Moon Sang Min officially switches to “direct mode” in his feelings toward Nam Ji Hyun.
In Episode 3 of KBS 2TV’s weekend miniseries "To My Beloved Thief," airing on January 10, Do Wol Daegun Lee Yeol (played by Moon Sang Min) begins an unabashed romantic pursuit of Hong Eun Jo (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who lives a double life as both the thief Gil Dong and a court physician.
Previously, Hong Eun Jo and Lee Yeol shared a kiss after only two encounters, hinting at an extraordinary bond. After the sudden kiss, Hong Eun Jo confessed her confusion to her mother Chun Seom (played by Seo Young Hee), while Lee Yeol summoned the court maids to retrace the events of that day, trying to understand her true feelings. Though brief, their intense meeting left a deep and lingering impression on both of them.
Their third encounter unfolds in an even more fateful way. Lee Yeol, wounded by an arrow from the patrol soldiers while chasing Gil Dong, arrives at Hyeminseo and reunites with Hong Eun Jo, who hastily erases all traces of her thief identity. This destiny-like reunion foreshadows another powerful wave of emotion between them.
The newly released stills capture Lee Yeol becoming even more proactive after learning Hong Eun Jo’s workplace. He suddenly appears before her as she treats a critically injured patient and offers help without hesitation, firmly establishing his presence. As they stand side by side caring for the patient, the atmosphere between them feels noticeably closer than before.
In particular, Lee Yeol’s gaze toward Hong Eun Jo reveals the eyes of a man already deeply in love. With the promise of a personalized gift prepared especially for the physician Hong Eun Jo, anticipation grows over how their relationship will continue to evolve.
"To My Beloved Thief" has been receiving an explosive response since its premiere. It ranked No. 1 on Netflix’s “Top 10 Series in South Korea Today” and also placed fifth on the TV drama buzz rankings released by Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex in its very first broadcast week, as of January 6, 2026.
Moon Sang Min’s increasingly bold “straightforward romance” in his pursuit of Nam Ji Hyun can be seen in Episode 3 of KBS 2TV’s "To My Beloved Thief," airing at 9:20 p.m. on January 10.
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