Would You Marry Me? Episode 2 Recap: A Fake Marriage Turns Real Trouble for Kim Woo-joo

In Would You Marry Me? Episode 2 picks up with more tension, humor, and a little chaos. The story moves fast, but every scene feels natural. It doesn’t try too hard, and that’s what makes it fun to watch.

Yoon Jin-kyung talks to Kim Woo-joo about something small but personal. She teases him about a toy keychain and reminds him of a memory from childhood. She laughs, saying she once joked that the toy came from his first love.

Woo-joo brushes it off, saying he doesn’t even remember who gave it to him. It’s a light scene, but it shows how long these two have known each other. There’s warmth in their talk, but also distance.

Meanwhile, Yoo Mary appears again. She asks her friend Shin Song-hee about her brother, who is preparing for a government exam. The talk turns strange when Mary mentions wanting to ask him for help.

Song-hee senses something odd and wonders what Mary is hiding. The scene quickly shifts, hinting that Mary’s next plan might involve Kim Woo-joo again.

Later, Woo-joo faces a serious work problem. He must secure a packaging design deal for Myeongsundang, a famous Korean confectionery brand. If the contract fails, the company will lose a lot of money. Woo-joo decides to meet the design company CEO himself. That CEO turns out to be Yoo Mary.

When business turns into something personal

The moment they meet is awkward. Mary looks at Woo-joo and asks again, “Will you be my husband?” It sounds absurd, but she’s serious. Woo-joo refuses at first. He says he can’t do it, even if it means taking a loss. But the pressure from his company is too high. His job depends on this deal.

This ‘career-or-death’ business deal is a classic K-drama device, but it works because it’s grounded in relatable corporate pressure.

It raises the stakes beyond the romantic comedy, forcing Woo-joo into an impossible ethical dilemma that immediately makes his eventual ‘yes’ more understandable and tense for the audience.

Mary promises to pay him if he agrees to pretend to be her husband. Woo-joo gets suspicious and thinks she might be a scammer. It’s both funny and tense. But in the end, he agrees. Not because he wants to—but because he has no choice.

From that moment, everything turns messy. Mary begins her “fake husband” plan. She and Woo-joo act like a newlywed couple in public. They even wear wedding rings and take pictures together.

Woo-joo tries to stay calm, but he’s nervous the whole time. Mary, on the other hand, seems confident and playful. She tells him no one will ever find out.

But things start to go wrong. Their photo almost appears in a company promo. Mary hides behind flowers while Woo-joo wears a mask and cap to cover his face. The entire scene feels like a sitcom. It’s silly, but it also shows how far both are willing to go to protect their secret.

A fake marriage that won’t end soon

Woo-joo believes the act will end after one event. But he soon learns the fake marriage must continue for 90 days. That’s when panic sets in. Three months of pretending to be married means more lies, more close calls, and more trouble.

At the same time, Baek Sang-hyun, a department store executive, starts watching them. He’s suspicious about the “newlywed” couple living in the townhouse. He tells them he’s their neighbor, but it’s clear he’s keeping an eye on them. This small detail adds quiet tension to the story.

Then comes the twist. Woo-joo runs into his aunt Kim Mi-yeon and his cousin Jang Eung-soo right in front of his “honeymoon” house. They’re both curious. They ask about his wife.

Woo-joo freezes. His mind races. Just then, Mary appears in the distance. The timing is perfect—and terrible. It’s a cliffhanger moment where everything might be exposed.

The episode ends here, leaving Woo-joo’s secret hanging by a thread. The scene feels tense but funny at the same time. It’s one of those moments that makes viewers hold their breath and laugh nervously.

This episode also gives more space to the family politics behind Myeongsundang. Woo-joo’s grandmother, Go Pil-nyeon, runs the company. She made him the marketing team leader, replacing his cousin Eung-soo.

That choice causes quiet resentment. Eung-soo tries to trap Woo-joo by making him handle the risky design deal. It’s a clever setup that adds layers to the story beyond romance.

At the center of it all, the chemistry between Choi Woo-shik (as Kim Woo-joo) and Jung So-min (as Yoo Mary) stands out. Their banter feels real. Their expressions show both irritation and care. It’s not the usual drama cliché. The writing keeps them human, awkward, and funny.

The show seems to mix romance and workplace tension in equal parts. It doesn’t rush to make them fall in love. Instead, it builds humor from their lies, mistakes, and growing connection.

Episode 2 works because it keeps things simple. It focuses on small actions—like hiding behind flowers or fumbling over a ring—that say more than long speeches. That’s what makes the story believable. It’s funny, but it also has real stakes.

By the end, viewers can feel that this fake marriage won’t stay fake for long. There’s too much chemistry, too much history, and too many secrets in one place.

The next episode will likely dig deeper into their fake relationship and the consequences it brings. It’s clear now that both Woo-joo and Mary are caught in a deal that’s bigger than they imagined.

Viewer’s Checklist for the Next Episode:

• Will Woo-joo’s family discover the truth in this cliffhanger?

• How will the resentful cousin, Eung-soo, use this situation to his advantage?

• What is Baek Sang-hyun’s real motive as the suspicious neighbor?

• Most importantly, when will the ‘fake’ feelings start to become real?

This episode masterfully plants seeds for future conflict in both the family and corporate spheres, making it incredibly binge-worthy.

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