A dramatic power shift is on the horizon in JTBC's Reborn Rookie.
Episode 5, airing June 13, will focus on the evolving dynamic between rookie employee Hwang Jun-hyun (Lee Jun-young) and Choi Sung Chemical president Kang Jae-kyung (Jeon Hye-jin), whose relationship takes an unexpected turn after weeks of strategic maneuvering.
The conflict traces back to Kang Yong-ho (Son Hyun-joo), who found himself inhabiting Hwang Jun-hyun's body following an accident. Upon discovering the involvement of his children, Kang Jae-kyung and Kang Jae-sung (Jin Goo), in the circumstances that led to his downfall, he vowed not to leave the company in their hands. Operating under Hwang Jun-hyun's identity, he has since manipulated the rivalry between the siblings from within.
That strategy appeared to hit a setback when Kang Jae-kyung uncovered his movements while he was racing in Hwang Jun-hyun's body. Newly released stills, however, suggest the situation may have shifted in his favor.
The images show Kang Jae-kyung grabbing Hwang Jun-hyun's arm and asking for help—an abrupt contrast to her earlier attempts to pressure and expose him. While she appears unusually restrained, Hwang Jun-hyun remains calm and composed, signaling a notable reversal in their power dynamic.
The episode is expected to reveal how Kang Yong-ho managed to regain control of the situation and why Kang Jae-kyung ultimately finds herself turning to the very person she once sought to corner.
Reborn Rookie airs Saturday at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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