In the Our Unwritten Seoul episode 3, which aired on the 31st, gave viewers a deeper look into the emotional side of Yoo Mi-ji, played by Park Bo-young. As the story progressed, a piece of her painful past was shared, giving more meaning to her current behavior.
The episode showed Mi-ji thinking back to her childhood. Back then, she had a crush on Lee Ho-soo, played by Park Jin-young. But things didn’t go well. She pretended to be someone else in front of him. When her lie almost got caught, she reacted harshly. Ho-soo gave up on getting closer, and Mi-ji thought to herself that his heart had shut. That moment left a strong impression on her.
She said it was always hard for her to open up. Even her own mother felt like a closed door. But after meeting Ho-soo, something changed. She felt a spark. It was like seeing light through a door she thought would stay closed forever.
The episode also revealed how young Mi-ji, played by Lee Jae-in, was hurt in the past. During a school sports event, she saw Ho-soo hugging Yoo Mi-rae. She had believed the two were dating. That scene crushed her. She ran, stumbled, and got injured. After that, she had to give up track and field. That injury wasn’t just physical. It left a deep emotional scar.
Mi-ji explained how she became afraid of people coming too close. She felt nervous that someone else might take the place she thought was just for her. And when that door shut again, right in front of her, she learned how to handle it. Now, she says she knows better than anyone when someone’s heart closes. It was a quiet but moving moment. No big drama. Just honest feelings.
Lee Ho-soo Makes a Big Choice for Mi-ji in Our Unwritten Seoul Episode 3
Later in the episode, the story took another turn. Lee Ho-soo, who had once said he wouldn’t get involved, changed his mind. He showed up at Rosa Restaurant and told the owner, Kim Ro-sa, that he had quit his job at the law firm. That decision was unexpected. And it mattered.
Kim Ro-sa, played by Won Mi-kyung, had earlier refused to sell her building. Mi-ji had tried everything to convince her. She followed her around. She helped clean. But Ro-sa stayed firm. She said she didn’t like the company that wanted to buy the land. She made it clear that Mi-ji shouldn’t come back.
At first, Ho-soo had refused to help because he thought it would be a conflict of interest. He said Mi-ji was better at dealing with people anyway. But things changed when he quit his job. Now, he said he could do anything. He chose to stand beside her.
Mi-ji didn’t hide her surprise. She pointed out how he had said he’d never show up again. But Ho-soo replied with a calm smile. He simply said he left his job and wanted to help her.
Their conversation didn’t feel forced. It was simple. Natural. Real.
At the same time, both characters started to show small changes. Ho-soo acted like he didn’t care, but his eyes said otherwise. He mentioned feeling guilty about something that had happened at work. Mi-ji, on the other hand, kept remembering her childhood mistake — when she wrongly believed Ho-soo was dating someone else.
They both carry old wounds. But slowly, without saying much, they’re starting to understand each other better.
The show doesn’t rush. It lets the characters breathe. It gives space for small details. A look. A pause. A memory.
These small moments are making viewers connect with the story even more.
In this episode, the emotional impact was not created through loud scenes or dramatic twists. Instead, it was the quiet honesty of Mi-ji’s past and Ho-soo’s present that moved the story forward.
The childhood injury that ended Mi-ji’s sports dream is not just a backstory. It’s a turning point. It helps explain who she is now. And as the drama continues, that past is slowly shaping her present relationships.
Viewers are watching not just to see what happens next, but to understand why it happens. That’s what keeps the story real.
Both Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young are showing great chemistry. Their characters aren’t perfect. But that’s exactly why they feel relatable. The hurt, the hesitation, the small signs of trust—they’re all things people go through in real life.
As more of Mi-ji’s past comes to light, the show gives more reasons to care about her journey. The third episode gave just the right mix of memory, emotion, and change. It didn’t push too hard. It just let the story unfold, one honest moment at a time.
And that’s what makes it worth watching.
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