'Itaewon Class' Park Seo-joon Withdraws Danbam Investment "I Don't Collapse This Easily"... Kim Dong-hee Turns Fully Dark (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] Park Seojoon rose again despite the withdrawal of investment, and Kim Donghee began to seriously learn management as the son of the Jang family.

On the 8th, 'Itaewon Class' started with a scene where Ma Hyunyi (played by Lee Jooyoung) appears in front of Jo Iseo (played by Kim Dami), who is crying alone while drinking at the store. When Iseo says, "How did you know I was here?" and that she wants to be alone for a while, Ma Hyunyi replies, "I think this is the first time I've seen you cry," and asks if she will give up on Park Saeroi.

Regarding Choi Kang Pocha's second round finishing in second place, Chairman Jang (played by Yoo Jae-myung) scolds Oh Sua (played by Kwon Nara). However, he says, "I cannot fire you over this matter." Still, he is not satisfied and directs his anger toward Geunsu (played by Kim Donghee). Then Jang Geunsu says, "Please give me the authority. Leave the broadcasting issue to me," and Chairman Jang entrusts the broadcasting matter to Geunsu.

After leaving the chairman's office, Geunsu apologizes to Sua, saying, "I'm sorry for acting on my own." Sua replies, "If you say you'll take responsibility, I have nothing to be embarrassed about," and says it's okay. When Geunsu thanks her for understanding, Sua says, "I don't feel good about this conversation. This isn't the relationship between a father and son. Leaning on and trusting each other?that's what family is. Your face yesterday, and now, your face?it's very different from when you were at Danbam," making Jang Geunsu troubled.

Meanwhile, Iseo tells Park Saeroi (played by Park Seojoon) that she wants to take a break. Saeroi asks, "A break? Are you quitting?" Iseo replies, "No way. How much of Danbam do you think I own? I know how to separate work and personal matters. I just want to refresh myself and come back."

Jang Geunwon (played by Ahn Bohyun), who calls Chairman Jang, says, "I hesitated a lot about whether to call or not," and asks, "Why are you doing this to me... to me like this?" Chairman Jang replies, "It's all for the Jang family," disappointing Geunwon.

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Meanwhile, an article about Jungmyeong Holdings withdrawing its investment is published, and following that, the other investors also withdraw their investments one after another. Store owners who saw the news flock to the Danbam brand opening ceremony and fiercely confront Park Saeroi.

In fact, the Jungmyeong Holdings investment withdrawal was orchestrated by Chairman Jang. Jang Geunsu asks Chairman Jang, "Is everything your game, Father?" and Chairman Jang replies, "From the beginning." He also asks Geunsu, "Is Danbam really a small fishbowl? You said Park Saeroi is a strong person. How does it look from the big water?" Geunsu responds, "I know Father is great, but well... did you really care about someone who collapses over such a trivial matter? I don't think so," irritating Chairman Jang.

Iseo apologizes to Park Saeroi, saying she pushed too hard for investment. Saeroi reassures her, saying, "Don't carry everything alone. You're someone worth betting your life on. You trust me too. I won't break down over this." Then he solemnly says, "I will bring down the Jang family, and until then, I can't let go or stop."

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Iseo invites Mrs. Kim and Kang Minjeong (played by Kim Hye-eun) to Danbam together. Mrs. Kim, known as a major investor, turns out to be Ilsu grandmother. However, Park Saeroi disappoints everyone by saying, "Grandmother's investment is not needed." Mrs. Kim leaves, saying, "You have no money or ability, just big dreams," and Kang Minjeong also expresses regret, saying, "I agree with that," adding, "There is no freedom without a price."

After much thought, Park Saeroi asks Mrs. Kim for investment, and Mrs. Kim sets the condition that she will invest only if Danbam wins at Choi Kang Pocha.

As Danbam continues to take first place at Choi Kang Pocha, Jang Geunsu leaks to the media that Ma Hyunyi is transgender. Sua angrily says, "Is that the best card you have?" but Geunsu calmly replies, "If popularity affects the results, we just make her unpopular." When Sua asks, "Why go this far?" Geunsu answers, "This is the Jang family's way, isn't it?"

Regarding the article about Ma Hyunyi being transgender, Park Saeroi tells Ma Hyunyi she can run away and doesn't have to participate in Choi Kang Pocha. But soon after, Iseo calls Ma Hyunyi to encourage her, and eventually, Ma Hyunyi competes in Choi Kang Pocha.

JTBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Itaewon Class' airs at 10:50 PM.

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