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Episode 86

*"I am not an angel! Once I stepped on someone's foot by accident and it hurt them!" -Dieter*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

January 10, 2019

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 86 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Nol gets his pants and face scratched by Lil' Buddy. He continues to sneeze. Shin-Ae apologizes about Lil'Buddy's behavior. Lil'Buddy runs away, and Dieter runs after him. Nol asks about the evacuation notice that he saw. Shin-Ae says that it's taken care of, and that she'd rather not let her friends know about her situation. He tells her that decent friends won't turn their backs on her.

They stop at a convince store on their way to the hospital, and once Shin-Ae leaves, the boys find that she has left medicine in the car for Nol.

At the hospital, Shin-Ae texts Min-Hyuk and edits Nol's contact information. She tells her father about what happened at the apartment.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yeong-Gi

Dieter Becker-Wulff

Soushi Toyoshima

Sim Han Yoo

Min-Hyuk Park(text)

Lil' Buddy

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/aeqviu/episode\_86/
Maplepaw

## History

As a kit she and a few other kittens would have been drowned by a twoleg if it hadn't been for a passing Bridgeclan patrol, who were able to frighten the twoleg away and save them from the river. Most of the rescued kittens decided to move on from the clan, but Maplepaw decided to stay and become a warrior, but this experience left her with a fear of rushing water.

## Personality

Maplepaw is an apprentice determined to make her adopted clan proud of her. She occasionally spaces out and can be a bit lazy at times, but will still try her hardest to be a great clan cat.

## Relationships

She doesn't have any relatives in Bridgeclan, but her two siblings live as kittypets outside of the clans territory.

Her mentor is Lynxear.
Episode 187

*"Give back our project you thief" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 187 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae confronts the girl who has her project, asking for it back. The girl tells her friend that Shin-Ae “needs to be put in her place” and says that she might be one of the “weird new girls”.

Shin-Ae continues to say that the girl stole her project. The girl says that she’s being nicer than normal since Shin-Ae is a transfer student, and tells her to be careful with who she chooses to mess with.

The bell rings, causing the girl to walk off, and Alyssa approaches Shin-Ae. Shin-Ae asks why Alyssa didn’t back her up, and Alyssa says it isn’t worth starting anything. Shin-Ae argues with her, saying that they should do something about it.

Shin-Ae sneaks into the girl’s classroom (whose name is revealed to be Sarah) and finds her notes and project. She begins to take them when some other kids come in and realize she is taking something. Shin-Ae runs off, saying it is hers. She runs from the students, going past Alyssa before she finally looses the other students.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/vty2d3/fast\_pass\_ep\_187\_discussion\_772022/
Episode 45

> *"You're more than enough in my book! And you're definitely not dumb! Stop telling yourself that you are" -Yeong-Gi*
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This page contains **spoilers** for episode 45 of I Love Yoo.

## **Summary**

Shin-Ae calls her father and apologizes for being out so late. Yeong-Gi notices that Shin-Ae was lying to her father about working, but she brushes it off. He tells her that there was a glitch in the system leading to the deletion of her application. When she asks if she will get a response, Yeong-Gi's "face says no." As she heads off he tells her that she is good enough in his book, and apologizes for not toning it down.

She comes home to find her father drunk. He starts going off on her about skipping school, but she shows him how they might get evicted soon, telling him that is why she skipped class. He says if she told him earlier, he could pick up more shifts, but she says that she didn't want to stress him out. She also mentions his drinking, and he asks if she thinks he has a drinking problem.

## **Appearing Characters**

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yeong-Gi

Sim Han Yoo

## **Original Soundtrack**

* This episode feature Track 21: '*Blank Stares*' by @KennyComics
Episode 25

*"You said something nice to me for once"- Yeong-Gi*

This contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **Episode 25**

## Summary

Shin-Ae recycles her dad's old beer bottles and gets enough money to buy a dozen eggs. She makes breakfast and tells her dad, who is hungover, she wants to get a job, but he refuses. Shin-Ae insists that she wants to help out, but her dad harshly tells her no. He then apologizes for yelling, and Shin-Ae tells him she isn't mad.

At school, Shin-Ae surveys the help wanted board for possible jobs. She tells Rika and Maya that she is looking for work, and Rika says that her dad's work is hiring and offers to take Shin-Ae there after school to fill out an application. Later at Hirahara Corp., Kousuke is showing Yeong-Gi around the office as he starts his first day at work. Yeong-Gi doesn't seem interested until Kousuke mentions the health facilities run by Yui, to which he gets a fearful expression on his face. Yeong-Gi asks if they can go to lunch before dealing with that, and Kousuke says yes, but he needs to get his coat first. While he waits, Yeong-Gi begins twirling around in an office chair.

   Rika and Shin-Ae enter, and Shin-Ae recognizes Yeong-Gi. She goes up to say hi, and Nol falls off the office chair. After making sure he's okay, Shin-Ae remarks that his hair looks different. He says that he combed it and put styling clay in it, but doesn't think it looks good. Shin-Ae says that he looks handsome. When he points out how she said something nice to him, Shin-Ae tries to run back to Rika.

Kousuke comes back and is surprised to find Yeong-Gi and Shin-Ae together. He asks what she is doing in their building, and Shin-Ae remembers that the company Rika's dad works for is Hirahara Corp. Too embarrassed to say she was thinking of applying there, she tells them she is applying for the WacDonalds nearby instead. However, Rika exposes her lie by calling out that she can fill out the job application form online.

## Character Appearances

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

## Notes & Trivia

In this episode, Kousuke states that he started learning how to work at the company when he was only 12 years old.
Episode 168

*"We've been married for years now. I thought you would know your wife by now." -Yui*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 168 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Nol covers his mouth, and Kousuke tries to take him to the restroom before anyone else sees. Nol grabs Kousuke's wrist and questions the fact that Kousuke seemed so concerned about what other people think. Nol says that he is fine, and was just faking it. Kousuke says that they need to go home, but Nol makes a remark about how Kousuke *"couldn't accept the idea of father asking me to be by his side tonight."*

Alyssa intervenes, saying that they are drawing unwanted attention. Sumin also comes over, saying that they should forget everything and get back to dancing.

Meanwhile, Yui and Rand watch them. Yui asks if Rand is going to do anything about Nol's behavior, as he is getting out of control, quivering. Rand tells Yui to relax and let him have fun, he says nothing will be on her. Yui explains that he's misunderstanding what she meant by "trouble" and that he should know her better, walking off.

Nol stares at them, and leaves to *"take a quick walk.*" Sumin says that it isn't a good idea for him to go alone, so Kousuke goes after him. Sumin asks if Alyssa is also going, since she's good friends with Nol and walks off. A woman then approaches Alyssa, asking what happened, but Alyssa brushes her off, saying she needs to be somewhere.

Alyssa catches up to Kousuke and insists on helping him search for Nol. They spot him, but he runs away. Kousuke looses track of him, but Alyssa discovers that he went into a closet, and goes in with him. Nol asks her why she pays more attention to Kousuke than him. He also brings up that she said she was *"still with [him] because [she was] benefiting from it."* Alyssa denies this and then points out that Nol is making an odd face. Nol says that he feels like he is going to hurl, and then vomits on Alyssa.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Alyssa Cho
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Yui Hirahara
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara
* Yu Jing
* Sumin (Alyssa's group member)
* Aeri (Alyssa's group member)
* Unnamed group member

## Chapter Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/sef7mk/fastpass\_ep\_168\_discussion\_1272022/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/sv5xhn/i\_love\_yoo\_episode\_167\_168\_analysis\_fragmentation/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/shfsy5/fp\_spoilers\_167168\_alcohol\_themes\_and\_consumption/
Soyi Namgung

Soyi is a minor character in *I Love Yoo*, and the younger sister of Soo Namgung. She was getting bullied by an older girl at K-Mall when Shin-Ae stepped in.

In Episode 17, Shin-Ae spots a girl bullying Soyi and interferes to help. The other girl's mother threw her drink at Shin-Ae, and Kousuke Hirahara and Yeong-Gi Hirahara both witnessed it. Yeong-Gi Hirahara got to see that the little girl was lost. Shin-Ae and he helped the little girl find her sister, Soo. Soo then offered them a discount at her store, and movie vouchers. Soo explained that they were supposed to go see a movie with a friend of hers, but then she wondered off.
Episode 95

*"I wanna watch a movie with you!" -Dieter*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 95 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Maya tells Shin-Ae that Rika and her promised Min-Hyuk that they would be Shin-Ae's friends while he is away. An employee at the restaurant comes up to them and asks them to leave.

Outside, Maya apologizes to Shin-Ae, saying she wasn't supposed to find out. Shin-Ae says that she doesn't want to go home with Maya, and that she wants to cool down. She asks if Maya ever saw her as a friend, and Maya does not respond.

Shin-Ae tries to call Min-Hyuk, but her calls go to voicemail. She thinks about things people have said about her and wonders if she can trust Min-Hyuk. Then, Dieter comes up to her, and he asks if she wants to go to a movie with him. He then asks if she's okay, and she tells him about the situation with Maya. Dieter tells her to stop thinking like that, and that he doesn't think about her like that, and neither do Yeong-Gi or Min-Hyuk. Shin-Ae realizes that her hands are close to Dieter's and pulls them away. She agrees to go to the movies with him.

Soushi then comes up to them, saying he met some people who want to go to the movies with them, and Dieter tells him that he is inviting Shin-Ae. It is revealed that the people Soushi invited are Hansuke and Kousuke.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Maya Park

Rika Lau

Min-Hyuk Park

Dieter Becker-Wulff

Soushi Toyoshima

Kousuke Hirahara

Hansuke Shishido
Episode 68

*"I really need to focus" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 68 of *I Love Yoo*.

## Summary

Shin-Ae hears from the hospital that all of the bills for her father's treatment have been paid by a charity. Shin-Ae feels undeserving of the help, but chooses to accept. She heads home to change, since she doesn't want to be wearing clothes from 'a witch', and that she needs to freshen up before heading to the testing site. Her father's hand twitches as she leaves.

Shin-Ae arrives at the testing site, and calls Mr. Bang, her landlord to double check her rent payments, confirming that the payments are covered. On the way to her exam she gets messages from Min-Hyuk and Yeong-Gi both encouraging her.

Kousuke wakes up to the sound of an alarm at 8:30 am. While showering, he calls Assistant Jayce via Woogle, and tells him to buy him a new Wamwung Phone under a new name. He asks if Yeong-Gi had been dropped off, and asks for the driver to pick him up. He then asks Jayce to pack his brother's belongings at work.

After eating breakfast and drinking coffee, while listening to music, he checks social media and sees Yeong-Gi's arrest is making news. The driver then arrives.

On the way to work, the driver asks if Yeong-Gi is alright, since he declined being driven to the testing center, and stormed off.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Sim Han Yoo

Kousuke Hirahara

Jayce(voice)

Yeong-Gi(text)

Min-Hyuk Park(text)

Randulph Skuli Hirahara(mentioned)

## Soundtrack

* This episode featured *Track 24 "Look" by @KennyComics*

## Episode Discussion/Analysis

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/chapter-68-analysis/Y4kb\_Gasbu0LGX2VorEGQzv7kVEJmGRgJ4

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/ep-68-analysis-theories-charity-accident/GWY3\_R6tnuLEJojYax5kGRWVEQmZKrYE8X
Mid Season Recap

> *"I'm ready to see where this adventure takes me." -Shin-Ae Yoo*
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This page contains **spoilers** for The Mid Season Recap of *I Love Yoo*

## Plot

Shin-Ae is on a balcony at Min-Hyuk's party, remembering all that had happened to her that year, and then someone asks to join her.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Yui Hirahara
* Sang-Chul Kim
* Sim Han Yoo
* Shin-Hye
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Soushi Toyoshima
* Megan Cho
* Rika Lau
* Maya Park

## Notes & Trivia

The panel shown to the right was originally supposed to be in episode 49, but it was cut.
Episode 236

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 236 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke gets brain scans, but nothing is found. Hanske explains that this is most likely because Kousuke only has a light concussion. Kousuke keeps pressing for answers, and eventually they decide to get Kousuke's blood tested a second time. Yujing talks with Kousuke while they wait for results. Hanske comes back and reveals that Kousuke has tested positive for benzodiazepines and oxycodone.

In the car, Kousuke, Hanske, and Yujing discuss how the drugs could have gotten into Kousuke's system. They quickly conclude that it is most likely that Kousuke got drugged at the hospital. Kousuke has a flashback, remembering the tea that Yui gave him. He then sees Nol's phone on the floor, and wants to give it back.

In the hospital, Nol and Dieter are playing a game of cards.

## Characters Appearing

Kousuke

Yujing

Hanske

Nol

Dieter

## Chapter Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/15nu7r3/fastpass\_ep\_236\_discussion\_08102023/
Episode 114

*"I'm not scared of her. I just don't like surprises." -Shin-Ae*

Contains **spoilers** for the 114th episode of *"I Love Yoo".*

## Summary

Shin-Ae is told by Yu Jing to get in her car, since she'll be "driving her to work". Yu Jing asks her if she really does trust her, to which Shin-Ae responds yes, stating that she is Kousuke's friend. Yu Jing says that she lied, and is actually taking her somewhere to talk, and that she can't always trust people like this.

At a cafe, Yu Jing tries giving Shin-Ae advice about "thinking for herself and not listen to other's opinions", while Shin-Ae is distracted by Yu Jing's beauty. When Yu Jing notices Shin-Ae staring at her, she asks if there is something on her face. Shin-Ae responds that she really likes her looks, and Yu Jing complements her nice skin, but Shin-Ae brushes her compliments off. Yu Jing notes that Shin-Ae isn't used to getting compliments, and Shin-Ae responds, saying she only gets compliments from her father.

Yu Jing changes the subject towards the formal, asking if anyone's asked Shin-Ae's perspective, to which Shin-Ae says no. Yu Jing then questions her feelings toward the Hiraharas, telling her that Yui is back, when Shin-Ae is visually distressed, Yu Jing asks if she's scared of her. Shin-Ae just says that she doesn't like surprises. Yu Jing then asks her what she can remember from the formal, which Shin-Ae struggles with, and Yu Jing says she doesn't want to stress her out, and that someone close to her went through a similar experience. Yu Jing steps out to take "a quick breather."

Meanwhile at the City Medical Center, Min-Hyuk stops by to visit Sim-Han.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yu Jing
* Sim Han Yoo
* Min-Hyuk Park

## Episode Discussion/Analyses

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/fath8y/episode\_114\_discussion/

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/episode-114-validation/z1dX\_PNHxudp015JXa71mMLlQaGn3b0qD
Episode 213

*"I had no idea you were capable of making such a face." -Hansuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 213 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke sits on a bench outside in the snow, thinking back to what happened in 212 as well as events from the more distant past. Hansuke approaches him, asking if he would like hot chocolate, and informing him that he's zoned out for half an hour. Kousuke is confused, and Hansuke explains that Rand told him to stay with Kousuke, that Jayce is walking around the neighborhood, and Megan is with him, and it was her idea to get the hot chocolate. Meg explains her thought process, but Kousuke gets angry at her, saying he won't change his mind about her.

Meg apologizes, hiding behind Hansuke, and then runs off, saying that she'll leave him alone. Hansuke tells Kousuke that she's there because her ride left and she isn't there to bother him. He says that Kousuke should act thankful rather than hostile. Kousuke says that Hansuke bought the hot chocolate and he would have preferred tea anyways, so there's no need to thank her.

Hansuke throws a bag at Kousuke, annoyed at his rude behavior. Hansuke starts drinking the hot chocolate, and talking about Meg before noticing that Kousuke once again is unresponsive. He sits beside Kousuke, apologizing for what he said, saying that he didn't intend to be hurtful. He says that he feels responsible, since he pushed Kousuke to go to the house. He explains how they found him, in shock, but not injured besides his hand. He double checks to see if Kousuke drank, and then asks him, *"do you know who you are?"*

## Characters Appearing

* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido
* Megan Cho
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara (flashback)

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/10yd6m1/fastpass\_ep\_213\_discussion\_292023/
WacDonald's

> "*Don't be hostile! Keep a Wac smile! It'll make everybody's day worthwhile!*"
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**WacDonald's** is a fast-food chain on I Love Yoo. It is based on the famous fast-food chain, McDonald's

## About

WacDonald's has different locations (much like McDonald's, the fast-food chain WacDonald's currently based upon. Their menu consists of burgers, fries, and nuggets to name a few.
Episode 135

*"Even if it's unfair...better it be unfair in your favor..." -Yui*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 135** of *I Love Yoo*

* Flashback
* Present

## Summary

In Japan, Kousuke unpacks in his hotel room. He talks on the phone with Hansuke. Hansuke encourages him to go to clubs, to which Kousuke flatly refuses, saying that he is strictly there for work, and Hansuke tells him that him stressing about the interview is bad.

Kousuke walks around the streets and notes how busy they are, and wonders if it is something he likes. Kousuke sees a little girl who is upset over a claw machine. As her parents and her leave, Kousuke approaches the claw machine.

Kousuke reflects on when he was there as a child, and Yui runs out of cash for the claw game, so Kousuke asks Rand for some more. Rand tells him that the machine is rigged, and tells him that he doesn't need the toy. Rand then goes on a call for work, telling Kousuke to go back to his mother. Kousuke tells Yui that Rand is working, and that they shouldn't disturb him, as he is important. Yui tells Kousuke that if he keeps working, so people will look up to him. She also says that Kousuke deserves to get what he wishes for, and then tells him how to work strategically to win the prize.

In the present Kousuke plays the claw machine, and wins a stuffed beaver. He then smiles.

The next day, Kousuke with his hair slicked back, goes to his interview, where the works have been ‘eagerly waiting’.

## Characters Appearing

* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido (video call)
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara (flashback)
* Yui Hirahara (flashback)

## Notes and Trivia

Japanese Dialogue at the start of the episode reads: "Oh no! I couldn't get it again."

## Episode Analysis and Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nc3ajm/ep\_135\_kousukes\_prize/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ncaja0/episode\_135\_discussion/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nru4f5/chapter\_135\_the\_otter/
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKEbzL1mJQzqlGvcM1ARiesPzKs2yJjc/view?usp=sharing
Episode 167

*"Are you sure you all are getting along?" -Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 167 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

After taking a shot, Nol grabs a bottle and starts chugging out of it and Sumin encourages him. Alyssa tells Nol to slow down, but he says that he can handle himself. One of the members tries to get Kousuke to drink, but he does not. Nol however, continues to.

They then head out to the dance floor and Nol dances with Alyssa's group members while Alyssa and Kousuke talk about Alyssa's tensions with her group members. Alyssa tells him that she is too tired to dance, but her group mates call her out to the dance floor, and Kousuke says that he will go with her, dragging her onto the dance floor.

Kousuke ask Nol if he is okay, and Nol then retches.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Alyssa Cho
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido
* Sumin (Alyssa's group)
* Aeri (Alyssa's group)
* Unamed member of Alyssa's group

## Chapter Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/s8z3gk/fastpass\_ep\_167\_discussion\_1202022/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/sppfq4/episode\_167\_analysis/
Episode 11

> "Let's be friends." -Yeong-Gi
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This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 11**.

## Summary

Shin-Ae tries to run away when she realizes who Yeong-Gi is, but he grabs her wrist and tries to talk to her. Shin-Ae realizes that Yeong-Gi must know Kousuke, and panics. He says he wants to address the payment, and she immediately starts to panic thinking that he wants her to pay for his uniform. She thinks she will have to sell one of her kidneys and asks him to not make her sell her kidneys. He reacts strongly to her screaming, due to the drugs that he had the night before. She realizes this, and starts to yell. He asks her to stop yelling, and when she doesn't, he takes her hat and covers her mouth with it. A waitress comes over tells him that he and his girlfriend need to be quiet. He reacts a bit shaken and starts to explain that they aren't dating, but then Shin-Ae says he was suffocating her. He apologizes and then says he needs to pay her back for the cab ride, she is surprised because she thought he was talking about the uniform fee.

He says that he doesn't need payment for the uniform, he wants to pay her back for the cab ride. He then asks about the prank call, and she says that it went really well, and gets excited. He says they make a great team. She almost agrees but then brushes it off. He asks about who she is hiding from, and she tells him about the three boys. She then asks him to let her go since he was still holding her wrist. He lets her go but keeps the donut and hat. He also offers to help her escape, but she wants to go out via the bathroom. When she realizes that there are no windows, she comes back to Yeong-Gi for help.

She asks for her donut back, and he says he will give it back if she agrees to be his friend. She says she will consider it if he helps her escape from the bakery. He agrees, and asks her for eyeliner. She gives him a permanent marker, and He draws a mustache and beard on her, and she asks why he cannot distract Kousuke. He says they are not friends, and wants to stop talking about him. He then says to just walk out the exit since Kousuke will be on his phone. She is angry and asks why he drew on her face. He says it was payback for calling him a stalker. She draws on his face as payback.

He agrees to distract Kousuke for her, if it means getting on her good side. He leaves to get Soushi to help him distract Kousuke, and Shin-Ae contemplates his offer of friendship.

## Appearing Characters

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi

## Trivia

* At the end of the episode, Quimchee included chibi drawings of Shin-Ae, Maya, Rika, Dieter, Yeong-Gi, Kousuke, and Soushi.
* Notably, Yeong-Gi is not given a last name.
Episode 205

*"I haven't been in a home for years." -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 205 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Mrs. Park sets up karaoke while Shin-Ae tell Nol to be careful drinking next time. He asks how she knows, and she says it was a common occurrence at home. Nol then asks if they're in her friend's room, she confirms this, and apologizes if it is too small and messy for him. He says that he's not like Kousuke, and he likes the mess, as it gives him comfort. Nol says he doesn't like his room, and Shin-Ae tells him to change it, but he says that is isn't his house, and that he doesn't have a home.

Shin-Ae says that people dream of being in his family's position, but he says that they aren't family, and their connections are only on paper. Nol continues on to say that he's spent most of his life living away from them. Shin-Ae thinks about what Kousuke told her. Nol says he didn't know his grandmother was alive until she showed up, and he says that she kept him grounded.

He wonders if he might have never met Shin-Ae if his grandmother wasn't there for him, and that she would have a better life. He continues on to wonder if they were fated to meet, and his only purpose in her life is a source of misery. He walks around her room, and finds Min-Hyuk's middle school yearbook, looking at it, he finds a picture of Shin-Ae and Alyssa together, and asks Shin-Ae what her middle school friend's name was.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Mina Park
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Maya Park
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Dieter Becker-Wulff

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/zgkeor/fastpass\_ep\_205/
Episode 211

*"Too bad I can't think of a punchline right now." -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 211 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Hansuke runs up to Nol, asking to do a check up, but once again Nol insists that he is fine. He then says that Kousuke can pay for the damage done. He says that he is leaving, and while heading out, steps on glass. Yu Jing gives him his shoes and offers him a ride, but he turns her down, bumping into her before heading towards the door.

Shin-Ae runs towards him, asking him to stay, but he says that *"Yeong-Gi won't be coming back"* and tells her not to chase after him. After he leaves, everyone starts cleaning up, and Shin-Ae tells Kousuke to sweep, but Kousuke says that she didn't want him there, and starts mumbling about how no one likes him. Shin-Ae doesn't understand what he is saying, but notices that his hand is bruised, and tells him to talk to her father or Hansuke. He asks her if Nol left, and when she confirms this, he runs out, grabbing his coat.

Outside, Nol walks down the street, humming. He considers going back, but brushes off the thought, calling himself an idiot. Kousuke comes up behind him, hitting him and causing Nol to fall to the ground. He calls Nol a coward and asks what he is *"scheming" .* Nol says that he is disappearing, just like Kousuke wants. Kousuke attacks him again, pushing him down a few steps. He then grabs Nol by the shirt.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yu Jing
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Maya Park
* Rika Lau
* Megan Cho
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Mina Park
* Dieter Becker-Wulff

## Notes & Trivia

When Nol bumps into Yu Jing, he is handing her Min-Hyuk's school yearbook.

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/10m95gv/fastpass\_ep\_211\_discussion\_1122023/

## Soundtrack (211-12)

"Gnossienne no.1" written by Erik Satie and preformed by Bishara Haroni

"The Winter" written by Sid Acharya
Episode 148

*"Zero... null... nothing... I wish I could feel nothing" -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 148**  of  *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Before the hearing, Nol is told that all he needs to do is say his name, and everything else will be taken care of.

Nol thinks back to when he was younger, and couldn't fit his full name on a sheet of paper. The other kids also think that his name is weird. He asks his mother about it, and she says that his father is to blame for his multiple names, but that it makes him special. She explains how his first name was chosen because it means "champion" and how his middle names were people who helped his father. She then suggests coming up with a nickname. She suggests "Nol". She then says that they can use it when he sees his father.

He then remembers meeting Kousuke and telling him his name. Kousuke says that the name sounds like "null." Kousuke continuously reminds Nol of the negative connotations of his name. When he asks Kousuke for help, Kousuke denies him. Nol is then depicted attempting to call Kousuke closer to present day.

In the court room, Nol says his full name, Nolan Oliver T. Lochlainn, and then says "and I plead guilty."

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara
* Yui Hirahara

## Notes & Trivia

This is the first time Nol's full name was revealed in the comic.

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/p7rspa/fastpass\_148\_discussion\_8192021/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HiMBr527cqMzfRWU7uHgCsuL63FWetCJ/view?usp=sharing
Episode 118

*"I'm trying to do this 'better friend' thing okay? You know I'm trying to better myself." -Shin-Ae*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

Mar 27, 2020

This page contains **spoilers** for the 118th episode of *"I Love Yoo".*

## Summary

Late at night, Min-Hyuk is laying in front of the TV at the Park house. Shin-Ae enters the house, Min-Hyuk asks if anything happened at work, and Shin-Ae says it's been a long day and she might talk to him about it later. Min-Hyuk mentions that he visited Shin-Ae's father and that he looks good. Min-Hyuk also considers celebrating when he is released from the hospital.

Upstairs, Shin-Ae is laying on a mattress next to Maya, singing the song that Nol played for her. In a flashback, Shin-Ae is still sharing the earphone with Nol. He says that the song helps calm him down, and Shin-Ae says that it sounds familiar, wondering where she heard it before. Nol suggests that maybe she heard it from her childhood, as it is an old song. Shin-Ae felt awkward being so close to Nol's face, and says that he smells nice.

Back in the present, Shin-Ae reflects on her attempts to be a better friend, and feels embarrassed. She wonders how everyone else makes it look so easy. She raises her hands in the air and holds them together. Her hands feel weird. She remembers how her hand being held has helped her feel better in the past.

Shin-Ae goes downstairs to wake up Min-Hyuk. She holds his hands and asks him how it feels. He pulls his hands away, asking what she's doing. She explains that she's trying to figure out if hand-holding makes people feel better. Min-Hyuk asks if she held someone's hand, and she slaps him in the face.

She tells how she's simply trying to be proactive and a better friend, and believes that she might've messed up again. Min-Hyuk tells her that he was only shocked because it was a surprise, and advises her to talk to the friend to prevent misunderstandings. Plus, he's not used to this side of her. He continues to tease her about her relationship with Dieter.

## Characters

* Min-Hyuk Park
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Maya Park
* Yeong-Gi Hirahara (flashback)

## Notes & Trivia

Min-Hyuk is watching The Shawshank Redemption
Episode 207

*"If you stopped being selfish and obey for once, maybe your mother wouldn't have left you behind." -Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 207 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae offers her hand to Nol, asking him to dance, like he used to. He starts to reach for her hand, but Kousuke interrupts them, running into the room. He complains about how bad the house smells, and Nol responds, and Kousuke turns on him while Nol asks if Shin-Ae is okay, as Kousuke knocked her down. Kousuke denies this, but then apologizes to Shin-Ae, helping her up.

Kousuke asks what they are doing there, and Nol puts a finger to his mouth, signaling to Shin-Ae. Shin-Ae says they were doing nothing, and then asks why Kousuke is there. Kousuke says he is there because of Nol, and tells him to head back, but Nol resists, saying he wants to hang out with friends before going to jail, continuing on to say *"not all of us can dump our friends at the drop of a hat."* Shin-Ae calls him out on his hypocrisy, bringing up him throwing up and showing Kousuke and Nol the trashcan.

Kousuke freaks out while Min-Hyuk barges in, causing Shin-Ae to spill the vomit on Kousuke. Kousuke is disgusted, and asks for a change of clothes.

Later, Nol and Kousuke are fighting, and Min-Hyuk yells at them to stop and make amends. Min-Hyuk says that he expected more from Nol, considering what Shin-Ae said about him, and tells Kousuke that he needs to prove Shin-Ae wrong because he's as bad as she said. He brings in Dieter who puts Kousuke in a hold so he will co-operate.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Dieter Becker-Wulff

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/zt3jun/fastpass\_ep\_207\_discussion\_12222022/
Episode 34

> *"In what I lack, I make up for with hard work and dedication... no matter how hard a task I receive... no matter what obstacle comes my way...I will persevere." -Shin-Ae Yo*o
>
>

This page may contain **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 34.**

## **Summary**

It is revealed that the boy calling Shin-Ae is Soushi, pretending to be Dieter. Dieter realizes that Soushi stole is phone, and takes it back. Dieter profusely apologizes, and then asks Shin-Ae to tutor him and Soushi. She tells him that she'll need to check if she is free, which makes Dieter really happy. Dieter is annoyed at Soushi for calling Shin-Ae 'babe' on the phone. Soushi insists girls like that, and that he even told Yeong-Gi to call Alyssa that, and that she loved it. Dieter says he should call and invite Yeong-Gi to tutoring, but Soushi suggests against it.

Meanwhile, Yeong-Gi and Kousuke are wrapping up work for the day. Kousuke leaves Yeong-Gi to lock up. Yeong-Gi reads Shin-Ae's application while Shin-Ae is depicted getting an evacuation notice.

## **Characters Appearing**

Yeong-Gi

Kousuke Hirahara

Shin-Ae Yoo

Soushi

Dieter

Alyssa Cho (mentioned)
Episode 30

*"I look forward to acquainting with you further." -Yui*

This episode contains **spoilers** for episode 30 of I Love Yoo.

## **Summary**

Meg runs to meet with Kousuke, assuming Yui is coming with her. Yui spots Shin-Ae and decides to go to WacDonalds. Shin-Ae succeeds at her interview, and spots Yui. She at first thinks she is seeing something, assuming it is Q-Tip in drag. She then realizes it is Yui, when she appears again in front of her. Yui invites Shin-Ae for tea.

Meg runs into Kousuke's office to find Nol sitting in his desk chair. Meg is surprised to see Nol and remarks how he looks like a less scary young version of his father. Meg then asks where Kousuke is, and Nol warns her that Kousuke might use makeup remover on her. She says she has no fear since Yui will protect her. Nol looks surprised and anxious. Kousuke immediately sprays Meg in the face when he arrives, and Meg runs out of the building crying. Kousuke asks Nol if he wants to take a break, and Nol says he has no more work but would like some more. Kousuke hands him a folder of papers to sort through.

At the same time, Shin-Ae is having tea with Mrs. Hirahara, and she is trying to figure out how old she is. When Mrs. Hirahara asks her what is wrong, Shin-Ae blurts out that she thinks she is gorgeous, and was trying to figure out her age. Shin-Ae apologizes, and Ms. Hirahara asks if that means she finds Kousuke attractive since they look so similar. Meg calls Yui and Yui tells her to come to Wac Donald's.

Yui then tells Shin-Ae that she likes her and wants her around her son more often. At the same time, Meg runs in with smeared makeup. Yui introduces Meg to Shin-Ae, but Meg finds her name familiar.

## **Characters**

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Yui Hirahara
* Megan Cho
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara (mentioned)
* Alyssa Cho (mentioned)
Episode 38

*"You want me to **limit** what I say?" -Yeong-Gi*

This page may contain **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 38.**

## **Summary**

Shin-Ae and Yeong-Gi are arguing over the chicken. Soushi runs into the kitchen with a pair of teddy-bear print boxers to show Shin-Ae, but he is surprised to see Shin-Ae holding a spatula, Yeong-Gi a chair, and Dieter, a knife. He is at first confused to see Yeong-Gi, and then he is confused to see Dieter with a knife. He asks what happened when he was in the bathroom.

Yeong-Gi joins the group for math tutoring. Soushi is not doing well but Dieter is learning. Yeong-Gi is showing no work, but his answer is correct. Shin-Ae is confused because she was told Yeong-Gi was only okay at math.

Yeong-Gi encourages Dieter to walk Shin-Ae to the bus stop, but Dieter is afraid of making her uncomfortable. Soushi says that they only paid $60 for 4 hours of tutoring, so Yeong-Gi brings extra money to Shin-Ae and thanks her for her time. He then asks for some of her wings. Shin-Ae asks Yeong-Gi about his mother, and he becomes silent. Shin-Ae then says that Yui offered her to do a job, and Yeong-Gi has a terrified expression.

## **Characters Appearing**

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Dieter
* Soushi
* Yui Hirahara (mentioned)
Episode 74

*"Do you even have friends?" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 74 of *I Love Yoo*.

## Summary

Shin-Ae goes to meet Kousuke. They have a very tense conversation, and Shin-Ae realizes that their jackets look as if they are matching. Shin-Ae asks Kousuke if he brings his friends to Sunbucks, and if he recommends them the cake. He says no, and that he likes to keep his professional and personal life separate. Shin-Ae asks if he even has friends.

Kousuke glares at her, and Shin-Ae apologizes. He states that they have distanced themselves due to 'mismatched personalities, goals, and aspirations'. He also says that unlike Yeong-Gi, he has more important things to do. He moves the conversation towards Shin-Ae's involvement with the company, saying that he is sure that she won't be working underneath Sang-Chul anymore, but instead under him, as there has been an opening, and that Jayce will train her.

Kousuke then leads her to a clothing store, and tells her that she needs appropriate work clothes. Kousuke leaves to gather clothes, and Shin-Ae looks around the store. A woman spots her, wondering what she is doing.

## Characters Appearing

Kousuke Hirahara

Shin-Ae Yoo

Lady in Clothing Store

Rika Lau(text)

Yui Hirahara(mentioned)

Sang-Chul Kim(mentioned)
Episode 31

*"Shouldn't your son be included in these kinds of discussions?"- Shin-Ae*

This page may contain **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 31.**

## **Summary**

Shin-Ae and Meg meet and Meg is being very aggressive with her, questioning Shin-Ae about multiple things. They discuss how young Shin-Ae is, as well as her looks.

Meanwhile, Yeong-Gi is looking at his phone, still in Kousuke's office. He texts Alyssa asking if she is busy, and she says she can't talk at the moment. Yeong-Gi then looks at the list of candidates he was given to sort through. He questions why he was given this task when he was only a temp, and then spots Shin-Ae's name.

Meg is infuriated when Yui says that she wants Kousuke and Shin-Ae to get in a relationship. Shin-Ae tells Yui that Kousuke is not interested in her, and that maybe Yui should discuss these things with her son. She then has a flashback to when she was separated from her sister.

Meg yells at Shin-Ae saying she should apologize to Yui, and grabs her arm. Kousuke then shows up and she freezes.

## **Characters Appearing**

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yeong-Gi

Kousuke Hirahara

Yui Hirahara

Megan Cho

Alyssa Cho (mentioned)

## **Notes & Trivia**

-Among the applicants with Shin-Ae is Katsu Asukai, a reference to the webtoon: My Dear Cold Blooded Prince.
Episode 64+65

*"Let it all out. I won't look, you have my word." -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 64+65 of I Love Yoo.

## Summary

Nol sings in his jail cell, and remembers a traumatic accident from his childhood. He thinks to himself that he deserves this. He is then freed, seeing that his father bailed him out. His father tells him that his behavior was disappointing, but also gives Nol his car keys so he can go see Shin-Ae.

He brings Kousuke and  Shin-Ae their coats, and then exits Shin-Ae's hospital room. Kousuke follows him out. Kousuke informs Nol of Shin-Ae's condition, and tells him to go home and leave Shin-Ae alone.

Kousuke tells Shin-Ae that Nol went home, and she starts to doubt his friendship. Shin-Ae can't fall asleep, and is worried, since she can't remember some events of the formal, and realizes that she misplaced her trust and got played. She worries about what her father will think, and feels like a burden.

She hears something, and asks Kousuke if he said anything, only to find that he is asleep. She goes outside and sees Nol sitting down with his hands over his face. He runs away, and she grabs her jacket and follows him. She thinks she lost him, so decides to go out for fresh air.

She finds Nol. He tries to run away again, and she grabs his arm, asking why he is avoiding her. He falters, and she asks why he was outside her room. Nol says that he tried heading home, but found himself coming back. He talks about how he feels guilty, because he was the reason she fell in the first place, and apologizes for dropping the two of them. She is relieved to hear it was not on purpose. She asks about him getting arrested, wondering if it was because he dropped her. Nol her he punched Sang-Chul because he tried to take advantage of her, and spoke ill of her and Alyssa.She yells at him for defending her and tells him to stop smiling. She is upset that he is always smiling when things are rough, and that she was scared for him.

She apologizes for yelling. She thinks to herself that she is wrong to be upset, and begins to feel guilty. She thinks that she is the bother, and does not deserve Nol's friendship. Nol begins to reach out for her, but clenches his fist and turns around. He tells her to let it all out, and he gives her his word that he will not look. She hold the back of his coat and begins to cry.

## Characters Appearing

Yeong-Gi

Kousuke Hirahara

Randulph Skuli Hirahara

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yui Hirahara (mentioned)

Alyssa Cho (mentioned)

Megan Cho (mentioned)

Sang-Chul Kim (mentioned)

## Notes & Trivia

These two episodes were uploaded together, forming one long episode.

## Original Soundtrack

This episode features *Track 23: Close* by KennyComics

## Episode Discussion and Analyses

General Discussion

What Nol Said In The Hallway

Episode Analysis

Episode Analysis

Episode Analysis
Episode 123

*"I don't need anyone's validation. I know my own worth..." Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 123 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke tells Yu Jing and Hansuke that he heard them talking about him. Hansuke says that they aren't gossiping about him, and he starts accusing them of saying things they didn't. Hansuke convinces him to sit down, but Kousuke is still being very obstinate. Yu Jing points out two women, and suggests to Kousuke that they might be talking about him.

Kousuke claims that he doesn't care what others think about him. Yu Jing tells him that Hansuke and her were talking about his possible career as CFO, and she says that he won't make it. She points out his earring and says that he folds too easily under pressure.

Hansuke comes back and asks Yu Jing to stop pestering Kousuke. While Hansuke and Yu Jing are talking, Kousuke tries to leave to get another drink. Kousuke bumps into a man who he mistakes for Nol, and starts getting argumentative with him. Hansuke runs up to them, and tries to deescalate the situation. Yu Jing watches from above.

The next morning, Kousuke wakes up in Yu Jing's apartment.

## Characters Appearing

Kousuke Hirahara

Yu Jing

Hansuke Shishido

Yeong-Gi (mentioned)

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/gbhgru/ep\_123/
Eleanor Lochlainn

> "*I was in prison once. I broke someone's legs.*"
>
> ― Eleanor Lochlainn
>
>

**Eleanor "Nora" Lochlainn**, more commonly referred to as **Nana**, is a minor character in *I Love Yoo*. She is the grandmother and guardian of Yeong-Gi Hirahara. She calls him 'Nol' or 'Tiger'. They live together in a home separate from the rest of the Hirahara family. Nana takes care of him in their home and is there to support him in his goals.

According to Yui Hirahara, Nol and Nana probably lived in poorer conditions before, since she commented on how lovely their current home was, especially compared to what they are used to.

When Nol was needing comfort, she poured him a glass of milk. She said that 'She mentioned it once. How much drinking a glass of milk would comfort you on a bad day..."

In episode 129, she taught Nol a song on the piano that 'she' would always sing at the auto-shop. Nana said the song was out of her character, considering she was always a Rock&Roll type girl. They both remarked that they missed her.

Nana didn't know about her grandsons existence until Rand tracked her down to become Nol's legal guardian after living with the Hirahara's had become too difficult. So she moved from Ireland to the United States of Asia to take care of Nolan.

## Trivia

* She can play piano
* She used to work at an auto-shop
* According to CuriousCat Quimchee confirmed the following
	+ She is among the three characters listed as most likely to scratch their butt in public
	+ If she had to choose between getting a tattoo or a piercing, she would favor a tattoo
		- When Quimchee was asked if Nana had any tattoos she responded with "( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)"
	+ She loves to sing and dance
	+ She knits too much
	+ She loves gardening
	+ She loves to cook and bake and makes sure you never go hungry
	+ She loves cats
	+ She loves tea and biscuits
	+ She's a skilled mechanic
	+ She's skilled with a rifle and crossbow
	+ She wears 'Secret Nana Panties'
	+ She speaks to Nol in English

## References

1. Episode 129
2. CuriousCat
Episode 83

*"Have sympathy for your older sister!" -Shin-Hye*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 83 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae tries to call the police, but the intruder grabs her wrist. Lil' Buddy then jumps on the intruder, biting her, and Shin-Ae hits her with the frying pan again.

Shin-Ae locks the intruder in her bathroom, while she waits for the police to arrive. The intruder asks Shin-Ae if she wants to talk, calling her by her name, and saying that she is Shin-Ae's older sister. The intruder says she is the one who found the charity and covered their rent. She also tells Shin-Ae that she has been following her since her name was called at the mall.

The police arrive, and the intruder pleads with Shin-Ae, asking her to not tell the police. Shin-Ae tells the police that she thought there was an intruder, but it was just her cat.

After the police leave, Shin-Ae gets a call from Dieter, and she asks him to come over.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Dieter Becker-Wulff

Shin-Hye

Lil' Buddy

## Notes & Trivia

A yellow tulip can be seen behind Dieter in his room, this is the type of flower he gave Shin-Ae when he first confessed.