[Jan 23] “Marry My Husband” ep.8, “Love Song for Illusion” ep.7: Ratings & Recap

The first half of tvN’s “Marry My Husband” ended with a bang!

“Marry My Husband” episode 8 ratings & recap

The drama’s 8th episode, which aired on tvN, scored an impressive 8.6% in average nationwide ratings, according to Nielsen Korea. Although it was slightly lower than the previous episode’s 9.4%, it still topped the charts.

The latest episode of "Marry My Husband", episode 8, follows the emotional journey of Kang Ji-Won, played by Park Min-Young, as she acts coldly towards her fake best friend, Jung Soo-Min (Song Ha-Yoon), who is responsible for her tragic death in the future.

The episode also reveals the true nature of Lee Yi-Kyung’s character, Park Min-Hwan, who is extremely selfish and greedy. You can see how Min-Hwan can stoop to any level for money. Let’s take a look at how the episode unfolds below.

Min-Hwan is the worst of the worst

The episode picks up from when Na-In-Woo’s character, Ji-Hyuk, dives into the deep stream water to rescue Ji-Won. It shows that Ji-Won manages to secure the number 1 flag. She tries to protect it. However, Soo-Min attacks her and attempts to snatch the flag. But Ji-Won fights back and escapes with the flag.

However, the incident affects her. Ji-Won feels sorry for Soo-Min, despite all the evil things she has done to her. She decides to check on Soo-Min, forgetting how cunning she is. Soo-Min seizes the chance to ambush Ji-Won and steal the flag. The episode then cuts to the moment when the treasure hunt winner is announced. I was delighted to see that Ji-Won had won the hunt. Episode 8 reveals that Ji-Won had satisfactorily reclaimed the number 1 flag from Soo-Min earlier.

That night, Soo-Min finally succumbs to her affair with Ji-Won’s boyfriend, Min-Hwan. She does it out of spite and jealousy. Ji-Won sees the two and breaks down as she relives the betrayal from the future. Ji-Hyuk comforts her and tells her to be brave and focus on winning.

However, the episode later shows that Min-Hwan is a worse person as he doesn't care about Soo-Min. He tells her to keep their affair a secret from Ji-Won. Soo-Min becomes more enraged at Ji-Won after that. The next day, Ji-Won visits Ji-Hyuk’s place. She goes there to meet his pet cat after finding out from Ji-Hyuk that it's the same cat she used to look after during her college days.

How "Marry My Husband" episode 8 ends: Min-Hwan proposes to Ji-won

Towards the end of episode 8, Min-Hwan faces serious financial problems due to bad investments. It seems like he has lost almost all his money. Thus, he decides to propose to Ji-Won so that he can use her money in the future. Min-Hwan asks Ji-Won about marriage at the office cafeteria. Still, Ji-Won doesn't answer him.

At the end of the episode, Min-Hwan pops the question to Ji-Won with a grand gesture. Several drones fly into the sky and form the question of marriage. Min-Hwan gets down on his knees and proposes to Ji-Won properly. Ji-Won accepts the ring. It is obvious from the scene that Ji-Hyuk has arranged the grand proposal for Ji-Won’s happiness.

Episode 8 concludes with Ji-Won thinking to herself that this proposal will make Soo-Min do her best to destroy her and Min-Hwan’s relationship. It will make her want to marry Min-Hwan. In other words, it seems like Ji-Won has slightly altered her plan to change her fate differently.

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“Love Song for Illusion” episode 7 ratings & recap

On the other hand, KBS2’s “Love Song for Illusion” saw a minor drop in its ratings, from 2.5% in episode 6 to 1.8% in episode 7. This fantasy romance K-drama tells the story of a king and an assassin. 

In the previous episode, Kyera decides to stay with Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon (Park Ji-Hoon) as he ascends the throne. However, she faces the wrath of the queen, who lowers her status from a concubine to a maid. The main characters have to deal with the aftermath of their choice to go back to the palace. They overcome the difficulties and do their best for the sake of the kingdom. But their relationship may be threatened by new situations.

What happens in episode 7: Park Ji-Hoon & Hong Ye-Ji face the consequences of their choice

The first scene of "Love Song for Illusion" episode 7 shows the new King Sajo Hyeon presiding over his first royal court. He is troubled by the hallucinations of his deceased father calling him a “half-wit.” His condition is noticed by Sajo Yung and other officials, who mock him behind his back and try to disobey his orders. The king is also warned by the queen’s father and another official not to show his weakness at the court. They tell Sajo Yeong to follow their advice, but the king is aware of their deceitful intentions.

Sajo Yeong has his own problem: he wants to get rid of his other personality, Ak-Hee, for good. He looks for the shaman who previously sealed Ak-Hee, but he cannot find him. Meanwhile, the queen makes Kyera (Hong Ye-Ji) suffer at the palace. Sajo Hyeon manages to evade his guards and visits Kyera’s room at night. He assists her with sewing clothes and they have some romantic moments. Sajo Hyeon realizes that he has feelings for her and she feels the same.

The queen learns about the secret meeting of the main characters and schemes to separate them. At the same time, the king’s guard locates the shaman and requests him to imprison Ak-Hee permanently. But the shaman discovers a menacing note from Ak-Hee and deceives the king. He puts Sajo Hyeon to sleep when he comes to his clothing shop. The king has a hidden hobby of sewing clothes and owns a clothing store.

How it ends: Ak-Hee finds out Kyera has feelings for Sajo Hyeon

Sajo Hyeon and Kyera have many enemies. Sajo Yung plots to overthrow the king, while the queen tries to break up Sajo Yeong and Kyera.

She succeeds in sending a message to the king that the royal doctor has recommended the couple to sleep together at night. But Sajo Hyeon rejects the offer and leaves the palace. Kyera is overjoyed when she hears this and runs to find Sajo Hyeon.

He is at his boutique, but things get complicated as the shaman makes him fall asleep. When he wakes up, Ak-Hee takes control of his body. Kyera reaches the shop and asks him if he turned down the queen because of her. She thinks he is Sajo Hyeon and is happy with his choice.

But Ak-Hee is hurt and angry when he realizes Kyera likes Sajo Hyeon. He doesn't reveal his true identity to her. He then mocks her by agreeing to spend the night with the queen.

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(Source: Nielsen Korea)