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Episode 144

*"Cognac, huh? The man's not completely hopeless after all..." -Yu Jing*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 144**  of  *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Hansuke finds Kousuke drunk at the bar. He escorts Kousuke home. While at Kousuke's house, Hansuke looks at his calendar which is mainly work. Hansuke gets him some cake and then heads upstairs to get him a blanket. While upstairs, Hansuke sees Kousuke's graduation photo and picks it up. Kousuke grabs it from him and talks about how horrible the day was, as his parents fought the whole time.

Then Nol calls, and Kousuke ignores it, calling him inconvenient, and talking about how "they just wouldn't disappear". He then says that he has no brother and how he wishes Nol was out of his life. He then passes out on his bed. Hansuke says that that he needs to get help.

Hansuke gets a ride back, and tells Yu Jing on the phone that Kousuke drank cognac, something they used to drink together.

At the playground, Shin-Hye is confronted by Min-Hyuk. She says she won't talk to him, as he isn't family. She runs off, and he is able to kick her to the ground when she tries to jump him.

## Characters Appearing

* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido
* Yu Jing (phone)
* Shin-Hye
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Yeong-Gi (mentioned)
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara (mentioned)
* Yui Hirahara (mentioned)

## Notes & Trivia

Kousuke graduated high school when he was 14.

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ol65mx/fastpass\_144\_discussion\_7152021/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cxguxPcPZsZY6ouSdFsE-JkB1OxjObaV/view?usp=sharing
Episode 183

*"We're going to be an unstoppable team, I bet!" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 183 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

While returning home, Shin-Ae sees a note from her father, saying he picked up an extra shift and won’t be home for dinner. She pretends to talk to her father while eating dinner, saying that she gets picked on, and that she worries about Alyssa’s focus on fitting in.

In school, a teacher announces that the science fair is coming up, and tells the students that they can partner up. Shin-Ae asks Alyssa if she wants to be partners, and Alyssa hesitantly agrees.

On the roof, Shin-Ae starts to brainstorm ideas for their project while Alyssa sits, silent. Shin-Ae asks if there is something *“eating [her] up inside,”* and Alyssa responds that she is in deep thought about Min-Hyuk, and wonders if she joins lots of clubs, she’ll be popular like him.

Shin-Ae asks if she wants to be popular that bad, and Alyssa says yes, because she wants to know what it’s like and because she’s seen kids be outcasted before. Shin-Ae says she also wants to know what it’s like to have friends, since she was an outcast at her old school. Alyssa says she never would have guessed, because of how tough and happy Shin-Ae is, and asks her how she was able to stay strong. Shin-Ae says *“I just keep on fighting! Smile and treat life as if it were an adventure!”* This causes Alyssa to blush and run off.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/v3nmry/fast\_pass\_ep\_183\_discussion\_622022/
Episode 76

*"I already know the outcome... it always ends the same anyway..." -Meg*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 76 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke and Shin-Ae arrive in Shin-Ae's office, with Shin-Ae falling behind on what Kousuke is saying. Kousuke tells her to wait for Jayce, and offers her coffee.

Jayce is busy dealing with Sang-Chul and Nol, but heads off to meet Shin-Ae

Bored, Shin-Ae gets up and starts looking around Kousuke's office. Kousuke tells Shin-Ae not to touch anything, and Shin-Ae asks about the coffee maker. Kousuke says he'll show her how to use it, but she insists she can handle it, but then manages to spill hot coffee on her skirt. Jayce comes in and then rushes out when he sees what is happening, and Shin-Ae yells after him, accidentally ripping her skirt.

Shin-Ae ends up getting sent home, wearing Kousuke's trenchant in order to hide the stains on her clothes. She slips and falls in the lobby, where she runs into Meg, who helps her up.

She invites Meg to WacDonalds, where she offers Meg Kousuke's coat, to which she turns it down. Shin-Ae then invites Meg to Min-Hyuk's welcome party.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Kousuke Hirahara

Yeong-Gi Hirahara

Sang-Chul Kim

Jayce

Megan Cho

Min-Hyuk Park(mentioned)

## Episode Analyses

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/ep-32-vs-76-meg/Q1WG\_MPHXuJ2XERkP5kGg7Nm7vDrQWjrWL

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/opinion-episode-76/48JE\_1jHYu2rNPjxXm8DLmda725ekWWG21
Episode 12

> *"Let them say what they want. Insults won't get to me" -Shin-Ae*
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This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 12**.

## Summary

Yeong-Gi asks Soushi to come with him, to help him distract Kousuke. Soushi asks why and Nol says it is because a girl needs to get away from him. Soushi comments on how Kousuke is always getting in trouble with ladies. Soushi then realizes it is Shin-Ae. Knowing Dieter has a crush on her, brings Dieter to the restroom area, despite Yeong-Gi's protests, without knowing that Dieter has already been rejected.

When Shin-Ae seems them heading over, she attempts to hide in the woman's restroom, only to find that it is closed for maintenance. Dieter comes over and sees Shin-Ae, nearly passing out out, and then admits to Soushi that she already rejected him.

Yeong-Gi tells her that she really did hurt Dieter, and she could have been nicer when rejecting him. She says no matter how she said it, rejection is still rejection. She then says that Yeong-Gi lost "friendship points" by showing his friends where she was. He then invites her to eat with them, she rejects, and they talk more about her rejection of Dieter, and how she brushes off what people say behind her back. Yeong-Gi then asks for her phone number, and Shin-Ae is confused.

## Appearing Characters

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter
* Yeong-Gi
* Soushi

## Trivia

* At the end of the episode, Quimchee included a bonus drawing of Soushi wrapped in sushi.
Episode 18

> *"She has a daughter to take care of. I wouldn't want to separate them." - Shin-Ae Yoo*
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This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **Episode 18**

## **Summary**

Shin-Ae has a flashback of being separated from her mother and sister. She is very upset, but her father comforts her and urges her to stay strong.

During the present day, Nol walks with the little girl while talking to her. Shin-Ae recommends to make an announcement on the loudspeaker. This works, and they find the girl's sister, who gives Shin-Ae and Nol their movie tickets. She assumes they are on a date due to their matching clothes.

Shin-Ae leaves and Nol follows her asking to be friends. He then stops when he gets a call from Alyssa, his girlfriend. The call is quick, and during it there is an announcement asking for Shin-Ae to come to the security office. Shin-Ae is worried.

Nol comes with her, and defends her, but they soon realize they are asking if she wants to press charges against the lady who threw her drink at Shin-Ae. Shin-Ae lets her off, and Nol is impressed with her. The security guard gives her a box.

They leave and it is shown that Kousuke is watching them.

## **Characters**

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi Hirahara
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Soo Namgung
* Sim Han Yoo (flashback)
* Alyssa Cho (mentioned)
* Unnamed Woman and Unnamed Daughter

## **Notes & Trivia**

* At the end of the episode, Quimchee notes that Soo is based off of one of Quimchee's patrons named Sass

The two girls seen behind Shin-Ae on the escalator are based on Quimchee and her fellow Webtoon author, Lifelight

* We see the first glimpses of Shin-Ae's stalker in this episode.
Episode 49

*"How do I look now?" -Shin-Ae*

*"Sad" -Yeong-Gi*

This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **Episode 49**

## Summary

Yeong-Gi arrives at the Black and White Formal before the rest of his family. As he is walking around, he spots Shin-Ae. While they are talking, several people comment on Shin-Ae's appearance. Yeong-Gi runs off, and asks two girls to borrow their makeup.

Shin-Ae says she doesn't know how to do makeup, and Yeong-Gi says that he does, and then says that's what "WouTube" is for. Once he finishes, Nol asks if she's okay, and if she wants him to call a cab. She says she's fine and that she has to stay.

He tells her that he will go collect some for d'oeuvres for her as a way to cheer her up. Shin-Ae asks to come with him, and he agrees. Yeong-Gi goes to hang up his coat, but Shin-Ae leaves hers on.

Meanwhile, Sang-Chul is watching them, glaring.

## Characters

* Yeong-Gi
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Sang-Chul Kim
Episode 160

*"I knew I couldn't trust him from the very start." -Min-Hyuk*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 160** of  *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae and Sim-Han return to their apartment, which has new security measurements. Min-Hyuk and Maya help them move in. They are trying to keep Min-Hyuk away from his house so the surprise party can be set up.

Afterwards, Shin-Ae and Min-Hyuk go out to get food. Min-Hyuk points out that Shin-Ae has been acting weird this week. Shin-Ae tells Min-Hyuk about what happened with Nol. Min-Hyuk says it makes sense why she's been so depressed, and points out how many times Shin-Ae has been betrayed.

Dieter then texts Shin-Ae, saying he heard back from Nol.

## Characters Appearing

* Min-Hyuk Park
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Maya Park
* Mina Park
* Rika Lau

## Chapter Discussion and Analyses

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/qx5hfb/fastpass\_ep\_160\_discussion\_11182021/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ri7rvy/fixed\_i\_love\_yoo\_episode\_160\_analysis\_moving/
Shin-Hye

**Shin-Hye** is a minor character in *I Love Yoo*. She is the older sister of Shin-Ae Yoo and the eldest daughter of Sim Han Yoo. She was found out to be stalking Shin-Ae. She claims that her goal is to reconnect with her sister after being separated for a long time. She currently goes by a different, unknown name.

## Biography

### Background

When their parents divorced, Shin-Hye and Shin-Ae were separated and Shin-Hye was taken to live with their mother. Shortly after moving, her mother allegedly changed her name, so that her father and younger sister wouldn't be able to find her. It's unknown what happened to Shin-Hye in the years between hers and Shin-Ae's reconnection.

Shin-Hye can be seen in the background of several episodes before her official introduction as an adult.

In Episode 83, she breaks into Shin-Ae's apartment and tries to reconnect with her. However, Shin-Ae hits her with a frying pan and she is knocked out. Shin-Ae locks her in the bathroom while she calls Dieter for help (due to his experience in Judo) but he is uncomfortable and brings Yeong-Gi and Soushi. Shin-Hye reveals that she has been following Shin-Ae ever since her name was called at the mall. Shin-Ae is terrified because of this.

Before Shin-Ae can let her out, she escapes through the bathroom window and takes refuge in a nearby park. She takes out a photo of Shin-Ae as a kid and says "If only that cat hadn't gotten in the way".

In Episode 126, she meets Dieter and Maya at Shin-Ae's father's hospital. She tells Dieter that she only has good intentions, but her 'anxiety' got in the way. She then asks Dieter to deliver a letter to Shin-Ae.

## Appearance

Her wardrobe consists of a green hoodie, a white shirt, a black hat, and a black mask to hide her face. Her body is also noticeably toned and muscular, which is probably why she has enough strength to climb and break into Shin-Ae's apartment.

## Trivia

* Shin-Hye's eye color was yellow in the prologue, but now they appear to be red.
Episode 98

*"Hey, don't hurt my pillow's feelings." -Hansuke*

This page may contain **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 98.**

## Summary

While Shin-Ae and Kousuke are conversing, Soushi runs outside in fear, with Dieter following him. Kousuke explains that with a little persuasion from others, he thinks that it will be beneficial to attend the party, as he is always working.

After the movie, Kousuke offers to drive Shin-Ae, but she declines and makes an excuse about going with Dieter, feeling intimidated around Kousuke. Outside, she thanks Dieter for helping her out, with the latter apologising for putting her in an uncomfortable position with Kousuke. He recognizes her behavior as similar to Nol whenever he is around his brother. Shin-Ae then offers to help Dieter pick out some clothes.

Meanwhile, Kousuke demands Soushi to come to the party as well. On the way home, Hansuke questions Kousuke as to why he would be going, concerning his public image. Kousuke explains to Hansuke that he needs a break, and Hansuke asks him what the real reason is,

At Nol's house, his nana tells him that she can't keep lying to his father to cover the fact that he skipped his entrance exams. He then reserves a flight to go to a school interview.

## Characters

* Yoo Shin-Ae
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Soushi Toyoshima
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Hansuke Shishido
* Yeong-Gi
* Eleanor "Nora" Lochlainn

## Notes & Trivia

The popcorn factory sign is burnt out so that it reads "poor actor".

## Episode Analyses

* Webtoon.theory episode analysis
* Soushi
Episode 186

*“God really does have favorites.” -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 186 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae is upset about their project, and Alyssa tells her not to worry, and they can always redo the project. Shin-Ae wonders if it got thrown out and is in the dumpster.

Alyssa once again mentions redoing the project, and Shin-Ae says that printing the pictures was expensive, costing 5 dollars, which is Shin-Ae’s lunch allowance, compared to Alyssa’s 100 dollar lunch allowance.

Shin-Ae looks for her project in the trash, but the bins are empty. Min-Hyuk shows her another place where trash is thrown out. They don’t find the project, but Min-Hyuk says they should hangout some more.

In class, Shin-Ae and Alyssa talk about redoing the project and Alyssa mentions that it smells like dumpster. Shin-Ae starts to leave to change her clothes, but sees a girl holding their project.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho
* Min-Hyuk Park

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/vopdl0/fast\_pass\_ep\_186\_discussion\_6302022/
Episode 139

*"I ATE HIS BALLS!!!" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 139** of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae checks her bank account in Maya's room when Min-Hyuk approaches her, asking if she wants to play "Super Smoosh Siblings". While playing the game, they talk about her conversation with Yui. Shin-Ae realizes that Rand and Yui are married, and runs to the bathroom, feeling sick. She freaks out, saying she has the same taste in men as "that witch".

Mrs. Park then comes in and asks what they are talking about, with Min-Hyuk responding "We're discussing Shin-Ae's love life," and Shin-Ae denying this. Mrs. Park then tells Shin-Ae that she got a strange letter for her, and rushes off to make a cake for Sim-Han. They open it to find a picture of Shin-Ae and her mother. On the back is a message from Shin-Hye asking to meet her. Min-Hyuk gets upset, and storms off, saying he will "give your 'sister' a piece of my mind".

In Japan, Kousuke is video chatting with Hansuke while eating. Hansuke tells him he is excited for him, and that they should celebrate, which Kousuke doesn't want to do. Hansuke notes how "not everyone gets to have their way as effortlessly as you do", and that there are some things they take for granted due to being part of their family. He notes how he sees the nurses working tirelessly and how he's been working on being grateful, and how "a little bit of encouragement ... goes a long way".

Later, at Hirahara Corp, Kouske is seated when Shin-Ae walks in. He greets her, by saying he's been waiting for her.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Mina Park
* Shin-Ae's Mother (photograph)
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Hansuke Shishido

## Episode Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/odd30w/what\_do\_yall\_think\_about\_minhyuk\_in\_episode\_139/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/nx5i9h/fast\_pass\_episode\_139\_spoilers/
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/10CRihoBM1VDA\_U\_D9LUCqDkLCwxOViWt/view?usp=sharing
Episode 20

*"Better to be good acquaintances than have animosity between us." - Dieter*

* Flashback
* Present

This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **Episode 20**

## **Summary**

There is a brief flashback of Kousuke and Yeong-Gi as children, which shows their distance from each other.

Blurred text reads:

* "So it's true I have a brother"
* "You're nothing but a mistake."

In the current timeline, Yeong-Gi gets a text from Kousuke, saying their father wants to have dinner, he ignores it. Soushi comes to meet Yeong-Gi after class. Soushi comments on the amount of homework Yeong-Gi gets, but Yeong-Gi is already finished. Kids at Yeong-Gi's school think Soushi is a delinquent because of his appearance, which they find scary.

At Shin-Ae's school, Maya and Rika talk with her. They see Soushi, Yeong-Gi, and Dieter talking in the hallway. Dieter is telling them about how he ate lunch with Shin-Ae. The boys see Shin-Ae and invite her to go to an arcade with them. Shin-Ae is about to decline, but then Maya says that she'll go with them.

Meanwhile, a woman enters Kousuke's office looking for him.

## **Characters**

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

## **Trivia**

Quimchee included a bonus message to the readers, thanking them for being understanding after her brief break. A highlight from this message is a drawing she did of her dog:

There is another panel featuring Shin-Ae's stalker, featured to the right.
Sim Han Yoo

> *"I'm so sorry. Everything's going to be okay." -Sim Han Yoo*
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**Sim Han** **Yoo** is a supporting character in *I Love Yoo*. He is the single father of Shin-Ae. He was struggling to earn enough money to take care of his daughter. He ended up abusing alcohol as a stress reliever. He ended up in hospital due to his alcohol abuse, and is currently on the road to recovery.

## Background

Sim Han Yoo's wife left him, taking their elder daughter, Shin-Hye, and leaving him with Shin-Ae. He found it difficult to cope with the divorce but managed to comfort Shin-Ae when she incorrectly believed that her mother left to her not liking Shin-Ae.

As of Episode 48, Sim Han has been hospitalized due to an overdose of alcohol.

## Appearance

Sim Han has short, brown hair and brown eyes. He has a bit of a stubble and he often wears his nurse uniform with a brown jacket on top, which Shin-Ae often steals.

## Personality

Sim Han is a loving father to his daughter Shin-Ae. Since his wife left him, he tried to become responsible for Shin-Ae's life and study expenses by burying himself in work, usually coming home late.

He had a tendency to binge-drink whenever faced with adversity, most recently during his and Shin-Ae's current financial crisis.

## Relationships

### Yoo Shin-Ae

Though they had disputes repeatedly, Sim Han has been shown to care deeply about his daughter and doesn't want her to repeat his own past mistakes.

### Min-Hyuk Park

According to Episode 71, Sim Han didn't like Min-Hyuk at first— possibly because he thought he and Shin-Ae were going to date.

After his hospitalization, Min-Hyuk came to visit Sim-Han and brought him hamburgers.

### Mina Park

Mina has an obvious crush on Sim Han, to the point where her son had commented on it. Her son encouraged Mina to give Mr. Yoo space.

In Episode 127, Sim Han Yoo commented to his daughter regarding Mina: "Don't get me wrong. She's great and very generous but that woman needs to learn to take no for an answer."
Episode 177

*"I'm starting to feel okay again." -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 177 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Everyone bickers and celebrates at Min-Hyuk's party. Shin-Ae thinks that she should be celebrating too and that she shouldn't let one person determine how she feels, and tonight is for Min-Hyuk.

Shin-Ae steps outside to take a breather, and reflects on everything that has happened in the past few months. Her father comes out to join her. Shin-Ae tells him that she envies people who are able to *"sail through life so freely."* Sim-Han tells her that he didn't mean for her life to be difficult, and apologizes for not being able to make her life more comfortable. Shin-Ae tells him that they are a team, so he doesn't have to take all the burden himself. He tells her that he'll try to be a better teammate, and she'll be *"surprised when it all comes together for us."*

He then tells her that him and Mina have decided to start dating, but offers to break things off if Shin-Ae finds it too weird. Shin-Ae hugs him and tells him to go for it. They agree that everything is going to work out.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Min-Hyuk Park
* Mina Park
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Soushi Toyoshima
* Rika Lau
* Maya Park
* Yu Jing
* Megan Cho

## Notes & Trivia

This scene was featured in the 2019 mid-season recap

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ttegbv/fast\_pass\_ep\_177\_discussion\_3312022/
Shin-Ae’s Mother

> "*She walked away with my sister without explanation... did I do something wrong?*"
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**Shin-Ae’s Mother** is a flashback character in I Love Yoo. She is the ex-wife of Sim Han Yoo and the mother of their two daughters.

For reasons that are yet to be revealed, she left her husband and took her older daughter Shin-Hye and legally changed Shin-Hye's name shortly after leaving Shin-Ae with her father so they wouldn't find them.

## Appearance

While she has yet to be revealed within the series, outside the prologue, the series creator has revealed she looks similar to her daughter Shin-Ae. From her appearance in the prologue she seems to have short light colored hair and roughly the same height as her ex-husband.

## Personality

While she has not been given a proper introduction, what has been mentioned of her is that she is a cruel and twisted woman who split up her family, although the true reason for her divorce has not been revealed, but nearly everyone from her neighborhood is aware of it and with the exception of Shin-Ae, and are rather appalled by what she had done, meaning she is capable of horrible actions. She is also rather selfish as she refused to let Shin-Ae see her sister and had Shin-Hye's name legally changed so her ex-husband or Shin-ae wouldn't find her or Shin-Hye ever again.

## Image Gallery

Shin-Ae's mother dragging her sister away in Prologue.The last scene of Shin-Ae's memory on her whole family in Prologue.Shin-Ae was abandoned by her mother in Prologue.Shin-Ae's mother didn't look back when they splited in Prologue.Shin-Ae's mother argued with her father in Episode 1.A young Shin-Ae and her mother in Episode 139
## Trivia

* While she has not made an official appearance in the series, Quimchee has stated that she heavily resembles her daughter Shin-Ae — However, in Episode 139, Min-Hyuk comments that Shin-Ae looks more like her father.
* Shin-Ae’s mother may be the reason why Shin-Ae was bullied to begin with as Mrs. Han, the mother of one of Shin-Ae’s tormentors, stated that it’s because of who Shin-Ae’s mother is that Shin-Ae is a target for bullying. ○After a newspaper article read by Yu Jing in Episode 150, it's been speculated by the fandom that she may have a gambling problem and embezzled charity funds.
* She is allegedly dead as of Episode 127.
Episode 108

*"I won't quit until I get to where I want to be" -Nol*

This episode contains **spoilers** for the 108th episode of "I Love Yoo".

## Summary

Sang-Chul is sitting in his office, thinking about a conversation he had with Yui after the black and white formal. Yui reprimanded him for making a mess at the party, and tells him to be less sloppy. Yui then says that she is not encouraging his behaviors, and brings up his father and Rand. However, she says that she won't put an end to it, because that would require her "sticking her hands into something messy." In the present, Sang-Chul watches Shin-Ae struggle at her etiquette class.

On the floor, the receptionist is terrified by the giant teddy bear, who turns out to be Dieter and Min-Hyuk in a giant teddy bear suit. Dieter introduces himself while the receptionist, and offers to show his ID.

   At dinner, Rand asks Nol why he didn't take the entrance exam. Nol is hesitant at first, but he reveals that he plans on studying abroad. He explains that he is looking at schools in the US and Uk, including Rand's alma matter. Rand asks what he'll do if things don't go his way, and Nol explains that he won't quit until he's where he wants to be. He also says that Alyssa is alright with his decision.

Outside the restaurant, Yeong-Gi congratulates Kousuke for being a possible CFO of the company. Kousuke asks Nol to not patronize him, because "no one ever remembers anyone that places anywhere but first place." Then, Kousuke walks off.

Dieter and Min-Hyuk sit together inside the bear suit at the employees lounge. Min-Hyuk reminds Dieter that the plan is to surprise Shin-Ae with the "adorable" bear, and then reveal it to be Dieter. Dieter then points out the fact that Min-Hyuk is sitting on top of him in the giant suit. When trying to get out of the suit, they notice Sang-Chul walking into the lounge, so the pair stay still.

## Characters

* Sang-Chul Kim
* Yui Hirahara
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Randulph Skuli Hirahara
* Yeong-Gi
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Dieter Becker-Wulff
* Min-Hyuk Park

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/epu5o6/episode\_108\_discussion/

https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/episode-108-east-of-eden-bear-ake-room/Q1WG\_MPHXue1bgqgZGKar8mVzXxv8R1d3X
Episode 201

*"You sing a pretty song… I wish I could be carefree like you, singing songs, taking flight, it must be good to feel the freedom of the skies." -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 201 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae lays on the ground and watches a bird. She looks up, seeing the place she fell from. She sits up as the math teacher runs up to her, saying they will be late. She looks at Shin-Ae's condition, asking if she is okay. She says she fell, but blood runs from her nose and she passes out as the teacher asks where she fell from.

There is a blur of panic as Shin-Ae dips in and out of consciousness while she is taken to the hospital.

Shin-Ae wakes up in a hospital bed, and is greeted by her father before passing out again. She wakes up again to a doctor examining her, saying that she's in a stable condition. The doctor and her father step outside while Shin-Ae goes to the mirror and takes off her bandages, looking at her scar, thinking *"Hideous. So ugly. I hate it. I hate you."*

## Characters Appearing

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

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ylkhxv/fastpass\_ep\_201\_discussion\_1132022/
Episode 191

*"Papa got the moooooves~" -Sim-Han*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 191 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Alyssa tells her father that she got sent home, but is feeling better now and practicing for her recital. Shin-Ae wonders how Alyssa switched so quickly. Alyssa asks why Shin-Ae is making a face, and Shin-Ae says she's confused, because of Alyssa's mood change. Alyssa says that she was just hungry and the cookies helped.

Shin-Ae is still confused, but brushes it off and leaves, and asks Alyssa to call her if something comes up. She talks with Alyssa's mother before leaving.

At home, Shin-Ae's father asks if something is bothering her, as she is not eating. Shin-Ae asks if it is possible for people to have different personalities, and he says that people adapt based on what environment they are in, using himself as an example.

The topic of conversation switches to Shin-Ae's mother when her father says that he acted cool when he met her mother. Shin-Ae asks what her mother was like, since all she knew about her is that she was pretty and left because of money problems. Her father tells her *"there's a time and place for every conversation"* and that he'll tell her when she's older, but all that matters now is that her mother loved her.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Alyssa's father
* Alyssa's mother

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/wghk9d/fastpass\_ep\_191\_discussion\_842022/
Episode 122

*Say that again. But this time, say it to my face." -Kousuke*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 122 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke decides to take two shots before joining Hansuke and Yu Jing on the dance floor. After a while, his vision starts getting blurry, as he watches Hansuke and Yu Jing dance. Hansuke asks if Kousuke wants anything else to drink, but Kousuke says he can get the drinks. They ask if he is okay, as he is looking inebriated, but he insists he is fine and staggers over to the bar.

As the bartender asks what he wants, Kousuke starts to hear people talking behind his back. Kousuke heads over to the restroom, with Hansuke and Yu Jing following him. In the bathroom, he starts imagining people talking about him again. Outside the restroom, Hansuke and Yu Jing talk about Kousuke's paranoia and current behavior. Kousuke comes out of the restroom and confronts them.

## Characters Appearing

Kousuke Hirahara

Yu Jing

Hansuke Shishido

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/ozgoh6/proof\_that\_nol\_lives\_in\_kousukes\_mind\_rentfree\_ep/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajyr2SjkPKbJRsp2RvNR9t-jfe8vDtGT/view?usp=sharing
Episode 166

*"You're acting like I'm out to get you. Do this enough then maybe I just might." -Nol*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 166 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Kousuke talks to Nol after the song ends. He says that Alyssa did well, and he liked the jazzy themes in the song. Nol asks why Kousuke pulled him aside, and Kousuke asks why Nol decided to come. Nol says that he came on his own accord, and asks Kousuke the same thing, alongside saying that he's not out to get Kousuke. Kousuke does not answer, and Alyssa joins the conversation.

Alyssa greets Kousuke and apologizes if she interrupted anything. Nol and Alyssa talk about Alyssa's show, and Alyssa invites him to a VIP room with the rest of her group. They then have a playful conversation, which Kousuke interrupts, asking why everyone is acting so strange. Alyssa and Nol both claim they are acting normal.

The rest of Alyssa's group comes over and Sumin introduces herself to Nol and Kousuke. Sumin tells Nol that Alyssa is always texting her family or her "friend", and points out how Alyssa messed up on stage. Nol defends her and they then head over to the private room.

In the room, Nol notes that they don't have any food, just alcohol. Alyssa's group members pressure him to drink, and Nol steps out for a moment. Outside, Nol looks at his message. Nol goes back and decides to take the shot that was offered to him.

## Characters Appearing

* Yeong-Gi
* Alyssa Cho
* Kousuke Hirahara
* Sumin (group member)
* Aeri (group member)

## Notes & Trivia

**Alyssa's song transcription (continued):**

I'm trying to find my way back

But all these red hues keep me locked in place

Thousand pound shackles 'round my ankles

The sun is setting, the tide is rising

I'm drowning I'm cold the water biting

In the midst of all this madness

I need to keep smiling keep dancing

I must keep going

Listen to the voice in my head

I can stay captive a bit longer

So long as I end up on top

## Chapter Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/rsiigx/fastpass\_ep\_166\_discussion\_12302021/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/sk1ygw/i\_love\_yoo\_episode\_165\_166\_analysis\_red\_hues/
Episode 194

*"Why are you two of all people getting picked on?" -Min-Hyuk*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 194 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae watches Min-Hyuk spar, and Shin-Ae goes to get food with him and his friend afterwards, where he invites her to watch a competition. The next day at lunch, Alyssa gives Shin-Ae some food that her mother made as a way to thank her. However, after math club, Alyssa heads home, appearing downtrodden.

Shin-Ae goes to the taekwondo competition with her father, and meets Mrs. Park.

Later at school, Alyssa and Shin-Ae find that other students have hidden their desks in the bathroom. They tell Min-Hyuk about their situation, and Shin-Ae says she thinks it has something to do with Sarah. Min-Hyuk says he's not surprised, as she also tried to spread rumors about him. He says the only reason people care about her is because she used to be an idol trainee.

## Characters Appearing

* Min-Hyuk Park
* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Mina Park
* Alyssa Cho

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/wxv12f/fastpass\_ep\_194\_discussion\_8252022/
Episode 60

*"You know what you are??? You're a creepy noodle!" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 60 of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

Kousuke unblocks Meg's number.

Meg finishes telling Yeong-Gi about the situation and what she overheard. She says she doesn't have concrete evidence, but would rather be safe than sorry, and although she dislikes Shin-Ae, she doesn't want to see her get harmed. Yeong-Gi calls Shin-Ae and she doesn't pick up. Yeong-Gi asks if she told Kousuke about this. She explains that he brushed her off, right as he calls her.

Sang-Chul takes an inebriated Shin-Ae to a side room to 'rest'. She goes to the couch, and Sang-Chul asks how she is feeling, following up by asking 'good enough to play?' Shin-Ae says that he is creeping her out and that she would have told him off if he wasn't her boss. Sang-Chul comments on her current state, as Shin-Ae pulls his hair, asking if it is angel hair pasta. Sang-Chul slaps her hands away, telling her to stop touching his hair, and says that he can't believe that she's going to be his assistant, and she is going to wish she wasn't his assistant.

Sang-Chul then asks what is special about her, questioning why Kousuke, Yeong-Gi and Yui all seem to be interested in her, insulting all of them. Shin-Ae defends Kousuke and Yeong-Gi. Sang-Chul asks if her lips are what make them like her, leaning in to kiss her, when Shin-Ae punches him in the groin, running off.

Yeong-Gi fills Kousuke in on the situation Meg described. Kousuke is mad that Meg did not tell him, but she points out that he didn't let her finish. Meg apologizes to Kousuke. Kousuke asks Yeong-Gi why he isn't with Alyssa, Yeong-Gi tells Kousuke that he will do whatever he asks of him util the end of the year. He says "You have my word." Yeong-Gi and Kousuke decide to try to sport disguises. Meg overhears two girls discussing an inebriated girl, so Kousuke questions them about where she went.

Shin-Ae is running and is being very loud. She slips and falls, and realizes she is now at a pool.

The boys switch coats, and Kousuke puts his hair down. Yeong-Gi does not wear Kousuke's coat, because he says that it doesn't fit. Kousuke asks if Yeong-Gi just wanted to make him look ridiculous. Meg interjects, telling them to start searching for Shin-Ae. As they depart, Yeong-Gi runs into his father.

## Characters Appearing

Yeong-Gi

Megan Cho

Kousuke Hirahara

Shin-Ae Yoo

Sang-Chul Kim

Randulph Skuli Hirahara
Episode 184

*"Do people normally think as much as I do? Am I thinking too much? Thinking too little? How do you think I compare?" -Shin-Ae*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 184 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae watches the sunrise with Lil’ Buddy and wonders how people are able to tell the difference between a sunrise and sunset. She says that she feels like she thinks too much, and wonders how much other people think.

Her father comes back home and she greets him, but he goes straight to his bed. Shin-Ae cooks breakfast for him and then goes to school.

At school, Shin-Ae tells Alyssa about her sunrise vs. sunset idea, and Alyssa says she likes it. Shin-Ae suggests they go to the library sometime, and then asks if they could go over math club problems at lunch. Alyssa gets flustered, and Shin-Ae asks if she is sick, causing Alyssa to swat her hand away, saying she’s feeling under the weather.

At lunch time, Alyssa and Shin-Ae go over the math problems. Shin-Ae says she’s surprised Alyssa wants to go through with the math competition, because she wants to be popular.

Alyssa says that she was embarrassed about being on the math team she would have “quit from day one.” She says she has questioned if she liked the wrong things. Shin-Ae says it seems like Alyssa is lying to herself, but Alyssa denies this, saying she’s staying on the math team and staying Shin-Ae’s friend. She promises Shin-Ae that she won’t quit.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Lil' Buddy
* Sim-Han Yoo
* Alyssa Cho

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/v8x7ev/fast\_pass\_ep\_184\_discussion\_692022/
Episode 182

*"I literally begged my parents to let me come here so I could make friends my age. I didn't come here just to get made fun of…" -Alyssa*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 182 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

On the school roof, Shin-Ae asks Alyssa what happened, and Alyssa says she wasn't expecting to get picked on so soon. Shin-Ae tells her that it's just those two girls. Alyssa says that she knows lots of people find homeschooled kids weird, and is trying to avoid that. Shin-Ae says that Alyssa is cool, since her parents take her to interesting places and she knows how to dance.

Alyssa says the only reason she's taking dance classes is because she showed interest in it once, and that they always do that. Shin-Ae responds dryly, confirming that Alyssa wants to be away from her parents so they stop giving her what she wants. Shin-Ae makes fun of her, and points out that because Alyssa could detect her sarcasm, she passed the "I'm not weird" test. Shin-Ae says that kids their age tease each other, and Alyssa asks if she had lots of friends before she transferred, and Shin-Ae answers nervously, quickly changing the subject.

Alyssa asks if she needs to like k-pop to fit in, and Shin-Ae says that lots of people like it, and she likes it. Alyssa says that she can't stand it, and asks *"Why can't people just enjoy some Tchaikovsky? Any of the Pananini violin pieces? Dvorak's new world symphony?"* Shin-Ae says that she would keep those opinions to herself, especially around big fans.

Alyssa, while complaining about her sister, reveals that she plays musical instruments, the bassoon, oboe, clarinet, flute, and violin. Alyssa denies that it is impressive, but Shin-Ae insists that it is, saying she would love to listen to Alyssa's music. She also says that it would be cool if Alyssa became a famous musician, an idol who could play many instruments. Alyssa tells her, *"an idol would be the last thing I'd wanna be."*

Min-Hyuk then comes over to them, and when Shin-Ae asks, he tells them that he's away from his friend group because he doesn't want to show them his homework, and that it's nice being with a different crowd every out once in a while. Alyssa asks if Min-Hyuk has several groups of friends, and he says that he's in lots of different clubs. Alyssa is in awe, asking if he is popular.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Alyssa Cho
* Min-Hyuk Park

## Episode Discussion

https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/uyma7p/fast\_pass\_ep\_182\_discussion\_5262022/
Episode 94

*"Of course you're not comfortable. You're never comfortable." -Maya*

This page contains **spoilers** for **Episode 94** of *I Love Yoo.*

## Summary

Shin-Ae is in Maya's bedroom, checking her phone messages. She realizes that she has the day off, and goes downstairs. Mrs. Park is very enthusiastic, but Maya is irritable. They talk about exam scores. Mrs. Park feels bad for her, and insists on doing something for her. Mrs. Park suggests shopping, so Shin-Ae and Maya end up going out together.

While they are out, Shin-Ae ponders when she should talk to Maya about their issues. She sees a poster with Alyssa on it.

Eventually, Shin-Ae and Maya stop to get food. Maya questions why Shin-Ae hasn't bought anything yet. Shin-Ae says she has found nothing in her price range and that she doesn't feel comfortable spending the money that Mrs. Park offered her. Maya remarks how Shin-Ae is never comfortable, and Shin-Ae asks what she means.

Shin-Ae points out how Shin-Ae has been acting strange, and asks her tell her what's wrong. Maya admits that she's been annoyed with Shin-Ae lately and that she is exhausting to hang around, and that she never tells them anything, saying Shin-Ae is a horrible friend.

Shin-Ae says that Maya always drags her to do what she wants to do, and how they don't consider what she wants to do. She says that Maya's also a bad friend, and Maya says she wishes that she "never made that promise to Min-Hyuk before he left."

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Maya Park

Mrs. Park

## Notes & Trivia

Webtoon.theory analysis (+episode 94)

In the coffee advertisement, Alyssa is standing in front of this coffee bar in Chicago.
Hirahara Corp.

## Summary

The Hirahara Corp is the name of the company that the Hirahara family owns. According to Episode 25, among various other areas, the Hirahara Corp owns health facilities, that are run by Yui Hirahara. Randulph Skuli Hirahara is the chairman. Kousuke Hirahara is supposed to be the sole heir of the company.

The Hirahara Corp acquired K-Mall, the company of Gun Kim, Sang-Chul Kim's father.

## Employees

Jayce

Shin-Ae
Episode 89

*"No one must know. Not even the Hiraharas." -Rand*

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 89 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Shin-Ae asks why Nol wants Kousuke at the party. He says that it would be nice and that he needs a break. Shin-Ae wonders about Nol's motives and if Kousuke would even enjoy himself at the party.

In Kousuke's office a bit later, Kousuke asks Shin-Ae how her weekend was. Shin-Ae says it was fine, and Kousuke tells her that he saw her at the amusement park, noting how she said she had responsibilities on the weekend. She says she does have responsibilities, and that she was just taking a break.

She then is told to go to the chairman's office, who is the giant man from before, and she is flustered. She tries some of his chocolate, which is gross. Shin-Ae then asks if the meeting has to do with what she said the other day, he shouldn't have been gossiping, and that she would loose her job to defend someone she cares about. Rand says that she is bold to say those things. He tells her that she is there to help Nol. He explains that earlier he was testing her to see where her loyalties lie.

   At the end of their conversation, Rand tells her to keep their conversation between the two of them, and warns her that "people might take advantage of your honorable traits."

Nol enters Kousuke's office. Nol questions Kousuke's choice to put Shin-Ae in etiquette classes. Kousuke says that it is for her own good. Kousuke tells Nol how bad her behavior was. Nol says Kousuke never gave her a chance to improve. They start arguing when Shin-Ae walks in on them.

## Characters Appearing

Shin-Ae Yoo

Yeong-Gi

Kousuke Hirahara

Randulph Skuli Hirahara

Jayce

## Episode Discussion and Analyses

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/aly1xt/episode\_89\_discussion/
* https://aminoapps.com/c/officialiloveyoo/page/blog/89-rands-hypocrisy-personal-versus-socialisation-values/o8b2\_WnHdu0XV0EP1pJgXP0bbooMP6PnM
Episode 10

This page contains **spoilers** for 'I Love Yoo' **episode 10**.

The day after the party, Shin-Ae realises she isn't as free from her problems as she'd like to be.

## Episode Information

### Release Date

June 2nd, 2017

> *"I'm just trying to get away from the German Boy, The Q-Tip Man, and the ponytail guy that looks like he came from some water tribe..." -Shin-Ae Yoo*
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## Summary

Shin-Ae wakes up after very little rest, and starts making breakfast. She sees her father come home and gives him the food she made. She notices a lot of beer and alcohol in the fridge, but there is not a lot of food. She decides to go to Maya's family's bakery for breakfast. She borrows her dad's jacket and green baseball cap and heads out.

She notices that Maya's family's bakery is closed, so she decides to go to the nearest one. The bakery is pricier, and while she is looking at the donuts, in the background, Yeong-Gi runs to the bathroom to throw up. Dieter and Soushi are also standing in the background. While she is leaving the line, she notices Dieter is ordering 4 breakfast specials. She begins to leave but then recognizes Soushi, so she tries to leave a different way. She then sees Kousuke, so she sits down at a table with some random people.

Kousuke states that he will wait outside, so she decides to escape through the bathroom. While going to the bathroom, Yeong-Gi approaches her from behind asks her if she is okay. She says she is fine but is trying to hide from the boys. She then recognizes Yeong-Gi and freaks out upon seeing him.

## Appearing Characters

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Sim Han Yoo
* Dieter
* Yeong-Gi
* Soushi
* Kousuke Hirahara

## Notes & Trivia

Dieter requests Vollkornbrot, a German bread made with wheat and molasses. Later in the chapter, he states that he should have ordered a Berliner, which is a German jam-filled donut.

## Original Soundtrack

* *Track 6* "<Back to the usual>" by @KennyComics
Episode 216

*"Everything hurts but at the same time I feel good… I could even end up falling asleep like this…" -Nol*

## Episode Information

### Release Date

March 31, 2023

This page contains **spoilers** for Episode 216 of *I Love Yoo*

## Summary

Nol says that everything hurts but he feels good at the same time, while still leaning on Shin-Ae's shoulder. He says he could fall asleep, and that it's been a while since he felt peaceful like this. Shin-Ae notes that he may be feeling like this because he is on a morphine drip. Nol asks if he's really in that bad of a situation, and how Shin-Ae ended up there.

Shin-Ae tells him that a bunch of them left the party to get more food when Lil' Buddy showed up and stole Soushi's hat, running away and leading them to Nol. She explains that he was fleeing out fast, so they drove him to the hospital in Yu Jing's car, telling him they are at a local hospital. Nol sneezes again, she pulls her arm away, and he says that it is because of Lil' Buddy. Shin-Ae explains that his father gave her permission to bring Lil' Buddy in, and does an impression of his father saying he will give her the hospital address before confessing that she snuck him in.

Nol laughs and then sneezes again, causing one of the machines in the hospital to start beeping. Shin-Ae hides with Lil' Buddy before a nurse comes in. Nol says that he's okay, and tries to dodge questions from the nurse. Shin-Ae, hiding behind a curtain, finds a backpack with the Bible in it.

## Characters Appearing

* Shin-Ae Yoo
* Yeong-Gi
* Lil' Buddy
* Megan Cho (flashback)
* Hansuke Shishido (flashback)
* Yu Jing (flashback)
* Min-Hyuk Park (flashback)
* Kousuke Hirahara (flashback)
* Soushi Toyoshima (flashback)
* Dieter Becker-Wulff (flashback)

## Episode Discussion

* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/11nc0vn/fastpass\_ep\_216\_discussion\_392023/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/ILoveYoo/comments/12cd5fo/chapter\_216/