Motel California Releases New Stills Featuring Lee Se Young and Choi Hee Jin
Motel California released new stills featuring Lee Se Young and Choi Hee Jin during last night’s episode. Based on Shim Yun Seo’s 2019 novel Home, Bitter Home, MBC’s Motel California is a compelling new romance drama. The story follows Ji Kang Hee (played by Lee Se Young), a woman who grew up in the small, rural Motel California. After escaping her hometown years ago, Kang Hee returns home after 12 years, only to reconnect with her first love, Cheon Yeon Soo (Na In Woo), and her childhood friend. As they rekindle their bond, secrets from the past and unresolved emotions start to resurface, complicating their journey.
In the previous episode of Motel California, Kang Hee returned to her hometown and was confronted with surprising news: Yeon Soo, her first love, is getting married to Yoon Nan Woo (Choi Hee Jin), a fellow veterinarian at his clinic. This revelation sent Kang Hee into an emotional whirlwind, and she found herself face-to-face with Yeon Soo, tearfully expressing her pain with the words, “You’ve changed.” The encounter underscored the deep emotional conflict between the two, as years of separation and unspoken feelings came rushing to the surface.
In the newly released stills, Nan Woo, Yeon Soo’s fiancée, is seen warmly embracing Kang Hee, creating a moment of unexpected tenderness. Nan Woo’s cheerful and carefree smile as she wraps her arms around Kang Hee contrasts with the tension that has been building between the characters. This surprising act of kindness raises intriguing questions about the emotional undercurrents of their relationship. What led to this moment of closeness, and how will it impact the complex dynamics between the characters moving forward?
Kang Hee’s reaction speaks volumes. After realizing her lingering feelings for Yeon Soo, she struggles with Nan Woo’s presence in his life. Despite her discomfort, Kang Hee can’t bring herself to distance Nan Woo, showing a more vulnerable side. This creates a complex dynamic, raising questions about whether Kang Hee will let go of her feelings for Yeon Soo, and if Nan Woo will uncover that Kang Hee is Yeon Soo’s unforgettable first love.
The next episode of Motel California will air on January 25 at 9:50 p.m. KST, continuing the drama’s emotional journey and unveiling more twists in the storyline.
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