Park Ji-hyun defends Seo In-guk against affair rumors in 'See You at Work Tomorrow!'

Cha Ji-yoon's choice was love. Even providing an answer to the previously 'deferred' proposal... the relationship between Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun has taken a sudden turn.

In the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'See You at Work Tomorrow!', Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun reached a new turning point in their relationship by confirming their mutual trust amidst an unexpected crisis. Amidst the dramatic situation of affair rumors, Park Ji-hyun stepped forward to protect Seo In-guk, and by providing an answer to the postponed proposal, the romance between the two underwent a full-scale transformation.

In the episode broadcast on the 21st, Kang Si-woo (played by Seo In-guk) and Cha Ji-yoon (played by Park Ji-hyun) were shown overcoming both realistic concerns regarding marriage and external misunderstandings.

On this day, the relationship between the two deepened further. An unexpected incident occurred when a thief broke into the house where Cha Ji-yoon resides, leading to a tense situation involving police intervention.

Kang Si-woo, who was away on a business trip, worried about Cha Ji-yoon's safety and had her move to his house first before rushing back immediately on the last train. He could not hide his concern, saying, "As long as Ji-yoon is safe, everything is fine."

He then attempted to protect Cha Ji-yoon by saying, "Stay here for the time being. I can't let you stay there while you're anxious," and suggested they look for a new house together. It was a moment that revealed a sense of responsibility and affection beyond mere colleagues.

Feeling Kang Si-woo's sincerity, Cha Ji-yoon responded, "I'm going to stick right by your side, Manager."

Afterward, the two began looking for a place to live together, and Kang Si-woo cautiously suggested, "How about living together?"

When Cha Ji-yoon was surprised and asked, "Are you suggesting we live together?", Kang Si-woo mentioned several options, including marriage. He expressed his feelings cautiously, saying, "Among those, we could also consider marriage."

However, even in a situation that could look like a formal proposal, Kang Si-woo took a step back. When Cha Ji-yoon asked, "Is this a proposal?", he maintained a calm attitude, saying, "I am ready to do that anytime, but today I am just mentioning it as one of the moving options."

While their feelings for each other were clear, they could not easily make decisions in the face of realistic concerns. Cha Ji-yoon struggled between her desire to be with Kang Si-woo forever and her concerns regarding her own life and career.

In particular, a new concern arose for Cha Ji-yoon. She heard the news that she had been selected for a special promotion. Faced with the opportunity for advancement, she thought of the realistic issue that her work and dreams might be affected after marriage.

Watching other employees preparing for marriage, Cha Ji-yoon worried, "I had forgotten. In-house couples cannot work in the same department," adding, "Couldn't one person end up unable to do the work they want?"

This scene depicted a problem that modern office workers realistically face between love and personal growth, rather than a simple romantic issue.

Kang Si-woo also realized that his way of proposing might have remained as a burden or a disappointment to Cha Ji-yoon. He conveyed his sincerity once more by handing her a candy shaped like a ring.

Kang Si-woo said, "This is my heart, neither heavy nor light. It means I want you to think about it for your own sake." His attitude of waiting without forcing a decision on the other person showed a more mature way of loving than before.

However, after much deliberation, Cha Ji-yoon expressed her desire for more time, saying, "I don't think I can choose marriage after all." It was not a rejection of marriage, but a cautious choice to protect both her life and the relationship.

To this, Kang Si-woo replied, "I will consider my proposal not as a rejection, but as a deferral," and added, "Since it's a 40-year long-term project, please review it slowly." It meant respecting each other's pace rather than rushing their relationship.

However, an unexpected incident subsequently struck the two. A post spread online claiming that Kang Si-woo and Choi Su-jin were in an affair following a divorce.

The problematic post even mentioned the date when the two were together, revealing that the person who was with Kang Si-woo at that time was none other than Cha Ji-yoon.

Ultimately, Cha Ji-yoon did not remain silent. She took Kang Si-woo's hand and directly revealed their relationship by stating, "I was with him."

She then declared, "We are dating," breaking through the rumors head-on.

With a surprised expression, Kang Si-woo asked, "Is this your answer to my proposal?", and Cha Ji-yoon replied "Yes" without hesitation.

It was a moment where the heart she had previously deferred finally turned into certainty about her love.