In No Gain No Love Episode 5, due to blackmail from a mysterious man, Kim Ji-uk is forced to join the company where Son Hae-yeong works. However, no one recognises him as her husband. Hae-yeong makes several attempts to remove Ji-uk from the company but fails miserably as he ends up joining her team. The episode also features an emotional confrontation between Gyu-hyun and Ja-yeon when they meet outside the station. When Gyu-hyun asks for an apology, Ja-yeon refuses and tells him to die, upset over a comment he left on her web novel.
Later, when Ji-uk questions Hae-yeong about why she doesn’t want him at the company, she explains that she could be held accountable for his actions. Unfortunately, an employee overhears this, misunderstands the context, and reports Hae-yeong for workplace harassment.
The comedy rom-com series is directed by Kim Jung-shik and written by Kim Hye-young.
No Gain No Love Episode 6 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 6 Recap
The episode starts with Son Hae-yeong imagining that Kim Ji-uk was the one who complained about her at work. She hilariously imagines him agreeing to marry her only so he could push her off a building. But as Kim Ji-uk enters the room, he clarifies to the panel that he isn’t a victim but her husband and that their issues are just normal husband-wife quarrels.
After they leave the room, they head to the terrace where Ji-uk humorously sulks over Hae-yeong thinking he would file a complaint against her, especially when he’s always been there to protect her. They clear things up and decide to face everything together. Even when their office colleagues keep bombarding them with questions, they handle it with bravery, reminding everyone that marriage isn’t a crime.
On the other hand, Nam Ja-yeon wakes up from a nightmare where her father was trying to hit her, and she was hiding in a closet. She wakes up to see Bok Gyu-hyun lying on the floor, which frightens her. Gyu-hyun explains that she fainted, and he covered her hospital bill. Ja-yeon insists on repaying him, but the situation takes a funny turn when she finds out she was in a VIP room, and he even got her a new phone. She starts to see Gyu-hyun differently, thinking he might be a rich, unemployed kid. Later, she decides to settle things by asking him to work in community service, adding another layer to their budding chemistry.
Meanwhile, the mysterious man appears at Kim Ji-uk’s place and starts asking questions about his marriage to an older woman. This raises suspicions that he might be working for the company chairman—Bok Gyu-hyun’s father. Ji-uk plants a recording device in one of the man’s shoes to uncover the truth, and it is revealed that his suspicion is correct—the chairman is indeed involved, which hints that Ji-uk might be the illegitimate child of the chairman.
We also see Kim Ji-uk and Son Hae-yeong’s chemistry developing further. Ji-uk buys the wedding ring that Hae-yeong had rented for their fake marriage, making her wonder if he has feelings for her or if there’s someone else in his life. From Ji-uk’s side, it’s evident that he definitely has feelings for her but is trying to hide them.
Later, they are invited to attend a press conference for a child abuse campaign, which is also attended by the chairman, his wife, Bok Gyu-hyun, An U-jae, and Kwon I-rin. After the press meet, the chairman asks everyone to stay for dinner, where he shows a particular interest in knowing more about Kim Ji-uk and Son Hae-yeong’s relationship, hinting at the possibility that he might be Ji-uk’s father. The episode ends with a funny twist where Kim Ji-uk and Son Hae-yeong wake up in the same bed after getting drunk at the party, with An U-jae third-wheeling with them, making it even more hilarious.
No Gain No Love Episode 6 Review
This episode of No Gain No Love keeps up the show’s signature mix of comedy, romance, and drama. We get some genuinely funny moments, especially with Hae-yeong’s wild imagination and Ji-uk’s reaction to it. The show continues to play with the fake marriage trope in an interesting way, giving the audience plenty to root for as we see the leads inch closer emotionally.
Nam Ja-yeon and Bok Gyu-hyun’s side plot adds a refreshing comedic break, with their quirky chemistry bringing a lighter feel amidst the unfolding drama. The show also hints at deeper themes, like unresolved family issues and personal growth, which could add more depth to their characters moving forward.
The potential twist involving Ji-uk’s parentage is intriguing. It adds a layer of mystery and sets up a potential conflict that could shake things up in future episodes. However, some parts felt a bit dragged out, and the press conference scene, while important for plot development, could have been tighter.
Overall, Episode 6 does a great job of balancing humour and drama. It keeps the viewers invested in the main storyline while offering enough subplots to maintain interest. With hints of deeper conflicts to come and growing romantic tension between the leads, the episode leaves viewers excited for what’s next.
Also Read: No Gain No Love Episode 5 Review: Ji-uk and Hae-yeong’s Tumultuous Reunion and Rising Tensions
