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Love Me Hate Me Or Marry Me [TaeJin]
EPISODE 01: Kim Taehyung's Dream
Kim Taehyung, a 27-year-old young man with sharp intellect and unwavering determination, lived each day with one singular ambition—to work for a prestigious tech company abroad. His heart burned with a desire to make that dream a reality, driving him to excel at every opportunity that came his way.
But the world he lived in was far from perfect.
Taehyung shared his home with his father, Kim Seong, a wise and kind-hearted man who served as a trusted advisor to the chairman of SJ Company. Despite his demanding job, Taehyung’s father always made time for him, showering him with love and support.
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
Then, there was his stepmother, Kim Jun-hee
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
Her presence in the house felt like a shadow Taehyung couldn't escape. She ran a modest laundry shop and was hardworking, but their relationship was strained. Their interactions were often cold or sharp, with resentment simmering beneath the surface—neither willing to bridge the gap that kept them apart.
His father, aware of the tension, never gave up trying to create harmony. He hoped one day Taehyung and Jun-hee would find a way to get along, but Taehyung felt like it was an impossible task. For the sake of his father, he tried to remain civil, but the rift between him and his stepmother ran deep.
Lisa was Taehyung’s love, the one person who truly understood him. Kind, compassionate, and breathtakingly beautiful, Lisa was everything he admired. Their love was unwavering, a beacon of hope in his otherwise complicated world. They shared dreams of a future filled with love, marriage, and a life they could build together.
She supported Taehyung’s aspirations, standing by him as he worked tirelessly toward his dream of working abroad. Together, they believed they could overcome any challenge.
But life has a way of testing even the strongest of bonds.
One morning, Taehyung finally submitted his job application to the tech company in America. His heart raced with excitement, knowing he had taken the first step toward his dream. As soon as he hit submit, he eagerly picked up his phone to share the good news with Lisa.
Kim Taehyung
📱Lisa, I did it! I applied to that company in America!
Lisa
(Excited)📱That’s amazing, Tae! I’m so proud of you. This is the first step to your dream.
Kim Taehyung
(Smiles, feeling hopeful)📱I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Taehyung’s stepmother enters the room with a scowl on her face.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Scoffs) Taehyung, 27 years old and still wasting time. How long will you live off your father’s money?
Kim Taehyung
(Clenching his jaw) I’m working toward something!
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Mocking) Dreaming isn’t enough. You need to prove you can stand on your own, instead of sitting around here expecting success to just fall into your lap.
Taehyung hangs up on Lisa, his excitement replaced by frustration.
Kim Taehyung
I’m working toward something! Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean I’m doing nothing.(Fired back)
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Retorted) Dreaming and working are two different things.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
Your father didn’t raise you to be lazy, but that’s all you’ve become. Applying for jobs isn’t enough. You need to prove you can stand on your own!
The tension in the room grew thick. Taehyung’s anger boiled beneath the surface, but a small voice inside him reminded him to stay calm—for his father’s sake.
Taehyung storms out, heading toward the gate, trying to control his anger. His phone buzzes with a call from his father.
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(Panicked)📱Taehyung, your father had an accident. Please come to Seoul Hospital immediately!
Taehyung freezes, the world around him crashing down.
Kim Taehyung
(Stammering)📱I... I’ll be there right away.
He rushes back into the house, grabbing his wallet. His stepmother looks on, frowning.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Muttering) What’s gotten into this lazy boy?
Ignoring her, Taehyung grabs what he needs and heads for the door.
Kim Taehyung
Dad’s had an accident. I’m going to the hospital.
Her irritation melts into concern as she hurriedly follows him out.
At the hospital, they rush to the emergency ward, where they find Mr. Kim surrounded by doctors and nurses. The tension in the air is thick.
Doctor
(Emerges, calm but serious) Mr. Kim is stable, but he has severe internal injuries. The next 24 hours are critical.
Taehyung feels his heart drop as he takes in the situation.
The doctor emerged, his expression calm but serious.
Doctor
Mr. Kim is stable now.
Doctor
We’ve discovered that he has a medical condition in its second stage. Once he recovers from the accident, we’ll need to start treatment immediately.
The words hit Taehyung like a blow. The weight of the revelation hung heavy in the air.
Eight days later, the doctor emerged again, his face grim.
Doctor
Mr. Kim’s condition is stable.
Doctor
but we’ll need to begin treatment soon. The cost of treatment will be over 10 million won. If you have insurance, you might receive a 5 million won discount.
Mrs. Kim’s face paled at the news.
After a moment, Mrs. Kim's frustration boiled over. She turned to Taehyung, her voice sharp with frustration.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Angrily) All you care about is your dream to go abroad, don't you? Go then! Leave us like this in our time of need!
Kim Taehyung
(Flinches, his voice quiet) I never said I’d abandon you.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Voice rising) Your father has been asking you to join SJ Company since you graduated, but no—you had to chase your dream overseas! Now look at us—look at him! (Gestures toward Mr. Kim, who looks helplessly at Taehyung)
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
(Weakly) Jun-hee... let it go.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Ignoring him, her voice cracking with emotion) Why should I let it go? If you'd been working, you could’ve contributed! We wouldn’t be in this mess! How am I supposed to pay for this treatment with the little I earn from the laundry? And your father’s savings? Gone! Drained by that woman during the divorce!
Kim Taehyung
*Looks away, guilt settling deep in his chest
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Accusatory) Tell me, Taehyung, how are we supposed to save him?!
Taehyung turns and starts walking away, his steps heavy with emotion.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Shouts after him) Where are you going?! Answer me! Go ahead, run away like your mother did! Abandon your father in his time of need, then come back later to claim your share of his legacy, just like she did!
Taehyung stops at the door, her words cutting through him like a blade. His fists clench tightly at his sides. Without looking back, he leaves.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Calling out one last time) That’s right! Walk away, Taehyung!
Silence falls as the door closes behind him. Mrs. Kim sinks into a chair, trembling with anger and fear.
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
(Softly) He’s just a child, Jun-hee. He’s still figuring things out. If his dream comes true, at least he’ll live a life he’s proud of.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Wiping her tears, her voice trembling) But at what cost? He’s leaving you in this condition. Shouldn’t he be here, supporting us, taking care of you?
She brings a glass of water to Mr. Kim and helps him sip carefully. Adjusting his pillow, she sits back down, her face etched with worry.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Quietly) What if Taehyung leaves us... just like Seo did?
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
(Sighs deeply) Taehyung is not Seo.
Mrs. Kim Jun-hee (Taehyung’s Step Mom)
(Bitterly) Are you sure? That woman didn’t think twice before walking away from her child. She went to her parents, filed for divorce, and accused you of things you never did.
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
(Weakly) Jun-hee—
Mr. Kim Seong (Taehyung’s Father)
(Gently) Taehyung loves this family in his own way. Give him time.
But Mrs. Kim isn’t convinced. The weight of the past clings to her, and the pain of her fears remains heavy.
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