Once Upon a Small Town

Han Ji-yul’s stay in Huidong starts off on the wrong foot when he gets mistaken for a thief while trying to enter his grandfather’s home.

The townsfolk meet Ji-yul with much enthusiasm and interest, including An Ja-yeong — who seems to be present wherever he goes.

After a frustrating incident at the police station, Ji-yul coldly distances himself from Ja-yeong — a choice he will soon regret.

Ji-yul warms up to Ja-yeong and helps her care for a rescue dog. Meanwhile, the growing closeness between the two makes Lee Sang-hyeon uneasy.

Sang-hyeon clears the air with Ja-yeong after the awkward encounter the night before. He then warns Ji-yul to back off.

Ja-yeong attends a town meeting and gets caught in the cross hairs of an ongoing feud. Ji-yul looks for a solution to an old man’s heartbreaking request.