Seoyoung, My Daughter

Facing financial ruin, Seoyoung rushes to the airport on a stolen motorcycle when her mother collapses—and dies. Consumed by grief and guilt over her father’s debts, she sacrifices her future to clear a mountain of debt—and pounds her way into a new tutoring job.

Seoyoung begins tutoring young Seongjae at the Kang household. Tensions flare as her firm, no-nonsense attitude clashes with his spoiled brat behavior. Meanwhile, Kang Ujae, the older brother, watches her with interest—even as he remains aloof.

As Ujae relentlessly hunts for his stolen motorcycle, Seoyoung navigates the Kang family’s expectations with grit. Meanwhile, Hojeong’s sweet visit to Seoyoung’s home begins to spark unexpected connections.

Seoyoung settles into the Kang household, moving next door to Ujae. Despite friction, they share a quiet moment over Seoul’s favorite comfort dish—seolleongtang. It’s a small connection that begins to chip away at their defences.

With Sangu flirting with Migyeong and family dynamics shifting, Ujae continues showing his curiosity about Seoyoung. At the same time, Hojeong admits her crush—fueling subtle sparks as emotions deepen within both households.

Seoyoung avoids dinner with Ujae’s family, confronting painful memories during a tense call with her estranged father. Torn between pride and forgiveness, she struggles to reconcile past wounds with the present.

Ujae grows curious about Seoyoung’s stubborn spirit as they navigate their complicated living situation. Meanwhile, family tensions simmer, and Seoyoung’s resolve to protect her loved ones strengthens.

Sung-jae tests Seo-young’s patience with childish antics, but moments of warmth hint at a budding bond. Woo-jae’s distant demeanor softens as he witnesses her dedication and kindness.

Jiseon objects to Gibeom approving Seoyoung’s marriage and even stages a hunger strike, but it changes nothing. She then sets a condition—Seoyoung must marry Woo Jae right away for her approval. Meanwhile, Ujae makes an effort to win Seoyoung over.

Sangu, unable to accept that Seoyoung turned her back on their father, lashes out at her. Meanwhile, as Hojeong’s feelings intensify, Gangsun decides to send her to the U.S. for further studies.

While working as a judge in Seoul, Seoyoung grows doubtful about her role and begins considering a shift to become a lawyer.

Watching Ujae and Seoyoung enjoy their married life, Samjae feels a quiet sense of joy and relief. Sensing his good mood, Sangu lightheartedly teases him about whether he, too, might be seeing someone special.

Struggling to accept how Seoyoung could abandon their father, Sangu’s frustration boils over, leading him to confront and resent her decision.

Ujae senses Seoyoung’s unease, but she admits there are deep emotional wounds she can never reveal. To protect herself and keep the fragile peace, she chooses silence, carrying her pain alone.

Samjae is stunned to encounter Ujae at the workplace Mr. Yu helped him enter. Caught off guard, he has no choice but to continue working under Mr. Yu’s name to keep his cover.

While trying to surprise each other, Seoyoung and Ujae hilariously miss each other. Later, Seoyoung visits the hospital on a case and unexpectedly runs into Sangu, whose patient is also her client.

Seoyoung runs into Sangu at the hospital, but is left distraught after he pushes her away. Sangu and Migyeong have important matters to discuss over dinner, but their plans fall short. Meanwhile, Samjae and Ujae end up talking over drinks.

Samjae continues to bond with Ujae, unaware of their true connection. Meanwhile, Seoyoung begs Sangu to transfer hospitals to avoid Migyeong, who’s growing closer to him.

When Yeonhui plans to move to a new law firm, Seonu notices tension between her and Seoyoung. Meanwhile, Sangu learns the truth about Migyeong’s family, causing strain in his relationship with her.

After hearing that Yeonhui won’t be moving to a new law firm, Seoyoung grows increasingly uneasy. Meanwhile, Sangu wrongly assumes that Samjae is seeing someone.

Seoyoung confides in her younger brother, Sangu, while also watching her father from a distance, feeling conflicted. Sangu, grappling with his own emotions, asks Migyeong for more time to process everything, unsure about their future.

Seoyoung unexpectedly crosses paths with Sangu on her way to the obstetrician and is struck by how much he has distanced himself from her. Meanwhile, Hojeong confesses she no longer wants to live as her mother’s puppet, vowing to live life on her own terms, signaling a shift in her personal journey.

Shaken by Sangu’s sudden breakup, Migyeong confronts him for an explanation, only to be coldly turned away. Meanwhile, Ujae worries over Seoyoung, who hides her weakness behind a brave face, and decides to whisk her away to a quiet cottage retreat for comfort and care.

Seoyoung’s photo is discovered in Samjae’s uniform, raising questions. Ujae becomes suspicious after learning Samjae’s address leads only to a marketplace. Meanwhile, Seoyoung is caught off guard when Yeon Hui pointedly asks about the timing of her father’s supposed death.