The second arc of Iseop’s Romance takes us on a whirlwind ride packed with emotional highs, quiet confessions, and tension that simmers just beneath the surface. From awkward vacation bonding and unexpected rainstorms to growing rivalries and late-night meals filled with meaning, these chapters dig deeper into Iseop and Mingyeong’s ever-complicated dynamic. Whether it’s soft smiles under shared umbrellas or subtle glares across office desks, every moment pulls us closer to the truth behind their hearts. Let’s dive into Iseop’s Romance Chapter 11-20 and uncover how this slow-burn romance starts turning up the heat.
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 11: Rumors And Regrets
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 11 begins with Iseop encouraging Junseop to bring Mingyeong back on his team, but Junseop refuses at once. He thinks something more is going on and asks directly if there’s an issue. Iseop, not sure of his own mind, remains quiet.
Mingyeong appears shortly afterwards, waving a paper that reveals Iseop with an unknown woman. She immediately realizes it was Mingyeong, to his surprise. Sujin’s all excited, thinking that this is the start of Iseop’s romance, while he stands stammering, covering for his embarrassment. Meanwhile, Mingyeong apologizes and exerts herself trying to make it up to Iseop. She vows that she won’t let her life influence his image again. Iseop himself thinks that it’s a little too much from her—it isn’t as though he cared. Instead, he is puzzled over why she goes around being sorry.
In the elevator, he asks himself—is she acting professionally, or is there more to it? Lost in thought, the elevator doors open on a horde of flashing cameras. Iseop stands transfixed, dazed by the sudden flashbulb onslaught, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 11.
Chapter 12: Panic, Past, And An Unexpected Stay
In Iseop’s Romance Chapter 12, we see everything taking a darker turn as Iseop is attacked by a complete panic attack, overwhelmed by the blinding camera flashes. Mr. Kim and Mingyeong hurry to his side, and they help him into the car—but before anyone can even get a word out, Iseop passes out.
We are then dragged back into a disturbing flashback from Iseop’s childhood. His father’s voice rings in his head, urging perfection—no imperfections, no failure. It’s one he’s lived with for years. Suddenly, he awakens. The room is dark, silent. Mingyeong is still present, sleeping on the couch. That was really surprising for Iseop that she remained throughout all of this. As he gets up, she stirs, softly prodding him to lie down and sleep a bit longer. She apologizes, faulting herself for the turmoil and promising to take care of him from then on.
As they share a quiet dinner together, Iseop becomes candid about his condition and his history. Mingyeong understands that she had judged him all along. The cold, aloof Iseop she had imagined was bearing intangible scars. As the evening comes to a close and she prepares to depart, he does something he did not expect to do—he invites her to stay, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 12.
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 13: A Coffee Talk And An Unexpected Trip
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 13 begins on a panic moment—did Iseop actually just invite Mingyeong to spend the night with him? Luckily, she doesn’t catch it clearly, and he hurries to correct his words, instructing her to go home. Whew, close call. The following morning, Iseop awakens weary but still unexpectedly refreshed. Mingyeong is already awake and going full speed, chirping over the meeting schedule as if last night didn’t exhaust her in the least. Iseop is really impressed by Mingyeong’s dedication to work.
Just then, Sujin storms in with flowers—her showy entrance leaving Iseop in the dark. It turns out Mom had sent her, and now Iseop’s panicking again. Sujin greets Mingyeong, thanks her politely, and declares she’ll “help” her brother—certainly not what Iseop enlisted for. Sujin coaxes Mingyeong out for coffee and talks about the family soap. She explains how life changed for Iseop following their aunt’s death and how Junseop, adopted by their grandfather, became a surprise competitor. That pressure, that competition—it’s been stressing out Iseop.
Emotionally moved by Sujin’s tears, Mingyeong begins to look at Iseop differently. And before he knows it, he’s registered for a trip. He doesn’t want to go. Mingyeong? She’s already planning in her sleep, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 13.
Chapter 14: Flower Rings And Rainy Things
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 14 goes on vacation, and everyone is getting settled into their temporary retreat—except there’s a catch. There are only two rooms, so Iseop’s worst nightmare: sharing with Mr. Kim. Sujin is already in vacation mode, meanwhile, assisting Mingyeong with settling in. Mingyeong brought light, obviously taking this as a spontaneous getaway, but things are going to get a lot more enchanting.
After Sujin and Mr. Kim leave for shopping, Iseop and Mingyeong are dispatched, with him on a search for a picnic area. Yes, Sujin’s plotting again. As they walk along the beautiful path, Mingyeong brings up hiking, and Iseop confesses he’s never taken a proper trip such as this. A soft, rare moment. To cap it off, she crafts him a small flower ring—nothing elaborate, but it radiates on him.
Just when things feel picture-perfect, a sudden downpour crashes in. Summer rain has its timing, huh? They rush back through the now-slippery trail, and Iseop, in a moment of care, offers her his hand, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 14.
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 15: Warm Vibes And Cold Hearts
Iseop and Mingyeong, struck by sudden rain and dripping head to foot, take refuge under a small roof. Iseop, being the chivalrous gentleman that he is, removes his shirt for Mingyeong so she won’t get cold, but now he’s shivering, and his red face isn’t going unmissed. Mingyeong gets close to Iseop, making him all red and fuzzy; she believes he has a fever. Before things can get even more embarrassing, Sujin and Mr. Kim show up to save them.
Later, it’s warm and peaceful. Everyone’s cooking dinner, laughing, and basking in the vacation atmosphere. Iseop goes outside for some fresh air, and Mingyeong follows him. They open up, and for the first time, they both admit how much they needed this break. Mingyeong tells him how she’s been trapped in the grind for so long, she forgot what fun was. She vows to be loyal to Iseop and make him CEO—but just as tenderness blossoms between them, a phone call from Hyeonseong cuts it down. Iseop listens as she speaks, his heart sinking low, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 15.
Chapter 16: Petty Games and Power Plays
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 16 begins with the vacation haze lost. Iseop’s back to full-work mode again, drowned in papers, rigid in his chair, and icier than ever. Mingyeong can’t help but notice the dramatic change—wasn’t he smiling and easy-going yesterday? Now he’s assigning her all sorts of work, obviously upset, or what we can say, Jealous that she informed Hyeonseong that she was still working on the trip. And what does he do about it? By doing twice the work for her.
But Mingyeong doesn’t budge. She meets every setback with serene competence. From dawn briefs to bottomless piles of files, she does them all. And at lunch, she even provides Iseop with a meal, which he pointedly disdains. But then she catches him stealthily consuming the same rejected fare. That hurts differently.
Iseop then takes a swig from her own glass, taunting her like a child poking for a response. He’s obviously doing it solely to wind her up—but in a strange way, it seems to make him happy, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 16.
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 17: Legal Heat and Glaring Looks
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 17 builds its tension as D-Day comes. Iseop goes into a pivotal meeting with the CEO of M&P Law and their keen legal team, Attorney Jihu Min, who’s now negotiating the Baekyand Resort deal. To add insult to injury? Hyeonseong comes along—just the last person Iseop wants to see. He’s already frustrated that this is the law firm they’re using (despite him having chosen it himself), and then he’s got to share a space with his competitor.
While Mingyeong is attempting to rationalize Iseop’s brat-like behavior, Iseop himself is now questioning whether he’s gone too far—she’s tired-looking, undernourished, and obviously stressed. When he goes outside to look for her, he finds her with Jihu Min and, naturally, Hyeonseong. That scene? Instant annoyance.
Jihu congratulates Secretary Kang on her keen work, and Iseop, begrudgingly, concurs. But the moment is soured by the presence of Hyeonseong looming over, observing too intensely. Iseop intervenes, summons Mingyeong, and with a single, silent, piercing stare, instructs Hyeonseong to mind his secretary, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 17.
Chapter 18: Sweet Memories and Silent Stares
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 18 takes us back into the past, unrolling forgotten memories of Hyeonseong and Mingyeong—moments when they were close, nearly inseparable. The flashbacks evoke an odd warmth, tinged with the distance that now exists between them.
In the present, exhausted Mingyeong shoves her way through a throng, making her way to a convenience store for a quick fix. She picks up her favorite caramel chocolate bar, only to bump into Iseop once again. Before she can pay for it, he gets to it first. They find themselves on a bench outside, both of them quietly enjoying the moment. Iseop gulps down his drink, catching Mingyeong’s eye. Her eyes lock onto him, and he is flummoxed—until he recalls Junseop once explaining that women liked that trick. The knowledge reduces Iseop to a flushing mess.
Mingyeong shares a bit of her chocolate bar with him, a little thing that transports him back to the past immediately. She hasn’t changed. And as he observes her—actually observes her—he finds perhaps he hasn’t changed either. The way he gazes at her hasn’t altered, not at all, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 18.
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 19: Between Bites and Buried Thoughts
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 19 arrives in a relaxed atmosphere—Mingyeong and Hyeonseong leave work, finding some peace from the commotion. Hyeonseong takes her out to eat, and for the first time in a while, Mingyeong is hungry and actually smiling, savoring each bite and each moment of quiet. Their leisurely dinner turns into a drive around the city. They converse, smile a bit—until Mingyeong mentions something offhand about Iseop. She doesn’t notice the change it provokes, but Hyeonseong catches Iseop’s instantaneous chill response, his face unreadable, but definitely not happy.
In Hyeonseong’s view, it isn’t so easy. His mind goes back to when he had a confrontation with Iseop and the night he discovered Mingyeong drunk, dressed in a fashion that disturbed him. He didn’t want other men to see her like that, least of all Iseop Tae.
Mingyeong, noticing his silence, asks him if something’s amiss. He waves it off with a smile, but his mind is shouting—Iseop Tae is trouble for sure, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 19.
Chapter 20: Mixed Signals and Midnight Takeout
Iseop’s Romance Chapter 20 begins with Mingyeong idly conversing over the phone with Hyeonseong, arranging a dinner. However, Iseop storms in, launching a passive-aggressive remark at her for leaving overtime on him. His words cut sharper than they need to, but Mingyeong stands firm with a clenched smile and informs Hyeonseong she’ll remain behind.
What she does not know is—Iseop’s true motive for interrupting? He was actually going out to pick up food for her. But, typical Iseop, he botches it all and actually gives her more work instead. However, guilt gnaws at him, so he turns around and blushingly asks her to order food. He goes on a big show about it, naturally, and she gets out for a bit to chill. When she comes back with the food, the atmosphere changes. Iseop rolls over to a side chair and asks her to join him to eat. Mingyeong protests, telling it’s his dinner. But he only picks at salad, obviously not hungry—he just wants her to eat. In her mind, Mingyeong quietly notices the smell of his cologne, hanging between the quiet and the gentle concern in his actions, ending Iseop’s Romance Chapter 20.
