yuyitz : Ihyeon's ex is a narcissistic manipulator, and afaik no one else knows aside from Chanwoo that the ex is making moves on her.

She's been outcasted because of her ex, and it seemed like no one else was by her side to tell her that none of it was her fault and she was completely broken, which is why she's still so traumatized. She's extremely sensitive of other people's emotions because her ex manipulated her into becoming that way, just look back at the flashbacks when they were still dating. This seems to be the reason why she still can't outright refuse her ex's favor now, because she's a pushover and he's still manipulating her (push and pull)

Healing isn't instantaneous, it looks like it will definitely take time with Ihyeon who seemed to be alone this entire time. Sometimes, you just need another person to knock some sense into you.

Right now, Chanwoo is exactly that person. He's trying to build her confidence, first instance is telling her she can take the lead in their fake relationship, and then second when he tells her he wouldn't go with to the outing if she says so (but she sadly declined). Ihyeon they could never make me hate you

Deaidg : I FUCKING KNEW ITTT I KNEW IT lol this is gonna be a little more annoying but I guess more drama would be interesting

BANGTAN : So cute