Hwang In-yeop and Jung Chae-yeon Share a Kiss as Their Secret Romance is Exposed in 'Assembled Family'

The latest episodes of JTBC's Wednesday drama 'Assembled Family' (조립식 가족), which aired on November 20, delivered an emotional narrative centered around the lives of three young adults filled with hope and love. In episodes 13 and 14, Kim San-ha (황인엽) and Yoon Joo-won (정채연) finally revealed their romantic relationship to their family, while Kang Hae-jun (배현성) experienced a long-awaited reunion with his mother.

In episode 13, the tragic backstory of Kang Seo-hyun (백은혜), who refrained from visiting her son out of fear that her past as a murder suspect would hinder his future, was unveiled. Yoon Joo-won, empathizing with her plight, knelt down and held Seo-hyun's hand, expressing her wish for Hae-jun to live a normal life. Meanwhile, San-ha made a heartfelt effort to connect with Seo-hyun, sharing his own hidden pain in hopes of reuniting her with Hae-jun.

On the other hand, the conflict between San-ha and Kwon Jeong-hee (김혜은) deepened as she came to Haedong to bring him back to Seoul. San-ha, who had previously lost his younger sibling and feared losing his mother, realized that his sacrifices were in vain and sought to break free from Jeong-hee's grasp, which only made her more determined to keep him close.

Yoon Joo-won boldly defended San-ha in front of Jeong-hee, asserting, "You gave San-ha to me, didn’t you?" This declaration led to a heartfelt confession from San-ha, who told Joo-won, "I love you," deepening their bond. However, their tender moment was interrupted when Hae-jun unexpectedly caught them sharing a kiss, leaving everyone stunned.

In episode 14, the shock of their relationship hit Hae-jun hard, who had always felt abandoned. San-ha and Joo-won worked tirelessly to clear up the misunderstandings, with Hae-jun, as Joo-won's brother, presenting San-ha with a set of 'dating rules.' San-ha's playful response, filled with his charming dialect, lightened the mood and brought smiles back to the group.

Additionally, the emotional reunion between Hae-jun and Seo-hyun was a highlight. Upon learning the reasons behind his mother's absence, Hae-jun shed tears over the unfairness of his struggles for happiness but soon embraced the joy of their reunion. A poignant moment occurred when they shared a meal of ribs prepared by Yoon Jeong-jae (최원영), reminiscent of the first time Hae-jun dined at his house 20 years ago.

In a surprising twist, San-ha and Joo-won gathered Hae-jun, Yoon Jeong-jae, and Kim Dae-wook (최무성) to announce their relationship. The two fathers, who believed their children were involved with different partners, offered unexpected blessings, leading San-ha and Joo-won to stand up and declare, "We are dating!" This revelation left everyone in shock and heightened anticipation for future developments.

The viewership ratings for 'Assembled Family' were 3.2% in the metropolitan area and 2.9% nationwide for episode 13, while episode 14 recorded 3.0% in the metropolitan area and 2.9% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea's paid household data.