Love Next Door revealed a shocking twist in the latest episode, sending shockwaves through the audience.
In the 8th episode, aired on the 8th, Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) disclosed that she had previously undergone surgery for stomach cancer. This shocking reveal came after Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) boldly confessed his feelings to Seok Ryu, saying, “When I say I’m going crazy because of you, it means I like you.” He added, “You don’t have to answer me right away.”
During a visit to Seung Hyo’s office, Seok Ryu suddenly collapsed from intense stomach pain. Rejecting Seung Hyo’s help, she asked Song Hyun Joon (Han Joon Woo) to assist her instead. At the hospital, Seok Ryu revealed to the doctor, “I had surgery three years ago in the U.S.,” and dropped the bombshell, “It was stage 2 stomach cancer. I had 70% of my stomach removed and underwent chemotherapy.” This unexpected twist left fans stunned.
However, not all viewers were thrilled with the sudden development. After the episode aired, reactions flooded social media and online forums, with some calling the plot twist “disappointing” and expressing frustration over the show’s direction. Comments like, “I was so excited for this drama, but this is not what I expected,” and “Why would they introduce such an old-fashioned storyline in a rom-com?” reflected a growing dissatisfaction. Others questioned Seok Ryu’s actions, with one fan asking, “If she had stomach cancer, why was she drinking so much?”
Still, some viewers held out hope for a positive outcome, with one commenting, “It’s not late-stage cancer, so maybe we can still get a happy ending.” Others felt the twist was manageable, saying, “I can live with the cancer reveal. Let’s just see where it goes.”
As Love Next Door draws strong reactions, viewers are curious about how the plot will unfold from here.
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