Love is for Suckers

Yeo-reum, a producer with 10 years of experience, can't get any sleep as ratings fall on a weekly basis. Closing in on 40, both her professional and love life isn't working out. Standing beside her during these tough times - sometimes against her - is her childhood friend, doctor Jae-hoon. When star chef John Jang messes with Yeo-reum, Jae-hoon stands up to him, acting as a fake boyfriend.

In-woo, who was engaged to Yeo-reum three years ago, suddenly pops back into her life, promising never to change again. A forgotten man who broke her heart coming back, Yeo-reum is in distress. Meanwhile, "Ramen Chef," the program that Yeo-reum directs, is set to be cancelled due to low ratings. Yeo-reum and Jae-hoon's relationship as friends walk a tightrope as they jump in between their friendzones.

With "Ramen Chef" cancelled, Yeo-reum is now forced to work under her rival producer Kang Chae-ri's dating reality show, "Kingdom of Love." Tensions arise as they disagree on every aspect. Chae-ri also looks to cast Jae-hoon as one of the members, annoying Yeo-reum. While her relationship with Jae-hoon is a cause of concern, she grows closer to her ex-boyfriend In-woo, who ends up proposing to Yeo-reum.

Jae-hoon, although he doesn't show, is troubled with In-woo's proposal as he never had a chance to connect with Yeo-reum. In-woo on the otherhand, deems Jae-hoon an annoyance and tells him to leave Yeo-reum alone - even as a friend. With the two quarreling, Yeo-reum is disturbed. With Yeo-reum's father being hospitalized, she sets out to settle with one - and decides on In-woo.

Having broken off the marriage on D-day, Yeo-reum cries on the road, still fitted in her wedding dress. Jae-hoon picks the crying Yeo-reum up and heads to a small house to comfort her. Meanwhile, trouble insues in "Kingdom of Love," as a cast member is arrested by the police 3 hours away from the shoot, Yeo-reum pleads Jae-hoon to join the shoot. Jae-hoon reluctantly agrees, and joins the show.

Jae-hoon confesses his feeling towards Yeo-reum, but stunned by the sudden request, Yeo-reum declines. Meanwhile in "Kingdom of Love," Jae-hoon is reluctant to choose his interest, but contestant Ji-yeon goes all-in on Jae-hoon. With a love line formed between the two, producer Kang Chae-ri orders Yeo-reum to film a kiss scene of the two.