Park Seo-joon and Won Jin-ah Confront Past Wounds in 'Gyeongseong Creature' Episode 3, Stirring Tears

In the latest episode of JTBC's 'Gyeongseong Creature,' aired on the 13th, Lee Kyung-do (Park Seo-joon) confronts the painful past he and Seo Ji-woo (Won Jin-ah) had tried to bury. The episode resonated deeply with viewers, drawing tears as the two characters faced their unresolved traumas. The broadcast garnered a 3.1% viewership rating nationwide (based on Nielsen Korea's paid households).

Lee Kyung-do intercepts Seo Ji-woo just before her departure, using excuses to keep her in Korea. 'Is running away your specialty?' he asks, determined to prevent her from leaving. With nowhere else to go, Seo Ji-woo impulsively decides to stay at Kyung-do's place, much to his dismay. Though initially resistant, Kyung-do eventually gives her his house password.

Upon returning home, Kyung-do is taken aback to find Ji-woo, wearing an orange t-shirt that holds memories of their past, heavily intoxicated. Despite his nagging, his gentle touch as he brushes her hair while she sleeps reveals a hidden tenderness. Kyung-do finds himself displaced, moving between a jjimjilbang and the office overnight room to avoid Ji-woo. He repeatedly urges her to stop drinking, leaving her puzzled.

Later, Ji-woo learns from her senior, Park Se-young (Lee Joo-young), the reason behind Kyung-do's aversion to alcohol: he underwent treatment for alcoholism due to the trauma of their second breakup. Understanding the pain Kyung-do endured alone after she left, Ji-woo rushes to find him.

However, Ji-woo's poor communication skills lead her to lash out with hurtful words. Kyung-do, his own wounds reopened, unleashes years of pent-up resentment, saying, 'If you were going to leave like that, you shouldn't have come back.' His anguished cry, after enduring abandonment twice and suffering in silence, leaves the audience heartbroken. The two share unspoken words, beginning to bridge the gap of their lost time, their faces a mix of bittersweetness and relief.

Back home, Ji-woo shocks her mother, Jang Hyun-kyung (Nam Ki-ae), by revealing she knows she is an illegitimate child. The coldness of her mother's response further wounds Ji-woo, leaving her devastated. Meanwhile, Kyung-do rushes to Ji-woo's house late at night, unable to reach her. Growing concerned, Park Se-young calls Kyung-do. Upon managing to open the door, Kyung-do is horrified to find Ji-woo collapsed and unconscious. The episode leaves viewers wondering about the reasons behind Ji-woo's drastic actions and her true feelings.

Netizens reacted strongly to the episode, with comments like 'Park Seo-joon and Won Jin-ah's acting is incredible,' 'Their story is so heartbreaking, I couldn't stop crying,' and 'I can't wait for the next episode!' highlighting the viewers' deep emotional investment.