In the Korean drama My Sweet Mobster, Go Eun Ha (played by Han Sun Hwa) and Seo Ji Hwan (played by Um Tae Goo) face several challenges that complicate their budding relationship. As the main couple in this drama, their journey is fraught with tension and conflict. Here are three significant problems they encounter in their relationship.
A Love Triangle in the Middle of Go Eun Ha and Seo Ji Hwan’s Relationship
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Before their relationship even begins, Go Eun Ha and Seo Ji Hwan are entangled in a love triangle. While Eun Ha and Ji Hwan are clearly interested in each other, Kang Ye Na (played by Song Seo Rin) and Jang Hyun Woo (played by Kwon Yul) oppose their relationship.
Kang Ye Na is an entertainer who once received help from Ji Hwan and returns to his life to pursue her love. She even agrees to work without pay to stay close to him. On the other hand, Jang Hyun Woo, who likes Eun Ha, warns her that Ji Hwan is dangerous and not as good as he appears. This love triangle creates constant tension and hinders the couple’s progress.
Seo Ji Hwan’s Bad Reputation and Thirsty Deer
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Seo Ji Hwan’s past as a former gangster with the Bulldog gang casts a long shadow over his relationship with Go Eun Ha. Despite having retired from the gangster world and starting a meat processing company called Rusa Haus, Ji Hwan’s reputation continues to haunt him.
Ji Hwan’s bad reputation not only affects his business but also makes people wary of associating with him. Eun Ha feels uneasy being around Ji Hwan’s former gangster associates, leading to repeated conflicts and misunderstandings between the couple. Their relationship is a constant push and pull due to Ji Hwan’s tainted past.
Someone from Go Eun Ha’s Past
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Another significant issue in their relationship is the mysterious figure from Go Eun Ha’s past, Hyeon Woo. Eun Ha and Hyeon Woo were close friends until they were separated while being chased by a stranger. Over the years, the name Hyeon Woo has remained significant to Eun Ha, and she now believes that Jang Hyun Woo might be her long-lost friend.
Eun Ha’s attention to Jang Hyun Woo often makes Ji Hwan jealous and leads to conflicts between the two men. The mystery of Hyeon Woo’s identity adds another layer of complexity to Eun Ha and Ji Hwan’s relationship, with some speculating that Hyeon Woo might actually be Ji Hwan. This unresolved issue, coupled with Ji Hwan’s bad reputation and the people around them, strains their relationship further.
My Sweet Mobster expertly weaves these conflicts into the narrative, making the audience empathize with the characters’ struggles. The drama’s portrayal of love, trust, and redemption keeps viewers hooked, eagerly anticipating how Eun Ha and Ji Hwan will navigate their tumultuous relationship.
