The situation
Lee Jun Young's character Hwang Jun Hyun is giving the cold shoulder to Lee Ju Myoung's character Kang Bang Geul on "Reborn Rookie" after she moves in next door. This comes after they previously worked together to protect Choiseong Group, but Hwang Jun Hyun is trying to distance himself from Kang Bang Geul for her own safety. Kang Bang Geul, however, is not making it easy for him, approaching him aggressively to get answers about his intentions.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo are divided, with some finding Kang Bang Geul's actions *사이다* (refreshingly bold) and others thinking she's being too pushy.
- The drama's plot twist has people re-examining Hwang Jun Hyun's character, with some pointing out that his attempts to push Kang Bang Geul away might be motivated by a desire to protect himself, not just her.
- — "I'm so done with him being all noble and distant, just be honest with her already" - a commenter on Instiz, where the room is generally chaotic and invested in the characters' relationships.
The open question
The question remains whether Kang Bang Geul's persistence will eventually break down Hwang Jun Hyun's defenses, or if he'll continue to find ways to keep her at arm's length. The next episode, airing on June 28, will likely provide more insight into their complicated dynamic.