Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon Discover Unexpected Sides in 'Love in Disguise,' Drama Tops Ratings

In the 3rd episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Love in Disguise,' Lee Jung-jae (as Im Hyun-joon) and Lim Ji-yeon (as Wi Jeong-shin) uncovered surprising aspects of each other, hinting at a potential shift in their relationship.

The episode depicted Im Hyun-joon's heroic act of rescuing Wi Jeong-shin when she collapsed. Despite sustaining a severe foot injury from broken glass, Im Hyun-joon managed to save her. Touched by his sacrifice, Wi Jeong-shin, despite her own pain, wrote an article in his defense. Through these events, they witnessed each other's previously unknown sense of responsibility and dedication, fostering an awkward yet exciting new dynamic between them.

Meanwhile, Im Hyun-joon expressed disappointment over Kwon Se-na (played by Oh Yeon-seo) being cast in a project before him and declared his intention to pursue opportunities abroad, signaling a new challenge. The revelation of a past connection between Sports Eunseong CEO Lee Jae-hyung (Kim Ji-hoon) and entertainment desk chief Yoon Hwa-young (Seo Ji-hye) further heightened the drama's intrigue.

'Love in Disguise' episode 3 achieved an average viewership rating of 4.2% and a peak of 5.2% nationwide, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot across all channels, including cable, IPTV, and satellite broadcasting. (Based on Nielsen Korea's paid platform data)

The episode concluded with Im Hyun-joon and Wi Jeong-shin coincidentally running into each other on blind dates arranged by their siblings, leaving viewers eager to see how their antagonistic relationship will evolve.

Netizens commented, 'The chemistry between Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon is amazing!', 'The plot twists were so satisfying, I can't wait for next week!', and 'The drama keeps getting more interesting with each episode.'