We come back for the second half of ‘Oh! My Assistant’. In case you missed what happened in the first four episodes, check out our first-half recap here!
Without further ado, let’s dive into it!
Episode 5 – Surprise! Surprise!
The second half begins with Seon Ho and Muyeong going to a park to take some pictures they need for the project, albeit not without looking like they are on a date. As they walk, Seon Ho asks Muyeong about his thoughts on boys falling in love, to which Muyeong responds that he’s fine with it. They end their walk in a cafe where Seon Ho meets with his manager, Minyoung.
Although he doesn’t recognize that it’s Minyoung, Muyeong, instead of leaving, decides to stalk the two. While he thinks it’s stupid that he feels jealous, he still decides to follow them. When they visit a hotel for research, Muyeong misconstrues it as something else. Sad and disappointed, he calls his best friend Do Ha, and meets him at their favorite bar.
Apparently, Seon Ho and Minyoung are visiting the same bar which Minyoung describes as popular among gay couples. Both Seon Ho and Muyeong are surprised to see each other there. Do Ha, sensing the awkward conflict between the two, and is already aware of his best friend’s troubles, pulls Muyeong for a surprise kiss.
The episode is pretty much a continuation of the sexual identity conflict of the previous episodes, but of course, not without a problematic strike at the end. Do Ha’s kiss may be a surprising plot device to imply both his overprotectiveness but also hidden feelings for Muyeong. On the other hand, it can also be interpreted as him deciding to ‘out’ Muyeong to Seon Ho without his consent.
Episode 6 – Hide and Seek
It’s an episode of confessions — yes, with an s!
The feelings can’t be contained anymore, and Seon Ho finally confesses that he likes Muyeong! But not without an awkward start. At Seon Ho’s apartment, the kiss at the bar remains an elephant in the room. But when Muyeong is about to leave, Seon Ho decides to bring it up. Muyeong takes it as an opportunity to admit that he likes men. Seon Ho, on the other hand, takes it as a sign to also admit that he likes Muyeong.
Unfortunately, Muyeong, who is still convinced that Seon Ho is dating Minyoung, keeps the on-the-spot fake dating set-up with his best friend Do Ha and tells Seon Ho that he already has a boyfriend. Disappointed, Seon Ho says that it’s okay and that he just wants to tell Muyeong what he really feels.
It’s become a game of hide and seek, with Muyeong hiding his own feelings for Seon Ho (and to an extent, also Do Ha for Muyeong), and Seon Ho realizing that he actually wants Muyeong. Muyeong thinks it’s best that they stay away from each other, so he quits his job. He lowkey wishes for Seon Ho to ask him to stay, but Seon Ho just leaves him on read. Apparently, Seon Ho decides to find Muyeong in his house where he personally — and formally — thanks the latter for working for him. But what’s a heartbreak without some drinks right? The episode ends with Seon Ho already downing three soju bottles as he wonders why he feels so heartbroken when he and Muyeong haven’t even dated yet.