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Episode 162

*"Now I want some cake! I will pregame with some cake!" -Hansuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 162** of  *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

There is a flashback to the conversation between Shin-Ae and Kousuke , where Shin-Ae tells Kousuke about Min-Hyuk's party and how she hopes that Nol will come so she can talk to him. Kousuke says that it is unlikely, as Nol is normally a shut-in during the week of the 21st. Shin-Ae asks what Kousuke is doing on the 21st, he tells her that he has nothing planned, but doesn't want to go to Min-Hyuk's party.

Shin-Ae starts to leave, thanking Kousuke for meeting with her. As she leaves, Kousuke questions why she isn't trying to change his mind. Shin-Ae says she knows the outcome, and isn't going to bother trying. Kousuke says that he will keep his schedule open in case he is able to convince Nol to go.

In the current day, Kousuke and Hansuke are at the Hirahara mansion. Kousuke says he is just there to pick up desserts, and is surprised when Nol answers the door.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido
* Yeong-Gi

## Chapter Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/r7nf25/fastpass\_ep\_162\_discussion\_1222021/
Episode 117

*"Remember when you told me to stop calling myself dumb?" -*

Contains **spoilers** for the 117th episode of "I Love Yoo".

## Summary

Nol is about to head out of WacDonalds, but Shin-Ae calls him back and asks if she did something wrong, because he seems to be avoiding her. He responds that he really needs to leave so his nana doesn't worry, and that he is making Shepard's pie.

Shin-Ae grabs him, saying that she knows he's lying since his shift wouldn't have ended long ago and that if loved his nana's pies he shouldn't have been eating at WacDonalds. Then, her manager tells her not to hassle customers and that her shift is starting soon. She tells Nol to sit down and wait for her break.

While Shin-Ae is mopping the cashier area, she's surprised that Nol is still waiting, and can hear his blasting music from his earphones. Her manager who he is, she denies that he is her boyfriend. He tells her that Nol comes to the restaurant often to eat nuggets and occasionally talk to employees, which makes him appear nosy. He's also concerned about Nol, as he came in looking like he had a bad day.

During her break, Shin-Ae gets Nol some more nuggets to replace the ones that he stacked in a tower that fell on the table. However, he already ate them. Sitting down, Shin-Ae tells him that she's surprised he didn't leave, and asks if he is okay. Shin-Ae says that she wants to be a better friend, and once again asks him why he looked like he was trying to run away. He says she didn't do anything, he just isn't having the time of his life and wonders if he should just "go with it." He feels as if things will never get better. He starts talking about how he is a "nuisance" and "dumb." Shin-Ae says she's sure things will get better for him, and that there are people who are there for him.

Shin-Ae suddenly grows concern on how tightly Nol is squeezing the chicken nugget in his hand. He thanks her for her words, and Shin-Ae holds his hands on the table. Nol reminds her that he has a girlfriend, which aggravates Shin-Ae, saying that she's just comforting him, pointing out the chicken nugget he was squeezing. Nol offers her his earphone so that they can listen to the music together, and she takes it, as he plays her one of his favorite songs.

Meanwhile, at the Hirahara manor, Randulph Skuli Hirahara is in his bedroom, and Yui Hirahara, without her wig (which gives her real hair resemblance to Kousuke Hirahara's), enters the room to have a conversation.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara
* Yui Hirahara

## Episode Analyses

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/episode-117-thoughts-dialogue-analysis/206Z\_mxHNubdKL12WmboR73jKDj0Q7v417
Episode 189

*"I guess that part I wish you would have seen… good guys can win after all!" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 189 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae arrives at Alyssa’s house and is let in by Meg, who is very annoyed. Shin-Ae is amazed by how nice  Alyssa’s house is and looks around. She is greeted by Alyssa’s mother, who shows her to Alyssa’s room, and says that she’s worried bout Alyssa fitting in.

When they get to Alyssa’s room, her mother knocks on the door, saying she has a visitor, but Alyssa tells her to go away, so her mother leaves the cookies at the door with Shin-Ae while she goes away to make dinner.

Shin-Ae tells Alyssa that she was worried, and that she turned in the project and the teacher sided with her. She says that Alyssa should come out, and she misses her. She eats some cookies, saying they taste good, and Alyssa opens the door, saying “they’re mine.”

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho
* Megan Cho
* Alyssa's Mother

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/w4x3b2/fastpass\_ep\_189\_discussion\_7212022/
Episode 48

> *"You're going to be in for a surprise when we get there." -Yui Hirahara*
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This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 48** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

Shin-Ae enters a dark conference room to find only Sang-Chul Kim. Shin-Ae asks if she should turn on the lights. Sang-Chul then says that he turned them off because his head hurts. Shin-Ae is wary, but reminds herself to be careful.

Sang-Chul and Shin-Ae then begins the 'job interview'. Sang-Chul asks standard job interview questions and Shin-Ae tries to answer, but he cuts Shin-Ae off and gives her some forms to sign.

Shin-Ae is then informed that the interview was for an administrative assistant, and that a 'top-dog' at the company recommended her. She is told her training will start next week and her starting pay will be $25 an hour.

Sang-Chul then slides an envelope to Shin-Ae. When Shin-Ae asks about it, he says "You needed money right away didn't you? There's your money for you." Sang-Chul leaves and slams the door on his way out.

Shin-Ae opens the envelop and sees a check addressed to her for $6,000. In the memo section it is listed as "Favor" in quotations. Shin-Ae is shocked to believe that Kousuke would go as far to help her like this.

Yui enters the room and congratulates Shin-Ae on her new job. Shin-Ae jumps back when she enters, asking why she is there. Yui calls Shin-Ae silly and says that her family owns the building. She also tells Shin-Ae that she ran into her new boss Sang-Chul, who informed Yui of Sin-ae's whereabouts. Yui tells Shin-Ae that she wanted to apologize to Shin-Ae for the events that took place on Kousuke's birthday. Yui then spots the check on the table.

Yui remarks about the amount of money on the check and asks Shin-Ae if she is doing Sang-Chul any "Special Favors". She starts questioning how Shin-Ae got the job, considering how unqualified she is. Then Yui asks if Kousuke had anything to do with it, saying that him and Shin-Ae are connected. Despite Yui saying that Shin-Ae seems like she earned the job "fair and square", Shin-Ae looks upset.

She then mentions how Kousuke having something to do with it reflects very badly on him, and how he might have to get suspended or step down from his job.

Later, Yui is dressed in a white gown at the Hirahara mansion, and is informing Kousuke that the car is ready.

At the same time, Shin-Ae is telling her father that everything will be okay, while her father is in a hospital bed. Shin-Ae is seen in a black backless gown holding her comatose father's hand.

## Characters

* Sang-Chul Kim

* Shin-Ae Yoo

* Yui Hirahara

* Kousuke Hirahara

## Original Soundtrack

* This episode features Track 20: *'Obstacles'* by @KennyComics
Episode 80

*"Just a friend trying to comfort another" -Dieter*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 80** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

Shin-Ae meets Dieter at the amusement park. Shin-Ae and Dieter go on a handful of rides. Each time Shin-Ae freaks out, while Dieter remains calm. On one ride, Shin-Ae grabs Dieter's arm and he passes out.

They play some games, and Dieter wins a giant teddy bear, which he gives to Shin-Ae. Shin-Ae asks if he wants the bear, but he says he has enough bears at home, Shin-Ae questions this, and Dieter says he thinks they are interesting creatures.

Then, Shin-Ae and Dieter get funnel cakes. Dieter talks about how he likes funnel cakes, as they remind him of home. Shin-Ae asks when he moved, and he says about 5 years ago, because of his father's job with the US Navy. Shin-Ae is confused. Dieter explains that his father was a German immigrant who joined the Navy, and his mother was a German tourist. They met, and eventually got married. Dieter spent a lot of his childhood in Germany because most of his family was situated there. Shin-Ae is still confused, but says that Dieter's life is a lot more interesting than hers.

They go on a ferris wheel and Shin-Ae gets scared when it stops moving, squeezing the teddy bear. Dieter comes to sit next to her, and holds her hand.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Dieter Becker-Wulff
Episode 225

*"What am I remembering…" -Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 225 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae texts Dieter, asking if he is okay, but is left on read. She then sees Nana looking at the empty vending machine.

In the other hospital, Kousuke wakes up and is greeted by Yui. Kousuke says that his head is pounding and he feels tired and drained. Yui says he's had a lot on his mind and was stressed, so it's okay to be tired. Kousuke asks how long he has to stay in the hospital, and Yui says the doctors said he could leave at any time. She tells him that his hand is in a splint and the doctor gave him painkillers to help.

Kousuke asks what Hansuke suggested for his head, but Yui says that Hansuke went home and shouldn't be treating Kousuke since they're related. She goes on to say Hansuke was so worried he couldn't think clearly. She says everyone was worried, even Rand. Kousuke starts to ask about Nol, but Yui cuts him off. She gives him the sweater, which he doesn't remember, and tells him to put it on so they can leave.

Kousuke looks at the bag Yui put all of his stuff in, and asks if everything is in there, which Yui confirms. He puts a hand to his head and Yui asks if it is still hurting. Kousuke says he can't think straight, and wonders if he is forgetting something. Yui tells him not to think it, saying he'll feel off after hitting his head.

Jayce brings a car for them outside, and Yui thanks him, asking about his family. He says his family is good, and she slams the door, telling him to be careful about making mistakes next time. She says she knows he lied to Kousuke about the hospital Nol was at, and tells him to double check information next time.

Inside the car, Kousuke tries to remember again, but can only bring back flashes.

## Characters Appearing

* Eleanor Lochlainn
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Yui Hirahara
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Jayce

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/13lgoys/fastpass\_ep\_225\_discussion\_05182023/
Episode 13

> *"Makeup remover serves as a great woman repellent" -Kousuke Hirahara*
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This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 13**.

## Summary

Shin-Ae pauses after Yeong-Gi offers his phone number, and questions why he is giving it to her after everything she's said. He says that he is just offering to be someone who she can talk with, questioning if her cold demeanor is a facade. She insists that she is fine, and leaves, saying she is still welcome to eat with them.

Dieter is sitting with his face down on the table in embarrassment, while Soushi is apologizing about bringing him to Shin-Ae. They see Shin-Ae leaves, and Yeong-Gi admits he says that he was too pushy with Shin-Ae. Yeong-Gi says he hoped she would get to know Dieter and change her mind. He says that if she did eat with them, Dieter would have a girlfriend, and he would have "a new buddy". Soushi then asks Yeong-Gi about what Alyssa would think, would she be uncomfortable if her boyfriend had a female friend? Yeong-Gi says it wouldn't be a problem, but Soushi insists it would be. Soushi then says he doesn't know what Dieter saw in such a disagreeable girl.

As Shin-Ae is leaving, she makes eye contact with Kousuke. He asks for a moment of her time. She begins to unlace her boots, and Kousuke says it is not necessary, and he helps her up off the ground, and asks what happened to her face. She says Yeong-Gi drew on it. Kousuke says that it was childish of him, and grabs makeup remover from his car to give to her. He offers it to her and thanks her for her help the previous day. She is surprised by how polite he is, and wonders if he has a split personality.

He asks if there is anyway he can repay her, and she says forgive her for ruining his suit. He says not to worry about the suit, and that he has already contacted the designer for a new one. She asks why he made it such a big deal. He tells her irksome event occurred earlier that day and he was in a foul mood. He then gives her his business card and tells her to contact him if she thinks of anything she needs.

Later, Shin-Ae is leaving the grocery store and gets a call from Maya, telling her that she overslept and needs help opening the bakery. Shin-Ae agrees to help, and goes to the bakery. After they finish opening, Maya gives her a gift that is from hew brother, Min-Hyuk, who is in Chicago. It is a pizza phone charm and a pizza print headband. They video call Min-Hyuk, and Shin-Ae and him are very happy to see each other.

## Appearing Characters

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter
* Yeong-Gi
* Soushi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Maya Park
* Min-Hyuk Park (video chat)
* Alyssa (mentioned)
Father Heinz Zimmermann

Father Heinz Zimmermann is a 62 year old Catholic priest who served as the leader of the Frauenkirche. In late 1925, Heinz started suffering from an unknown condition that left his thoughts clouded and his body greatly weakened, preventing him from acting as the head of the church. He was replaced by Rudolph Lorenz.

## The Incident

The strange disease affecting Heinz was caused by a bread poisoned by Rudolph. The poison consisted of a mixture of human blood, cow feces, ground crow guts and hallucinogenic mushrooms. The concoction underwent a macabre ritual and was labeled as "chocolate cream with strawberries".
Episode 2

After rejecting her classmate Dieter, Shin-Ae and her friends decided to eat at a burger joint where she ruins an unsuspecting stranger's clothes.

## Episode Information

### Release Date

April 7th, 2017

> "*Rejection is rejection. I make no exceptions.*"
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This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **Episode 2.**

## Summary

The episode starts with Shin-Ae rejecting Dieter aggressively, simply saying 'no' and then walking away.

While ordering food with Rika and Maya they convince Shin-Ae to go to a party for the 'Hirahara' company due to the free 5-star food. Dieter and his two friends enter the Burger Shop, his friend begins to bad-mouth Shin-Ae and her friends. Angered, she throws an orange soda at him... although she misses and it hits a red-haired boy.

After cleaning up his expensive uniform in a strange way, Shin-Ae is dragged out of the store by Maya and Rika out of embarrassment. She complains about not being able to finish her burger.

At the end of the episode, it is revealed that the red-head is also going to the Hirahara party.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Rika Lau

Maya Park

Dieter Becker-Wulff

Yeong-Gi Hirahara

Jay

## Notes & Trivia

Dieter hands Shin-Ae a yellow tulip in the first panel. Yellow tulips/flowers can stand for jealousy/unrequited love, but can also represent friendship.
Episode 9

This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 9**.

*"Shin-Ae and Yeong-Gi brought together by the orange of fate!" -Maya about Shin-Ae and Yeong-Gi meeting*

## Summary

Shin-Ae, Maya, and Rika go to a burger place and talk about what happened that night. Maya begins shipping Shin-Ae and Yeong-Gi together, insisting that them meeting and meeting again is fate. She brings up how cute their redheaded babies would be.

Rika and Maya drop Shin-Ae off outside her home. She sees it is 5:11AM. She remarks and how it is starting to get cold out, and how she should bring a jacket.

At the same time, Soushi and Kousuke are talking while Yeong-Gi is unconscious. Soushi says that the visit will be off the books, and that Soushi can wait instead of Kousuke. Kousuke says that he promised his father and that he will take care of his brother, and he will be there whether Yeong-Gi likes it or not.

Yeong-Gi wakes up with a horrible headache, and is confused. Soushi tells him that he was roofied, and explains that Shin-Ae was the target. He insists that Shin-Ae is fine, and Yeong-Gi relaxes. Kousuke tells his brother that Shin-Ae left not long ago, and says "Hello, Nol". Yeong-Gi looks at him angrily.

Meanwhile, Shin-Ae is getting ready for bed and remembering what a crazy night she had. She looks at the scars on the left side of her face. She then lays down for bed, hoping that everything will go back to normal the next day.

Kousuke asks Yeong-Gi why he has a look on his face, and Yeong-Gi tells him to stop calling him 'Nol'. Yeong-Gi then asks if their father knows of the hospital visit, and Kousuke says no, and that the visit is off the record, but they need to leave soon. Kousuke asks how he is feeling, and Yeong-Gi says he has been through worse before. Kousuke gives Yeong-Gi medicine that he says will make him feel better. Yeong-Gi looks suspicious, and Kousuke assures him that it is just painkillers. Yeong-Gi takes it, but then throws up.

Yeong-Gi, Kousuke and Soushi are leaving the hospital, Soushi sees that Yeong-Gi has Shin-Ae's mask. He asks him why he still has it, and Yeong-Gi says he wants to give it to Dieter, because Dieter like the girl who had it. Soushi is shocked to find out Shin-Ae is the girl Dieter likes, because the girl Dieter describes is sweet. He describes Shin-Ae as a loud girl who attacked Kousuke. Yeong-Gi says he probably deserved it. Soushi brushes it off, and Kousuke sees Yeong-Gi smiling while looking at the mask.

## Appearing Characters

* Yoo Shin-Ae
* Rika Lau
* Maya Park
* Yeong-Gi
* Soushi
* Kousuke Hirahara
Episode 127

*"Whoever this person is, they really need to find another day job" -Min-Hyuk*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 127 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

In the hallway, Shin-Ae, Dieter, and Min-Hyuk talk about Shin-Hye. Min-Hyuk is very suspicious of her. Shin-Ae says that she'll check out the letter later. They go back to the hospital room, to find Sim-Han hiding from Mrs. Park in the bathroom.

Min-Hyuk forces his mother to leave, and Dieter peeks in, and Sim-Han calls to him, causing Dieter to run away. Sim-Han and Shin-Ae talk about Dieter and how Shin-Ae is living with the parks. He tells her that she can move back into the apartment that night.

Shin-Ae goes into the restroom and reads the letter (transcribed below). Dieter and Min-Hyuk call to Shin-Ae from outside, asking if she is okay, and telling her that Dieter is going home. Once she gets out, Shin-Ae asks her father if he knows how her sister and mother are doing. He says it's none of their business and they shouldn't talk about it.

Later that day, Shin-Ae stands outside her apartment.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Sim Han Yoo
* Maya Park
* Mrs. Park
* Shin-Hye (writing)
* Shin-Ae’s Mother(memory)

## Notes & Trivia

While running away, Dieter says "schiße!" which is the German equivalent to "shit!"

Rough letter translation:

My dearest sister, Shin-Ae, [I hope] this letter finds you well. I'm incredibly sorry that we got off on the wrong foot. I hope you and our [father can find it in] your heart to forgive me. For any trauma I may [have caused it] was not my intention. I don't know what came over [me]. --- I should have just come forward instead of trying to ---. In the end, I came across a lot more conniving.

--- I'm writing to let you know how happy I am to finally be able to [connect?] with you, my dearest sister! And don't --- believe --- a picture of us --- left---our mother --- then, I'm sure you are very curious about how she [is doing] heart to say that she is no longer with us. You and father are all that I have left. I am doing well on my own but it would be nice to be with my family once again.

In the meantime, I will keep sending you letters. You don't have to write me back but it would mean the world to me if you did. I'm glad to know our father is recovering [our mother?] said he had the worst habits.

--- stoping here for now as I am running out of room. Expect to receive --- I know where you live. As for the return address, feel free---. ---- the place where we used to play as children. That's if you --- better for you.
Yu Jing

> *"We all have different preferences when it comes to clothing"- Yu Jing*
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**Yu Jing** is a supporting character in *I Love Yoo*. She is a former friend of Kousuke Hirahara and an award winning journalist.

After Kousuke started focusing more on his path to becoming a successful businessman, a foul air is produced in their relationship, to where she would constantly annoy or tease him in any situation. However, she claims that she still views him as a friend, and that she's actually testing his patience.

She is currently investigating the chaos that happened at the Kim Ball, associating herself with Shin-Ae Yoo and possibly Megan Cho.

## Background

Yu Jing makes her first appearance in the comic during Episode 61, when an "in-disguise" Kousuke is looking for Shin-Ae. Her name isn't mentioned, and it's unclear whether she recognizes Kousuke or not.

She reappears in Episodes 74 and 75 and gives Shin-Ae shopping advice.

Currently there is not much known of her past or her connection to the Hirahara's, other than she knows Kousuke from their university days.

## Relationships

### Kousuke Hirahara

Yu Jing and Kousuke met while attending the same university, however they didn't stay in touch after graduation. A clash happened between the two that produced an air of hatred in their relationship. She commonly teases Kousuke in order to annoy him, or even taunt him at times.

Despite this, Yu Jing claims that she still views Kousuke as a friend, and that she's just trying to test his patience.

### Shin-Ae Yoo

According to CuriousCat, she was the woman who performed CPR on Shin-Ae at the pool during the formal. Shin-Ae is a recent friend of Yu Jing but they both managed to get along as acquaintances. She initially gave her fashion advice and occasionally uses her as a burden on Kousuke's shoulder. She slipped her number to Shin-Ae after kissing her on the cheek. She later interviewed Shin-Ae about the events of the formal.

### Hansuke Shishido

They were close with each other in the past, but are hardly seen together in the present. They appear to have a comical and calm relationship, almost the opposite of how she treats Kousuke. They both care about Kousuke and his actions.

In Episode 96, Hansuke said the following to his cousin: "If Yu Jing really wanted to ruin you, she would have done so a long time ago... She's headstrong, but she's also a respectable woman."

### Randulph Skuli Hirahara

Yu Jing and Rand are shown to have a friendly relationship. In Episode 112, it is shown that Rand asked Yu Jing to interview Nol as a favor. She tells him that she can always put aside time for him. She says that he has done a lot to help her in the past.

### Yeong-Gi

Yu Jing appears to have met Yeong-Gi prior to episode 92. She is the new owner of his old dog, Senator. She interviewed him per the request of Mr. Hirahara, after the events of the formal in episode 112. After he reached out to her, she met him in Episode 134. His actions in episodes 148 and 149 appear to be significant to the story Yu Jing is pursuing.
Jayce

**Jayce** is a minor character in *I Love Yoo*. He works as an assistant to Kousuke Hirahara, though has also been designated to assisting other employees.

## Biography

### Background

Before working at Hirahara Corp., Jayce was a high schooler working as a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Because he was struggling with money, he applied to Hirahara Corp. and began working as a greeter at the reception desk. When his girlfriend got pregnant, Jayce began working harder at Hirahara Corp, and Randulph Skuli Hirahara took recognition of him. He worked as an assistant to Mr. Hirahara for a short time. He began working as Kousuke Hirahara's assistant not long after Kousuke graduated high school. Kousuke was difficult to find an assistant for, and Mr. Hirahara vouched for Jayce. Jayce was the first assistant who lasted. He has been working under Kousuke for about a decade.

After the Kim's formal, Jayce began supervising Yeong-Gi and Sang-Chul. Jayce finds Yeong-Gi be a hard worker and is very bothered by Sang-Chul.

## Appearance

Jayce has dark hair and dark eyes, and has a sparse moustache.

In his youth he had bleached blonde tips in his hair, but Kousuke made him comb his hair down, like his own, and told him to get rid of the bleached tips.

## Trivia

* Through CuriousCat Quimchee confirmed the following:
	+ Jayce cannot grow a full beard
	+ If he were a member of the LGBTQ+ community he would identify as a bottom
	+ He ranked 7/14 of the characters most to least likely to scratch their butt in public
	+ If necessary he would get a piercing before a tattoo
	+ He is more likely to take care of his hands than not
	+ In the original version of I Love Yoo, he was simply an unnamed assistant
* At the end of Episode 15, Quimchee notes that Jayce was designed and named after one of her patrons
* In Episode 137, Jayce reveals that he used to have dreams of owning and operating his own food truck, but pushed them aside to pursue a career at Hirahara Corp. and provide for his family
Episode 137

*"People say if you get a job doing what you like... you'll never have to work a day in your life... but does it really ring true? What if you grow to hate what you love?" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 137** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Episode 137

* Flashback
* Present

## Summary

Shin-Ae thinks about work. She thinks that maybe Kousuke was right, and that not everyone gets to have a dream job. She wonders if Kousuke likes his job, and asks Jayce if he likes his job. He tells her that it pays the bills, his family is comfortable, and it has been stressful lately.

She asks what he always wanted to do, and he says that he wanted to own a food truck, and that he started as a part-timer at Hirahara Corp, and eventually got his girlfriend pregnant. Since it got harder to pay the bills, he jumped on any opportunity to earn more money at the Hirahara Corp. Rand noticed how enthusiastic he was about it, and he always told him if there was an opportunity to make more money. He stayed at Hirahara Corp, and he assumed it proved his loyalties, and eventually he was made Rand’s assistant, before becoming Kousuke’s assistant. He says he is happy with how things worked out, but he's had to give up on his dreams. Shin-Ae thinks about how having children affected her father.

Jayce then tells her. they have a free day. He asks what she wants to do, so they go eat at a food truck, and get burritos. They talk, and Jayce tells Shin-Ae that she can use her gap year as time to figure things out. He then encourages her to talk with the chairman.

Rand is then seen looking over Shin-Ae’s employment contract, saying “How irritating…”

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Jayce
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara (flashback and present)
* Yui Hirahara (flashback)
* Kousuke Hirahara (flashback)

## Episode Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nmo52l/fastpass\_137\_discussion/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nmwikx/fastpass\_spoilers\_ep\_137/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nzyhru/discussion\_ep\_137\_6172021/
Episode 151

*"Alright then... Yoo" -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 151** of  *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae remembers several things that Nol has said to her while a snowflake is depicted melting.

While walking in the rain, Shin-Ae continues attempting to contact Nol, but none of her messages go through. She remembers that his name was different on the television and questions who he is.

In school, she meets with Dieter, who asks if she also saw him on the news. Shin-Ae realizes how terrible she feels, and wonders why she isn't angry. She asks Dieter if he's heard anything, but Dieter hasn't. They talk about what might of happened and how they can talk to him. She then asks Dieter if he knew Nol's name isn't Yeong-Gi. He says that he had a feeling, but remembered that Kousuke and Rand always called him "Nol". Dieter starts to wonder about why this is, and Shin-Ae asks for the name of Nol's high school.

At Nol's school, his classmates talk about going to karaoke, and start whispering about him. Nol confronts them before leaving school, wondering if her should go to jail early.

Shin-Ae then asks why he would want that, and he looks at her in shock. She asks if that is why he has been ignoring them. He walks past her and she calls after him, reminding him of when they first met. He asks her to drop it. She asks him to face her, and asks how long he was planning on keeping this secret. She says that there are people who care about him: her, Dieter and Soushi, then bringing up how his father asked her to help him, and now she won't get the chance.

She tries to call out to him, but he ignores her, until she reaches toward him and calls "Nolan!" He turns around, pulling his arm away from her, which causes her to trip and fall. He apologizes, and she says that it makes sense he could see through her facade, since he was the same way. She tells him that she wants to be angry and distrust him, but she is sad because they've gone through a lot together, and she wants that person to be real, and she doesn't want him to disappear.

She then asks "What was it that hurt you so much you turned out this way? You don't hate yourself, do you?" He starts to reach out to her, but then stops, saying "I'm sorry." Shin-Ae asks how much of their friendship was genuine, and Nol reaches towards her, embracing her in a hug. He then cups her face in his hand, remembering when she fell from the balcony, and starts to walk away, telling Shin-Ae not to call him by his real name again. She tells him "if I can't say your name then you don't get to use mine with familiarity". He responds by saying "alright then... Yoo" while walking away.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Yeong-Gi

## Episode Discussion and Analyses

* Episode Discussion
* 151 Analysis part 1 and 2
* Songs and Episode Analysis
* Snowflake
* Episode 151 and Prologue
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ooDmau08pY24cToF8xXbQRJmfpnX12qw/view?usp=sharing
* https://trashlie.tumblr.com/post/663871753254256640/they-both-tried-so-hard-to-put-on-a-mask-only-for
* https://trashlie.tumblr.com/post/663911813784698880/151-all-the-parallels-and-callbacks
Episode 90

*"I hate to admit I was a terrible friend to him, but he was always good to me anyways, I'm working on turning that around." -Shin-Ae*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

January 3, 2019

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 90 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae walks in on Kousuke and Nol arguing about her. Kousuke invites her to dinner. At dinner, Kousuke asks about her meeting with the chairman, and Shin-Ae remembers how Rand asked her to testify in court for Nol. Rand tells her that he'll have his people keep in contact with her.

At dinner, Shin-Ae says he just welcomed her to the company. She tells them that she thought that he was "one of the most beautiful and hottest men I have ever seen". In reaction to this, Nol spits orange juice on her shirt.

One of the staff members gives Shin-Ae some clothes to wear. While she is in the bathroom, the brothers talk about their argument, and wonder if she knows that Rand is their father.

In the bathroom, Shin-Ae thinks about how these clothes are more comfortable, and more like her. She remembers overhearing Nol and Kousuke's argument. When she goes back to the dinner table, and invites Kousuke to the party, to which he declines.

Then, Yujing enters their conversation. Shin-Ae realizes that Yujing introduced herself as Kousuke's friend.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Kousuke Hirahara

Yeong-Gi

Randulph Skuli Hirahara

Yujing
Episode 202

*"Everyone's important to me, and I will care for every person I come across…" -Min-Hyuk*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

December 9, 2022

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 202 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

A nurse fixes Shin-Ae's bandages and then leaves. Shin-Ae mentions to Sim-Han that she recognizes her as his boss, and asks why she is working a second job, and wonders if Sim-Han will also still struggle to make money after nursing school. Sim-Han says that effort towards a goal is still progress, and that the nurse is in a better situation than she used to be. Shin-Ae says that they'll still be struggling after 10 years because of her hospital bills, Sim-Han tells her that she doesn't have to worry about that, and to focus on studying.

Later, Shin-Ae talks to Min-Hyuk about her injury, and he tells her that Maya has been taking notes for her. He continues on to talk about the increasing rumors around Shin-Ae, and how some of his friends started ignoring him because he defended her. He brushes this off, saying he'll be going to high school soon and that he can choose any school, since he's the national champion of his division. Shin-Ae tells Min-Hyuk that he doesn't have to stick around, because she doesn't "*want to be the one making him take steps backwards."* Min-Hyuk takes her outside and tells her that he likes being around people, but he isn't going to force anyone to stay, so he won't go anywhere.

   When they go back inside, Mrs. Park and Sim-Han give Shin-Ae a gift that they found outside. The card reads "Get well soon!" and inside is an orange sweater and green beanie.

Later, Sim-Han tells Shin-Ae that he won't be home much, since he'll be working double shifts as Shin-Ae shaves her head. He asks Shin-Ae if she's sure that she wants to go back to school, and that she can skip a year, but she insists on going, not wanting to be a burden.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Mina Park

## Episode Discussions

* General Discussions
* Sweater Theories
Episode 91

*"Don't call me 'dear'" -Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 91 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Yujing greets Kousuke, asking him how his life is going, and apologizing for interrupting. She says she couldn't help herself when she learned that he got himself a "new friend". Kousuke says they are in a hurry, and asks Yujing to leave them alone. As she is leaving, she recognizes Nol, she asks how he's holding up, and he says he's okay. Yujing says that it's refreshing to see the brothers getting along.

Shin-Ae realizes that she left her phone in the restroom, running back. She sees Yujing outside the restrooms, and trips and falls, causing Yujing to catch her. Yujing notes how Shin-Ae followed her clothing advice from earlier. Shin-Ae tells her that the clothes she is wearing are a waitress' and that she got skirts because Kousuke asked her to, explaining that he is her boss.

She asks Yujing how she knows Kousuke, and Yujing says that they knew each other from high school and went to the same university, and were part of the same friend group, however she doesn't think he views them as friends anymore. Just as Shin-Ae starts to ask why, Kousuke comes over, telling her it is time to leave. Yujing hands Shin-Ae her phone, kissing her on the cheek and telling her that she's cute. Shin-Ae then leaves with Kousuke

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Kousuke Hirahara

Yeong-Gi

Yu Jing
Alexander Oliwianski

Alexander II (Alexander Louis Janusz Sergiusz Oliwianski; born 2 November 1965, died 13 January 2019) was the reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Novisviat and head of the princely house of Oliwianski. He was the son of Albert III. King Alexander's sisters are Princess Sophia and Princess Jadwiga. In July 1991, Alexander II married Kristina Radziecka.

Alexander Oliwianski name is only used when Alexander II is in the Senate or when in meetings in Nowa Democrajia Party. Alexander Oliwianski has joined Nowa Democrajia 9 years after the communist parties of Novisviat got disbanded. This was a strong alliance between the royal family and the Party.

### Death

In 13th of January 2019, Alexander II was attending a charity in Zadnon, he was stabbed and killed by a man named Stephan M.

## King of Novisviat

Alexander II became King of Novisviat at the 1 January 1978 when the first thing the Democratic Party, Nowa Democrajia promised to bring back the monarchy before Wolf of Flussburg. Alexander II is a direct decendent of Albert III that was also a monarch of Novisviat at one point.

1. ↑ Note: Princess Amy Oliwianska hasn't been crowned Queen.
Episode 27

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This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 27** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

After Kousuke and Yeong-Gi both take off their jackets, Shin-Ae is confused. Yeong-Gi offers her his jacket saying that she looked cold. He laughs when he sees how small she looks in his jacket.

Shin-Ae refuses the jacket saying it was cold out, not that she was cold. Yeong-Gi accepts the jacket back but says he will be cold with her. Then, she asks Kousuke why he took his jacket off. Kousuke says it was a precautionary measure against the grease from the food.

Shin-Ae is excited to eat, and Kousuke is mad at how the restaurant they chose was so unhealthy. Yeong-Gi points out the Kousuke over-indulges in sweets. Kousuke insists that it is not all the time and is a stress-reliever.

Yeong-Gi and Shin-Ae notice Kousuke looking at the burger intensely. He requests eating utensils, and Shin-Ae tells him to just use his hands. Nol says that Kousuke is always prim and proper and won't eat it with his hands. He ends up eating the burger with his hands, and Shin-Ae and Yeong-Gi are impressed. Kousuke runs to get napkins, and Yeong-Gi's slightly smiles.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
Episode 39

> *"I knew there was a catch..." -Shin-Ae Yoo*
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This page may contain **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 39.**

## **Summary**

Shin-Ae arrives at the location on Mrs. Hirahara's note, but skips a school day to come work for her. Mrs. Hirahara introduces the place as her private residence.

When Mrs. Hirahara steps away, Shin-Ae reflects on the previous day, when Yeong-Gi acted very strange after she asked about his mother, and Shin-Ae is slightly apprehensive.

She has Shin-Ae cook a meal, and questions Shin-Ae about how she learned how to cook, as well as asking about her family's financial status. She then offers her a dress to try on. Mrs. Hirahara then says she needs to leave and tells Shin-Ae to see if the dress fits. Shin-Ae wanders around a bit, finding a picture on Kousuke on his graduation day. She tries on the dress, but it does not fit, and Shin-Ae gets dressed in her own clothes and leaves the bathroom to find Kousuke standing before her.

## **Characters Appearing**

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yui Hirahara
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Yeong-Gi

## **Notes & Trivia**

In this episode, Shin-Ae is wearing the shirt Kousuke got her at the mall.
Episode 110

*"He's been acting much more different than what I'm used to... like he's a totally different person from the one I started dating" -Alyssa*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

Jan 31, 2020

Contains **spoilers** for the 110th episode of "I Love Yoo".

## Summary

Nol and Alyssa meet in the park. Nol says that his father reacted better than he expected. He tells her that they need to make sure that he doesn't doubt their relationship. He has an interview in England, but he needs to consult with his lawyer if it's okay to leave the country and not look like a coward running away. He also tells her that Kousuke is being considered for the CFO position.

Alyssa is approached by a couple of fans, who want to take a picture with her, even though she says that she's not allowed to. Nol stands up, giving an, telling the girls to leave her alone. Alyssa then changes her mind and decides to take the picture.

After saying goodnight to the fans, Alyssa tells Yeong-Gi that she's going to have a live performance on her company's christmas party on December 21st. She tells him that Megan will be coming, and asks if he wants to go, but Nol points out that he might still be abroad during that week, and that he also might go to the small house party.

When Alyssa returns to her dorm, she video chats with Meg, stating that she didn't realize Shin-Ae and Nol were that close. Meg says she might owe Nol a favor, and that Shin-Ae invited Meg to the same party. Meg also says that she needs to focus on school. Meg wonders why Alyssa feels uneasy with her and Nol doing their own things, as she used to brag about it. She responds that he has been acting different lately, and asks Meg if Shin-Ae possibly told him about "what happened in middle school". Alyssa fears to ask him herself, while Meg talks about how she can't be a personal messenger. Alyssa mentions how Meg use to spy on Kousuke.

A roommate of Alyssa's then tells her that they need to sleep soon, so she says bye to Meg.

## Characters

* Yeong-Gi
* Alyssa Cho
* Megan Cho

## Episode Discussion/Analysis

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ewh9oo/episode\_110\_discussiontheory/

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/episode-110-through-the-looking-gl-4-ss/83ro\_6MTmu00XMellaoNZRnGMkg1BkWoQ
Episode 180

"*I kept on trying to run away but you always, ALWAYS somehow caught up and found me." -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 180 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae asks Nol to leave, but he refuses, asking why she gave him a chance when they first met. She says that it was just because he was persistent and wouldn't leave her alone. Nol asks why she is still there, and Shin-Ae says that she's leaving and doesn't need to entertain him, but he grabs her arm and stands up.

She yells at him to let her go, and he asks if she is going to run away again. He says he knows she knew he was hiding when she told Min-Hyuk about him, and she confirms this, saying she wanted him to follow her so they could talk again.

Shin-Ae says that she told Nol that humans suck the first time they met, but she told that to herself since she had been hurt in the past and needed an excuse for keeping her distance from people. Nol notices her scars and asks what she means, and she tells him how bad things keep happening to her, as if she was being punished. She tells him some people are just born with bad luck, and that doesn't make them all bad.

Nol asks about her scar, touching it. She swats his hand away, saying *"Don't you ever do that again. Nobody is allowed to touch that."*

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Lil' Buddy

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ujbrno/fast\_pass\_ep\_180\_discussion\_552022/
Episode 75

*"Just a frequent shopper and a fashion enthusiast. It's Yujing" -Yujing*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 75** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

When Shin-Ae is struggling in the store, a woman comes up to her, offering style advice. She introduces herself as Yujing and tells Shin-Ae that she can tell by how she holds herself that she values comfort over looks, and assures Shin-Ae that it's not a bad thing, as everyone has different preferences. Yujing's friend calls her over and she leaves.

Kousuke comes over with some clothes, and shows Shin-Ae a pair of 3.5 inch heels. She is concerned about her ability to walk in the shoes. Yujing notices Kousuke and Shin-Ae together. While checking out, the cashier recognizes Shin-Ae and gives her a discount.

Then next week, Sang-Chul and Nol begin to work together, and Sang-Chul keeps calling Jayce over and not doing his work. Nol leaves to get food from the vending machine.

Shin-Ae arrives for her first day at work, and falls in the elevator. She meets Nol in the elevator, and he helps her up. Shin-Ae feels like there is something off about him, but before he can answer, Kousuke appears, and Nol hands Shin-Ae some water, saying they can chat later and that he won't be disappearing anytime soon.

Kousuke says the clothes Shin-Ae is wearing suit her well, and they walk off as Nol watches them.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yu Jing

Kousuke Hirahara

Yeong-Gi

Sang-Chul Kim

Jayce

## Notes & Trivia

The cashier is Soo, the sister of the lost girl from Episode 18

The outfit that Shin-Ae wears is almost the same as Yui's from a few episodes earlier.

## Episode Analyses

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/75-why-does-this-make-me-feel-weird/D3Y2\_LbTPu2lZkG1jRw6EJpZzqrlXpNj0r
Episode 136

*"Having money isn't everything... not having it is..." -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 136** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

Kousuke enters the Hirahara building in Japan, and is quickly taken in. He sees the old CFO leave, and the man interviewing him informs Kousuke that the old CFO recently suffered a stroke during a meeting while Yui was in Japan. The two make some small talk before Kousuke says that he has prepared a presentation. However, he is told that this is necessary, as Kousuke already has the job.

Meanwhile, Shin-Ae is sitting in a classroom during lunch and Dieter comes over to sit with her. Shin-Ae asks him what he wants to do after school, and he says that he wants to be an aeronautical engineer, and asks about Shin-Ae's plans. She says that she hasn't thought about it, as she has been so focused on going to college, but she told the school counselor the first thing she thought of, a doctor, because they make a lot of money, but she is unsure if it's what she wants to do. Dieter tells her that money isn't anything, and Shin-Ae thinks about this.

## Characters Appearing

* Kousuke Hirahara
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Yui Hirahara (mentioned)

## Episode Discussion+ Analysis

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nhi7po/fastpass\_136\_thoughts/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nlqdkc/spoiler\_kousuke\_and\_his\_new\_job\_chapter\_136/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nkl084/ep\_136/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/15goin8/kosuke\_getting\_japan\_job\_questions/
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DwdHNaOA2VOmBVYo16HkzQAVcFb2ljO4/view?usp=sharing