tvN’s “Filing for Love” is gaining more attention as Shin Hye Sun and Gong Myung officially begin their secret office romance.
Episode 9 of “Filing for Love,” which aired on May 23, showed Joo In Ah, played by Shin Hye Sun, and Noh Ki Joon, played by Gong Myung, confirming their feelings and starting a stronger relationship. Even with unexpected problems around them, the two chose to be honest with each other, raising excitement for their romance.
The episode also performed well in ratings. According to Nielsen Korea’s paid platform data, episode 9 recorded an average rating of 6.4% and a peak of 8.0% in the metropolitan area. Nationwide, it recorded an average of 5.9% and a peak of 7.3%. With this, “Filing for Love” ranked No. 1 across all channels, including public broadcast channels.
Among tvN’s target viewers aged 20 to 49, the drama also kept its No. 1 spot in its time slot for five straight weeks, including cable and general programming channels.
In the episode, Joo In Ah and Noh Ki Joon grew closer after their reunion in Jeju Island. Joo In Ah admitted that she regretted not being honest about her feelings, while Noh Ki Joon showed his sincerity by saying, “I ran here because I did not want to waste even a single moment.” He even revealed that he was ready to give up going to the United States, making their romance even more emotional.
After returning to daily life, the two tried to balance both love and work. Instead of enjoying their first weekend date, they investigated a report involving the company’s scuba diving club. Their investigation first seemed to point in one direction, but the truth later revealed a workplace bullying case involving a superior’s abuse of power.
Audit Team 3 then stepped in to solve the issue. Joo In Ah gave a workplace bullying prevention lecture, while Min Tae Woo received a new opportunity through a transfer to the United States. Yoon Sang Oh, who had pressured him, was punished after his improper actions during work were revealed.
Meanwhile, Jeon Jae Yeol, played by Kim Jae Wook, struggled after realizing he had lost Joo In Ah. He eventually told his wife he wanted a divorce and confessed his lingering feelings to Joo In Ah one last time. However, Joo In Ah chose Noh Ki Joon and told him, “Do not go. Stay by my side.”
The episode ended with a new crisis as Park Ah Jung, played by Hong Hwa Yeon, sent an anonymous email to all Haemu Group employees with the title, “I am reporting team leader Joo In Ah.”
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