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An instinctive reaction, cameras everywhere, and a rumor that’s spreading like wildfire. In Episode 7 of « Love in Disguise » (Undercover Love), Yoon Yi-jun dropped everything to save his secretary from an accident right in the middle of an official ceremony. A heroic reflex… that has now landed him in the midst of a media storm. Episode 8, airing this Tuesday, November 10, plunges the duo into the heart of an unexpected scandal.
Warning: Spoilers for Episode 7.
The statement that moved the fans
Episode 7 marked a turning point in the relationship between Yoon Yi-jun (Yim Si-wan) and Kang Jae-hee (Seol In-ah). After weeks of denial, the heir finally own one's feelings.
One scene in particular moved the audience: when faced with hypothetical questions, Yi-jun brushes aside all objections to assert that he loves Jae-hee just as she is, even though he still believes she is a man (though some think he has known she is a woman all along). This moment was praised on social media for its sincerity and for the series’ warm portrayal of love. Fans also fell for the small, tender gestures—from a hand resting on her head to protective hugs—as well as a trip to the amusement park full of misunderstandings.
But it was the end of the episode that turned everything upside down. During an official event, Jae-hee was nearly hit by a motorcycle. Without thinking, Yi-jun rushed to save her, then held her tightly in his arms.
A spontaneous act, but one with serious consequences: the incident became public knowledge. To make matters worse, Yi-jun is being criticized for leaving an important event on his own to come to his secretary’s aid, thereby disrupting the entire proceedings.
A scandal that comes at the worst possible time
Episode 8 promises to show the uproar caused by this impulsive act. For the heir to a major corporation—who is already suspected of murder—such a scandal is the last thing he needs.
And for Jae-hee, the situation is even more delicate. Being in the spotlight means risking having her true identity exposed, even as she continues to secretly investigate the man who just saved her. Not to mention the knowing glances from Lee Si-ah (Choi Hee-jin), Yi-jun’s fiancée, who seems to have figured everything out.
Check out the teaser for Episode 8:
As well as a preview of the episode in which Kang Jae-hee says she's interested in a blind date:
[Episode 8 Preview] Becoming a Star Through Bromance…☆ A night of awkwardness and discomfort for Jae-hee, and words that linger forever in Lee-jun’s mind (´⌯ ̫⌯`) [Mon-Tue] 8:50 p.m. | tvN # Joy 20 tvN # My Guilty Human # LOVE IN DISGUISE https://t.co/2S6Vo9o9WW
- tvN drama (@CJnDrama) November 9, 2026
Viewership remains steady
«Love in Disguise» kicked off the second half of its run with a national viewership rating of 5.5 % for Episode 7, matching the previous episode's rating.
Episode 8 of «Love in Disguise» will air this Tuesday, November 10, at 8:50 p.m. (Korean time)—12:50 p.m. in France—on tvN and will be available in the afternoon on Prime Video.
Update 2:25 p.m.: Here's the trailer for Episode 9. Good luck to everyone waiting another week for the next episode!