The Nice Guy – K-drama Episode 9 Recap & Review
Episode 9 of The Nice Guy begins with Seok-kyung finally coming back home. She wakes up the entire house, with Seok-hee, her mother, and her son rushing to greet her. Her father is as angry as ever but stops short of 'breaking her legs,' since her son is watching. In the end, Seok-kyung's father accepts her homecoming, even though he refuses to speak to her.
The next day, Seok-cheol learns about his sister's return and goes to meet her after dropping Mi-young off from their overnight date trip. Meanwhile, Tae-hoon has someone spying on Seok-cheol, convinced that an attack against him is coming from Seok-cheol's side. Still, he harbors doubts about the intel suggesting Seok-cheol would try to kill him.
At the same time, Seok-kyung finally attends her son's Parent's Day event at school, with Byeong-soo accompanying her.
Later, as Seok-cheol gets his car washed, Tae-hoon's men trail him and ask for permission to strike him in this vulnerable state. Something doesn't feel right to Tae-hoon, though. Remembering that Seok-cheol had been the only one by his side when his sister passed, he holds back and refuses to give the go-ahead.
From there, Seok-cheol heads straight to his office to finally hand in his resignation letter, despite his senior warning him of a potential retaliatory attack. Around the same time, Tae-hoon invites Seok-cheol for a meal and learns that he has resigned.
After Seok-cheol leaves, Tae-hoon orders his men to launch an attack on Seok-cheol's gang, now that he isn't with them. Their attempt backfires comically when Byeong-soo happens to be in the area, thwarting their efforts for the time being.
Meanwhile, Mi-young discovers that her mother has been moved to a single room, only to realize Tae-hoon was behind it, something that doesn't sit well with her.
Elsewhere, Ki-hong is ecstatic after being promoted to associate professor at the hospital, but Seok-hee has her own dreams of studying abroad. When she returns home to share the news, she finds herself caught in the middle of the family's housing fiasco. Watching her father look for smaller apartments leaves her feeling suffocated and deeply empathetic toward him.
On another front, gang boss Chang-soo meets Seok-cheol privately. It was revealed earlier that he is suffering from an illness, and now he expresses his desire to pass the gang's leadership on to Seok-cheol. Unfortunately, Seok-cheol's cunning senior , also hungry for power, overhears the conversation, leaving the episode on a tense cliffhanger.
The Episode Review
The Nice Guy Episode 9 balances warmth and tension, even if the storyline itself feels somewhat predictable. Seok-kyung's homecoming marks more than just a return, it symbolizes the possibility of a new beginning, a break away from her destructive past and bad habits. Her father's silent acceptance, though rough around the edges, adds an emotional layer to her arc.
Tae-hoon's character, too, feels more grounded now. His choice not to attack Seok-cheol highlights the lingering bond between them, rooted in their shared past. It also reflects his ability to see the good in Seok-cheol despite the risks. Yet, Tae-hoon's dilemma remains unresolved. Does he truly feel a brotherhood with Seok-cheol, or is he still plagued by doubts about his loyalty? And his growing closeness to Mi-young raises further questions. Is he genuinely trying to protect her, perhaps making up for the sister he couldn't save, or does he harbor ulterior motives?
Then there's the thing with Seok-hee trying to assert herself and her choices, emerging as a very identifiable feminist figure in the show. She's possibly one of the most endearing and likeable characters, someone whose story feels worth telling in its own right, beyond the family drama that surrounds her.
The episode leaves us reflecting on these uncertainties while building up intrigue for the gang's succession battle. The tension between Seok-cheol's integrity, Tae-hoon's mistrust, and the looming threat of betrayal makes for an engaging setup heading into the next chapter.
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