'Secret Romance' Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun Face First Crisis + First Kiss.. Ratings Hit 4.1% [See You Tomorrow at Work!] [Comprehensive]

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'See You Tomorrow at Work!' Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun navigated a sweet secret romance alongside realistic conflicts.

According to Nielsen Korea, the ratings data company, the seventh episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "See You Tomorrow at Work!" (directed by Jo Eun-sol, written by Kim Kyung-min, planned and produced by Studio Dragon and Cross Pictures), titled "Even If Secrets Emerge, We Still Go to Work!", aired on the 13th recorded an average viewership of 4.1% nationwide among households, peaking at 5.2%. In the Seoul Capital Area, it averaged 4.5%, reaching a high of 5.7%, securing first place in its time slot across all cable and general entertainment channels. Among the target demographic of men and women aged 20-49 on tvN, it also ranked first in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters (based on paid platforms integrating cable, IPTV, and satellite).

On this episode, the secret romance between Kang Si-woo (played by Seo In-guk) and Cha Ji-yoon (played by Park Ji-hyun), who finally confirmed their feelings for each other, officially began. Their dynamic of caring for one another as boss and subordinate at work, then as lovers after clocking out, sparked excitement. Meanwhile, the realistic variables of a former lover and an ex-wife were portrayed with authenticity, capturing the anxiety and jealousy of couples just starting to fall in love, deepening audience resonance.

Ji-yoon, now in a relationship, started her day filled with anticipation over a single "Good morning" text from Si-woo and greeted her first workday alongside Si-woo, who presented her with a bouquet. However, the two agreed to keep their romance strictly secret at the office. At restaurants, they pretended not to know each other; on work messengers, they scheduled dates as if they were just ordinary colleagues. Their secret romance—holding hands unnoticed in product showrooms and elevators, or exchanging glances that conveyed everything without words—elicited smiles from viewers.

After work, however, they were completely different. They walked together down the streets, confirmed when they first started liking each other, shared meals at home, and even exchanged kisses. The couple's ability to freely express affection in their private space, which had been hidden at the office, added to the excitement.

As their love deepened, unexpected conflicts also began. Ji-yoon unexpectedly reunited with her ex-boyfriend Jo Ga-eul (played by Choi Kyung-hoon) while practicing a wedding song for a friend's ceremony. Though she tried to act indifferent, her heart remained unsettled. Unaware of this, Si-woo spent the night worrying alone about Ji-yoon and, upon learning she would have to continue practicing the song, could no longer hide his discomfort.

Conversely, Ji-yoon began to feel uneasy about the presence of Choi Soo-jin (played by Park Ye-young), who is both Si-woo's ex-wife and a coworker. She felt hurt when Si-woo seemed to prioritize Soo-jin's opinions over her own during meetings. While she understood this professionally, as his lover, she struggled to emotionally detach from the situation. Later, when Soo-jin visited the office looking for Si-woo and they continued exchanging messages, Ji-yoon's feelings grew even more complicated.

Both harboring jealousy and anxiety for different reasons, the two eventually opened their hearts. Si-woo stated, "At work, I will exclude personal emotions and treat you more strictly." Ji-yoon confessed honestly about her changed feelings since starting the relationship: "I know it logically, but my heart doesn't understand. I want to keep this secret, but I hate that it's a secret." In response, Si-woo admitted his transformation in love: "If I can't contact Ji-yoon before falling asleep, I feel like I've ruined the whole day."

The broadcast concluded with a tense ending. While eating late-night snacks together at Ji-yoon's home, the two awkwardly fell silent as they simultaneously tried to bring up topics surrounding Jo Ga-eul and Choi Soo-jin. At that moment, a carbonated drink burst, soaking Si-woo's clothes. After finishing his shower, Si-woo opened the bathroom door and pulled Ji-yoon inside. Their passionate kiss in the steam-filled bathroom brought excitement to its peak, while simultaneously, a phone call from Soo-jin and a text message reading "I've thought about what you asked on the phone" hinted at further complications.

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