The situation gets more complicated in "Love in Contract" episode 5 as Go Kyung Pyo and Kim Jae Young are both clients of Park Min Young.

While the trio got used to each other's lives, the weekday K-drama struggled to bounce back from its usual viewership rating.

'Love in Contract' Viewership Rating

According to a report, Nielsen Korea cited that Park Min Young, Go Kyung Pyo and Kim Jae Young's drama scored an average nationwide rating of 3.0 percent.

It is a major decrease from its previous episode of 3.6 percent.

Where to Watch 'Love in Contract'?

The rom-com series follows the story of Choi Sang Eun, a professional wife for hire who offers her service to men who are in dire need of someone to accompany them.

In "Love in Contract" she has her long-term client named Jung Ji Ho, played by Go Kyung Pyo, and her new client, Kang Hae Jin, portrayed by Kim Jae Young.

The 16-part episode series airs every Wednesday and Thursday via tvN while subtitles are available through Viki.

'Love in Contract' Episode 5 Recap: Jung Ji Ho's Reason for Hiring Choi Sang Eun

The fifth episode starts with a brief background of Jung Ji Ho's first marriage and why he availed Choi Sang Eun's service as his fake wife.

In "Love in Contract" episode 5, it showed how Jung Ji Ho struggled to move on from his former wife and escape their problematic marriage.

However, Choi Sang Eun caught his attention after he learned that the divorce she had was arranged.

In one scene, Jung Ji Ho listened to Sang Eun's story during her conversation with friend Woo Gwang Nam.

READ MORE: Park Min Young Fashion: Style Ideas Seen on Hallyu Star's 'Love in Contract'

Right then and there, he learned that she offers her services to pay off her debt. This is also the start of Jung Ji Ho and Choi Sang Eun's business deal.

Kang Hae Jin Signs Choi Sang Eun's Contract

In "Love in Contract" episode 5, Choi Sang Eun's retirement got postponed after Kang Hae Jin surprisingly introduced her as his fiancee.

Initially, Sang Eun didn't want anything connected to the celebrity but he pleaded and said that he wanted to escape from his life.

Since she could totally relate to what he meant, Sang Eun formalized their agreement through a contract.

Kang Hae Jin becomes her client every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday while Jung Ji Ho remains on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

After signing the contract, the show started which obviously created a lot of noise over social media.

Jung Ji Ho Reflects on His Feelings Towards Choi Sang Eun

With a new client, Jung Ji Ho feels jealous since there are two of them who are seeking attention from Choi Sang Eun.

At the end of "Love in Contract" episode 5, he is unafraid to let Sang Eun know what he feels.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'Love in Contract's' Park Min Young Compares Go Kyung Pyo To 'Jukebox' For THIS Reason

KDramastars owns this article
Written by Geca Wills