Love is for Suckers

Due to the incident within the set, Love Kingdom is now cancelled. Chae-ri attempts to find ways to revive the show, as new love is found after the news has spread within the cast. As Jae-hoon and Ji-yeon grow closer, Yeo-reum grows uneasy. The two meet in an empty house after dark.

Jae-hoon picks up Yeo-reum, who is all alone in the abandoned house, but adds that he only was ever worried as a friend. Yeo-reum, bitter with how their relationship now getting awkward, finds solace in Hye-jin and Dae-sik as she tells them of her situation. Meanwhile, Love Kingdom is in tatters due to an unwelcomed guest.

Yeo-reum, in an attempt to clear Jae-hoon's name and to publicly apologize, airs Jae-hoon's plight in an episode but the attempt is misinterpreted by Jae-hoon, as he deems this as a cheap shot for her ratings. Meanwhile, due to the many circumstances surrounding the two, Jiyeon and Jae-hoon grow closer.

The post accusing Jae-hoon of the medical accident goes viral, with the production unable to control the press that constantly spews out negative news. Yeo-reum tries her best to settle the situation, but Jae-hoon interprets it in a different way. With rumours circulating, Jae-hoon suddenly disappears without a trace.

Finding out the fact that Jae-hoon likes Yeo-reum, Ji-yeon attempts to leave Kingdom of Love. Yeo-reum persuades Ji-yeon to stay, saying they are only friends. Meanwhile, Chae-ri edits and frames Jae-hoon's kiss scene which results in a boost in ratings, and Jae-hoon and Ji-yeon become the show's hottest couple. With new found fame comes haters, as an internet post blames Jae-hoon for a medical accident.

Ji-yeon's announcement of her love for Jae-hoon earns the support and interest from viewers. Meanwhile, on a date with Jun-ho, Ji-wan accidentally brings up her childhood trauma of being sexually harassed, which Kang Chae-ri attempts to use to boost ratings. Yeo-reum opposes this idea and clashes with Chae-ri, and they both settle on the condition that Yeo-reum film Jae-hoon and Ji-yeon kissing.

Jae-hoon confesses his feeling towards Yeo-reum, but stunned by the sudden request, Yeo-reum declines. Meanwhile in "Kingdom of Love," Jae-hoon is reluctant to choose his interest, but contestant Ji-yeon goes all-in on Jae-hoon. With a love line formed between the two, producer Kang Chae-ri orders Yeo-reum to film a kiss scene of the two.

Having broken off the marriage on D-day, Yeo-reum cries on the road, still fitted in her wedding dress. Jae-hoon picks the crying Yeo-reum up and heads to a small house to comfort her. Meanwhile, trouble insues in "Kingdom of Love," as a cast member is arrested by the police 3 hours away from the shoot, Yeo-reum pleads Jae-hoon to join the shoot. Jae-hoon reluctantly agrees, and joins the show.

Jae-hoon, although he doesn't show, is troubled with In-woo's proposal as he never had a chance to connect with Yeo-reum. In-woo on the otherhand, deems Jae-hoon an annoyance and tells him to leave Yeo-reum alone - even as a friend. With the two quarreling, Yeo-reum is disturbed. With Yeo-reum's father being hospitalized, she sets out to settle with one - and decides on In-woo.

With "Ramen Chef" cancelled, Yeo-reum is now forced to work under her rival producer Kang Chae-ri's dating reality show, "Kingdom of Love." Tensions arise as they disagree on every aspect. Chae-ri also looks to cast Jae-hoon as one of the members, annoying Yeo-reum. While her relationship with Jae-hoon is a cause of concern, she grows closer to her ex-boyfriend In-woo, who ends up proposing to Yeo-reum.

In-woo, who was engaged to Yeo-reum three years ago, suddenly pops back into her life, promising never to change again. A forgotten man who broke her heart coming back, Yeo-reum is in distress. Meanwhile, "Ramen Chef," the program that Yeo-reum directs, is set to be cancelled due to low ratings. Yeo-reum and Jae-hoon's relationship as friends walk a tightrope as they jump in between their friendzones.

Yeo-reum, a producer with 10 years of experience, can't get any sleep as ratings fall on a weekly basis. Closing in on 40, both her professional and love life isn't working out. Standing beside her during these tough times - sometimes against her - is her childhood friend, doctor Jae-hoon. When star chef John Jang messes with Yeo-reum, Jae-hoon stands up to him, acting as a fake boyfriend.