Shin Hae Sun and Kang Hoon's Romance Starts to Flourish on Their First Date in "Dear Hyeri" | Soompi

Ah, "Dear Hyeri"—a title that rings with the promise of heartfelt encounters and a dash of romantic chaos. The upcoming episode is just around the corner, and with it comes a fresh wave of stills that capture all the delicious drama and healing our hearts didn’t even know we needed.

At its core, “Dear Hyeri” is about Joo Eun Ho, played with elegance and ease by Shin Hae Sun. Imagine a news announcer who’s somehow managed to fade into the background despite her profession. What’s her secret? A case of dissociative identity disorder, of course! It's not just any case; it follows the heartbreaking disappearance of her younger sibling and an equally catastrophic breakup with her long-term boyfriend, Jung Hyun Oh, played by Lee Jin Uk. Talk about emotional baggage—who needs therapy when you can just have a soap opera, right?

Now, let’s talk about the duality of our leading lady. She effortlessly morphs into Joo Hye Ri, a parking lot attendant who is anything but invisible. And as if that weren’t enough, we have Kang Hoon stepping in as the adorably naive announcer, Kang Joo Yeon, who falls head over heels for Joo Hye Ri at the drop of a hat—or maybe a side of kimchi. Their first kiss? Boldly initiated by Hye Ri, leaving Joo Yeon a delightful mix of shocked and bewildered. A perfect recipe for romantic comedy!

In the newly released stills, we are treated to a snapshot of their first date at an outdoor food stall—where street food meets street romance. Hye Ri beams with joy as she’s surrounded by an array of food, while Joo Yeon, in his sharply tailored suit, looks as if he just stepped off a business meeting. One can’t help but chuckle at the juxtaposition of their styles: her carefree spirit enlivened by a plethora of snacks, while he appears as if he missed a memo on “dressing down.”

And let’s not forget the humor that permeates every corner of their budding relationship. In one scene, Joo Yeon springs into action, using his entire body to describe a situation, causing a fit of giggles from Hye Ri. Who knew that Joo Yeon had such a theatrical side hidden beneath that stoic demeanor? Talk about character development! It’s like watching a caterpillar transform into a rather dapper butterfly. Their chemistry crackles like sizzling street food on a grill.

As the plot thickens, viewers are left to wonder: why is Hye Ri so easily startled, and how will their love story evolve from a simmering, unrequited feelings to the sweet embrace of first love? Will their romantic excursions be filled with more laughter than tears? One can only hope. Mark your calendars, dear readers, for the next episode of “Dear Hyeri” airs on September 30 at 10 p.m. KST. For those eager to dive in headfirst, the first two episodes are ripe for the watching!