Joo Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi Spark Excitement in 'Love is a One-Way Bridge' with Their 18-Year Rivalry Romance

The new tvN drama '사랑은 외나무다리에서' (Love is a One-Way Bridge) premiered on November 23, 2024, captivating audiences with the intense romance between actors Joo Ji-hoon (주지훈) and Jung Yu-mi (정유미), who navigate an 18-year rivalry.

Set in the backdrop of 독목고등학교 (Dukmok High School), the story unfolds the complex relationship between 석지원 (Joo Ji-hoon) and 윤지원 (Jung Yu-mi), whose families have been feuding for generations. The animosity traces back to their ancestors, where 석지원's forebear triumphed over 윤지원's ancestor in a love rivalry, leading to a bitter legacy. Additionally, 18 years ago, 윤지원's father, 석경태 (이병준), was forced to flee their hometown, harboring resentment towards 윤지원's grandfather, 윤재호 (김갑수).

The rivalry reignites as the two families compete for control over the Dukmok High School foundation, which has recently shifted to 석경태's construction company, with 석지원 now serving as the chairman. Meanwhile, 윤지원, who works as a physical education teacher at the school, contemplates leaving to avoid further encounters with 석지원.

As both characters grapple with their new roles, a chance encounter with a high school classmate stirs up old feelings for 석지원, who learns that 윤지원 has no recollection of their past. This revelation prompts 윤지원 to resist leaving the school, setting the stage for their inevitable reunion as rivals in the same institution.

However, beneath the surface of their rivalry lies a history of first love. Eighteen years ago, 윤지원 was known as the fierce 'Dukmok High Mad Dog,' while 석지원 was her worthy academic rival, both excelling in their studies and vying for the top position. When a student council junior confessed his feelings to 윤지원, 석지원 challenged her to a bet: if he won, she would call him 'oppa' until graduation; if she won, they would date. Ultimately, 윤지원 emerged victorious in the final exam, but their paths crossed again when 석지원 called out to her on a bus ride home, leading to a nostalgic moment on a playground swing.

As 윤지원 struggles with her feelings amidst a rainstorm, she falls ill, and in a dream, she encounters a younger 석지원, who she had longed for. In a twist of fate, when 석지원 confronts her in the teacher's office, he provocatively introduces himself, igniting a mix of emotions.

The moment culminates in a surprising twist when 윤지원, upon waking, playfully pinches 석지원's cheek instead of gently touching it, leaving everyone around them stunned. This playful yet intense interaction hints at the budding romance that transcends their long-standing rivalry, setting the stage for an exciting narrative in 'Love is a One-Way Bridge.'