"Once Upon a Small Town" episode 9 illustrates changes between the budding friendship of Red Velvet's Joy and Choo Young Woo because of Ha Yul Ri.
Meanwhile, the visitor is eager to win the veterinarian back by asking for help from the female officer.
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Airing every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the feel-good rom-com K-drama follows the story of Han Ji Yul (Goo Young Woo), a city-based veterinarian who was sent to the countryside of Heedong by his grandfather.
Interestingly, he was able to adjust in the slow-paced life thanks to Officer Ahn Ja Young (Red Velvet's Joy), his childhood friend whom, unfortunately, he doesn't remember.
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With the new person in town, Ahn Ja Young's best friend, Lee Sang Hyun (Baek Sung Chul), seemed bothered over Han Ji Yul and the officer's connection.
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While Han Ji Yul made it clear that his visitor, Choi Min, is not his girlfriend, Lee Sang Hyun is protective of Ahn Ja Young and talks about getting in the way of others.
It appears that Sang Hyun is just worried that Ahn Ja Young might be upset about Han Ji Yul's action toward the female officer.
Choi Min Asks Ahn Ja Young for Help
In "Once Upon a Small Town" episode 9, Choi Min gets comfortable around Ahn Ja Young.
During their conversation, she asked Ahn Ja Young how Han Ji Yul had been in the countryside.
Moreover, she was surprised that Choi Min asked for her help to get back to Han Ji Yul. Knowing Officer Ahn, she said yes, however, a part of her seemed hesitant since she also liked the Seoul-based vet.
Choi Min Sees Ahn Ja Young and Han Ji Yul's Closeness
As Choi Min planned to visit Han Ji Yul at the hospital, she brought coffee for everyone and met Ji Yul's young neighbor Kim Seon Dong.
The young boy said that villagers claim that Choi Min is the doctor's girlfriend but he thinks that Han Ji Yul likes Ahn Ja Young and tells the lady that he saved her from an accident.
At this point, Choi Min seemed devastated hearing stories about Ahn Ja Young and her ex-boyfriend.
Moreover, she also witnessed how Han Ji Yul cared about Ja Young and vice versa. Will Choi Min still pursue getting back with Ji Yul?
In the latter part of "Once Upon a Small Town" episode 9, Ahn Ja Young was stunned to see Choi Min kiss Han Ji Yul which made her think that they continued their relationship.
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Written by Geca Wills