After defeating Yukdo, Jeongi meets Gangcheon's gaze with quiet confidence, leaving him visibly shaken when he learns that her family name is “Yu.” Meanwhile, the Chief Scholar presents Gwanghae with a vessel he claims was a bribe from Royal Consort Inbin. Seeking the truth, Gwanghae visits the royal artisan Mun Saseung to confirm whether the piece was made at the Bunwon—just as Jeongi steps inside.
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Gi Joon proposes to Chae Yeon, but she gets angry at his attitude. Ri Jin agrees to be Do Hyun's secret doctor, but is shocked to learn she has to live in the same house as him. Thus begins their uneasy and awkward cohabitation.
Tae Im questions Director Ahn about the reason for Do Hyun's return to Korea, leaving him flustered. Ri Jin struggles to stop Yo Seob from taking his own life. Hwa Ran orders someone to find Min Seo Yeon's long-lost child, while Do Hyun begins strategizing to meet the mysterious writer Omega.
Do Hyun can't stop thinking about Ri Jin, which only fuels Se Gi's jealousy. Eventually, Se Gi warns him, “If you touch my woman, yours will be in danger.” Provoked, Do Hyun goes to Ri Jin and asks her to become his secret personal doctor.
Se Gi, who has kidnapped Ri Jin, asks her to make Do Hyun disappear forever. Director Ahn begins tracking their whereabouts. Meanwhile, Do Hyun ends up at Ri On's house, and Ri On introduces him to his family as “Mr. Perry.”
A new personality appears in Do Hyun — this time, that of a young child — leaving him shocked. Meanwhile, Se Gi drags Ri Jin off to somewhere unknown.
Perry Park rushes to the scene despite warnings when he hears that a woman has been kidnapped by bikers. Ri Jin closely observes Do Hyun's completely changed demeanor. Do Hyun later attends the Seung Jin Group board meeting and is officially appointed vice president, but Tae Im slaps him in anger for being late.
Ji Young hands the prize money to Hyung Joon, but he tries not to accept it. Hyung Joon's heart is both happy and complicated as he looks at Ji Young, who suggests they date secretly... Meanwhile, Ji Young prepares for the 'Miss Universe' competition. Hyung Joon asks Director Ma to take care of Ji Young, and Ji Young prepares for the international competition with Director Ma's support.
The winner of the 1997 Miss Korea 'Jin' is finally announced. Ji Young, learning that ViVi Cosmetics is on the verge of bankruptcy, is heartbroken to realize that Hyung Joon was not at the main competition because of the company.
Jae Hee goes into hiding after hearing her father Kim Suk Chul's proposal. Director Ma visits Kim Suk Chul and asks him to return Jae Hee, but instead faces a tax investigation. As the main competition begins, Oh Ji Young gradually starts to gain attention. However, due to Yoon's scheme, ViVi Cosmetics begins to face overdue promissory notes.
Hyung Joon officially raises the issue of the judges. The organizers eventually accept Hyung Joon's proposal to replace the judges after the corruption scandal erupts. With the pre-screening also invalidated, the competition among the candidates for the gala night intensifies, and Oh Ji Young also does her best to prepare for the gala night. ViVi Cosmetics begins product manufacturing with the investment received from Yoon, and Yoon withdraws, upon learning this.
Director Ma, having learned about Jae Hee's father, listens to the whole story and then sends a message to Rep. Kim Suk Chul, Jae Hee's father, asking him to leave Jae Hee alone. Hyung Joon and the ViVi Cosmetics team prepare a press conference to expose the change in judges.
The organizers of the Miss Korea pageant receive instructions that there is a problem with the Seoul 'Jin, Seon, Mi' monopolizing the main competition as the presidential election approaches. Director Ma and Director Yang move busily, but they sense an unusual atmosphere. During the training camp, Ji Young struggles due to Shin Sun Young's jealousy. Amidst her struggles, Yoon visits Ji Young.
Ji Young, along with the ViVi Cosmetics members including Hyung Joon, begins serious 'Miss Korea' training. Meanwhile, Director Ma and Director Yang are surprised by the news that the Miss Korea pageant might not be held due to the IMF crisis.
Ji Young's family opposes her participation in 'Miss Korea'. Director Ma calmly begins to persuade the family. However, when the topic of 'breast augmentation surgery' comes up, the family and Hyung Joon strongly oppose it even more. Teacher Jung secretly takes samples of ViVi Cream to Kim Kang Shik of BaDa Cosmetics to negotiate.
Ji Young leaves the 'Mandarin Lady Pageant' venue holding Director Ma's hand, and Teacher Jung tries to stop Director Ma. However, Director Ma firmly takes Ji Young and leaves the venue. Ji Young quits her department store job and begins training with Jae Hee and Director Ma's other candidates.
Yoon offers Ji Young to be her 'sponsor', and Ji Young leaves in indignation and a sense of betrayal towards Hyung Joon. Teacher Jung tries to get money from Hyung Joon's mother but is flustered by her formidable demeanor. After many twists and turns, Ji Young steps onto the stage for the 'Mandarin Lady Pageant'.
Under Director Ma's guidance, Jae Hee undergoes special training to become Miss Korea, satisfying Director Ma with her excellent skills. Oh Ji Young and Kim Hyung Joon decide to participate in the Miss Korea pageant with different motives, first preparing for the 'Mandarin Lady Pageant'. Director Ma attends the 'Mandarin Lady Pageant' as a judge, where Ji Young is scheduled to compete.
Yoon promises to fully support ViVi Cosmetics if their Miss Korea wins, so Hyung Joon, Hong Sam, and Kang Woo search for beautiful women they know. Ji Young takes Director Ma's business card and visits Queen Beauty Salon.
Hyung Joon tries to launch a cosmetics business with the help of his wealthy friend Yoon, but Yoon refuses. Hong Sam suggests they save the company by creating a Miss Korea. Meanwhile, Hyung Joon seeks out Oh Ji Young, who was the queen bee in his high school days.
Mun Saseung is appointed as the new nangcheong of the Bunwon, and Jeongi becomes the first female master potter in Joseon history. Seeing Jeongi clad in her official potter's robes, Gwanghae smiles with pride and gifts her the workshop once used by Euldam. Reduced to desperation, Gangcheon and Yukdo beg Mun Saseung to allow them to remain at the Bunwon. Elsewhere, at the request of a Japanese merchant, Hwa-ryeong summons Jeongi—hinting at new trials yet to come.
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