The Best Episodes Written By Lim Sang Choon

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Here's to All You've Been Through

   S1:E163/28/2025

   As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.

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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)

   S1:E19/18/2019

   Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)

   S1:E1210/3/2019

   A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.

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   9.9/10(8 votes)

   #4 - A Spring Every Day

   S1:E153/28/2025

   Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.

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   9.9/10(8 votes)

   #5 - My Love by My Side

   S1:E113/21/2025

   As Geum-myeong's engagement moves toward marriage, her heart fills with doubt — will her first love story find its happy ending like her mother's?

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   9.8/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Such an Uneven Love

   S1:E133/28/2025

   While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.

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   9.7/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Spread Your Wings and Fly

   S1:E143/28/2025

   Ae-sun and Gwan-sik grapple with Yang Eun-myeong's misfortune, sacrificing everything they can to help him. But Eun-myeong's self-confidence takes a hit.

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   9.7/10(5 votes)

   #8 - The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart

   S1:E103/21/2025

   While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?

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   9.7/10(9 votes)

   #9 - A Fruitful Fall

   S1:E73/14/2025

   As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.

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    9.6/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains

    S1:E83/14/2025

    When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.

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    9.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Blazing Summer Sunshine

    S1:E43/7/2025

    Summer brings joy as the newlyweds start a life together, but living with Gwan-sik's family tests their happiness — can they find a path to peace?

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    9.6/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Yesterday Was Your Spring

    S1:E33/7/2025

    After a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.

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    9.5/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Life Goes on and On

    S1:E63/14/2025

    Just as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.

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    9.5/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Spring in a Heartbeat

    S1:E13/7/2025

    Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.

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    9.4/10(12 votes)

    #15 - A Midsummer Night's Full Nets

    S1:E53/14/2025

    As Gwan-sik struggles to find work, Ae-sun worries for her family — until a lifeline appears. Soon after, Ae-sun sets her ambitions higher in Jeju.

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    9.4/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Sassy First Love

    S1:E23/7/2025

    As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.

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    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo

    S1:E93/21/2025

    Life in a small apartment tests Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they struggle to parent Yang Eun-myeong. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong juggles love and life in Seoul.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Do Miracles Happen? (2)

    S1:E4011/21/2019

    Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

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    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #19 - A Glistening Winter

    S1:E123/21/2025

    Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - I Will Welcome Everyone (2)

    S1:E1810/16/2019

    As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1)

    S1:E1910/17/2019

    Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1)

    S1:E2110/23/2019

    When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The End Of All The Flirting (2)

    S1:E2610/30/2019

    Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)

    S1:E2810/31/2019

    Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Do Miracles Happen? (1)

    S1:E3911/21/2019

    Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

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