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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 22nd, in the tvN drama 'Stranger 2,' Jo Seung-woo and Kim Young-jae met for the first time, and Choi Moo-sung instructed Jo Seung-woo to monitor Lee Joon-hyuk.


Earlier in episode 2, Woo Tae-ha (Choi Moo-sung) included Kim Sa-hyun (Kim Young-jae) as the last member of the Police-Prosecutor Council. Meanwhile, Hwang Si-mok (Jo Seung-woo) was called to a high-end Japanese restaurant while meeting Han Yeo-jin (Bae Doona).


There, Hwang Si-mok met Kim Sa-hyun for the first time. Upon seeing Hwang Si-mok, Kim Sa-hyun sat down saying, "You look like someone who only reads books all day." Woo Tae-ha introduced Kim Sa-hyun as "two years younger than me but from the same class," to which Hwang Si-mok replied, "I know."


Kim Sa-hyun showed a brief surprised expression at Hwang Si-mok's response and said, "The offal dishes here are amazing. Where else can you eat such fresh stuff?" Woo Tae-ha also said, "This is for people who don't know how to eat it or who eat it well cooked," handing undercooked tripe to Hwang Si-mok.


Woo Tae-ha looked at Hwang Si-mok and said, "You look shy," then asked, "Can you eat alone?" Kim Sa-hyun glanced at Hwang Si-mok and said, "He really is shy. No wonder."


Woo Tae-ha continued to give the undercooked tripe to Hwang Si-mok, saying, "He really doesn't know how to eat this. You have to gently mix wasabi into the ponzu sauce and dip it," watching Hwang Si-mok eat. Kim Sa-hyun also observed Hwang Si-mok eating.


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While they were deep in conversation, Kim Sa-hyun and Woo Tae-ha stepped outside briefly to smoke. Kim Sa-hyun said, "Does he not even smoke?" and asked Woo Tae-ha, "Is there something you're worried about?" While Woo Tae-ha hesitated and did not answer, Hwang Si-mok packed his bag and came out.


When asked, "Did you come out to smoke too?" Hwang Si-mok replied, "I'll be going now." Kim Sa-hyun said, "I've never seen the youngest leave first after growing hair," but Hwang Si-mok left as he was. Kim Sa-hyun and Woo Tae-ha stared blankly at his departing figure.


In fact, before Kim Sa-hyun appeared, Hwang Si-mok met Seo Dong-jae with Woo Tae-ha. Seo Dong-jae reported to Woo Tae-ha about a suspicious death in the police and called him to cooperate with Hwang Si-mok.


Seo Dong-jae, who expected to investigate alone, was inwardly displeased that Hwang Si-mok got involved, but Woo Tae-ha ignored Seo Dong-jae's opinion and instructed, "Instead of Seo Pro taking this case alone, act together with Hwang Si-mok." He then told Hwang Si-mok, "Seo Dong-jae, don't sell out the prosecution. You don't get involved directly but let Seo Pro move and watch from behind."


After Seo Dong-jae left, Woo Tae-ha evaluated him, saying, "If he comes to me, a stranger, and talks about this, he must be someone who pokes around everywhere." He added, "Don't give the police any trouble. If it feels off, back off immediately," emphasizing to keep a close watch on Seo Dong-jae.



The tvN drama 'Stranger 2' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM.


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