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Ever felt the sting of unrequited love in a Kdrama? This compilation dives into the most heartbreaking rejection scenes featuring arrogant female leads and stoic male characters who just... don't feel it. We’ve collected moments where the 'cold city man' trope is in full effect, alongside instances of classic Kdrama misunderstandings and pride getting in the way.
Watch as these characters navigate their complex emotions (or lack thereof!), with dramatic OSTs and stunning visuals intensifying the pain. From subtle dismissals to outright confessions gone wrong, prepare for a rollercoaster of second-hand embarrassment and longing sighs. We also explore the reasons *why* these rejections happen – is it societal pressure, personal trauma, or simply a clash of personalities?
If you're a Kdrama addict who loves a good cry (or a satisfyingly frustrating plot twist), hit that like button and subscribe for more compilation videos! Share your favorite rejection scene in the comments below – let's commiserate together. Don't forget to check out our other videos for more Kdrama goodness!
Watch as these characters navigate their complex emotions (or lack thereof!), with dramatic OSTs and stunning visuals intensifying the pain. From subtle dismissals to outright confessions gone wrong, prepare for a rollercoaster of second-hand embarrassment and longing sighs. We also explore the reasons *why* these rejections happen – is it societal pressure, personal trauma, or simply a clash of personalities?
If you're a Kdrama addict who loves a good cry (or a satisfyingly frustrating plot twist), hit that like button and subscribe for more compilation videos! Share your favorite rejection scene in the comments below – let's commiserate together. Don't forget to check out our other videos for more Kdrama goodness!
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00:00A girl walked into school wearing a full outfit of designer brands,
00:04immediately drawing the attention of many classmates.
00:07It turns out she comes from a wealthy family and receives a daily allowance of $300,000.
00:13On social media, she has millions of followers.
00:16Her daily outfits are often copied by other students.
00:20The main character, Ho Rang, entered the classroom and was warmly greeted by her classmates.
00:25However, she responded with a cold and aloof attitude.
00:29She noticed a girl sitting at her desk.
00:31The girl immediately realized her mistake and quickly stood up to leave, but Ho Rang stopped her.
00:37Reluctantly, the girl wiped down the desk before leaving.
00:41Behind the scenes, this girl had been secretly jealous of Ho Rang.
00:45Out of envy, she spread false rumors about her.
00:48Although Ho Rang had heard many of these stories, she chose to ignore them.
00:53Then, through a fan's private message, Ho Rang discovered that someone was using her photos
00:58to run a fake account on a social media platform.
01:01An account that had already gained a significant following.
01:04Coincidentally, the same girl was just then bragging to her classmates that she had used Ho Rang's photos
01:10to get herself a handsome boyfriend.
01:12But moments later, she began receiving countless messages from netizens criticizing her.
01:18It turned out Ho Rang had just publicly clarified that the account was fake and not hers.
01:23At that moment, Ho Rang happened to walk by.
01:25The jealous girl, now furious, stopped her and angrily asked why she would expose her like that.
01:31Ho Rang responded with a few words on behalf of her fans and turned to leave.
01:35But the girl, unwilling to let it go, grabbed Ho Rang's hand in a fit of rage,
01:40accidentally causing Ho Rang's phone to fall and smash on the ground.
01:44This time, Ho Rang was truly angered.
01:47She grabbed the other girl's phone and, without hesitation, smashed it on the ground.
01:52Then she calmly picked up her own phone and walked away without looking back.
01:56Meanwhile, on the other side of campus, we meet the male lead, Eun Take.
02:01He is also extremely popular and serves as the head of the school's broadcasting club.
02:06Eun Take is a perfectionist.
02:08He insists on doing everything flawlessly and to the highest standard.
02:12With his handsome looks and serious demeanor, he has attracted the attention of many girls.
02:18Several have even tried to join the broadcasting club just to get closer to him.
02:22Not long ago, one of the female anchors in the club, Seo Hyun, confessed her feelings to Eun Take.
02:28But Eun Take coldly rejected her and promptly kicked her out of the club.
02:32Now that Seo Hyun had been removed, the club was in urgent need of a replacement.
02:37At that moment, a student suggested Ho Rang for the role, mainly because of her massive online following and strong presence, which made her a perfect fit.
02:47So Eun Take decided to approach Ho Rang personally and invited her to join the broadcasting team.
02:52A girl had fallen asleep on the bus when a boy quietly came over to close the window.
02:57Just then, she suddenly woke up and was startled, leaning back in fear.
03:02Their eyes met for a brief moment.
03:04It turned out the boy, Eun Take, had called out to her several times but got no response, so he had no choice but to close the window himself.
03:12Not long after, Ho Rang reopened the window, making it obvious that there was some tension between them.
03:18As it turns out, the day before, Eun Take had approached Ho Rang to invite her to join the school's broadcasting club, but she firmly turned him down.
03:26Eun Take, feeling slighted by her attitude, sarcastically mocked her.
03:31Ho Rang, not one to back down, fired back with some sharp words of her own.
03:36Their encounter ended on a sour note.
03:38The next day, Ho Rang was resting under a tree, listening to the school broadcast.
03:44Suddenly, she heard a story that seemed to mirror her own past experiences.
03:48When she arrived for the interview, Eun Take remembered her rejecting his invitation and curtly told her that the interviews were already over.
03:56But another club member quickly corrected him, saying there was still time left.
04:01Reluctantly, Eun Take began the interview, and thanks to Ho Rang's impressive skills, she passed with ease.
04:08Afterward, Ho Rang asked who had submitted the story she'd heard. Eun Take replied that the submission was anonymous and had to remain confidential.
04:17On her first official day at the club, Ho Rang arrived late.
04:20For Eun Take, who is strict and punctual, this was unacceptable.
04:24He told her to leave the club immediately.
04:27But Ho Rang, determined to uncover the identity of the person behind the broadcast story, swallowed her pride and sincerely apologized, promising never to be late again.
04:37Eun Take agreed to let her stay but punished her by assigning her cleaning duties.
04:42A nearby classmate was puzzled, wondering why Ho Rang would choose the broadcasting club, where she had to do chores, when she could have easily joined another club where she wouldn't have to lift a finger.
04:53Ho Rang, who had never cleaned before in her life, played music and absentmindedly drew circles on the floor while mopping.
05:01Just then, Eun Take walked in, and Ho Rang accidentally spilled water on his shoes.
05:06He sighed in resignation.
05:08That evening, on her way home, Ho Rang ran into her former best friend, So Hyun.
05:13So Hyun called out to her and said she could tell her who had submitted the story to the broadcast.
05:18But Ho Rang coldly told her to mind her own business and act like they didn't know each other the next time they met.
05:24Once the closest of friends, now forced to pretend they're strangers.
05:29What had happened between them?
05:31Ho Rang was determined to uncover the truth behind the story that had aired on the school broadcast.
05:36So, she approached Eun Take, claiming she wanted to study how the club operated, and asked for the login credentials.
05:43Eun Take told her he'd consider it, depending on how she performed.
05:47In order to gain his trust, Ho Rang began showing up early every day to clean the broadcasting room.
05:54Seeing her consistent effort, Eun Take started to develop a soft spot for her.
05:59They even spent time together taking photos with his camera.
06:02But the good vibe didn't last long.
06:04One day, Eun Take discovered that Ho Rang hadn't been doing the cleaning herself.
06:09She had been secretly paying classmates to do it for her.
06:12Meanwhile, the girl who had previously stolen Ho Rang's photos and was exposed by her in front of everyone had stopped coming to school, too ashamed to face others.
06:22Not long after, Ho Rang received a message from a stranger online.
06:26Someone had shared sensitive and potentially damaging information about her.
06:31Soon, that same girl posted a public statement online, claiming it wasn't her who had stolen Ho Rang's photos.
06:37She said that a year ago, Ho Rang had borrowed her account, and everything had been planned by Ho Rang all along.
06:43But Ho Rang didn't take these accusations seriously, at least on the surface.
06:48However, when she read the last line of the message, a name popped into her head that filled her with dread.
06:54Then came another broadcast, once again featuring a story that seemed to be based on Ho Rang's past.
07:00This time, she was furious.
07:03She stormed into the broadcast room and forcibly stopped the broadcast mid-air.
07:08The entire room was stunned by her dramatic outburst.
07:11Eun Take, too, was shocked, and later got reprimanded by a teacher for the disruption.
07:17Ho Rang confronted So Hyun.
07:19Were you the one who submitted that story? So Hyun replied calmly.
07:24Apologize first. Because of what you just did, everyone in the department is being punished.
07:30Ho Rang gave in and apologized to the other students.
07:33Then she turned back to So Hyun and asked,
07:36Now will you tell me?
07:37Just then, Eun Take entered the room and cut them off.
07:41Still angry about getting scolded by the teacher, he lashed out at Ho Rang, saying some especially hurtful things.
07:48The next day, feeling guilty about her outburst, went to apologize to Eun Take.
07:53But he was still upset and refused to forgive her.
07:56What started as an apology quickly escalated into another argument.
08:01The two parted ways again on bad terms.
08:04That evening, Eun Take sat alone, thinking about their fight.
08:08As he reflected, regret began to creep in.
08:11Curious about Ho Rang, he looked her up online.
08:14Only to find her social media flooded with hurtful and sarcastic comments.
08:19For the first time, Eun Take began to understand.
08:22Maybe Ho Rang's cold personality wasn't arrogance.
08:25It was her way of protecting herself.
08:27That night, Ho Rang was walking home by herself when she suddenly heard faint footsteps behind her.
08:33It felt like someone was following.
08:35Fear crept in, and she instinctively quickened her pace.
08:38That scared me, she gasped, turning around, only to find Eun Take.
08:43You!
08:44I'm just heading home too, he replied, a little awkwardly.
08:48Turns out, they lived in the same apartment complex.
08:51Though they had just argued not long ago, now they found themselves walking home together, both feeling slightly awkward.
08:58Eun Take deliberately slowed his pace to walk behind her, but Ho Rang wasn't used to having someone at her back and asked him to walk in front.
09:06As they neared their building, Eun Take suddenly called out to her.
09:10Don't you get tired, living like this every day?
09:13Ho Rang was taken aback, assuming he wanted to argue again.
09:17But Eun Take went on, I mean with everything that's happened between us, all those stories.
09:22Did they hurt you? Ho Rang gave a faint smile.
09:26She said she didn't care.
09:28She had heard so many rumors about herself over time, that simple moments softened the tension between them.
09:34They reconciled, sitting down to chat as if nothing had happened.
09:38Just then, Ho Rang realized she had gum stuck to the bottom of her shoe.
09:43Eun Take reached for tissues to help, but Ho Rang, being playful, used Eun Take's cherished vinyl record to scrape it off,
09:50accidentally snapping it in two.
09:52The next day, Ho Rang reported to the broadcasting room as usual.
09:56Surprisingly, Eun Take handed her the club's submission account.
10:00She logged in, finally able to search for the story's original sender.
10:05But there were no clues, no usernames, no contact info.
10:09Then, she noticed the account was connected to someone on the friend list, So Hyun.
10:14Her mind flashed back to a story So Hyun once read aloud.
10:18It matched her experience almost word for word.
10:22Ho Rang started to suspect So Hyun.
10:24But part of her still didn't want to believe it.
10:27After all, she and So Hyun had once been incredibly close.
10:31They first met in middle school, both late to class, and bonded instantly.
10:36Over time, they became inseparable.
10:39But something happened later on, something that deeply affected Ho Rang and drove a wedge between them.
10:45That day after school, she and Eun Take bought a new record together.
10:49As they parted ways, Eun Take got a message from his father.
10:53But he didn't want to go home right away.
10:55Instead, he invited Ho Rang to grab a bite.
10:58They picked up some snacks and sat by the road, casually eating and talking under the night sky.
11:04The next morning, Ho Rang overslept and missed school.
11:07Sitting by the roadside checking her phone, she suddenly received a new message from the story submitter.
11:13The shock hit hard.
11:14This anonymous sender even knew her real identity.
11:17She remembered how So Hyun had once looked at her phone screen.
11:21Could she have seen something?
11:23At that moment, So Hyun happened to walk by.
11:26The moment she saw Ho Rang, she turned to leave.
11:28But Ho Rang called after her.
11:30Just like before.
11:31It was you, wasn't it?
11:33What do you mean?
11:34So Hyun replied, trying to deflect.
11:37Don't play dumb.
11:38Ho Rang said, stepping closer.
11:40It was you, right?
11:42Memories of the past flooded back.
11:45The girl was just about to fall.
11:47When suddenly, a hand reached out and caught her.
11:50That girl was the younger Ho Rang.
11:52And the one who caught her?
11:53So Hyun.
11:54From that moment on, they became inseparable.
11:57They even had matching key chains to symbolize their bond.
12:01But one day, a group of school bullies targeted Ho Rang.
12:04After that, she changed.
12:06She started distancing herself from So Hyun, growing cold and withdrawn.
12:11Confused and hurt, So Hyun eventually went to confront her.
12:15They cut ties completely.
12:17Now, standing in the present, So Hyun finds herself thinking back to those days,
12:22still unable to understand what Ho Rang had gone through.
12:26Just then, she runs into her again.
12:28Not wanting to engage, she turns to leave.
12:31But Ho Rang calls out, demanding to know the truth about the submission account.
12:35So Hyun acts confused and denies knowing what she's talking about.
12:39Frustrated by the accusation, she walks away angry.
12:43Later, So Hyun tells Eun Taek that, due to her strained history with Ho Rang,
12:48she doesn't want to handle the broadcasting duties with her.
12:51So Eun Taek steps in himself and begins training Ho Rang on how to use the broadcasting equipment.
12:56Strictly insisting she memorize everything, even warning there would be tests.
13:01The moment Ho Rang hears, test, she thinks about quitting.
13:05But then Eun Taek suddenly leans in close.
13:08Her heart skips a beat.
13:09What did he just say?
13:10She didn't catch a single word.
13:12She was too stunned.
13:14Later, worn out from studying, Ho Rang dozes off in the broadcast room.
13:19When Eun Taek walks in and sees her fast asleep under the bright sunlight,
13:23he gently takes off his school jacket and hangs it over the window to shade her.
13:27Ho Rang stirs awake and sees what he did.
13:30Her heart flutters.
13:31As Eun Taek turns around, she quickly pretends she just woke up.
13:36He hands her a practice exam.
13:38After days of effort, Ho Rang surprises even herself.
13:42She gets a perfect score.
13:43That weekend, a friend invites her to dinner.
13:46Through a group photo, she spots that So Hyun will be there too.
13:50Remembering their argument, she feels awkward and decides not to go.
13:55Meanwhile, at dinner, her friend explains to the others that Ho Rang's parents are usually busy and she often eats alone.
14:02Eun Taek overhears this.
14:04He quietly excuses himself.
14:06But in truth, he finds Ho Rang and asks her to grab sushi with him, pretending it's just a craving.
14:13After all, when you like someone, any reason is enough to see them.
14:17While they're eating, Eun Taek notices a faint smear of lipstick on Ho Rang's hand.
14:22Without a word, he gently takes her hand and wipes it clean with a tissue.
14:27Ho Rang's heart skips again.
14:29Then Eun Taek speaks up.
14:31I've always suspected you'd join the broadcast team for a reason.
14:34But, if there's something you're going through, tell me, okay?
14:38Later, just as they're about to go their separate ways, Ho Rang returns home, only to find a chilling message waiting from the mysterious sender.
14:46Her heart pounding, Ho Rang immediately turns and runs out the door, chasing after Eun Taek.
14:52She finds him, grabs his arm, but the words won't come out.
14:56Because deep down, maybe everyone wants to appear perfect in front of the person they care about most.
15:02One morning, Ho Rang's parents prepared a big table full of food to celebrate her birthday.
15:07Her mother even made her a birthday cake.
15:10But Ho Rang didn't seem happy.
15:12She quietly told her that she never really liked these things, which left her clearly disappointed.
15:17On her way to school, Ho Rang ran into Seo Hyun on the bus.
15:21Behind them, some students were whispering and gossiping about Seo Hyun.
15:26Unable to bear the lies, Ho Rang stood up and defended her, correcting their assumptions.
15:31Seo Hyun heard everything.
15:33Their eyes met for a brief moment, but neither spoke.
15:36Later, at the student council meeting, someone openly mocked Ho Rang.
15:40But Ho Rang didn't hold back.
15:42She snapped back with calm confidence, silencing the room.
15:46Determined to prove herself, she volunteered to host one of the main events at the upcoming school anniversary celebration.
15:53After the meeting, Eun Taek told her to start doing live broadcasts during lunch to practice her hosting skills.
15:59During class, that same mysterious person sent Ho Rang another message.
16:04This time, they mocked her decision to host, accusing her of just wanting attention.
16:09The comment hit hard.
16:11How could the sender know this detail?
16:13Ho Rang began to suspect that the person was at the meeting too.
16:16She questioned them directly, but they feigned ignorance.
16:20When she pressed further, their response grew visibly hesitant.
16:24That afternoon, Ho Rang went live for the first time.
16:28As the broadcast neared its end, she tossed aside the script and started to speak from the heart.
16:33Her honest and emotional words caught both Eun Taek and Seo Hyun off guard.
16:38But to their surprise, it deeply resonated with their classmates.
16:41Applause broke out.
16:43Even the teachers praised her.
16:45Some even said they wanted to contribute stories themselves.
16:49After school, Eun Taek invited Ho Rang to the broadcasting room to test the sound equipment.
16:54It was Ho Rang's first time using a soundboard, and she was fascinated, playing around like a kid with a new toy.
17:01Then she turned to Eun Taek and asked,
17:03Why didn't you stop me from going off script today?
17:06Eun Taek, known for always sticking to plans, simply replied that he actually agreed with everything she had said.
17:12After testing, Eun Taek looked at Ho Rang and said,
17:16Thank you, for being you.
17:18It sounded like a simple thank you, but the warmth in his voice felt almost like a confession.
17:24Before leaving, Eun Taek mentioned he had prepared a birthday gift for Ho Rang.
17:28It was tucked into his backpack.
17:30When Ho Rang opened it, she found a bottle of cologne.
17:33But the scent instantly triggered a painful memory.
17:37On a past birthday, someone had bullied her, spraying her with cologne in front of others as a cruel joke.
17:44Her breathing grew shallow.
17:46Panic surged.
17:47She rushed to the window for air, but it wouldn't open.
17:50Desperately, she kept pulling.
17:52Just when she thought she might suffocate, the window finally opened.
17:56And in that moment, she heard Eun Taek's voice calling her name.
18:00Only then did Ho Rang begin to calm down.
18:03One day, while organizing files, Eun Taek accidentally found a video of Ho Rang singing.
18:09Watching the silly yet adorable Ho Rang in the video, Eun Taek couldn't help but smile knowingly.
18:15Early the next morning, with the school anniversary event approaching, Eun Taek assigned everyone their tasks.
18:21A classmate suggested that Ho Rang and Eun Taek's relationship grew even closer.
18:26After the rehearsal, the group discussed the day's progress.
18:30The group ended up past grievances, leading to yet another argument.
18:33Frustrated, they parted ways on bad terms.
18:36Lost footage needed to be res hot on the rooftop.
18:39Ho Rang decided to go with him.
18:41Noticing that Ho Rang wasn't dressed warmly enough for the chilly night.
18:45Taking photos, listening to music, chatting, and enjoying the breeze.
18:50Maybe happiness was really just this simple.
18:53Later, as they walked home together, Eun Taek suddenly said,
18:57If I live with you, I'm willing to be quiet, but you refuse to be.
19:02Ho Rang blinked, confused.
19:04What do you mean?
19:05I like you, white fox.
19:07The unexpected confession left Ho Rang completely stunned.
19:11The next day, Eun Taek was busy organizing tasks for the students when Ho Rang arrived.
19:16However, Eun Taek spoke to her with a serious expression, stern face, feeling a little annoyed.
19:22Was this really the same person who confessed to her yesterday?
19:26At lunch, however, Eun Taek showed his usual caring side.
19:30Ho Rang couldn't hold back anymore and blurted out,
19:33Is liking someone supposed to be exciting?
19:36Eun Taek replied calmly,
19:38Liking someone also means accepting their flaws.
19:41That was when Ho Rang finally understood.
19:44Eun Taek was someone who separated work and personal feelings completely.
19:48It was just a line from the film.
19:51As night fell, the live broadcast was about to begin.
19:54Ho Rang, a popular online streamer, stepped onto the stage, instantly met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
20:02As the live stream officially began, viewers eagerly picked up their phones to watch.
20:08Ho Rang read out submissions from her audience, sharing her thoughts on each story, and her genuine responses won her widespread praise.
20:16During an interactive segment, she started responding to live comments when a question popped up on the screen.
20:22Do you have someone special?
20:24Shocking accusation broke out online.
20:26Ho Rang was being exposed for allegedly bullying a classmate in the past.
20:30The festival's joyful atmosphere shattered in an instant.
20:34So Hyun, realizing something was wrong, quickly ordered someone to cut the lights.
20:39Ho Rang's chest tightened.
20:41She tried to leave.
20:42Before she could make it off the stage, her knees gave out.
20:46She collapsed.
20:47Instead of rushing to help, the audience lifted their phones, filming everything.
20:52Suddenly, Eun Taek appeared.
20:54He leapt onto the stage, yanked a wooden divider down to shield Ho Rang from the crowds,
20:59prying eyes.
21:00Then took her by the arm and led her out of the venue as fast as he could.
21:05Outside, still trembling, Ho Rang whispered,
21:08I want to be alone.
21:10Eun Taek looked at her, but finally he let go.
21:13On the way home, Ho Rang scrolled through a flood of online comments.
21:17Her mind replayed every moment of the humiliation.
21:20She wept silently.
21:22The next day, Ho Rang didn't come to school.
21:25Whispers floated through the halls.
21:27Her name was everywhere.
21:29Her friends, hearing the rumors, couldn't take it anymore and lashed out in anger.
21:33In the chaos, someone's pen hit the floor.
21:36That's when Ho Rang appeared.
21:38She walked past the group like nothing had happened.
21:41No eye contact, no words.
21:44She headed straight to the broadcasting room.
21:46Minutes later, her voice echoed across the school.
21:50Everyone froze.
21:51Ho Rang was broadcasting again?
21:53Her friends exchanged looks of quiet relief, but a voice nearby muttered.
21:58She's shameless.
21:59Zai, furious, clenched her fists.
22:02She had to stop herself from swinging.
22:05After the broadcast, the students gathered.
22:08Eun Taik was assigning clean-up tasks when Ho Rang said,
22:11I'll handle cleaning up the auditorium.
22:14Alone.
22:15He looked at her for a moment, then gave a small nod.
22:18But Ho Rang hadn't been late because she overslept.
22:21She'd gone to meet someone.
22:22An old classmate from middle school.
22:25The very person who used to bully her.
22:27That classmate had shown up, not to apologize,
22:30but because her face had appeared in the leaked photo.
22:33Now he was caught up in the drama.
22:35She asked if she is still scared to tell the truth.
22:38But Ho Rang's silence wasn't guilt.
22:40It was protection.
22:42She didn't want the world to see how broken she'd once been.
22:45Later that day, Eun Taik was picking up some equipment when Seo Hyun stopped him.
22:50Are you really okay with letting Ho Rang clean the auditorium alone?
22:54That simple question stopped him cold.
22:56At the auditorium, Ho Rang arrived to find two female classmates waiting.
23:01They greeted her, then brought up the scandal from the previous day.
23:05But Ho Rang didn't flinch.
23:07She stood her ground.
23:08Unseen, Eun Taik had just arrived.
23:11He watched her walk away, strong and composed.
23:14But the moment she turned the corner, out of sight, she fell against the wall, and sobbed.
23:20Eun Taik didn't approach.
23:21He knew, she didn't want anyone to see her like this.
23:24That night, Eun Taik called her.
23:26Not for anything specific.
23:28Just to be there.
23:29But even then, he couldn't find the words.
23:32Wanting to ease the tension further, Eun Taik invited her to watch a movie together, and Ho Rang gladly accepted.
23:39They met in the broadcasting room screening area and started watching the film.
23:43As the story progressed, Ho Rang commented on the female lead, saying that if she had never revealed her secret, perhaps she wouldn't have ended up so miserable.
23:53Her words struck a chord with Eun Taik, making him think about Ho Rang's own situation.
23:58Without saying much, they continued watching until both of them eventually fell asleep.
24:03The next morning, the sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow into the room.
24:09Ho Rang woke up to find Eun Taik fast asleep, leaning against the railing.
24:14She gazed at him for a long moment, then noticed the sunlight was shining too brightly on Eun Taik's face.
24:20Gently, she reached over to block the light with her hand.
24:24Just then, Eun Taik stirred awake and instinctively caught Ho Rang's hand.
24:28Their eyes met, lingering for a moment before Ho Rang, flustered, quickly pulled away.
24:34The following day, during a broadcasting club meeting, Eun Taik accidentally exposed his injured leg.
24:40His classmates immediately noticed and started speculating about why the two of them had spent the weekend together.
24:47After the meeting, So Hyun, who refused to believe the rumors, stopped Ho Rang and asked her directly what had happened.
24:54She also questioned whether the reason for their past argument was connected to all of this.
24:59However, Ho Rang remained silent.
25:01Later, while organizing documents, So Hyun received an email from a friend.
25:06Curious, she opened the attached video and was shocked to see a recording of Jae In, a broadcasting club member,
25:13deliberately throwing Ho Rang's USB drive onto the ground.
25:16So Hyun recalled how, on the day of the school festival, Ho Rang had been scolded by Eun Taik over the missing drive.
25:23It also reminded her of how Jae In had secretly checked the security footage a while back.
25:29Just as she was piecing everything together, Jae In walked into the room.
25:33So Hyun was about to confront her when Ho Rang entered as well, laughing and chatting with Jae In as if nothing was wrong.
25:40So Hyun couldn't believe how two-faced Jae In really was.
25:44A few days later, the school organized an outdoor recording activity.
25:49So Hyun noticed Jae In taking a group photo with some classmates and immediately stepped in, offering to take the picture for them.
25:56While adjusting the camera, she deliberately pressed the wrong button, prompting Jae In to impatiently give her her phone's password to unlock it.
26:04When Jae In stepped away for a moment, So Hyun seized the opportunity to sneak away with the phone.
26:09Hiding in a quiet corner, she used the password to access Jae In's files.
26:14As soon as she opened the gallery, her heart sank.
26:17There were countless photos of Ho Rang being bullied, along with the exact images that had been leaked during the festival.
26:24It was now undeniable, Jae In was both the anonymous whistleblower who had submitted the story to the radio club and the person responsible for exposing Ho Rang on the night of the celebration.
26:35Realizing her phone was missing, Jae In frantically searched for it.
26:39When she finally found it, she was horrified to see that all the incriminating photos had been deleted.
26:45At that moment, her phone buzzed with a message from So Hyun, asking her to meet up.
26:50Upon arriving at the designated location, she discovered that the person who had taken her phone was none other than So Hyun.
26:57Furious, Jae In demanded to know why So Hyun was meddling in her business.
27:02Without hesitation, So Hyun exposed all of Jae In's actions.
27:06Realizing there was no way to keep her secret anymore, Jae In admitted everything.
27:11She explained that back in middle school, she and Ho Rang were in the same class for an entire year.
27:17Yet Ho Rang had always ignored her.
27:19This indifference made her angry, leading her to seek revenge.
27:23However, she also clarified that Ho Rang was actually the victim of bullying, not the perpetrator.
27:29She had personally witnessed Ho Rang being tormented and had taken photos of those moments.
27:34Watching Ho Rang suffer had left a deep impression on her, which was why she recorded everything.
27:40Even now, despite being falsely accused of being a bully, Ho Rang refused to admit the truth.
27:46Hearing this, So Hyun finally understood why Ho Rang had always kept her distance from her.
27:52It was because she never wanted anyone, especially a close friend, to see her in such a vulnerable state.
27:58So Hyun recalled that, in the past, she had seen unpleasant messages on Ho Rang's phone but had never realized what she was going through.
28:06Now that the truth had become clear, she felt a pang of guilt and sorrow.
28:11The next day, when she encountered Ho Rang, she pretended nothing had happened.
28:16She wanted to tell Ho Rang everything but held back, knowing that Ho Rang's pride wouldn't allow her to handle such an exposure.
28:22In the end, So Hyun and Jae-in made a deal to keep the truth hidden, with So Hyun warning Jae-in never to harm Ho Rang again.
28:30Later, Ho Rang's expression darkened upon seeing something, and she hastily left.
28:35Before she could go far, Eun Tae called out to her, stopping her momentarily.
28:40Shortly after, So Hyun discovered that Jae-in had made a new post online, which infuriated her.
28:47She repeatedly tried calling Jae-in, but her calls went unanswered.
28:51Meanwhile, Ho Rang confronted Jae-in in person, directly exposing her.
28:56As it turned out, Ho Rang had already suspected Jae-in for some time based on various pieces of evidence.
29:02However, instead of reacting with fear, Jae-in sneered at her, mocking the way she had looked so pitiful back then.
29:09To make matters worse, she deliberately mentioned that So Hyun had also been aware of the truth.
29:15At that moment, So Hyun appeared.
29:17When Ho Rang saw her, she immediately questioned why she was there.
29:21So Hyun quickly explained that she had only recently found out the full truth and that she was genuinely concerned about her.
29:28However, Ho Rang, whose pride had already been deeply wounded, refused to listen to any explanation.
29:35She turned and walked away.
29:37So Hyun ran after her, calling out and telling her that after learning the truth, she had felt incredibly guilty and had spent the whole night feeling miserable.
29:46But in the end, she had chosen to pretend she didn't know, because she knew Ho Rang wouldn't want anyone to acknowledge it.
29:53Ho Rang, however, simply responded that So Hyun should continue pretending she knew nothing and that she didn't need her sympathy.
30:00Those words deeply hurt So Hyun.
30:02The next morning, she went to Jae-in's classroom, only to find that Jae-in was nowhere to be seen.
30:08She sent Jae-in a message, asking where she was, and received a reply saying that she was in the broadcasting club, about to reveal something to Eun Taek.
30:17Upon reading the message, Ho Rang immediately rushed to the broadcasting room.
30:21Ho Rang thought Eun had told Eun Taek everything, so the moment she entered the room, she angrily reprimanded her.
30:28However, Jae-in put on a pitiful act, hoping to make Eun Taek misunderstand Ho Rang.
30:33Seeing the situation escalate, Eun Taek couldn't stand it anymore and intervened, explaining that he and Jae-in had only been discussing work.
30:41He then scolded Ho Rang for her constant absence over the weekend before asking Jae-in to leave.
30:47Afterward, Eun Taek questioned Ho Rang about why she had been avoiding everyone.
30:52Ho Rang, unwilling to answer.
30:54Then, she quickly left and caught up with Jae-in, dragging her into an empty classroom.
30:59There, she demanded to know what Jae-in was trying to do.
31:03Jae-in finally revealed her true feelings.
31:06She had started all of this because Ho Rang had ignored her first.
31:09Back in school, she had once approached Ho Rang to greet her, but Ho Rang had coldly ignored her in front of their classmates.
31:16Which led to Jae-in being mocked and isolated.
31:19From that day on, Jae-in saw Ho Rang as a hypocrite.
31:23Now, she wanted Ho Rang to experience what it felt like to be abandoned.
31:27She ordered Ho Rang to quit the broadcasting club and distance herself from her friends, making her taste the pain of isolation.
31:34As if that weren't enough, Jae-in then threatened her, claiming that she had a video on her phone.
31:40If Ho Rang refused to comply, she would make the footage public.
31:44Meanwhile, her friends were worried because they couldn't reach her.
31:48Seo Hyun went to Eun Taek and informed him that Ho Rang had disappeared, but Eun Taek remained calm, saying he was simply waiting for Ho Rang to come to him and reveal the truth herself.
31:58Seo Hyun, noticing the sorrow in Eun Taek's expression, reassured him that Ho Rang would eventually tell him everything.
32:05At that moment, Ho Rang was hiding nearby, watching the messages of concern her friends were sending in the group chat.
32:12She wanted so badly to reply, yet because of Jae-in's threats, she felt she had no choice but to silently withdraw from the broadcasting club and distance herself from her friends.
32:22On the other side, the broadcasting club's routine meeting began. Eun Taek glanced at Ho Rang's empty seat, feeling strangely uneasy.
32:31Jae-in, pretending to be casual, asked about Ho Rang's work, but Eun Taek calmly responded that he had given Ho Rang another assignment and had no intention of making her leave.
32:41This answer visibly displeased Jae-in. At that moment, a classmate suddenly noticed that Ho Rang had exited the broadcasting club's group chat.
32:50Almost simultaneously, Eun Taek received a message from Ho Rang. The moment he saw the content, he immediately got up and left to find her.
32:59On his way, Jae-in stopped him and revealed that Ho Rang had only joined the broadcasting club to uncover the identity of the person who had been submitting certain stories.
33:09Then, Jae-in confessed that she was the one who had written both of those stories.
33:14She claimed that she had been bullied by Ho Rang in the past and had lived in its shadow ever since.
33:19Seeing Ho Rang now living her life as if nothing had happened filled her with rage, which was why she wrote those stories, to vent her resentment.
33:28Hearing Jae-in's words, Eun Taek couldn't help but recall the past.
33:32Ho Rang had asked about the broadcasting club's account multiple times, which made Jae-in begin to suspect her.
33:38Meanwhile, Ho Rang returned to the classroom to pack her things and go home.
33:43Just as she was about to leave, Jae-in approached her with concern and handed her a piece of bread.
33:49However, Ho Rang, unwilling to accept the kindness, let go, frustrated, Jae-in finally asked whether the rumors about her were true.
33:58Without hesitation, Ho Rang admitted that she was indeed the perpetrator of the bullying.
34:03Saying nothing more, she turned around and left the classroom.
34:07That night, Ho Rang received a message from Eun Taek, saying that he had been waiting downstairs for her.
34:12Without a second thought, Ho Rang ran down to meet him.
34:16When they finally stood face to face, Eun Taek told Ho Rang that he had been waiting for her to tell the truth all along.
34:22He also confessed that he was afraid the online rumors might be true.
34:26Hearing this, Ho Rang felt a sting of betrayal, Eun Taek didn't believe her either.
34:31She coldly told Eun Taek to stop waiting and added that being labeled as the perpetrator was easier than being the victim.
34:38Disappointed, Eun Taek said that he regretted ever falling for Ho Rang and agreed to let her leave the broadcasting club.
34:45As Eun Taek walked away, Ho Rang watched his retreating figure, unable to hold back her tears.
34:51This girl was truly overwhelmed with sadness.
34:54The next morning, Ho Rang told her mother that she wanted to drop out of school.
34:58Her mom had heard some rumors about her from junior staff at work.
35:02Instead of blaming her, she encouraged Ho Rang to face her problems head-on rather than run away from them, and urged her to hang in there.
35:09Meanwhile, the manipulative girl pretended to be pitiful in front of classmates, gaining their sympathy and making them believe Ho Rang had once bullied her.
35:18Eun Taek, who had just argued with Ho Rang, seemed dejected.
35:22A friend tried to comfort him, saying that in love, no one should be the one always giving in, and that nothing is more painful than being unable to see the one you love.
35:32At that moment, Eun Taek received a message from his mother, asking to meet.
35:37Eun Taek's parents had divorced when he was young, and he had been living with his father ever since.
35:42His mother had promised to return often, but always failed to show up, leaving him deeply disappointed.
35:48Though he initially wanted to refuse, he finally agreed to meet his mother after all those years apart.
35:54Eun Taek arrived at the meeting spot and finally reunited with his mother.
35:58They shared a meal together.
36:00Afterward, Eun Taek politely said goodbye, thinking that was the end.
36:05But as he stepped outside, his mother chased after him, calling out his name.
36:10She was afraid of missing this chance, not knowing when they might meet again.
36:14She confessed that she regretted not hugging Eun Taek a little longer before leaving years ago and admitted that she had come back many times, only to lack the courage to face him again.
36:24His mother felt remorseful not only for breaking her promises to Eun Taek, but also for treating her son the same way she had treated a lover, always leaving without a word.
36:34At that moment, Eun Taek remembered something Horang had once told him.
36:38He didn't understand it back then, but now he finally grasped the pain Horang had been hiding and the fear that stopped her from telling the truth.
36:46The next day, Horang heard Eun Taek's voice through a school broadcast.
36:50It turned out Eun Taek finally understood the meaning behind Horang's words, the suffering of holding back the truth.
36:57Horang, overcome with emotion, couldn't help but cry.
37:01As the college entrance exam approached, Horang still hadn't returned to school, sparking rumors that she was planning to drop out.
37:08Meanwhile, the manipulative girl was still spreading rumors about Horang bullying her.
37:14But suddenly, So Hyun appeared, leaving the manipulative girl speechless and embarrassed.
37:20On the other side, Eun Taek stood in the broadcasting room and announced there would be a live stream that day.
37:26The classmates were curious about who would host it, but Eun Taek calmly replied,
37:30Don't worry, the host is arriving soon.
37:33And just then, Horang appeared.
37:35If you were bullied at school, would you have the courage to speak out in public?
37:39Horang appeared at the school's broadcasting club.
37:42She was ready to reveal the truth about campus bullying.
37:45It turned out that the night before, she had taken the initiative to find Eun Taek and tell him that she wasn't the perpetrator of school bullying, but the victim.
37:54Hearing the truth, Eun Taek was heartbroken and hugged her tightly.
37:58Horang then told Eun Taek everything that had happened.
38:01Eun Taek told Horang to leave the rest to him.
38:04Eun Taek then planned a school-wide live stream to reveal the truth.
38:07When Seo Hyun turned on the classroom screen, everyone, especially the manipulative girl, was shocked.
38:13Horang appeared on screen and admitted she was a victim of bullying.
38:17Two years ago, on her birthday, she had been invited by friends to celebrate at a karaoke bar, where she was then bullied.
38:24She hadn't dared speak out because she was afraid others would look at her differently.
38:29Later, when she was falsely accused of being the bully, she didn't even try to defend herself, because in her mind, being a victim was more shameful than being a perpetrator.
38:39But now she finally understood that the people who cared about her just wanted the truth.
38:44So, she decided to stop running and speak out, not just for herself, but for those who had always cared about her.
38:51At the same time, Seo Hyun confronted the manipulative girl and told her to stop, but she started making excuses.
38:58Then Seo Hyun played a video showing the manipulative girl bullying Horang.
39:02When she saw the video, the manipulative girl's confidence crumbled.
39:07So Hyun handed the video to the other classmates, and as they all watched, the manipulative girl became flustered under their judging gazes.
39:15She finally confessed everything, but lashed out by saying,
39:19Weren't you all gossiping behind Horang's back too?
39:22This angered the classmates who had just learned the truth.
39:25Some even rushed in, ready to teach the manipulative girl a lesson.
39:29Horang, meanwhile, declared that although she had been afraid of how people would see her, she no longer wanted to run away.
39:36Because now she had people who loved her by her side.
39:39A rare smile lit up her face as she walked out of the broadcasting room, and Eun Take pulled her into a warm hug.
39:46Just then, Ji Wen also arrived at the broadcasting club and gave Horang a huge hug.
39:51Everyone was happy for Horang for finally speaking her truth.
39:55Meanwhile, the manipulative girl was now seen by her classmates as a manipulator, and Eun Take asked her to pack up and leave the broadcasting club.
40:04That weekend, Horang and Eun Take had their first official date.
40:08They ate together, went shopping, and even took photos together.
40:12That night, the usually cold and distant Horang took the initiative to express her feelings to Eun Take.
40:18After all they had been through, they finally began their beautiful love story.
40:23On the way home, So Hyun came to find Horang, bringing her favorite food.
40:27Just like old times, the two sat together in their usual spot, eating and chatting, and they became best friends again.
40:34This marked the end of the drama.
40:36Thank you so much for all your support over time.
40:40If fate allows, we'll meet again.
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