A mellow teaser serves as our first introduction to the office romance of SBS’s Love Scout, starring Han Ji-min (Behind Your Touch) as a pragmatic career woman and Lee Jun-hyuk (Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard) as her loyal secretary. Though she initially only has the bandwidth for work, the gentle support of her most trusted aide gradually opens her heart up to romance.
One late night, in the empty headhunting office, CEO Kang Ji-yoon (Han Ji-min) can’t help but gaze thoughtfully at her drowsy secretary Yoo Eun-ho (Lee Jun-hyuk). In response to the question of who Eun-ho is to her, Ji-yoon offers nothing but the standard answer: “What do you mean? He’s my secretary.” Yet Ji-yoon’s actions betray her inner thoughts, for she reaches out to the dozing Eun-ho, her fingers hovering just short of grazing his lips.
Amidst these burgeoning feelings, Ji-yoon isn’t alone. “To keep gazing at someone,” muses Eun-ho as he watches Ji-yoon from afar, “means one’s heart is drawn to them, doesn’t it?” Back in the office, Ji-yoon awkwardly proffers a cup of coffee to Eun-ho, claiming she accidentally made an extra because she pressed the wrong button. Just as she turns to leave, though, Eun-ho makes his move: “Shall we drink our coffees together?”
For all that Ji-yoon tries to distance herself from Eun-ho, they only end up growing closer. “There’s someone I’ve grown to care about,” admits Eun-ho, sheltering Ji-yoon from the rain while his own shoulder gets wet. Ji-yoon can’t remain unaffected, especially not when he’s tenderly adjusting her collar. “I can’t focus on work,” she realizes, keenly aware of their proximity. “He keeps crossing the line.”
When the question arises again — “Is Yoo Eun-ho really just a secretary to you?” — the answer becomes clear to Ji-yoon. Eun-ho’s steadfast companionship and warm comfort have healed her heart. “So what if you crumble? You can just stand up again,” Eun-ho reassures a weary Ji-yoon. “I’ll catch you.”
Another night, on the office balcony, Ji-yoon finally takes one step closer to Eun-ho. “Shall we get off work now?” she asks, a light smile on her face. In return, Eun-ho reciprocates, taking a step forward too. “I’ve already gotten off work,” Eun-ho says, gazing intently at Ji-yoon, a tender affection in his eyes.
Helmed by PDs Ham Jun-ho (My Strange Hero, Payback) and Kim Jae-hong, with scripts penned by Ji Eun, Love Scout is slated for a January 3 premiere.