Marriage, Not Dating Season 1 Episode 7 It's ok to not be ok
- July 25, 2014
- 61 min
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(12)
Marriage, Not Dating is a South Korean television series that aired its first season in 2014. The show follows the romantic and comedic journey of Gong Gi-tae, a successful plastic surgeon who has no interest in getting married, and Joo Jang-mi, a free-spirited woman who wants nothing more than to be married.
In season 1 episode 7, titled "It's ok to not be ok," Gong Gi-tae and Joo Jang-mi try to convince Gi-tae's mother, Shin Bong-hyang, that their fake relationship has turned into a real one. Despite their efforts, Bong-hyang remains unconvinced and continues to plot against Jang-mi.
Meanwhile, Gi-tae's ex-girlfriend, Lee Hoon-dong, shows up at a company party and causes a scene, leading Jang-mi to confront him and slap him in front of everyone. Later, Hoon-dong asks Jang-mi to come back to him, but she rejects him and reaffirms her love for Gi-tae.
As the episode progresses, Gi-tae continues to struggle with his feelings for Jang-mi and his fear of commitment. He confides in his friend, Kang Se-ah, who advises him to be honest with Jang-mi about his feelings and the situation with his mother.
Towards the end of the episode, Gi-tae and Jang-mi go on a date where they finally confront their feelings for each other and share a kiss. However, their moment of happiness is short-lived as Bong-hyang arrives and creates a scene, demanding that Gi-tae break up with Jang-mi.
Overall, "It's ok to not be ok" is a romantic and comedic episode that showcases the challenges of a fake relationship turning into a real one. It also highlights the importance of being honest with yourself and your partner about your feelings and fears, even if it may be uncomfortable or difficult.