Kang Hoon's Fiery Defense of Shin Hae Sun Shines in 'Dear Hyeri'

There she was, poised like a warrior on the front lines of a dodgeball battlefield, her determined expression capturing the fleeting moment of glory. The way she deftly snagged that ball? A sight to behold, really. A true moment of charisma—as if she was saying, “Watch out world, I’m about to show you the other side of me!”

As the broadcast churned toward its climax, viewers’ hearts pounded in sync with the palpable tension building between Hye Ri and Joo Yeon. Our leading lady had been MIA for days, leaving her love interest in a state of perpetual longing. But just when all seemed lost, in she walks—like a dramatic twist in a rom-com script—right into Joo Yeon’s waiting arms. Cue the romantic music!

“Dear Hyeri” is what we might call a *healing* romance drama; the kind where heartaches don’t just linger—they take up residence. At the core is Joo Eun Ho, portrayed with finesse by the talented Shin Hae Sun. She’s a broadcaster wrestling with her own demons, grappling with dissociative identity disorder after the double whammy of her sister’s disappearance and a gut-wrenching breakup with her longtime beau, Jung Hyun Oh (played by Lee Jin Uk). Talk about emotional baggage!

But wait—here comes Hye Yeon, our surprise hero! She snaps back into action like an overzealous friend at a yoga retreat who refuses to let you wallow. Sporting a comfy sweatsuit and a playful braid, her lively charm practically leaps off the screen. Next to her? Hye Ri—protective, piercing gaze, and an aura that says, “Step back, I’ve got this.” The dynamic between them could spark a million theories about what’s to come.

In a moment that can only be described as heart-fluttering, Joo Yeon clings to Hye Ri, almost as if she’s afraid that letting go might mean being swept away by life’s chaos again. And really, who wouldn’t feel a bit fluttery in the presence of such undeniable chemistry?

Set your reminders, folks! The next episode of “Dear Hyeri” graces our screens on October 14 at 10 p.m. KST. If you’re wondering how to catch it, just think of a sweet little retreat to Viki—no need to leave your couch! Just you, your popcorn, and an emotionally charged rollercoaster ready to unfold.