[Jan 15] “Love Song for Illusion” ep. 4 & other dramas: Recaps & rating comparison

The Monday-Tuesday drama “Marry My Husband” was still on top. The ratings of "Love Song For Illusion” and “Tell Me That You Love Me” improved slightly.

“Marry My Husband” episode 5 rating & recap

“Marry My Husband” is the undisputed leader of the Monday-Tuesday drama slot!

The tvN drama faced a delay in its broadcast on January 15 due to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, but it still managed to score an impressive 7.4% in average nationwide ratings. This is only a 0.2% drop from its previous episode and second-highest rating.

See more: "Marry My Husband" Ep. 5 & 6 Recap: Flipping Over with Dynamite - Ji-won’s Secret Weapon

“Love Song for Illusion” episode 4 rating & recap

On the other hand, KBS2’s “Love Song for Illusion” saw a minor rise in its ratings, reaching 2.4% in average nationwide ratings for its 4th episode. This is a 0.1% improvement from its last episode.

The previous episode ended with Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon suppressing his other self, Ak-Hee, and locking him inside his mind. At the same time, Consort Hyo/Kyera regained her memory and decided to pursue her vengeance against the king.

Episode 4 starts with Kyera holding a knife behind Sajo Hyeon as she embraces him, but she changes her mind and pretends to be amnesiac. The episode shows how Kyera plots to assassinate the king throughout the story.

Park Ji-Hoon confides in Hong Ye-Ji about his past trauma

In the 4th episode of Love Song for Illusion, Park Ji-Hoon’s Sajo Hyeon struggles to face his father, the king, without Ak-Hee’s courage. However, Kyera supports him when he shares his painful childhood with her.

Kyera used to hold the king and his son responsible for the death of her family. She was unaware that Sajo Hyeon tried to rescue her back then. In this episode, the crown prince tells her how his father made him watch a brutal slaughter when he was a kid. Kyera understands that he was talking about the killing of her family.

He says that he can never erase the image of that little girl’s eyes from his memory. That trauma gave birth to the other personality, Ak-Hee, in his mind. Kyera feels compassion for him and thinks to herself, “He hasn't forgotten that day. That day has left a deep scar on him, just like me.” She then goes to Sajo Hyeon and hugs him, creating a romantic mood between them.

For context, Kyera became a killer after the king murdered her family when she was a child. Her real name is Yeon Wol, and she belongs to a noble lineage.

Love Song for Illusion episode 4 ending: The king is no more

Kyera, played by Hong Ye-Ji, earns the king's trust by offering him some healing herbs. Meanwhile, Park Ji-Hoon's Sajo Hyeon falls for her and tries to keep her in the palace.

However, the crown princess tells him the truth about Kyera. She is the killer who wants to avenge her father, General Yeon Poong-Hak, who died 10 years ago by the king's order. She also warns him that his father's life is at stake. Sajo Hyeon runs to his father's hut and sees Kyera coming out. She's there to ease the king's pain.

Kyera tells him that she remembers everything and that she's leaving, as he suggested before. Sajo Hyeon feels betrayed and asks her if she ever cared for him when they embraced. He also questions her if she's Yeon Wol, the name of the girl he tried to save in the past. She's shocked by his words. As he confronts her for lying to him, a guard informs him about the king. He goes inside and finds his father dead with a needle stuck in his neck.

Episode 4 concludes with Sajo Hyeon accusing Kyera of murdering the king. She denies it and says, “I didn’t do it!”

“Tell Me That You Love Me” episode 15 rating & recap

ENA’s “Tell Me You That Love Me” also recorded a small increase in ratings, earning 1.6% in average nationwide ratings. This is a 0.2% jump from its previous episode.

The fans of Tell Me That You Love Me have been anticipating the outcome of episode 15, as episode 14 left them with a lot of emotions. In the last episode, Mo-Eun discovers the rural house where Jin-Woo was born and shares a photo of it with him. In episode 15, Jin-Woo drives to his birthplace and sees the house that matches his photo. He also receives a paper from Mo-Eun with his birth mother's address on it. He finally learns about his birth mother in this touching scene. However, the episode also brings a sad twist when Jin-Woo and Mo-Eun break up.

The end of Jung Woo-Sung and Shin Hyun-Been’s romance

The episode starts with Mo-Eun, played by Shin Hyun-Been, feeling hurt when she sees Cha Jin-Woo, played by Jung Woo-Sung, chatting with his former girlfriend, Seo-Kyung (Kim Ji-Hyun). She walks away without confronting him and suffers in silence. Their relationship seems to be falling apart due to misunderstandings and lack of communication.

The episode then flashes back to the moment when Mo-Eun texts Jin-Woo a picture of his birthplace. Jin-Woo realizes that Mo-Eun has somehow located the house where he was born and decides to go there. He is moved when he sees the house that matches his photo. Mo-Eun also gives him a paper with his birth mother's address on it. He finally gets to know his birth mother in this emotional scene.

Meanwhile, Mo-Eun's good friend, Yoon Jo-Han (Lee Jae-Kyoon), can't hide his feelings for Mo-Eun. He calls her out of concern, but she doesn't answer. He becomes more anxious and unhappy. Later, Seo-Kyung and Kwon Do-Hun (Park Ki-Duk) have an honest talk with each other, where they both share their perspectives.

The episode nears its end with Mo-Eun and Jin-Woo spending some quality time with each other. They are both filled with emotions during those moments. However, things take a tragic turn when they fail to communicate and understand each other. Mo-Eun makes Jin-Woo feel bad for his flaws and hurts him deeply. As a result, Jin-Woo chooses to end their relationship at the end of the episode.

He does it as kindly and gently as he can. He breaks up with her. Mo-Eun is shattered by their separation, but she doesn't try to save their relationship. After they part ways, Mo-Eun and Jin-Woo are sad and reminisce about the happy times they shared. They miss each other terribly and feel the emptiness in their lives.

Episode 15 concludes with Mo-Eun heading to the airport for her work. Jin-Woo is also there, and he spots Mo-Eun from behind. He follows her. The episode closes with Mo-Eun turning around and seeing someone with a lot of emotions in her eyes.

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(Source: celuvmedia.com)