In Episode 5 of Dear Hyeri, after Eun-ho has a panic attack, Hyun-oh brings her home to help her recover. This catches Hyeri by surprise, as she finds herself unexpectedly face-to-face with Hyun-oh, leaving her unable to go to work. This encounter intensifies the tension, as Eun-ho gradually discovers more about Hyeri, and Je-young also begins to learn the deeper truths about Eun-ho.
The plot becomes more intricate here. The presumed happy ending for Eun-ho and Hyun-oh seems less certain, especially as Hyun-oh’s reluctance to marry is clarified: he feels bound by his responsibility to care for his elderly family members. His subtle but hurtful comment that he wishes Eun-ho would fall ill at times just to have a reason to stay near her is frustrating, yet in the epilogue, his perspective is explained, adding a bittersweet depth to his character.
In this episode, I suspect a wild twist—that a certain character might actually be Eun-ho’s sibling. This character is Baek Hye-yeon. This character’s unpredictable behavior suggests that something more could unfold with Je-young, potentially leading to heartbreak for Hyeri if a love triangle develops.
While the outcome remains uncertain, it’s looking like Je-young’s journey may turn tragic, setting up a classic case of "second-lead syndrome" where the audience like me sympathizes deeply with him but fears he won’t end up with his love. This layer of unrequited love and complicated family dynamics enriches the story's emotional tension, leaving you both curious and wary of what’s to come.