Romance in the House Episode 12 Review: A Happy Ending for Those Who Find Themselves!

Romance in the House Episode 12 brings the show to an end as conflicts are solved, and the family moves on as individuals who live for themselves.

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Romance in the House Episode 12 Recap

As the fight between Moo-jin and the CEO erupts, Mi-rae and Tae-pyeong cannot hold themselves back and yell at them to stop. The two separate for the night, taking their respective fathers with them. While their anger toward their fathers is quite visible, they cannot help feeling warm due to the care shown by them. The next day, Moo-jin speaks of this with Ae-yeon who compliments him for doing the right thing.

The topic then shifts to Hyeon-jae and Moo-jin assures Ae-yeon that everything is alright. Elsewhere, Mi-rae and Tae-pyeong talk about what happened the previous night after which the latter asks Mi-rae if she is alright with going to work. Mi-rae assures him about the same, and later even shows it by talking back to people who badmouth her behind her back at work.

Mi-rae stands up for herself with confidence and doesn’t hide away upon listening to the words being said about her. Meanwhile, Ae-yeon and Moo-jin overhear the tenants at the villa who talk about them possibly living together soon. But this is not something that Ae-yeon is ready for now and later during her relaxing time with Mi-rae, her daughter assures her support for whatever she decides.

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Elsewhere, Jeong-in finally begins dating Jae-geol who can no longer say no to the woman who is wholeheartedly waiting for him. Meanwhile, Moo-jin meets Tae-pyeong to apologise to him and sends an apology to his father for his behaviour. He tells Tae-pyeong that he has a good father who supports him so much in doing what he does when there is a whole business waiting for him to take over.

He then asks Tae-pyeong what it is like teaching children, considering the offer Ae-yeon told him about some days back. Later, Tae-pyeong invites his father for some drinks and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation. The CEO talks about how Tae-pyeong moved from being a responsibility to a son he dearly loves while Tae-pyeong tells him how lucky he is to have him as his father.

Tae-pyeong then tells him that he will not be taking over the business after his internship period, which the CEO accepts. He keeps his end of the deal made between then and Tae-pyeong hopes he can retire soon so that they can begin their trips soon. While the father-son duo here solves their issues, another similar duo is finding it hard to fix things.

Moo-jin and Hyeon-jae’s argument is still unresolved and this time, Hyeon-jae decides to finally leave home. The next day, Moo-jin thinks of ways to fix things between them but realises that his son is missing. He tells Ae-yeon about this when Mi-rae arrives and finds out what is happening. The father-daughter then begins to think of ways to fix Hyeon-jae after they find them, but are startled when Hyeon-jae comes out of the room.

He finally bursts out in anger when his family is once again making decisions for him without his consultation. He reveals how he has been taken lightly for a long time, about the bullying he faced and the absence of his father which came to him suddenly and without any explanation. The family is shocked by his outburst and freaks out when he begins to leave the house as well.

Ae-yeon stops him and asks Moo-jin to leave for some time with Mi-rae. She finally sits alone with her son and apologises to him for everything that went wrong with her parenting and with the way the family has treated him. She promises to support him in whatever he wishes to do hereon as long as he shows it with his actions instead of just throwing work like his father.

She then calls the others inside and the family decides to work on their communication to make it better and to gather once a month for a family dinner. Finally, things begin to settle everywhere as Ae-yeon’s new career takes off with a good start and she gets to be her, living alone in the house. As her days run smoothly, she plans a trip with Moo-jin where she confronts to liking living alone.

Moo-jin supports her with this and doesn’t make any attempts to change her decision as the two enjoy their evening. Meanwhile, Mi-rae is enjoying her independent life and is supported by Tae-pyeong to live the way she wants, without any pressure of marriage. Instead, he supports her in every way while promising to stay together for a long time to do all the activities Mi-rae has planned for them.

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Elsewhere, Jeong-hyeok’s novel receives good feedback but he hides this from the tenants at the villa to be the silent rich man in the community. Instead, he shares the happiness of becoming a father soon. Meanwhile, Moo-jin has begun his career as a baseball instructor for kids and has a competitive yet fun relationship with Tae-pyeong.

Meanwhile, his relationship with Mi-rae has improved as she begins to address him as her father, and talks about how he was his favourite during her childhood. As their relationship eases, the two begin to spend happier time together. Elsewhere, Hyeon-jae is giving interviews in different places while Ae-yeon is getting independent, buying herself a car and getting a driver’s license.

As the family gathers for their monthly meal, they update each other about their lives while spending happier time together. As the peace stays within the family that lives apart, the episode comes to an end.

Romance in the House Episode 12 Review

The final episode is here and we have received a happy and satisfying ending to the Kdrama that brought laughs, sentiments, and mystery beautifully. The episode brings a unique ending where a family finds their love grows for each other, and also for themselves as they live their lives for themselves.

The show has brought about a unique perspective on the way people can find happiness, with one of them being prioritising themselves. The four individuals in the family are still a family even when they are living apart and there is no harm in being this way. They have discovered a new side of themselves, and this has only brought them closer than ever as they let go of the duties that they are supposed to fulfil for the family.

Meanwhile, I have liked the way Mi-rae’s situation has been handled, which is again different from the common route usually taken. She can stand up for herself with some support from her team and she has done this flawlessly. Even Tae-pyeong’s decision to do what he loves is commendable, once again emphasising on individual happiness, rather than doing what you are expected to do.

Altogether, this Kdrama has brought a unique perspective with the many individuals we have seen through the 12 episodes, making it a must-watch for sure.

Watch Romance in the House on Netflix.

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