In the Korean drama Blood Free, Yun Ja Yu (Han Hyo Joo) leads a meat cultivation company known as Blood Free, often shortened to BF. As a businesswoman, Yun Ja Yu is widely recognized for her success in dominating the market.
Behind her achievements, Yun Ja Yu encountered numerous challenges in her business journey. She earned admiration but also faced hostility. Here’s a breakdown of Yun Ja Yu’s business trials in the drama Blood Free.
(Note: Spoilers ahead.)
1. Dealing with Enormous Debt at Business Start-Up
trailer for the drama Blood Free (instagram.com/disneyplushotstarid)BF stands as a major corporation, with Yun Ja Yu pioneering cultured meat technology, poised to revolutionize the meat industry. Despite her innovative approach, success wasn’t immediate. Early in her career, Yun Ja Yu found herself burdened with significant debt, resorting to loans to kickstart her enterprise.
2. Surviving an Assassination Attempt
trailer for the drama Blood Free (instagram.com/disneyplushk)Yun Ja Yu’s CEO status grants her substantial influence. Approximately a year prior, she attended a crucial meeting overseas with South Korea’s then-president, Lee Mun Gyu (Jeon Kuk Hwan), alongside CEOs from other firms. Tragically, the meeting was marred by a bomb attack, resulting in President Lee Mun Gyu losing both legs. Yun Ja Yu faced accusations of orchestrating the attack.
3. Facing Betrayal from a Trusted Colleague
trailer for the drama Blood Free (instagram.com/disneyplushk)Amidst episodes aired, Yun Ja Yu grapples with a cyber-attack on her laboratory, locking away vital company data with ransomware. Investigations pointed to Kim Sin Gu (Kim Sang Ho), a trusted professor and longtime associate of Yun Ja Yu. Kim Sin Gu disappeared after extorting ransom money, leaving Yun Ja Yu betrayed and disillusioned.
4. Contemplating a Company Sale
trailer for the drama Blood Free (instagram.com/disneyplushk)Following a shocking incident involving a death in her car, Yun Ja Yu sought a bodyguard for protection. Rumors swirled about the company’s instability. At an event, Yun Ja Yu encountered Lee Mun Gyu’s ex-son-in-law, who proposed buying BF for 32 trillion won. While tempted by the offer amid company turmoil, Yun Ja Yu hesitated, recognizing the potential of cultured meat technology’s future popularity.
5. Fighting Allegations of Murder
trailer for the drama Blood Free (instagram.com/disneyplushk)Before apprehending Kim Sin Gu, Yun Ja Yu learned of the professor’s death on a plane, suspected of poisoning. Consequently, she became a murder suspect, facing heightened public scrutiny. Journalists besieged her, probing into suspicions surrounding Kim Sin Gu’s demise. Forced to seek refuge at her bodyguard Woo Chae Woon’s (Ju Ji Hoon) house, Yun Ja Yu grappled with mounting challenges to protect her business legacy.
In navigating the business landscape, Yun Ja Yu confronts a myriad of obstacles. Despite achievements, adversaries threaten to dismantle her hard-earned success. Viewers eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama in subsequent Blood Free episodes.
