ho) had collected huge investment funds under false promises and then disappeared, leaving People’s in crisis.
Ji-yoon Forced to Make a Difficult Choice
As the scandal grew, Ji-yoon found herself under fire. Reporters bombarded her with tough questions. Investors demanded answers. To make things worse, detectives arrived at People’s headquarters with a search and seizure warrant. The pressure was relentless.
Chairman Woo, the biggest shareholder of People’s, offered Ji-Yoon a deal. He told her, “Step down, and I’ll make sure the employees keep their jobs.” Ji-yoon quickly realized that Careerway, a rival company, was behind the takeover plan.
Kim Hye-jin openly told Careerway employees that Ji-yoon’s resignation was only a matter of time. She revealed that once Ji-yoon left, Careerway would absorb people, ending its existence as an independent company.
Ji-yoon Puts Employees First
Despite everything, Ji-yoon wanted to protect her employees. Chairman Woo reminded her, “The market value of People’s is already lost. Instead of putting employees at risk, hand over your shares and step down.” His words made it clear—her departure was the only way to secure their future.
Later, a group of investors confronted Ji-Yoon at her home, demanding explanations. Seeing her in distress, Eun-ho (Lee Jun-hook) stepped in to help. He convinced her to stay at his place for safety.
Meanwhile, her team at People’s started their investigation. They discovered that Kim Hye-jin was involved in the investment fraud. However, by then, it was too late to change anything.
A Heartbreaking Farewell
In the final moments of the episode, Ji-yoon makes her own decision. She gathered the employees and announced, “As of today, I am stepping down as CEO of People’s.” The news left everyone stunned. With only one episode left, fans are eager to see how Ji-yoon’s journey will end. The final episode of Love Scout airs on the 14th at 10 p.m.
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