Just when things turn more romantic between Park Ji Hoon and Hong Ye Ji, a tragedy occurs inside the palace in "Love Song For Illusion" episode 5. Read on to know what happened.
The True Killer Gets Exposed
Things take a darker turn in "Love Song For Illusion" after the king is found dead in his chamber and all clues lead to Yeon Wol (Hong Ye Ji).
Even Sajo Hyun (Park Ji Hoon), who has fallen for her charms, suspects Yeon Wol even when she denies murdering his father.
"Love Song For Illusion" episode 5 begins with Sajo Hyun mourning his father's death while Yeon Wol is sent to prison for her alleged crimes.
Despite it all, Sajo Hyun's heart tells him that she's not the killer. Because of this, the romance between the two begins to fade as they are tested by time.
Ak Hee Saves Yeon Wol
Thankfully, it is revealed that Yeon Wol is innocent. Sajo Yung (Hwang Hee), the king's illegitimate son, is the killer.
He used a poisoned needle to kill his own father. He's a part of the White Knife, the rebel group that wants the king dead to take over the throne.
Sajo Yung also tries to kill his half-brother. Much to the viewers' delight, Ak Hee, Sajo Hyun's alter ego, steps in and defeats the former.
Elsewhere, Yeon Wol gets tortured to confess to the crime she didn't commit. Ak Hee pleads with Sajo Hyun to save her but the latter hesitates to do so.
Ak Hee Professes Love For Yeon Wol
In the end, Ak Hee makes a deal with Sajo Hyun. He even takes Yeon Wol to a small cottage before she gets executed.
The latter wakes up with Ak Hee taking over Sajo Hyun's body, making everything awkward between them after all that has happened.
Because of this, Yeon Wol tries to escape, only to be attacked by Sajo Yung's men. Ak Hee then pulls her in, and they both jump off the cliff into the river.
"Love Song For Illusion" episode 5 ends with Ak Hee and Yeon Wol sharing a romantic kiss. The atmosphere becomes more romantic when the former professes his true feelings for her.
Inside Ak Hee's mind is a trapped Sajo Hyun. A dark force surrounds him as he realizes what's happening, confusing him even more.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
