Things get complicated between Red Velvet's Joy and Choo Young Woo as he unexpectedly sees his former girlfriend in "Once Upon a Small Town" episode 8.
The weekday K-drama depicts the journey of a city-based veterinarian Han Ji Yul (Choo Young Woo) as he temporarily moves to the countryside of Heedong.
Although he struggles to adapt to his new environment, local officer Ahn Ja Young (Red Velvet's Joy) helped him deal with things, especially with the people.
Where to Watch 'Once Upon a Small Town'?
Airing every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with 16 episodes in total, "Once Upon a Small Town" has a run time of 34 minutes.
Viewers could catch the feel-good K-drama on Kakao TV and Netflix with English subtitles.
'Once Upon a Small Town' Episode 8 Recap
The K-drama begins with Ahn Ja Young looking extremely happy which her colleague finds unusual.
In the episode, the female officer kept on smiling as she looked at an old bike. This is because she recalls how Han Ji Yul told about his memories with her.
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Interestingly, Han Ji Yul was able to remember who Ahn Ja Young was. Moreover, he apologized that he didn't recognize her immediately.
From friends to enemies, "Once Upon a Small Town" illustrates the duo's budding romance as the Seoul-based vet is slowly warming up with Ahn Ja Young.
Han Ji Yul and Ahn Ja Young's Unofficial First Date
As the episode continues, it shows how things are getting better between them.
The head of the women's association in the other village sought help from Han Ji Yul to look after her mother's dog.
However, as soon as the duo heads back to Heedong, they find out about the flat tire and it takes about an hour to fix it.
Thankfully there's a nearby beach where they could kill time.
The moment drew Han Ji Yul closer to Ahn Ja Young as he saw her positive aura and charm.
Just when they thought that things would progress between them, Han Ji Yul's past came to visit.
Han Ji Yul Meets Ex-Girlfriend in Heedong
One of the main highlights of "Once Upon a Small Town" episode 8 is Han Ji Yul's unexpected visitor.
The dashing veterinarian gets reunited with former girlfriend Choi Min. she gets honest and says that the purpose of visiting him is to give their relationship another try.
However, it seems like he is hesitant and somehow distant to his former lover because of Ahn Ja Young.
On the other hand, Ahn Ja Young looks jealous after seeing Han Ji Yul's ex-girlfriend.
In the latter part of the episode, Han Ji Yul made it clear to Ja Young that he doesn't have a girlfriend, hinting at his intentions with the female officer.
Will Han Ji Yul confess his feelings to Ahn Ja Young?
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Written by Geca Wills
