The essential episodes of Private Lives
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Private Lives — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Growing up witnessing her parents con and be conned, Cha Joo-eun tries on many hats while embarking on a rugged path of her own.
- 02
Jeong Bok-gi proves to be a formidable opponent. While working a new gig, Joo-eun meets Lee Jeong-hwan, who unexpectedly sweeps her off her feet.
- 03
As Joo-eun looks for answers, the story behind Jeong-hwan's veiled identity is told through his first interactions with Sophia Chung and Kim Jae-wook.
- 04
After her love life goes up in smoke, Joo-eun retraces Jeong-hwan's final steps and becomes acquainted with people and places from his real life.
- 05
Snippets of Jeong-hwan’s double life are revealed during his final mission involving Bok-gi, Jae-wook and a much-sought-after ledger.
- 06
Jeong-hwan keeps a close eye on people he once trusted. With a common goal in mind, Bok-gi draws up a win-win scenario to earn Joo-eun's partnership.
- 07
Jae-wook approaches Kim Sang-man with a plan to channel their influence into power, stemming from a bloodstained encounter dating back 20 years.
- 08
Through their networks and expertise, Joo-eun and Jeong-hwan uncover explosive details about each other's true identities.
- 09
Jae-wook schemes to get rid of Jeong-hwan and Joo-eun and further his political agenda in one fell swoop. Jeong-hwan shows his face to Joo-eun.
- 10
Joo-eun gains an unlikely ally. Tapping into remnants from past relationships, Bok-gi finds answers about Jae-wook's true motives.
- 11
Leveraging his knowledge of Jae-wook's strategy, Jeong-hwan secures a meeting with the opposing candidate. Joo-eun takes action to clear her name.
- 12
Kim Sang-man presents Jeong-hwan with answers and an ultimatum. Determined to get even with Jae-wook, Bok-gi goes after his target.
- 13
Much to Jae-wook's surprise, Bok-gi introduces herself as the newest member of the campaign team. Joo-eun grows suspicious of Jeong-hwan's past.
- 14
Bok-gi paints Yoo Byung-jun in a positive light, while Jae-wook deploys his people to bring down their opponent. A key witness comes out of hiding.
- 15
Jeong-hwan is tasked with dismantling the GK Technology Innovative Vision Room once and for all. Bok-gi and Jae-wook put the past behind them.
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