키스는 괜히 해서! — Season 1
At a baby products company, meticulous and driven team leader Kong Ji Hyeok thrives in his role, known for his sharp mind and unwavering focus. His carefully ordered world is unexpectedly upended when Ko Da Rim, a new member of his Mother TF team, impulsively kisses him – complicating matters significantly given her marital status. Da Rim, however, carries secrets of her own. Desperate to secure stable employment, she fabricated details about her life during the hiring process, presenting herself as a married woman with a child to land a temporary position at the company. Now working alongside Kong Ji Hyeok, her initial goal is simply to earn a permanent contract, but an undeniable attraction begins to blossom, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal desire.
In the days leading up to her sister’s wedding, Ko Da Rim travels to Jeju Island. There, an unexpected meeting leaves her shaken, until she encounters Kong Ji Hyeok near a cliff.
The carefully constructed pretense between Da Rim and Ji Hyeok begins to ignite into something genuine, culminating in a real date. Simultaneously, Da Rim’s mother suffers a collapse following a deeply unsettling argument.
The chance encounter between Da-rim and Ji-hyeok at the office quickly shifts to a fraught situation when he discovers the truth behind her sudden, almost forced, nuptials: a gilded cage disguised as marriage, orchestrated as a harsh form o…
The frantic flight from loan sharks forged a deeper connection between Ji-hyeok and Da-rim, rekindling a familiar flame. Afterward, Da-rim made a sincere appeal to preserve her position.
Once Ji-hyeok settled Da-rim’s debt, he began to intrude upon every aspect of her existence. This left her caught in a confusing space, oscillating between exasperation and a tender fondness.
The sight of Kim Seon-u and Yu Ha-yeong together, seemingly in a romantic moment, weighed on Ji-hyeok as he tended to Da-rim during her illness. He wrestled with the decision of whether to confide in her about what he had seen.
A shared purpose at a company gathering for newlyweds draws Ji-hyeok and Da-rim closer. Soon after, Da-rim faces a sudden crisis while hiking in the mountains, falling amidst the unexpected turmoil.
Da-rim is stunned by the news of Ji-hyeok’s engagement, a revelation that only intensifies the chill in his demeanor and the ache in her heart. An impending company trip will inevitably draw them together, forcing a renewed and painful clo…
The revelation of Da-rim's truth brought Ji-hyeok a strange mixture of relief and betrayal. His reaction, erratic and unforeseen, compelled her to finally lay bare the whole story.
A growing unease settled upon Da-rim as Ji-hyeok’s attentions became a persistent tide. Later, at the gathering of their mothers’ families at Seon-u’s residence, a familiar competitiveness ignited within Ji-hyeok.
Following his confession, Ji-hyeok and Da-rim embark on a clandestine romance, navigating it with a constant awareness of potential discovery. Simultaneously, news of Da-rim's marital status spreads through the office.
Haunted by remorse, Da-rim resolves to resign, but Ji-hyeok refuses to allow it. The discovery of their mutual feelings by a coworker compels Da-rim to finally speak the truth.
Having confessed to her surveillance, Da-rim bid farewell to Ji-hyeok and then vanished. He was left with a heart full of sorrow, and his focus narrowed to a single purpose: to vindicate her.
In a decisive final maneuver against his adversaries, Ji-hyeok is ensnared by a vengeful deed, leaving him vulnerable and stripped of his memories. Will he and Da-rim discover a path to happiness amidst this turmoil?
