In No Gain No Love Episode 4, the focus shifts to the second leads as their story develops further. Bok Gyu-hyun, who becomes a critic of Nam Ja-yeon’s web novel, starts trolling her with nasty comments. This makes it difficult for Ja-yeon to continue her work, so she decides to file a complaint against him. When Gyu-hyun is summoned to the station, Ja-yeon secretly goes there to see what her troll looks like, and they eventually meet. We also learn that Yeo Ha-jun, who is currently Bok Gyu-hyun’s bodyguard, is Ja-yeon’s former classmate and her secret crush, inspiring her writing. This hints at a possible love triangle developing among them.
Meanwhile, Son Hae-yeong and Kim Ji-uk’s wedding is finally over, and she ends up going on their honeymoon alone, leading to their separation. However, she constantly finds herself missing him, suggesting that her feelings for him might be growing. By the end of the episode, during a new hiring process at her office, Kim Ji-uk shows up and admits he misses her. After three months, they are reunited—but will they fall in love this time?
The comedy rom-com series is directed by Kim Jung-shik and written by Kim Hye-young.
No Gain No Love Episode 5 Runtime
No Gain No Love Kdrama Cast
Shin Min-ah, Kim Young-dae, Lee Sang-yi, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Yoo-jin, Go Wook, Jeon Hye-won, Choi Jin-ho, Lee Il-hwa,Heo Jung-min, Joo Min-kyung and others.
No Gain No Love Release Time
5:30 PM IST (Monday – Tuesday)
No Gain No Love Native Title
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No Gain No Love Episode 5 Recap
We kick off Episode 5 with some major tension as an unknown man pays a surprise visit to Kim Ji-uk, threatening to expose a scandalous secret: Ji-uk is the son of his mother, born out of wedlock while she is married to a pastor in Canada. The blackmailer’s demand? Ji-uk must join Kkulbee Education, the very company where Son Hae-yeong works. This twist forces Ji-uk and Hae-yeong to cross paths again, much to Hae-yeong’s dismay.
At the office, she’s shocked to see him as the new recruit and wastes no time dragging him aside to question his sudden appearance. She’s angry since they had agreed never to be seen together at work to avoid anyone discovering their sham marriage. Ji-uk, however, is in a bind and can’t explain his actions, which only frustrates her further.
Trying to get rid of him, Hae-yeong decides to make Ji-uk’s life difficult, hoping he will fail his probation and leave the company. She even makes him wear a ridiculous bee costume and entertain children as a part of his duties. However, this backfires spectacularly when Ji-uk takes off the costume to drink water, and his handsome face captivates the parents, who demand he be the one to explain the company’s products.
Meanwhile, Hae-yeong’s attention is diverted by a child in the park who is covered in bruises. Realizing the child is being abused, she takes photos of the injuries, but the child’s father catches her and turns violent. This leads to a confrontation where Ji-uk steps in to protect her, resulting in both of them and the child’s father ending up at the police station. They are soon bailed out, and the company lawyer promises to investigate the child’s situation.
Elsewhere, Nam Ja-yeon is at the police station, dealing with her own drama involving Bok Gyu-hyun, who has not faced consequences for his actions. She is furious and throws a handwritten apology letter at him, telling him she will never forgive him. When Gyu-hyun almost gets hit by a truck right after, Ja-yeon faints, thinking he was injured. Gyu-hyun quickly takes her to the hospital, hinting at a complex dynamic between the two.
Back at the office, Ji-uk joins Hae-yeong’s team, and she is visibly unhappy. She warns him that if people find out he is her husband and he makes any mistakes, it will all fall back on her. At home, Ji-uk and Hae-yeong encounter An U-jae drunk in front of her door. This sparks an argument between Ji-uk and Hae-yeong, with Ji-uk questioning if she still has feelings for U-jae.
The next day, things take a darker turn when Ji-uk discovers a complaint has been filed against Hae-yeong for office harassment. Concerned, he barges into a committee meeting where Hae-yeong is about to lose her position. In a bold move, he announces that he is not a victim but her husband, leaving everyone in stunned silence.
No Gain No Love Episode 5 Review
This episode of No Gain No Love takes things up a notch with its mix of comedy, tension, and drama. The dynamic between Son Hae-yeong (Shin Min-ah) and Kim Ji-uk (Kim Young-dae) is getting spicier with each episode. Watching Ji-uk’s “puppy boy” energy clash with Hae-yeong’s bossy and determined nature is both hilarious and compelling. They obviously care for each other, but they’re too stubborn to admit it—this “will they or won’t they” game is intriguing and adds a lot of flavor to the show.
The episode also dives into some heavy stuff, like the subplot involving child abuse, which adds a more serious tone to the story. It’s nice to see Hae-yeong’s character stepping up as someone who won’t back down from injustice, even if it means facing the wrath of an abuser. On the other hand, the Nam Ja-yeon and Bok Gyu-hyun storyline is building up to something intense. Ja-yeon’s rage and Gyu-hyun’s attempts to seek forgiveness make for an interesting subplot that adds depth to their characters.
While the show is slowly unravelling its mysteries and deepening its character dynamics, it leaves us with so many questions. How will Hae-yeong and Ji-uk’s relationship evolve? What’s the next move for Ja-yeon and Gyu-hyun? The series knows how to mix humour with drama, and Episode 5 proves that No Gain No Love is getting juicier by the episode. Here’s hoping the show continues to build on this momentum and gives us the romance, drama, and plot twists we crave!
Also Read: No Gain No Love Episode 4 Review: Son Hae-yeong and Kim Ji-uk’s Heartfelt Farewells and Unexpected Reunions Keep It Entertaining
