First Love, Again: Episode 3 Recap - Back to You

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The former couples try to sort out their feelings during the first love date. Is there a chance to start anew? Or will this date be a closure to finally move on?

MCs: Kim Shin Young, Kim Yoon Ju, Jung Hyuk, Jinyea (LABOUM)

<First Love, Again> Cast:
Seo Ji An → Lee Je Seok
Kim Young Bae  Lee Han Seul
Kang Han Byeol → Jung Yeon Ju
Um Hee Ram → Hong Ji Myung

A Date With My First Love

The first love dates continue from the previous episode...

Hee Ram & Ji Myung Intertwined Strings of Fate

A makgeolli date is a memorable place for Heeram because it was when they first said 'I love you' to each other. But for Jimyung, it has already become a faint memory. The vibe between them is quite awkward. Neither looks comfortable... Thanks to the timely makgeolli explosion, they finally ease up a bit and start talking. He asks why she summoned him. She says, "After we broke up, I had a lot of regrets." And the two return to silence...

The breakup reason is revealed during the interview. While not on good terms, Heeram went out for a meal with another guy. And when confronted about it, she feared a breakup and lied about it to Jimyung. Though they dated again after she apologized profusely, the relationship eventually fell apart because trust was already broken.

In the interview, Heeram said, "I thought we still had a chance to restore the relationship. But once I faced him in person, I could see that he had already moved on." And Jimyung said, "It would be better for us to remain friends rather than restart the relationship."

She has regrets and could not move on from the past, but he has already moved on...

First Love, Again - Um Hee Ram & Hong Ji Myung on a makgeolli date

Young Bae & Han Seul Meeting and Parting

For the second date spot, Youngbae and Hanseul return to the wine bar where they first met. They talk about their first impressions of each other. She knew they were not compatible, but she was intrigued by him because they were so different.

They look back on their past relationship and breakup. When he brings up how disappointed she was in him, she nods without a word. "If there was a rulebook for relationships, you were like following it rule by rule," he says. "But I didn't even have a dictionary to look up." For him, she became the definition of love. For her, she put her all into it without regrets.

It was a long-distance relationship and their phone calls became more and more silent. To try to salvage it, she asked him to go see her in Germany. But he turned her down citing how he needed to stay on a diet for his body profile photoshoot. When reflecting back on the incident he realized how stupid he was. Because he was all words and no actions, she became really disappointed in him. "You begged and promised me you'd change but didn't," she says. "That is when I realized this relationship had an expiry date."

In the interview, Youngbae said, "Even though our timing might've been bad... If we're meant to be, we'll end up together." While Hanseul said, "But even if we were meant to meet again, it doesn't have to be a romantic relationship. We could be friends."

Another former couple who are no longer on the same page...

First Love, Again - Lee Han Seul & Kim Young Bae on a wine bar date

Han Byeol & Yeon Ju Return to the Coast

After lunch, Hanbyeol and Yeonju take a walk along the coastal trail at Igidae Cliff, which is a place they often went to while dating. This is where they would usually end their days talking and admiring the night view. Both are excited and happy as if they were dating again. To her, it feels different and is like a new start this time.

He never imagined they would meet again since they never talked after breaking up. Teasing him, she reminds him that he blocked her. A chuckle~ Both are fascinated by how easily they got comfortable with each other again. No awkwardness at all. "I guess it's fate," she says.

When talking about how they will eventually go on dates with others, she cutely shows aegyo and reminds him of how jealous she gets. She says, "Feel free to come to me whenever you want to be comfortable, okay?" Charming words that makes his heart flutter~

In the interview, Hanbyeol said with a smile, "It was so cute~ Yeonju loves comfort more than anything." And while curious about others, she finds him the most comfortable. "I just want to hang out with him only," she said.

A former couple who are still comfortable... Can they find their way back to each other?

First Love, Again - Kang Han Byeol & Jung Yeon Ju on a date at Igidae Coastal Trail in Busan

The 2nd Night at First Love Sharehouse

After the dates, they return to the First Love Sharehouse. They decide to draw lots to assign partners and chores. Jimyung who is interested in Yeonju gets paired up with her for grocery shopping. While Jeseok pairs up with his ideal type Heeram for dishwashing. Hanbyeol and Jian are in charge of cooking. And lastly, Youngbae and Hanseul become partners again for cleaning. A strange air current flows at the sharehouse, things will get interesting...

His & Her Innermost Feelings

The day wraps up with 'First Love, Again Radio.' DJ Yoonju share the stories about how they truly felt after the reunion.

First Love, Again - Kim Young Bae & Lee Han Seul at First Love Sharehouse

For the first couple, his story was that he had a great time and that he has not laughed loudly or chatted as much as today this whole year. As for her story, she felt comfortable. Like being with an old friend. While reminiscing memories, she realized how much she used to love him and how hard she tried to shorten the distance between them, but they were too different...

And without any prior notice, the couple behind the two stories is suddenly revealed over the radio... Youngbae & Hanseul! Everyone is shocked over the sudden revelation~

For the second couple, her story was that she had so much fun out on their first date drinking and taking photos, and was glad to learn more about him. As for his story, he felt grateful and thankful for the precious memories today.

An ambiguous story where he only repeatedly said how thankful he was... The couple behind this first date story is Jian & Jeseok!

First Love, Again - Seo Ji An & Lee Je Seok at First Love Sharehouse

For the third couple, her story was that it brought back old memories despite feeling awkward and expressed her wish to be close again. As for his story, the makgeolli date did remind him of the past, but he hopes her feelings would not get hurt here...

A story about Heeram & Jimyung... After hearing his words, she realized that he did not have feelings for her anymore. "I came to accept that it was really over for us," she said.

In the final story, he quotes a famous saying by Mother Teresa, "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." A special day he hopes he can look back on proudly. Her story was that the date gifted her with the best memories she will cherish for a long time. The familiar places felt new. "We're not at the endpoint but the start line."

As everyone expected, the couple behind the heart-fluttering stories are Hanbyeol & Yeonju!

First Love, Again - Kang Han Byeol at First Love Sharehouse

DJ Yoonju plays Yeonju's song request over the radio: 'The Day of Us' by Urban Zakapa

Closing words: Love that feels like it'll last forever sometimes ends so suddenly and hurts us all. We still dream of love despite that. Who will experience what kind of love tomorrow?

A Surprise Date on the Way Home

Morning arrives at the Sharehouse and some houseguests are up early on their way to work. Now that the couples are revealed, they are busy trying to guess each other's jobs.

At this time, Hanbyeol, Hanseul, Jian and Heeram are still at the house. They find mysterious postcards on the table. "Choose one address you'd like to go to. A surprise date is waiting for you!" Hanbyeol will be meeting Yeonju for another date. While the ladies decide to leave it up to fate. The postcards are mixed up and selected at random... Who will be meeting who?

First Love, Again - Hong Ji Myung, Jung Yeon Ju, Kim Young Bae, Lee Je Seok
First Love, Again - Kang Han Byeol, Lee Han Seul, Um Hee Ram, Seo Ji An

The random surprise date on the way home from work will be revealed on Episode 4 of First Love, Again. What new emotions will develop? Where will their hearts head to? ðŸ’—

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